Artist and social activist Adriana Bertini launched a new range of her trademark dresses made entirely out of used condoms at the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne as a way of raising awareness of safe sex.And the work of the Brazilian-based designer – who calls herself an ‘artvist’ – is not just hastily thrown together to make a...
Six-year-old Charlie Tilloston, of Sidmouth in Devon, did away with 2ft of her golden locks to raise more than 1,400 for charity.The young fundraiser told her dad she wanted to give up the hair she had spent years growing – never having even a trim – in order to help cancer sufferers after watching a television documentary.Mr Tilloston...
1. Set a duration of how long you think it should take to solve a problem - C'mon, admit it! I'm just as guilty as the next programmer. I've seen programmers sit in front of a monitor for eight hours at a time trying to solve a particular problem. Set a time table for yourself of 1 hour,...
It’s your first date. You’re finally going out with a guy you’ve had the hots for. No points for guessing you want to look your best. You pick out your favourite dress, take a leisurely trip to the parlour, and use that expensive perfume you had stashed away for special occasions. While on the date, you charm him...
In Germany, you must be able to tell the gender of the child by the first name, and the name chosen must not be negatively affect the well being of the child. Also, you can not use last names or the names of objects or products as first names. Whether or not your chosen name will be accepted...
Photo via fc01.deviantart.net When you were a kid, did you want to grow up to be an astronaut, a singer or an engineer? If so, how’s that working out for you? Hopefully, it’s going great and you are living the life of your dreams. But for the rest of you who are not, here are 13 signs that...
There myths that after eating you should move about, eat fruits or even relax by sleeping for a while. We would like to correct these myths as they can actually harm your digestive system and cause health related issues. Here are seven things you should not do after eating: • Do not smoke – Studies from experts proved...
Do you typically spend your lunch hour scarfing down an unhealthy meal at your desk? Maybe you run out for a quick bite but keep your eyes glued to your smartphone. Or perhaps you just skip lunch altogether. Experts say your lunch hour is critical for keeping your productivity and energy levels up. Working or rushing through it...
According to a study, taking zinc supplements at the first signs of a cold might be a good idea. While there is still no cure for the common cold, there is one way to make sure the symptoms are over as quickly as possible. In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers...
It's as much a part of your daily existence as your diet and exercise routine, and yet, even those who prioritize movement and nutrition are a bit misled when it comes to sleep. Much of this in-the-dark behavior stems from a misunderstanding of some of the most important factors affecting your sleep (which, by the way, affects your...
