Earthen Architecture and Culture (Xi'an) Research Center / OnEarthStudio

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Jennifer Givhan's otherworldly 'Salt Bones' is infused with Mexican American and Indigenous culture

Book Review Salt Bones By Jennifer Givhan Mulholland Books: 384 pages, $29 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. An early line from “Salt Bones,” the...

Want to create a cybersecurity culture? Lead the way

Here is a question for all business owners and executives reading this article: How do you make sure that the goals that are set in your annual planning comes to life? How do you (and your teams) achieve your corporate goals? Your answer is most...

Alzheimer’s disease: Causes, early symptoms, and 11 lifestyle changes that could help prevent it

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a progressive brain disorder that slowly erodes memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. In its early stages, it might look like simple forgetfulness. But over...

The Most Sustainable Festival Ever? LIDO Breaks Barriers in Live Entertainment

The LIDO Festival isn’t just another summer concert. Held in London’s Victoria Park last month, it was planned as a blueprint for how big events can be environmentally responsible while delivering for fans. The festival featured performances by...

DemiMa's musical journey: healing tunes rooted in South African culture

DemiMa was raised in Southwest London and Kwa-Zulu, South Africa. She identifies as a multidisciplinary artist whose talents range from singing, writing, poetry, ambient soundscaping, event production, and yoga. Her music and wellness work has...

Hawaiʻi Island chef cooks up a new book of blended cultures

Big Island chef Ippy Aiona is no stranger to the camera. He made waves at 23 when he was the youngest finalist on the TV show “Food Network Star.” That was over a decade ago. These days, he’s the host of the docuseries “Eating Our Roots,” which...

This hammock maker has been weaving tradition into Pawleys Island culture for 26 years

When the factory closed and was moved to Greenville, N.C., Woodberry was asked if he’d like to try his hand at making the hammocks instead of helping to ship them. It took him about four weeks to literally learn the ropes, he said. Woodberry said...

Rupali Ganguly Reacts Strongly to Demolition of Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home: An Attack on Art and Culture

Satyajit Ray's house, located on Harikishore Ray Road, was a simple one. Ray's grandfather and Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury, a pillar of Bengali literature, used to live in it. After the partition in 1947, the property was taken over by the...

Rhode Island Parrot Rescue offers refuge for surrendered pets

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — New England has a parrot problem, believe it or not. Some people who thought they wanted a parrot as a pet, have changed their minds. It's caused a waiting list at Rhode Island Parrot Rescue in West Warwick that's...

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Dining out is much more than satisfying hunger, it’s an experience shaped by atmosphere, service, and food. The two primary styles—fine dining and casual dining—offer distinctly different experiences. Choosing between them depends on budget,...

“No public accountability”: NTEU report slams culture of university governing bodies

The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has slammed the culture of university governing bodies as “opaque” and “detached from the reality of staff and students” in a report released on 15th July. The report follows a survey of elected...

First Y2K Summer Jam in Miramar fuses decades, cultures & genres including hip-hop, reggae, dancehall & more

In the multicultural stew that is Broward County, a new music festival coming to Miramar looks so much like a heretofore missing ingredient that its arrival this month might lead one to muse: Well, it’s about time. And actually, time — as in Y2K —...

Lifestyle ScienceAlert One of 2025's Best Meteor Showers Is Upon Us: Here's How to Watch

One of the best meteor showers of the year is almost here! The Perseids peak in mid-August, and should put on a decent show. The Perseids meteor shower arrives every year between July and September, as Earth swings into the debris trail of the...

2025 Kachemak Bay Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture

It was a beautiful day for the annual Kachemak Bay Highland Games on Saturday, July 5. Athletes and enthusiasts alike gathered at Karen Hornaday Park for the festivities, which included food vendors, live music and various traditional sporting...

Entertainment News | 'Harry Potter' Star Emma Watson Banned from Driving After Breaking Speed Limit

London [UK], July 17 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson might not be driving in the UK for a while. The 35-year-old actress has been banned from driving for six months after breaking traffic rules, according to Deadline. Also Read | Fact...

Entertainment News | Millie Bobby Brown to Star Opposite Gabriel LaBelle in New Rom-com 'Just Picture It'

Los Angeles [US], July 17 (ANI): Millie Bobby Brown is all set to star opposite The Fabelmans actor Gabriel LaBelle in a new romantic comedy titled 'Just Picture It,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rom-com, directed by Lee Toland...

The North loses out to London by £450m in cash for culture

People in the North of England are being ripped off when it comes to funding for culture in their areas, according to a scathing new analysis. The North received Arts Council funding worth £28 per person while London was granted the equivalent of...

My essentials: Anthony Weitz’s cultural picks

About me Born in South Africa, studied at JHB art college, then a scholarship at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Entered the world of advertising art as an art director, but transitioned later to self-employed illustrator. Moved to...