Posted on February 14, 2022 | 11:01 a.m. Harvard graduate in 2013, bona fide social entrepreneur by 2014, Nobel Peace Prize nominee in 2019. That’s Amanda Nguyen, and that’s just a sampling of her achievements as a civil rights activist. The CEO and founder, in 2014, of Rise, a social movement accelerator that teaches grassroots […]
In February, caregivers and family members can take advantage of events aimed at improving the health and well-being of manamko. Caregivers of dementia patients can learn massage therapy techniques in two free online sessions. The sessions take place 6–8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Licensed massage therapist Danielle Kaczmarek will be demonstrating the techniques […]
CHICAGO— A group of leaders in Chicago is urging people to support the city’s Black house museums during Black History Month. The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, the Elijah Muhammad House, the Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley House Museum, and the Muddy Waters Original Jam Out Museum are among the city’s venues where African American […]
Ocean City isn’t renowned for high-stakes poker like its neighbor a few hours north, Atlantic City, but resort resident Mike Holtz is bringing that hometown recognition to Las Vegas as he continues to impress on the card game’s biggest stages. Holtz, 31, who now resides in Las Vegas, was recently named the 2021 World Series […]
Javed Akberali and Vaibhav Kashyap. — Supplied photo The region’s first lifestyle-based health insurance solution incentivises engagement in wellness activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and build healthier communities while guaranteeing optimal protection Published: Wed 9 Feb 2022, 10:49 PM Last updated: Wed 9 Feb 2022, 10:52 PM Individuals, SMEs and corporates in the UAE […]
Mark A. Mahoney Last week’s column provided an explanation on the various types of heart failure and listed some of the primary risk factors relevant to heart disease. The focus here is to illuminate some of these risk factors by explaining key components for each one. Additional, more detailed information can be accessed through the […]
A new report from the World Health Organization has highlighted the overabundance of medical waste around the world caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The thousands of tons of extra garbage — discarded syringes, old test kits and used vaccine vials — has strained waste management systems and is threatening both human health and the environment, […]
Seven paperthin biscuit bases filled with chocolate buttercream: the Prinzregentorte, named after the Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria, is part of Barvarian tradition. In the history books he is called the Prince Regent, a title that hadn’t existed before in Bavaria. In 1886 he became Regent for his nephew King Ludwig II, taking over the […]
How many times have you looked for “something different” than your basic “dinner and a movie” weekly outing or date? Look no more. As part of its new year’s calendar of events, the Condado Ocean Club Hotel has designed a series of monthly culinary experiences that pair food pair food with exquisite wines and liquors […]
This Morning’s Alison Hammond has moved to issue a “tough” lifestyle announcement. The ITV TV presenter has shared details of her diet change – and said she is reaping the benefits. But Alison admitted she is finding it “tough”, too, during a chat with her co star Dermot O’Leary. READ MORE Mark Wright unveils addition […]