Combining singer/songwriter passion with the precision of electronic music, Berlin’s Dillon — aka Dominique Dillon de Byington — began making music when she was still in her teens. She first made a name for herself when she posted homemade performance videos on YouTube that gained an online following and ultimately led to her first show in Cologne in 2007. From
The choices we make about what we eat each day really can have some major environmental consequences. It’s easy to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you. Here are a few ideas
There are poses in yoga that benefit almost all the body systems. Camels Pose is one of them. Do it the right way and it will bring you lots of benefits on physical, mental and emotional levels. How to do Sit on knees, make sure your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your knees are a hip-width apart. Check
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A VERY DRAMATIC ENTRANCE The first recorded roller skate inventor, John Joseph Merlin, originally of Belgium, decided to debut his metal-wheeled roller skates at a fancy masquerade party in London in 1760. Merlin’s plan was to suavely skate into the salon while simultaneously playing a violin. Unfortunately, Merlin hadn’t practiced skating much prior to the soiree,
While traveling with friends or a significant other can be a lot of fun, traveling solo for a certain amount of time can prove to be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do because of the great people you’ll meet. When we travel with friends or a partner, we tend to stick to that little group of familiar
Fresh or frozen, these tiny “superfruits” pack a big antioxidant punch. Or better yet, a flurry of punches: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism. (Wild blueberries, in particular, have one of the highest concentrations of the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.) Blueberries are also lower in
Moisturizes Skin Well: A citrus fruit helps in softening dry and patched skin and also aid in other skin conditions, such as chapped hands. The antioxidants present in citrus fruits speeds up cell turnover and also removes dead skin cells. Diluted lemon juice works great on tough areas like elbows and knees. Tones Skin Well: Switch your regular toners with
Are you looking to make your occasional strength class or Sunday spin session a regular ritual? Many casual exercisers want to sweat more often, but they struggle with finding the workout motivation to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Conventional wisdom hasn’t been particularly helpful in figuring out how to get in the groove and become that person
It seems not only that French women don’t get fat, but that they have the secret to enduring good health, too The delightful Mireille Guiliano, who recently took part in an ad campaign for the Australian dairy industry, is downunder to judge the Grand Dairy Awards. The famed author of ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’ had good news to share
From the innovative surf gear to maritime science, surfing has been collecting stories, records and achievements. Did you know that… The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago on planet earth. The windiest surf city in the world is Wellington, capital of New Zealand. The tallest tsunami so far recorded was the 1958 Lituya Bay mega tsunami, which had a