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[ad_1] February 7, 2021– “The tradition of giving roses for Valentine’s Day is actually a wrong ritual from an ecological perspective because the roses are actually transported from Kenya, for example. Roses do not grow locally in countries north of the equator during February. Because flowers are not food, we tend to overlook the fact…
When it comes to the aging of hair and nails, nutrition is a concern. But Hernan Lorenzi, a researcher from the Department of Infectious Diseases, J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Maryland, who has studied the microbiome in space, says scientists are already trying to counter any negative effects Martian living may have on the…
[ad_1] 230 energetic young adults from across the country have packed into vans to begin a new adventure in service to others through the AmeriCorps National Civil Community Corps (NCCC). AmeriCorps / NCCC Two weeks ago, they were deployed in 24 teams across the country, helping community groups that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic…
In the wintertime especially, my hair craves oil — you know, much like many of us crave warm, cozy beverages and loungewear when the cold weather hits. The one difference? My hair actually needs oil because it’s so dry and brittle from the harsh temps and lack of moisture in the air. As of late,…
[ad_1] In honor of Black History Month, an Afro-Canadian artist created a way to reflect to young people the heroes of yesterday and inspire them to the greatness of tomorrow. A small business owner in Mississauga, Ontario calls himself a ‘cardboard artist’, and his new limited-edition design features a mirror in the center, surrounded by…
Eyeglasses aren’t typically talked about as part of a beauty look, but if you ask me, they should be. This is because popping on a pair of glasses can change up your look as quickly and easily as swiping on a bold lipstick or some eye-catching liner. Whether you wear glasses every day, reach for…
[ad_1] An absolutely brilliant young woman in Kenya has started a recycled plastic brick making company. UNEP – YouTube Nzambi Matee says she was “tired of being on the sidelines” as public officials battled plastic waste in the capital city of Nairobi, so the materials engineer created a product that is 5 to 7 times…
[ad_1] SpaceX announced plans for the world’s first fully civilian space mission. Held in late 2021, the flight will be commanded by Jared Isaacman, a 37-year-old entrepreneur and accomplished pilot, and they are looking for co-adventurers. Dragon – SpaceX Called Inspiration4 In recognition of the four-person crew’s mission to inspire support for St. Jude Children’s…
Brows are such an expressive thing. When I say names like Drew Barrymore or Linda Evangelista, you can see those eyebrows; you get the vision. They’re just such a prominent feature that can frame a face, especially if you’re using makeup. Making my brows really long allowed me to put 25 eye shadows on because…
Like many young dancers who are recruited to train endless hours through their pre-teen and teenage years to be auditioned for international ballet schools, her talent was spotted by her dance teachers, Valerie Jenkins and Christine Keith. Her graduation from The Australian Ballet School led to the beginnings of her career in 2003. As a…