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Every industry has its hall of fame — a way to honor contributors whose prowess and impact cannot be denied. The Allure Best of Beauty Awards arguably serve exactly that purpose, bestowing that instantly recognizable red seal on products that that editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and doctors agree are the cream (and serum) of the…
Muscle hypertrophy is the scientific term for an increase in muscle size. Hyper means “over or more,” and trophy means “growth,” so muscle hypertrophy literally means the growth of muscle cells. And in case you’re curious, it’s pronounced hi-per-trophy. To understand what causes muscle hypertrophy and how it works, you first need to understand what…
Despite some misconceptions, locs are a very versatile hairstyle. Besides the different types of locs that exist (sister locs, freeform locs, or even faux ones for those not looking to commit to the whole process), there are so many designs and styles that exist for locs. Yet one Washington, D.C.-based TikTok user is introducing a…
[ad_1] August 4, 2021– Palliative Care Physician, Dr. BJ Miller brings the sensitivity of design to the art of living to death. He learned to view life as a “creative enterprise” and greatly redesigned his own physical presence after an accident in which lightning struck him with 11,000 volts, leaving him without both legs and…
The Celtic Cross spread looks busy and complicated, but anyone with an open mind and a deck of tarot cards can do it. Trust me. Get nice and comfy before shuffling your cards. Once you start doing so, think about a situation or desire that’s been on your mind. This can range from the specific…
[ad_1] Kristján Pétur Vilhelmsson / Hotel Rangá A hotel in Iceland asks all photographers for a three-week paid vacation to capture images of this year’s Northern Lights, as if that work needed a reward. The luxurious Hotel Rangá, seeking a professional ‘light catcher’, is hosting open requests for any experienced and trained photographer to stay…
[ad_1] Jupiter and its largest moon Ganymede (NASA, ESA and E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona)) One might think that since we can take detailed images of galaxies millions of light years away, there is no way that something as significant as a moon could exist within our solar system without our knowledge, but there are…
[ad_1] The Tokyo Summer Olympics are bringing out the best in all of us. We have been searching for inspiring stories and have found great displays of humility, humanity and intelligence. Here’s a rundown of our favorite moments from the games, so far. 1. The swimmer wins the gold and throws it to his teammate…
[ad_1] To help prevent wildfires in California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company has announced a major new initiative to bury 10,000 miles of power lines underground. In addition to significantly reducing the risk of wildfires, the underground installation also benefits customers by decreasing the need for public safety power outages, which are called as a…
[ad_1] Idit Harel Segal When armed conflict is a way of life, a lasting solution may seem unattainable. And yet, while small acts of personal bravery may not ultimately shape the larger outcome, there are some people on both sides who continue to seek peace anyway. Israeli kindergarten teacher and mother of three Idit Harel…