Article archive for category "Life"

Tuesday 21 May 2013

• Product spotlight: Vice Merchants Sheets bring naughty fun to the linen closet

Tuesday 07 May 2013

• Ryan Gosling taught me two things about branding

Tuesday 26 March 2013

• Top ten tips to prevent ID theft this tax season

Tuesday 12 March 2013

• Global Internet Porn Habits: Who are the freakiest in the world? Peek inside

Wednesday 06 March 2013

• Baby Bella Maya Infant car seat cover giveaway!

Saturday 12 January 2013

• Win Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD

Thursday 29 November 2012

• The Best in Holiday 2012 Gift Finds: Samsung Galaxy S III gets stylish juice pack with mophie

Monday 26 November 2012

• Food for the soul: Fostering Dogs, feeding them well, some thoughts

Thursday 08 March 2012

• New concept allows you to see the pig you're eating

Thursday 01 March 2012

• Air-dried hair is the look for summer
• Summer makeup colours borrow from nature
• German brewer Becks tries to crack the American market
• Lifestyle briefs
• Tips for effective study
• An unexpected home for African music: The German city of Mainz

Thursday 23 February 2012

• Switzerland shedding its bunker mentality
• It doesn't have to be shapeless: What to wear when pregnant
• Catching the bus to walk to school
• Open relationships - Germany's polys speak out
• Homemade dog biscuits proving a hit in Germany
• Good planning and clever preparation save time when cooking

Thursday 16 February 2012

• Parents don't always have to agree on child-rearing
• Lifestyle briefs
• The basic clothing items that should be in every woman's wardrobe
• The gentle art to wellness - men still need to learn to relax
• Straight tailoring well suited for androgynous figures
• Don't go overboard when choosing an outfit for a first date

Thursday 09 February 2012

• Lifestyle briefs
• Hoping to stage a romantic Valentine's Day dinner? Avoid fussy food
• Enjoying an Alpine panorama on the back of a camel
• When a pet dies, it's best to tell children the truth
• A church of snow and ice in Bavaria

Thursday 02 February 2012

• Mia, the house-trained deer that thinks she's a dog
• Singing bowl massage helps New Yorkers relax
• Lifestyle briefs
• Germany's museum of tombs marks 20th anniversary
• Security with style: the laptop bag as fashion accessory
• Serve yourself: Self-service becoming more pervasive in retail world

Thursday 26 January 2012

• Missed-connection websites give Cupid a second shot
• Royal weddings' influence on bridal gowns continues into 2012
• Classy suits remain standard bearer in men's bridal fashion
• Lifestyle briefs
• One chance in 13 million - identical quadruplets born in Germany
• Halfway happy in a relationship is sometimes as good as it gets

Thursday 19 January 2012

• The white blouse: An all-purpose garment in a woman's wardrobe
• Best way to start planning a new closet is to look in the old one
• Battle of the bulge: Australians fret over men's bathers
• Luxury made to measure - a visit to the exclusive Hermes workshop
• Lifestyle briefs
• Home of memories - the right place for your souvenirs and mementos

Thursday 12 January 2012

• How jealousy can put a strain on friendships
• Ways to spruce up outdated wooden furniture
• Tank tops and hoodies influence sports fashion
• Bavaria marks 200 years of beer gardens
• America's self-styled oldest brewery is actually very German

Thursday 05 January 2012

• Theatre groups boom among senior citizens in Germany
• A dying profession: one of the last specialist glove makers
• Church organ collection finds home in Bavarian castle
• Germans rediscover passion for do-it-yourself
• Lifestyle briefs
• Suddenly 80 - "age suit" shows what it's like to be old

Thursday 29 December 2011

• Lifestyle briefs
• Fashion experts offer advice on buying high heels
• Does toothpaste work on pimples? Beauty beliefs put to the test
• Making the right decisions when buying tailor-made clothing
• Tips on hanging art in the home

Wednesday 28 December 2011

• Creating storage space in the garage

Thursday 22 December 2011

• Makeup, heels and dim light; A night in the life of a drag queen
• Lifestyle briefs
• New Yorkers develop a taste for German Bratwurst and mulled wine
• Chinese cooking regional, exportable and closely tied to culture
• Planning essential to avoid stressful children's birthday parties
• Germany's Christmas gender quandary

Thursday 15 December 2011

• Christmas spirit helps parents save money, study shows
• Brighter, bigger, wider: interior design using glass
• Lifestyle briefs
• Army of volunteers ensure Santa replies to all his letters
• Falling for another? Take a look at the big picture before a break-up
• Germany's first motorcycle pastor retires
• Jail isn't cool - a youth crime deterrent project in Germany

Thursday 08 December 2011

• Not just for geeks: Wikipedia seeks more female contributors
• Lifestyle briefs
• Harsh economic conditions sees coupons boom in the US
• Tel Aviv pedalling to become Amsterdam of the Middle East
• Pressures of parenthood can cause relationships to suffer
• A little help from a UFO in project to rebuild Berlin palace

Thursday 01 December 2011

• Chic styles for lounging at home
• Origins of Germany's Christmas markets shrouded in mystery
• Berlin undertaker goes extra mile to help mourners cope with loss
• Saying goodbye to a beloved pet
• Cologne corner shops turned into impromptu concert venues
• A small kitchen doesn't have to be a disadvantage

Thursday 24 November 2011

• Dancing with a walker: new activities for seniors
• Berlin museum opens exhibit on iconic computer game
• Bringing apartments back to life after the occupant's death
• Lifestyle briefs
• A mood captured in time: digital blog galleries
• Getting the most out of your vegetables

Thursday 17 November 2011

• New hair highlighting techniques create more natural look
• Tips on finding the right jewellery gift
• Mosaics celebrate a comeback in the home
• My Beetle and me: The story of a friendship
• Dying for a living - the job of a mortician
• Lifestyle briefs

Thursday 10 November 2011

• A green thumb on call: The plant doctor
• Clerical dress: Getting your suit hand-tailored by a monk
• Ecological kibbutz spreads its ideas
• Sometimes a relationship deserves a second chance
• The benefits of couples playing sport together
• Happiness in children not a simple issue

Thursday 03 November 2011

• How parents can avoid embarrassing their teens
• Cyclists can give winter the cold shoulder
• Shabby chic style gains foothold in interior design
• Yellow for the office, red for the hall: how colours work
• In Taiwan, expat English teachers find their artistic niche
• Swiss woman sets up rent-a-guinea pig agency

Thursday 27 October 2011

• Happy birthday, Ampelmann: Germany's cult traffic light man turns 50
• Lifestyle briefs
• House plants add more than just panache to a home
• Indigenous women reign in Bolivia's wrestling rings
• Coffee for connoisseurs: Knowing the right bean, roast and grind
• Learning to say no without feeling bad about it

Thursday 20 October 2011

• German invents automatic napkin folding machine
• Court tax ruling threatens Berlin's night clubs
• When Stop means Go: Flirting at the traffic lights
• Australian court gets to pick girl's name
• Be discreet - makeup tips for women over 50
• The right way to spend: teaching your child how to deal with money

Thursday 13 October 2011

• Lobsters and cupcakes: food trucks reshaping US dining landscape
• Pigs Paradise: where trotters go to retire
• The new style in hair accessories
• Germans discover "Heimat" in the garden
• Simple mental exercises to achieve happiness
• Lifestyle briefs

Thursday 06 October 2011

• New luxury products in the bathroom
• Lifestyle briefs
• How parents should react to a child coming out
• Wedding bells ring out gold in Australia
• Bathing like Cleopatra - milk as a skincare product
• Savings tips offer new career for two jobless Germans

Thursday 29 September 2011

• Lifestyle briefs
• The modern doner kebab: invented in Germany
• Children should experience nature more, author says
• Stocking up with firewood for the winter
• The art of applying mascara
• The TV, once a status symbol, now expected to hide away

Thursday 22 September 2011

• The healing garden: medicinal plants to brighten up your garden
• Paris in the midst of a Post-it war
• Striped blouses, polo shirts, chinos: preppy style is back
• Lifestyle briefs
• Money in bones: German company leads the way in anatomical models
• Maintaining old friendships is hard without face-to-face meetings

Thursday 15 September 2011

• Dutchman's ark replica nears completion
• Style guru explains how to behave like a true lady
• Social networks complement real-world friendships, experts say
• Lifestyle briefs
• How to teach your child the habit of keeping tidy
• Oversized fashion prominent in autumn collections

Thursday 08 September 2011

• Holding it altogether: a century of the snap fastener
• Life with the best sideburns in the world
• Sperm donor pines for his bundle of joy
• German Shepherds no longer the policeman's best friend
• Glamping - camping for those who demand luxury
• Refreshing lime, relaxing lavender - tips for a pleasant atmosphere

Thursday 01 September 2011

• German women opt for more than one child - or else none at all
• Lifestyle briefs
• Stars on holiday - how PR plays a role in celebrity summertime breaks
• Moscow's G-Spot - Russia's first museum of the erotic arts
• Eat like a caveman - new restaurant lets you do just that
• Cats a therapy for inmates in US prison

Thursday 25 August 2011

• Mummy, what's sex? Parents must answer honestly
• Getting a grip on your feelings - learning emotional intelligence
• Keeping an overview - a housekeeping book helps track spending
• The safe way to teach your child to cycle
• Agoraphobic singer uses YouTube to reach an audience
• "Real celebrities are easygoing" - a protocol expert's secrets

Thursday 18 August 2011

• Lifestyle briefs
• Never too old to learn - an agency for senior au-pairs
• Less is more when it comes to your household toolbox
• Fit for school - tips to make your child a happy new pupil
• Technology making home living easier for the elderly
• Make vacation last by decorating with souvenirs

Thursday 11 August 2011

• "Klepto the cat": Nothing in neighbourhood safe with Dusty around
• Peering behind the facade - figuring out what others are thinking
• Checking in to split up: the Netherlands' divorce hotel
• Paying for your crimes - US prisons look for new revenue streams
• A little piece of Berlin in Seattle: The doner kebab goes Stateside
• Tommy Hilfiger bringing preppy style around the world

Thursday 04 August 2011

• MTV, the channel that revolutionized the music business, hits 30
• Designers at Legoland live a childhood dream
• Strategies to prevent a friendship getting claustrophobic
• Across America and back again by foot and bike
• Beer, yogurt, dough - make your own cosmetics
• Lifestyle briefs

Thursday 28 July 2011

• Braided hair makes a comeback
• Twitter, Moodle, blogs - new ways of learning at university
• Smoking ban in Spain: Everyone wants to sit outside
• Berlin residents take up struggle against "Rambo Cyclists"
• Lifestyle briefs

Thursday 21 July 2011

• Revival of '60s style compliments shapely women
• A child's play space belongs in the middle of family life
• Lifestyle briefs
• In new case against Facebook the fight for internet privacy rages on

Friday 01 July 2011

• Trio of Hot Summer Toys and Accessories for 2011

Thursday 16 June 2011

• Hot Grad Gift: Affordable LifeinCase: Personal Document Storage

Tuesday 21 December 2010

• Savings.com leads for last minute deals online

Wednesday 10 November 2010

• San Francisco affirms ban on free toys with unhealthy fast food

Sunday 10 October 2010

• Camacho Cigars light up Fashion week, Emmy awards

Wednesday 06 October 2010

• Trojan Football Alumni Club continues to Fight On! Helps USC alums in time of need

Thursday 30 September 2010

• New food trucks delight gourmets but torment restaurants

Thursday 23 September 2010

• Watering cans in hand, Berlin residents take on gardening duties
• Rubik's Cube still fascinating puzzlers 30 years on
• Counterculture celebrated at hippie summit

Tuesday 14 September 2010

• Bee-keeping, Paris style
• Summer, when Londoners throw their gardens open to the world

Thursday 09 September 2010

• It's more dangerous indoors than on the roads in New Zealand
• Balloonists plan first-ever Black Sea crossing

Friday 03 September 2010

• Faith the two legged dog inspires wounded veterans, video

Thursday 02 September 2010

• Mexico's gays live in a bell jar

Thursday 26 August 2010

• Netherlands to include same-sex couples in school textbooks
• Knowing where to draw the line with internet use

Thursday 05 August 2010

• Cafe society hung up on the mobile phone
• Bugs and the City: Bedbugs are taking over Manhattan

Thursday 29 July 2010

• Taiwan's birth rate sinks on fears of 'rebellious' Tiger Children

Thursday 22 July 2010

• Sick of queuing? Hire someone to do it for you
• Tea with the Windsors: an invitation from the queen
• Australians continue to value family life

Thursday 15 July 2010

• Men's boyish spirits come alive at toy store's adult evenings
• The shop that knows your face
• Australian karma chameleon serves up carbon-counted food

Thursday 01 July 2010

• Soup opera: Australian TV cooks steam up the screen
• Sleep expert says shut off computer, mobile phone every evening

Sunday 27 June 2010

• World Cuisine center stage at Street Eatz at Calabasas Commons July 1

Thursday 24 June 2010

• Exploring the secrets of kicking a penalty
• Protecting hair from sun, salt damage
• Children keen to inherit ahead of time

Thursday 17 June 2010

• Coffee adds cool flavour to Austrian outdoor wear
• Building a treehouse for your kids
• Clairvoyants' business booming in Bulgaria
• Seeking love on the internet

Thursday 10 June 2010

• Violent crime becoming androgynous

Thursday 03 June 2010

• Lovers' getaway mightn't be so romantic
• A relic from another era: keeping a tortoise as a pet

Friday 28 May 2010

• Swiss give a name to newborn found in public toilet

Thursday 27 May 2010

• Racoons cause trouble in Japan

Thursday 13 May 2010

• Taiwan seniors learns the secrets of internet auctions
• Using your mobile phone to navigate
• Internet dating sparks continental custody battles
• Many beliefs about beauty care don't stand up to modern-day tests

Saturday 08 May 2010

• Isabella, Jacob tops among US baby names

Thursday 06 May 2010

• Poppy seeds with honey: The first online sex shop for Muslims
• Charity provides books to poor children

Thursday 15 April 2010

• German seeks record with beer coaster house

Thursday 08 April 2010

• The four-legged alarm signal - dogs that save lives

Thursday 01 April 2010

• Israelis becoming big fans of Berlin
• Phone booth-turned-library a smashing success in rural Germany
• Odd relationships bring exciting work for lawyers

Thursday 25 March 2010

• Yorkshire looks to EU to protect its famous pudding
• Same-sex marriages could help boost economy in Washington

Wednesday 24 March 2010

• Last Supper gets super-sized with biblical increase in portions

Friday 19 March 2010

• Friday March 19 giveaway for 'Jeep Tweet-to-Win' contest

Thursday 18 March 2010

• Sex club in Viennese art museum sparks scandal

Thursday 11 March 2010

• Naked tobogganing in a German village
• Cooking classes at Paris' outdoor markets thrive - even in winter
• The hubbub over halal: burgers for Muslims raise ire in France
• A holiday in Prague - for your stuffed toy

Thursday 04 March 2010

• Germans, Scots battle for title of world's strongest beer
• Polygamy debate roils Kenya
• Kissing a stranger in Paris - or 100 of them

Thursday 25 February 2010

• Hong Kong's 'haunted' houses attract savvy investors
• Fare-dodging in Russia is a national sport
• Manila's shopping malls mix the commercial and the spiritual

Thursday 18 February 2010

• The dwindling art of shoemaking
• Rare glimpse into Swiss watch-making reveals a passion for precision
• Running a farm - online
• Environmentalists urge Beijing residents to take to bikes
• Makers of model trains want to return to children's rooms

Thursday 11 February 2010

• Guerrilla kitchens: Cooking in London's underground
• Though not for everyone, natural cosmetics' popularity growing
• Russia steps up campaign against alcoholism
• Germany's world-famous Meissen porcelain celebrates 300 years

Thursday 04 February 2010

• In South Korea seniors and free subway travel equals quick delivery
• Australia's Catholic flocks look abroad for shepherds
• German grocery stores experiment with payment by fingerprint

Thursday 28 January 2010

• How one woman now spends billions after turning shopping into her job
• Beer can's birthday: Cool blonde serves beverages for 75 years
• A visit to Sao Paulo's 'Bride Street' a must before any wedding plans
• Stars disrobe for spray tanner Jimmy Coco
• South Korean parents starting to prefer daughters over sons
• Germany's motorway churches offer travellers time to reflect and pray

Thursday 21 January 2010

• Beating a computer game addiction
• Be careful who you befriend on Facebook
• Berlin's oldest taxi revives memories of 'Iron Gustav'
• Robots taking over everyday life of Japanese

Thursday 14 January 2010

• Singing encouraged in karaoke taxi

Thursday 31 December 2009

• 'Paris Hilton Syndrome' causes Chihuahua plague in dog shelters
• Doctoring the love sick
• Paris homeless take advantage of baggage service
• More parents bringing up 'Mini Me' children
• Stuttgart 'hotel' accepts performances as payment

Thursday 24 December 2009

• Singapore experiments with energy saving home for the tropics
• The little red plant that means Christmas is here
• Enjoying a German Christmas market - in Britain

Saturday 12 December 2009

• JAKKS EyeClops Night Vision Goggles and Mini Projector perfect for covert kids

Thursday 10 December 2009

• Scrabble, salsa, sushi - how Parisians use the internet
• Shoppers should know that sizes vary by label
• Australia's boozy rite of passage

Thursday 03 December 2009

• Mitte district at the centre of a changed Berlin
• Matchmaking for cooks tries to find the right recipe
• Australian school formals morph into weddings

Monday 30 November 2009

• Pushy Hong Kong parents school 3-year-olds for 10 hours a day

Thursday 26 November 2009

• Young African uses micro loans to build two enterprises
• Nighttime revolution - 20 years of Berlin's unified nightclub scene
• Serbian village's charcoal burners happily in the black
• Germany's beloved currywurst, aged 60 and still going strong
• Venice's resident population keeps sinking

Thursday 19 November 2009

• Comb hair when it's dry, hair stylists recommend
• European leadership remains overwhelmingly male
• Fan's collection of 10,000 Asterix figures keeps growing
• Dog trainer takes the bite out of postman's job

Thursday 12 November 2009

• Solar trimaran to circumnavigate the world in 140 days
• Women no less ambitious than men, Dutch study finds

Thursday 05 November 2009

• Lifestyle News Roundup - November 5th
• Save your relationship by tango dancing
• New electric bikeboard offers cool new way to cruise through the city
• Dinner for a dental exam: Bartering for health services booms in US
• Brunei's aristocrats call in German expert for a palace make-over

Sunday 01 November 2009

• PC addiction: when the computer becomes your kid's best friend

Thursday 29 October 2009

• Dressing for winter cycling
• Decorating for Halloween
• Final flourish for the superannuated light bulb
• Submarine bunker in France turned into venue for modern art
• New trend in nutrition: 'Glocalization' instead of globalisation

Thursday 22 October 2009

• First acting school in the Palestinian territories
• Body modification booming in Germany
• Rejuvenated or infantilized? - the debate over cross-over books
• Directing the chorus of twitters: Finding the relevant news
• Cultural interpreter opens minds about other religions, people
• The revival of a watch-making tradition in eastern Germany
• Not everbody sees the humour in annual Halloween fright fest

Thursday 15 October 2009

• Emperor of an invisible kingdom - Paris perfumer Fraysse
• Memory training with the waiters of Buenos Aires
• Making music with game consoles
• Tiny Scottish island transforming into yoga centre
• Skin and hair care in winter
• Shop to the music: The importance of the right background sound
• Millionairess Mindset founder Amy Applebaum shares key secrets, interview

Thursday 08 October 2009

• Manga fans gather to see and be seen
• Recreating the scent of old Vienna
• Argentine architect invents takeaway house
• Grey nomads: Australia's roving retirees

Thursday 01 October 2009

• Foul language just fine with Australians
• A yacht for the kid who has everything
• Horse of a different colour as locals contribute to public art
• Olive groves in Germany? Climate change may make it happen
• Hairstyle trends going back to the future

Thursday 24 September 2009

• Marrying on sequential dates still popular
• Tango in Berlin: Dance until the police arrive
• Get money back from the power company with an energy-plus house
• Successful visit to hairdresser includes thorough consultation
• Urban angling in Kiev - 'Traffic doesn't scare the fish'

Thursday 17 September 2009

• Beauty business thrives in Africa
• Has fasting during Ramadan gone out of style?
• Life and work getting mixed up
• Environmental campaign urges Brazilians to pee in the shower

Thursday 10 September 2009

• How to make the bathroom more enticing
• Blog shows photos of calorie-laden foods
• Pasta, pizza and parmesan still the pride of every Italian
• Battle of the coffee pots in two German towns

Thursday 03 September 2009

• Last child of communist East Germany is no girl from yesterday
• Battle for viewers rages as Ramadan keeps Egyptians glued to TV
• Culinary gifts: Bring something from the garden or kitchen to a party

Thursday 27 August 2009

• Whatever they say, most people don't try to look good for themselves
• St Francis of Assisi's 'minor friars' still fighting for peace
• Out of work? Post your business card on the internet

Thursday 20 August 2009

• In financial crisis, some turn to jewellery as an investment
• 'Smart tipping' becomes Amsterdam's latest trend
• German firm produces historic fabrics for castles around the world
• Australians battle to be with their children

Thursday 13 August 2009

• Dutch school tailors opening hours to parents' needs
• German family hits intelligence heights
• Taiwan launches its first vegetable dispenser
• Australians talk about their text lives
• Heavy metal lightens hearts in northern German town

Wednesday 12 August 2009

• Mohammed and Sara most popular names in Dutch big cities

Thursday 06 August 2009

• Front hallway should give hint of home's character
• Outdoor kitchens make cooking al fresco a thing of pleasure
• Domestic violence cuts both ways in Australia
• A peek inside Germany's last women-only swimming pool

Thursday 30 July 2009

• Every woman needs several different types of hair brushes
• Urban adventure on Seoul's metro
• Light summer drinks add sparkle to garden parties
• Consumers should be cautious with their personal data
• The right equipment for the cycling season
• Variety is the spice of life for joggers

Thursday 23 July 2009

• Cool in the shade: The best sun brollies for balcony and garden
• The many uses of the rose in cosmetics
• From Black Sea to Rhine, Turkey's whirling kolbasti dancers dazzle

Thursday 16 July 2009

• EU regulates use of nano particles in cosmetics
• Cultivating a happy work life