Colourful pharaohs rule in annual Sedan Chair Race on The Peak
Egyptian pharaohs, rotund little yellow minions from the movie franchise and giant dalmatians mingled as they made their way to the 2km finishing point in the annual Sedan Chair Race on The Peak yesterday.
The eight pharaohs carrying their sedan won the Best-Dressed Team award. It was their first such race and they had spent three months preparing for it.
"We chose Egypt as our theme because it is one of the emerging markets, and we felt that the pharaoh best represents the country,"
Fernando Alonso, feliz por su reencuentro con Honda
Con la mirada puesta en el futuro. Así está Fernando Alonso después de que hace unas semanas anunciara su renovación con Aston Martin. Tenía ofertas de muchos equipos, pero el asturiano decidió arriesgarse y apostar por el proyecto del equipo británico que, aunque en estos momentos son los quintos mejores de la parrilla, están haciendo las cosas muy bien con la nueva fábrica o el nuevo túnel de viento, que les permitirá estar en igualdad de condiciones con los grandes.
Joy Corrigan, la modelo que replica a Barbie y se roba las miradas
Si bien la película live action de Barbie se estrenó hace casi seis meses alrededor del mundo, el trend sigue vivo gracias a Joy Corrigan, modelo de Victoria's Secret que deslumbró recientemente con un diminuto bikini para homenajear a la popular muñeca de Mattel. Corrigan, próxima a cumplir 36 años el 16 de enero, lució su espectacular figura con un traje de baño de terciopelo color rosa. Además, usó un collar y aretes dorados para desatar suspiros en redes sociales.
Opinion | The coconut, and the curious origins of the word in English derived from the name for
The coconut tree is ubiquitous in all coastal tropical regions. However, its ultimate origins (a subject of controversy) lie in the Central Indo-Pacific, the region between western Southeast Asia and Melanesia, recent studies showing the greatest genetic diversity there (with other evidence deriving from coconut crabs’ native habitats and specific pests).
First domesticated by the Austronesian peoples of Maritime Southeast Asia, coconuts were carried to the Pacific during early Neolithic ocean migrations 4,500 years ago, and Micronesia.
Toulouse Mtropole FC: 22 Football Club Facts
Source: Youtube.com Toulouse Métropole FC, also known as Toulouse FC, is a professional football club based in Toulouse, France. Established in 1937, the club has a rich history and a dedicated fan base. Toulouse FC competes in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football, but has enjoyed spells in Ligue 1, the top division, as well.
In this article, we will delve into 22 fascinating facts about Toulouse Métropole FC.
From California to Spain, three wines that defy stereotypes, and the winemakers behind them
Certain wines suffer from stereotyping. Cava, Spain’s best known sparkling wine, is being tarnished with an inferior reputation as consumers flock to Italian prosecco, which, thanks to clever marketing, has become trendy among young drinkers. Likewise, there is more to Californian wines than them being the rich, opulent fruit bombs many oenophiles expect.
Some intrepid winemakers are trying to break these stereotypes. For those looking to challenge their palate, here are a few suggestions.
Colet Vatua! 2015, Penedès, Spain, HK$190 The Colet family can trace their agricultural roots in Penedès back to 1783.
Google software engineer from China charged with murder after allegedly beating wife to death in US
A 27-year-old Google engineer from China has been charged with murder after allegedly beating his wife to death in the United States in a case that has shocked mainland social media.
The suspect, Chen Liren, is alleged to have repeatedly punched his wife Yu Xuanyi in the head at their home in Santa Clara, a city in the centre of Silicon Valley where Google headquarters are located.
On January 16, the police found Yu, 27, dead on the floor in the bedroom of the home with “severe blunt force injuries to her head”, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney.
Laos criminal casino empire: Chinese gangsters suspected of running brothels and online scams, an
The GTSEZ is situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet at the Mekong River. The area was once a major producer of opium and heroin (a fallout from the Vietnam war, when the trade exploded to meet demand from American troops) and, according to Vice magazine, it is now one of the world’s biggest methamphetamine factories. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recording more than one billion meth pills seized in East and Southeast Asia last year.
Orgullo Gay 2018: Doce himnos para celebrar el Orgullo Gay
4comentariosComentarCon motivo del Orgullo Gay, te recordamos doce canciones en castellano para celebrar este día y reivindicar los derechos de las personas LGTBI + cuando se cumplen 40 años de la primera manifestación que recorrió la capital pidiendo derechos para el colectivo.
1. 'A quién le importa', de Alaska y Dinarama: La elegida como himno oficial del World Pride Madrid con una versión coral, aunque nada como la original de 1986, pop con espíritu punk incluida en un disco que además se titulaba "
Why mushrooms are the latest essential ingredient in skincare beauty products
OSEA is just one of a growing group of cosmetic brands that are harnessing the powers of the mushroom kingdom. One of its earliest proponents was skincare guru Dr Andrew Weil, who developed the now bestselling Mega Mushroom range with US brand Origins over 10 years ago.
Now everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, including Asian brands such as Shiseido and Amore Pacific, which have infused many of their formulas with “super” mushrooms such as reishi, also called lingzhi (scientific name Ganoderma lucidum), and shiitake.