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For me, the word "ritual" evokes tradition and cycle. And there's plenty that is traditional and cyclical at this year's Singapore International Festival of Arts (Sifa). But with a new festival director, Natalie Hennedige, the programme under the theme "Anatomy Of Performance: Ritual" also embraces questions of the future and the digital space.

The world is facing a set of acute crises without recent parallel: a war in Europe that could escalate into a nuclear conflict, skyrocketing food prices that are hitting the poor the hardest, the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate emergency. We need principled statesmen and women to forge bold, morally consistent responses to these and other global problems. Sadly, such leaders are in short supply.

Sweden was the first country in the world to introduce paid parental leave to both mothers and fathers, doing so as early as 1974. Parents in Sweden are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave when a child is born or adopted. Of these, 390 days can be distributed as parents see fit, allowing for flexible use until the child is eight years old.

For the past two years, Thailand's tourism industry has been in a coma due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the discriminalisation of cannabis and hemp takes effect today, concerned parties are obliged to speed up a crucial law to regulate the use of the two substances.

Pope Francis reiterates Rome’s centuries-old quest.

In real life, you would never recite your credit card information or Social Security number in public. But online, that's what we do all the time: We constantly have to plug in our financial records and our passwords to get to what we need, making ourselves vulnerable. — Read the rest

Prolific actor, director, and producer Adam Arkin directs four episodes of The Offer on Paramount+, including the upcoming penultimate episode and the finale.

The buses will run on completely clean electricity and be almost silent on the roads. Project leaders said they hope this improves the rider experience.

Starting today, people can grow cannabis plants at home, but the legalisation of cannabis has prompted concerns that it may lead to a rise in drug addiction.

After two years of regular oil discoveries in Guyana, it seems its deep waters may hold even more crude, adding to its reputation as the next big oil-producing state. But the government will have to get its agreements in order if it wants to ensure the future financial security of the country, as major international players swoop in to reap the rewards.  Guyana is home to the largest oil discovery in the last two decades, after Exxon Corp made several more finds in the offshore Stabroek block last year... Читать дальше...

How to use your podcast to build your credibility and your brand.

I have a new rule when dining out: If there’s an appetizer of assorted housemade pickles on the menu, I’m getting it. My love for the briny bites runs deep, and I love to see the different pickling techniques, presentations, and produce that each new spot offers. While you can never go wrong with the classics, my…

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A large impediment to making the most of A.I. is a reluctance to rely on the technology.

MODEL Kelly Brook is to marry boyfriend Jeremy Parisi next month after secretly getting engaged. Kelly, 42, and Jeremy, 37, have scouted wedding venues in his native Italy this week. A diamond ring was also seen gleaming from former Strictly star Kelly’s wedding finger. A source said of the couple, who hooked up via social […]

BRITAIN’S biggest lottery winners have made their first big purchase — a used Volvo estate. Down-to-earth Joe and Jess Thwaite spent a relatively modest £38,000 of their £184million EuroMillions win on the understated grey V60. Our exclusive pictures taken this week show Joe, 49, and Jess, 44, arriving at the front gate of their £650,000 […]

We’re less than 24 hours away from the start of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, giving us a few final opportunities to present plays. Tuesday we focused on our three favorite derivative bets for the tournament. Now, we’re turning our attention to the matchup markets. This week I have identified three head-to-head markets — two...

Betting longshots for the RBC Canadian Open Tournament.

Backing the Celtics role players on Wednesday in Game 3 of the NBA Finals

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pelotonia is less than two months away, and for the past 14 years, the event has been raising critical funds to fight cancer - a disease that impacts all of us, including our very own meteorologist Bob Nunally, who was diagnosed himself back in January. With that, I will be "Biking [...]

DARWIN NUNEZ is not just a pretty face — and Jurgen Klopp knows it. The Liverpool boss may have joked that he was “extremely good looking” ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg with Benfica in April. Nunez scored in both matches for the Portuguese side as they went down 6-4 on aggregate. The […]

AS have claimed that while Chelsea are keen to snap up Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, the complication with their takeover could allow the likes of Tottenham to swoop for the Brazilian.  Marca reported previously that Jesus is on the radars of Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, with the striker said to be […]

When he announced the government’s response to the recent independent review of PHARMAC Health Minister Andrew Little boldly declared that “the days of the independent republic of PHARMAC are over.” His words were warmly welcomed by many patient advocacy ...