An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which mixes instruments from different families, including bowed string instruments such as violin, viola, cello, and double bass, as well as brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments, each grouped in sections. Read More »
Sheep production was and must be an important branch of Romanian agriculture. The 32.7 percent grazing area, mostly marginal (4.8 million ha. – 2.7 million ha in mountain and alpine areas), gives a support capacity for some 12-16 million sheep. Read More »
North Korea’s Masikryong ski resort was the brainchild of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, and is designed to rival Pyeongchang in South Korea, which will host the winter Olympics next year.But the luxurious resort, which boasts a wood-panelled reception and statues of winter sports athletes, is empty, aside from the nursery slopes. Read More »
Religious clergy students in line to collect their monthly allowance. Families almost universally agree that students should be responsible for earning and saving money for at least some of the “extras” they will need in college, but there are many variables: Read More »
David Beckham Perhaps the most well-known soccer star to bare it all, the Becks got his start with Armani back in 2007. Between his steamy Calvin Klein campaigns and his current bodywear line for H&M, he’s rightfully become one of the top underwear models of all time. Read More »
Former first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night and talked about how music has “always helped me tell my story. “Obama appeared on stage alongside Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and host Alicia Keys. Read More »
Salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel and other oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and decrease heart disease risk (1, 2, 3).In addition, omega-3 fatty acids may help you lose body fat.In a six-week controlled study in 44 adults, those who took fish oil supplements lost an average of 1.1 pounds (0.5 kilograms) of fat ... Read More »
The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. Read More »
Speed-cleaning expert (and maid service owner) Debbie Sardone says that cutting your cleaning time in half starts with a system. Read More »
The Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea, is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. Read More »