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Food & Drink > Wine Food & wine: How to pair the right wine with your meal: 1 of 15
We all know the old edict that says red wine goes with red meat, white wine with white meat. It was surely devised in the good old days of steak Diane and chicken supreme, when red wine meant Claret and white meant Chablis. Tastes have moved on a lot since then. These days the sheer number of different wines on the market can... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Celebrity scents: Perfumes made popular by sweet-smelling stars: 1 of 12
Andy Warhol once predicted that "in the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." Had he lived a little longer, he might have added "and bring out a perfume."From Oscar-winning actresses to Big Brother losers, these days it seems that anyone who is anyone, or even just very nearly someone, has their own fragrance line.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > European Culture Popular names for Italian babies: 1 of 8
Italian families are renowned the world over for their strong family ties, religious piety and adherence to tradition and, when it comes to naming their bambini, family, religion and tradition all play their part. Conventionally, new babies are named after their grandparents, first the father's parents and then the mother's, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of supplements for 30- and 40-year olds: 6 of 37
For thousands of years, what today we call *alternative* medicine was the *only* medicine. The last decade has witnessed a revival of traditional remedies as, tired of Western medicine's reliance on pharmaceutical drugs, people return to herbal medicine, which together with a healthy diet and lifestyle can be used to treat va... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Seafood and wine combinations: 9 of 39
Creamy smoked salmon pasta for fourThe beauty of this dish lies in its versatility and elegant simplicity. Portions can easily be halved for a light starter or doubled to serve a large crowd. Very little preparation is required; if you slice the salmon and chop the parsley ahead of time then virtually all that's left to do is... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Michelle: 5 of 20
MICHELLE (mee-SHEL or mi-SHEL)ETYMOLOGY: A feminine form of MICHEL, the French form of MICHAEL. The name comes from the Hebrew mikha'el, which means "Who is like God?"In the Old Testament, "Mikha'el" "Who is like God?" - is the war-cry of the angels who battle against Satan when he challenges God.ORIGIN & HISTORY:MICHELLE is ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Most popular baby girl names in the US: 10 of 38
It's been said that the best way to choose a name for your new baby girl is to imagine it in the following scenarios:"Can [insert name] come out to play?""[insert name], you've got that promotion!""[insert name], will you marry me?"A name that sounds right in each situation is one that will ensure your daughter finds success ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Kellie: 6 of 20
KELLIE (KEL-ee)ETYMOLOGY:A variant of KELLY, the name is thought to be an Anglicisation of the Gaelic clan name O Ceallaigh, meaning descendent of CEALLACH.The name CEALLACH itself is often taken to mean "war, strife", though new parents may prefer the alternative meaning "bright-headed."ORIGIN & HISTORY:KELLY is a very commo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Scott: 3 of 10
SCOTT(SKOT or SKAHT)ETYMOLOGY:As you might expect, the name SCOTT denotes the owner's Scottish ancestry. Its original meaning is often said to be "painted warrior" from the Pictish practice of painting faces blue before battle.ORIGIN & HISTORY:SCOTT is a common surname both in Scotland and in the English-speaking world. Its a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Superstition and the modern seaman: 4 of 13
Red Sky at Night, Yachters' Delight. Superstition and the modern seaman. Sailing traditions are part of the allure of the open water and the superstitions of sailors have been integral to nautical life for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. There's no-one more superstitious than a sailor: almost every aspect of life and w... More..