Lunch-hour dance parties being held around the world May 6
(Relaxnews) – From the US to France, Vietnam and Sweden, office workers around the world will be loosening their ties and kicking off their heels on Tuesday to join a global lunch hour dance-athon created to let workers blow off steam and put on their dancing shoes midday. Instead of eating stale sandwiches at their […]
‘Spider-Man 2′ leaps to box office top
(LOS ANGELES-AFP) – “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ sprang to the top of the North American box office this weekend, its first in movie theaters, industry estimates showed Sunday. The sequel featuring Andrew Garfield in the title character’s celebrated red and blue tights took in $92 million in 4,324 theaters, outperforming the original that went on […]
GMA International to join Flores de Mayo Festival in Hawaii
The Hawaiians are in for a vibrant celebration of an iconic event, as GMA International is all set to take part in the Flores de Mayo festivities in Honolulu this coming May 10, 2014. The Filipino Community Center (FilCom) is bringing the Flores de Mayo festival in Hawaii along with the authentic Filipino customs and traditions that make it one […]
World’s first simultaneous international race to take place May 4
(Relaxnews) – Registrations for the Wings for Life World Run are now closed, and the countdown has begun. Across the globe, from Denver in the US to Perth in Australia, runners will depart simultaneously on Sunday, May 4 in this atypical race. For runners in the US, the clock will start before sunrise (3:00am in […]
Study: men more attracted to women with less makeup
(Relaxnews) – Women who never leave the house without layering on foundation, blush and eye makeup might want to reconsider their beauty routine, especially if the goal is to make themselves more attractive. A study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology concludes that women are seen as more attractive when they have on […]
Rihanna’s trademark makeup looks: tutorials
(Relaxnews) – The Barbadian popstar is revealed the cover star for Vogue Brasil’s latest issue, which hit newsstands Monday. RiRi was shot by Peruvian photographer Mariano Vivanco in a look that features some of her key beauty features (bold smoky eyes, strong colored lips and messy short hair). We examine how to recreate some of […]
Increasing physical activity can be as easy as thinking about it: study
(Relaxnews) – Trying to muster the motivation to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement? Think back to a particularly exhilarating run or scenic bike ride and odds are you’re more likely to hit the gym. That’s according to the results of a recent study out of the University of Hampshire, which found […]
Cannes Film Festival: pop-up venues opening in May
(Relaxnews) – For those headed to Cannes for the famous international festival this May, film screenings aren’t the only attraction to look forward to. Here is a look at the temporary bars, nightclubs and artistic spaces slated to open their doors between May 14 and 25 to welcome international film stars, critics and celebrities. Unsurprisingly, […]
The ‘dirtiest’ and cleanest foods in the US produce aisle: report
(Relaxnews) – For the fourth year in a row, apples have topped the list of most pesticide-laden produce in the US. In the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen list, 99 percent of apple samples tested positive for at least one pesticide residue. The guide ranks 48 popular fruits and vegetables based on an analysis […]
New Malaysian budget airport opens amid MH370 mystery
(SEPANG-AFP) – Malaysia on Friday officially opened a new airport built specifically for the fast-growing budget-travel sector, but with the country’s aviation industry under deep scrutiny over the loss of missing flight MH370. The much-delayed new facility near the main Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) officially commenced operations at 12:05 am (1605 GMT) when a […]
Keith Richards’s Ferrari Dino going under the hammer
(Relaxnews) – With Father’s Day just around the corner, this could prove the perfect present for anyone who loves cars as much as they love rock n’ roll: the 1972 compact supercar that once belonged to the Rolling Stones’ lead guitarist will be going under the hammer in Monaco at the Coys auction on Friday, […]
Do you want carrots with that? McDonald’s to go greener and healthier
(Relaxnews) – Expect to see more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and sustainable beef on the menu, says McDonald’s, which released details on its corporate responsibility plans for 2020. By 2016, the mega fast food chain says it will begin purchasing “a portion” of beef from verified sustainable sources. Customers in nine of its top markets […]
Boehner mocks partymates on immigration
By Michael Mathes WASHINGTON (AFP) – The US Senate passed comprehensive immigration reform last June, but the issue is languishing this year, with skittish Republicans reluctant to jeopardize their chance to gain full control of Congress. None other than the top Republican in Washington, House Speaker John Boehner, mocked conservatives in his own party this […]
Matt Damon could play Aquaman in ‘Justice League’
(Relaxnews) – Rumors suggest that the star could join his longtime friend Ben Affleck on the set of Zack Snyder’s forthcoming superhero movie, according to Thewrap.com. Matt Damon could board “Justice League,” the feature on the DC Comics superhero team, along the same lines as Marvel’s “Avengers.” The speculation should be regarded as such, however, […]
How this restaurant produces zero waste
(Relaxnews) – A small Chicago sandwich shop has gained headlines for pulling off an impressive feat for any restaurant: producing zero waste. Over two years, chef owner Justin Vrany’s restaurant Sandwich Me In has produced eight gallons of garbage — the average amount of waste produced by a restaurant every hour, he says. In more […]
A breath of fresh MacBook Air
(Relaxnews) – Apple has very quietly and without any fuss upgraded the processors across its range of ultra-lightweight notebooks and has also lowered their prices. All of the other specifications remain the same — 4GB of RAM as standard, Intel HD 500 graphics and a choice of 128GB or 256GB of solid state flash memory […]
Chanel launches bespoke bridal beauty service
(Relaxnews) – Fans of the brand will be able to book personal beauty appointments at two of Chanel’s London locations ahead of their weddings. Chanel has launched a new beauty service for brides at its Covent Garden and Bond Street boutiques in London, designed to help women prepare for the big day. A £90 (approx […]
Trident Iceni: the fast and the frugal
(Relaxnews) – The new Trident Iceni claims to be the world’s fastest and most fuel efficient diesel-powered sportscar. There’s no debating that diesel technology has come on in leaps and bounds over recent years, but trying to convince avid well-heeled drivers to take a chance on an Iceni rather than its British compatriots, say a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo joins TAG Heuer as brand ambassador
(Relaxnews) – The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is the new face of the famous Swiss watch brand, the first time the role has fallen to a soccer player. The captain of the Portuguese national football team, one of the key talents in the Real Madrid starting line-up, and the two-time winner of the sport’s biggest […]
Girls who are told they’re ‘fat’ are more likely to become obese
(Relaxnews) – Girls who were told they were fat at the age of 10 are more likely to be obese at the age of 19, according to the results of a new US study. The findings out of the University of Los Angeles California underscore the importance of refraining from making flippant fat comments to […]
