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A Museum Show Asks: How Modern Are Your Spanx?

Most famous of the quips attributed to the Austrian-born American designer Rudi Gernreich — now best remembered for his unisex creations and the topless bathing suit — was the dictum that “Fashion will go out of fashion.” As early as the 1960s, Gernreich foresaw

Opinion: What can smart home tech do for retirees?

The most complicated thing on earth isn’t high-technology, it’s family dynamics. A weekend with the in-laws, or a Thanksgiving dinner will provide all the evidence needed. And now that we’re living longer than ever before, the interests and opinions of more generations will compete

Expanded African Nations Cup set to become traditional summer tournament

Expanded African Nations Cup set to become traditional summer tournament By Eurosport 14 minutes agoUpdated 5 minutes ago 1 The African Nations Cup finals are set to be expanded to 24 teams and moved to dates in June and July but will continue to

Prehistoric fossils suggest modern dogs evolved from a single population of wolves

The dogs of ancient Europe probably looked a lot like the mutts roaming Europe today, new DNA discoveries from dog fossils suggest. In the ongoing debate over how many times dogs were domesticated from wolves, this new study suggests it happened just once. Dogs

Elderly couple find deadly snake in dining room

AN elderly couple who found one of the deadliest snakes in the world in their dining room did the right thing by calling an expert, a Townsville snake catcher said.  Exiled snake saved from starvation Joe Mackereth was called out to a residential home in

Without Understanding What Traditional Knowledge Is, We Cannot Utilize It Appropriately

KAMPALA — For a long time, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions were timidly recognised as intellectual efforts worthy of legal protection. Of recent, indigenous peoples, local communities, and some governments have demanded the recognition of traditional forms of creativity and innovation as protectable

The Tate Modern and the Battle for London’s Soul

I recently found myself staring into a stranger’s living room, waiting for something beautiful to happen. I was standing on the 10th-floor viewing terrace of the Tate Modern’s new wing, a twisting ziggurat of perforated brick and mortar that rises above the museum’s home in the

Without Understanding What Traditional Knowledge Is, We Cannot Utilize It Appropriately

KAMPALA — For a long time, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions were timidly recognised as intellectual efforts worthy of legal protection. Of recent, indigenous peoples, local communities, and some governments have demanded the recognition of traditional forms of creativity and innovation as protectable

The Tate Modern and the Battle for London’s Soul

I recently found myself staring into a stranger’s living room, waiting for something beautiful to happen. I was standing on the 10th-floor viewing terrace of the Tate Modern’s new wing, a twisting ziggurat of perforated brick and mortar that rises above the museum’s home in the

Actress Cara Santana Dishes on Combining Decor Styles With Fiancée Jesse Metcalfe

The star of TV show Chesapeake Shores and the cofounder of The Glam App reveal the secrets to a happy home. See their beautiful home here » How to meld two styles: “I decorated the entire house, and Jesse told me, ‘I’ll love it as long as it’s