For many years we have been waiting for a film based on one of the cornerstones of modern literature: Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. The film is based on her most famous novel that caused heavy philosophical debates in the late 1950s and created a philosophy called objectivism. Her philosophy … Continue reading
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20-25 Minutes Makes 20 Delectable cinnamon and apples bites that will melt in your mouth. Ingredients: 1 sheet ready to roll puff pastry 2 Granny Smith apples 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon icing sugar for dusting Method: 1. Peel the … Continue reading
It’s the hot topic, the subject dominating much of this month’s news. Data. Your data. How it is used, how it is stored, who gets to access it, and for what purpose. Earlier this month data was again the subject of conversation, this time among dementia researchers and experts in … Continue reading
Dirty Grandpa is Zac Efron’s new movie. The film is about family relationships. Jason (Efron) meets up with his grandfather Dick (Robert De Niro) when his grandmother dies. Their relationship is put through the wringer when Jason agrees to drive Dick on a long journey. Jason is a lawyer but … Continue reading
Do you fancy an idyllic but different break in India? Did you know that there are a host of unique holiday destinations in India that are just a few hours away by flight or road from the tourist traps in major cities? Here is our take on five unique holiday … Continue reading
If you have been to Africa, then you know about some of the great dishes served in this part of the world. However, if you haven’t, then you seriously need to start planning for your trip to Africa. Complement your income by playing profitable games at Novibet Casino so that … Continue reading
Delectable pieces of melt-in-the-mouth soft brown fudge topped with flaked almonds. Ingredients: 240 ml / 8 oz Caramel Condensed milk 300 g / 10 oz Milk Powder Flaked almonds Butter to grease the pan Method: 1. In a large microwaveable dish add the caramel condensed milk and the milk powder. … Continue reading
Delicious flat breads with a spicy aromatic lentil filling. Preparation time- 30 minutes Cooking time -30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients For filling: 120 grams/ 4 oz yellow split peas, soaked in water overnight 1 teaspoon salt 2 green chillies finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
Paris – a name associated with culture, art, the opera, the bourgeoisie and foremost a world-class cuisine. The French capital invites not only with an incredible charm, but also with an interesting mixture of old and modern architecture. Many artists flock to Paris in the summer to paint the beautiful … Continue reading
Thai Mango salad, tropical sharp and tangy mango balanced with sweet coconut in a sweet and sour and spicy dressing. Preparation time – 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: I large green mango 60g / 2oz fresh grated coconut 2 red chillies cut into thin strips 1 red sweet pepper cut into thin strips 1 … Continue reading
The popularity of DIY has brought about a huge interest in refurbishing old furniture. So much, so that flea markets, auction houses, and second-hand stores became the favorite hunting ground of these bargain hunters. If you are one of those interested in finding a hidden treasure you can turn into … Continue reading
Most small business owners know that the first step to making successful inroads into the marketplace is having high brand awareness. After all, in order for a customer to make a purchase, they must first know about the business and what it sells. In order to increase sales, it is … Continue reading
On 09 June, City Connect celebrates the birthday of Israeli-born American actress Natalie Hershlag – better known by her stage name Natalie Portman – who was born on this day in 1981. Natalie Portman played Nina Sayers, a veteran ballerina, in Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 film Black Swan, a role of … Continue reading
With yet another celebrity having a baby it seems everywhere you turn people are getting pregnant on the celeb scene. 2013 is the year for expectant celebs. Kim and Kanye, Jordan and Kieran and of course the most prestigious of them all Kate and Wills. No longer is it about … Continue reading
Refreshing and delicious water melon pops that make perfect summer coolers. Ingredients: 1/2 watermelon 2 tablespoons icing sugar Method: 1. Cut the water melon into pieces and remove all the seeds. 2. Place the water melon pieces into a blender jug and add the icing sugar. 3. Blend … Continue reading
Refreshing and delicious fruit smoothie which is healthy and filling. Ingredients: I ripe mango 2 ripe kiwi 1 apple 100 ml apple and mango innocent fruit juice 1 tablespoon clear honey Method: 1. Peel the kiwi and cut it into quarters, remove the white core and dice it. 2. Peel and cut the mango in half, … Continue reading
Horseback riding is fun, adventurous, and best of all, it has a touch of class to it. That’s why most equestrian performance sporting events are usually associated with the rich. But that’s not to say that anyone can’t enjoy horseback riding. All you need is a good horse trainer, and … Continue reading
“That undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveller returns, puzzles the will…” (Hamlet, William Shakespeare) Is there an afterlife? Where do we go when we die, or do we just vanish back into the nothingness from whence we purportedly came? Philosophers for centuries have been exploring these questions, and religions … Continue reading
Delicious wholesome spicy Kenyan style plantain stew. Preparation time -10 minutes Cooking time – 15 minutes Serves- 2 Ingredients: 5 green bananas -raw plantain (Matoke) 2 medium tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 green chillies. 150 ml water 1 … Continue reading
Not to be confused with the 1977 super hit Country-pop song sung by the beautiful Crystal Gayle 35 years ago, “ Make my Brown Eyes Blue” is the appreciative mantra being voiced by the very happy and lucky international patients who have bravely faced public scepticism to courageously undertake breathtaking … Continue reading
Thierry Clerc, clinical homeopath and nutritionist, asks the question: “do you trust the authorities to keep your food safe?” In the middle of the horse-meat crisis, the European Union has decided to re-allow the use of meat and bone extracts to feed animals destined for human consumption, a practice that has … Continue reading
Taste of tropics with a burst of refreshing lemon in every mouthful. Ingredients: 100 ml of Funkin Brazilian cocktail mix 3oo ml of bitter lemon 2 slices of lemon ice cubes Method: 1.In a tall jug add the Brazilian cocktail mix, followed by the bitter lemon, ice cubes and stir. … Continue reading
There is no shortage of places you can go on vacation in the world. Chances are, you’ve got a lengthy bucket list already! Why add another location, like Dubai, to the list? Dubai is nothing like it was just a few decades ago when it was just a small city … Continue reading
This was fun. In 2005, one of my great customers, Neil Alston said he wanted something different. Really different. OK, he’s got the beautiful clothes already. But now what he wanted was something special for his 50th birthday party. The theme of the party was “Sparkly”. So what do you … Continue reading
A scary pseudo mathematical construct wanders about, Of adventurous non-localized estimates superficially and loud. What will happen to the evolution and its helical flow, When all living entities line up in a single dimensional row? Fortunately, some unfashionable creatures keep thinking deep, About what is really odd or unworthy and … Continue reading
Have you ever come home, opened your fridge and wondered what to have for dinner with the few ingredients you have available? Have you ever come back home and ordered some take away since what you had really wasn’t so promising? These scenarios seem to become more and more common … Continue reading