If you look around you, if you think about the world surrounding us simplicity is where everything starts and ultimately where the main goal for most is: this is described very well in John Maeda’s “The Laws of Simplicity” that I encourage you all to read. We have today devices … Continue reading
Occasionally I have one or both of my nephews around to stay with me at the weekend, they are currently aged 6 and 7. This usually gives me the opportunity to regress a bit and have a lot of fun. I get to play games and eat unhealthily for a … Continue reading
This year you will have to do more than a bankroll for online casino mobile gaming at slot machines also known as machines a sous in French. You might have to add a little something on top. Therefore, this article is going to be giving you a few gift ideas … Continue reading
Have you ever heard expressions like: Practicing martial arts without thinking? Going with the instinct? Thinking is too slow in a fighting situation? The main purpose of learning complicated moves and combinations during most martial arts practice brings two main advantages: improving the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints involved in … Continue reading
Light, soft and fluffy pancakes, served with sweet bananas and chocolate sauce. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 75 g plain flour Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 150 ml milk Sunflower oil for frying 2 bananas sliced Chocolate sauce 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar … Continue reading
Refreshing summer drink that is delicious and cooling. Preparation time- 10 minutes Chilling time -2 hours Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 teabags 1 tablespoon sugar 300 ml boiling water 150 ml apple juice 150ml orange juice 1 cinnamon stick Method: 1. Place tea bags in a pot and add boiling water. … Continue reading
Martial artists and sport fighters with some level of experience are aware that some punches or kicks are stronger than others; some people just accept that as a fact, some of us try to understand the reasons behind by studying the human anatomy, how the body works and how biomechanics … Continue reading
We define combat sport a sport application or expression of a martial art where we set and impose rules to limit and control the amount of damage that can be inflicted to the opponent. Ranging from contactless Karate tournament, via Boxing and all the way to MMA fighting sports usually … Continue reading
For somebody who has been practicing kickboxing since before it was given this name I find somehow irritating when people confuse it or, worse, deliberately misuse its name for commercial reasons. Most martial arts, despite attracting some time interesting numbers of keen followers, failed to attract the real interest of … Continue reading
Moist eggless banana muffins with a hint of spice and a surprisingly crunchy nutty crumble topping. Preparation time – 15 minutes Cooking time -25 minutes Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: For muffins 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts (can use … Continue reading
Healthy and delicious frozen bananas covered in delectable creamy white chocolate and sprinkles. Ingredients: 1 banana 120 g / 4 oz white chocolate chocolate sprinkles. Method: 1. Peel the banana and cut in half. 2. Push a lolly pop stick into the cut end and freeze the bananas for 30 … Continue reading
City Connect proudly celebrates the birthday of Beyoncé Knowles, the beautiful and talented singer, actress and fashionista who recently announced that she is pregnant with her first child by husband Jay-Z. Will this new revelation ruin her career or is this the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Beyoncé’s … Continue reading
I have read a great book called The Untold Story of Milk, by Ron Schmid, ND and I came upon the following moving story: “Mooing loudly, a cow runs toward a man walking through a field. Alarmed, the man suspects madness, but as she nears him the cow turns and heads … Continue reading
With fall fast approaching, university students everywhere are preparing to slip back into familiar academic routines, shedding summer bathing suits in favor of cozy sweaters once again. For those who are more academically inclined, fall is the perfect season for stormy-day studying, warm coffee in the mornings, and long, lingering days spent … Continue reading
It’s no secret that pregnancy produces extreme changes in the human body. Hormonal, physical, and emotional changes are all happening rapidly during pregnancy, and it can feel overwhelming. Making a chiropractor low back pain Austin appointment can make a huge difference in the way you feel throughout your pregnancy. Here a few … Continue reading
I recently read the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, by Barbara Kingsolver. This book tells the story of the author and her family who, having lived for a long period in Tucson, Arizona, packed up and moved to a rural area in western Virginia where they attempted … Continue reading
When you live in a small apartment that feels outdated or cramped, it can be tough to figure out how to decorate it so it feels like a truly chic, cozy home. Feeling happy with your home is an essential part of your overall well-being, especially if you’ve been spending more time … Continue reading
When a Savile Row tailor visits NYC, it’s part of a continuous cycle. I bring a good selection of cloth samples with me, which includes the basics of everything you’d want- classic worsteds, tweeds, lightweights etc. New customers are consulted on their requirements and have their first measuring, so I … Continue reading
Keifer Derrin of food blog DonkeyFodder.com comes up with an easy slow cooker recipe for a fussy fireman friend. I have a friend, let’s call him Fireman Sam, so guess what he does for a living, yep he’s a doctor….oops, no he’s not, he’s a fireman! A fireman who doesn’t … Continue reading
Our skin can certainly go through a lot – and we’re probably not helping it if we spend too much time outdoors in the sun without ample sunscreen protection, for example, or if we’re constantly using low-quality skincare products that are filled with harmful ingredients. If your skin isn’t looking … Continue reading
Whenever we complete a new suit or have an older garment returned for alteration I always try to inspect and press everything myself. I know that’s not very practical but we admitted we’d never win any prizes for being the fastest tailors in town years ago;) That said people are … Continue reading
The goal of government regulation in the area of food and agriculture, at least according to rhetoric, is to ensure that food is safe. Complete safety is the stated top priority. But is such a goal possible? Yes, but only by severely compromising nutrition. All of nature is mixture of things that are … Continue reading
If you love garlic, you will love this dish. If you don’t like garlic give it a go, because there are other strong flavours in the dish to help keep the garlic under control, like cinnamon and coriander to list a few. Also the garlic flavour is reduced by the … Continue reading
Delicious coconut cookies with a subtle citrus twist. Makes 30 Ingredients: 240 grams / 8oz butter 150 grams / 5 oz sugar 1 egg yolk 300 grams /10 oz plain flour 120 grams / 4oz desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
I practiced Karate Shotokan for 2 years in the early eighties; I had a go at Wado Ryu in 1994 for less then a year and I then trained in many occasions with experts, dan level, of Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu and Kyokushin kaikan. I find it an interesting martial … Continue reading
City Connect introduces “Walk Innovation” – an initiative by Adam Shaw: Thank you for investing your time in getting to know me better. I like to think that you will get to know yourself better. However, the only person that matters on this journey is you. For me, life is … Continue reading