Harvard School of Public Health has honored the acclaimed British chef and food activist Jamie Oliver with the 2012 Harvard School of Public Health Healthy Cup Award for his significant achievements working to end the childhood obesity epidemic.

Jamie Oliver’s 2010 and 2011 prime time ABC television series, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” increased awareness of the obesity epidemic in the United States. The Emmy Award-winning program chronicled his efforts to transform school meals in Huntington, West Virginia and Los Angeles, California.

The award comes three days after the Jamie Oliver Foundation’s first Food Revolution Day, a series of events held throughout the U.S. designed to inspire people to use local, fresh foods and to promote the need for better food education.

For 12 years, Jamie Oliver tries to educate people all around the world of the positive health benefits of real food.

“Jamie Oliver has been a pioneer in health communication, bringing home the seriousness of the childhood obesity epidemic to an audience of millions. By advocating for change in school meals and for better education around healthy eating and cooking, Jamie Oliver is, on a large scale, battling this critical problem,” said Julio Frenk, dean of Harvard School of Public Health.

“I’m honored to receive the Healthy Cup Award this year,” said Jamie Oliver. “I’ve seen how the power of television can inspire people to make positive changes and I will continue to make programs and speak up about important food issues to rally the public.”

“…every English and American child should at least grow up knowing where food comes from, how it affects their body, how to make 10 meals to save their life,” Jamie Oliver told bostonglobe in an interview. “That sounds dramatic but I’m talking about how can you give them a pile of ingredients that can be affordably bought and turn it quite perfectly with a little bit of fun into something bloody tasty and better than the [stuff] you get from a fast food place. To me, it’s about empowering people or communities and getting schools to educate people to give them choice. And that’s the big thing I see that we’re really, really suffering from in both our countries. If you don’t know what stuff is or where to get it or what to do with it, then you haven’t got choice. You just start buying into the vicious circle of junk, junk, junk. Then you become a statistic basically,” added Oliver.

The Healthy Cup Award is presented by Harvard School of Public Health’s Nutrition Round Table, a group that helps to bridge the gap between scientific advances and sustainable changes in food policy, practices, and products, with a focus on obesity, healthy lifestyles, global nutrition, and chronic diseases. Members include scientific experts, business leaders, restaurateurs, health educators and health care providers, writers, doctors, philanthropists, and concerned citizens.

Psychological assets like optimism and positive emotion afford protection against cardiovascular disease. It also appears that these factors slow the progression of disease, says a study was published 2012 in Psychological Bulletin.

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that positive psychological well-being appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks,strokes and other cardiovascular events. It is the first and largest systematic review on this topic.

The American Heart Association reports more than 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) each day, an average of one death every 39 seconds. Stroke accounts for about one of every 18 U.S. deaths.

“The absence of the negative is not the same thing as the presence of the positive. We found that factors such as optimism, life satisfaction, and happiness are associated with reduced risk of CVD regardless of such factors as a person’s age, socioeconomic status, smoking status, or body weight,” said lead author Julia Boehm, research fellow in the Department of Society, Human Development, and Health at HSPH. “For example, the most optimistic individuals had an approximately 50% reduced risk of experiencing an initial cardiovascular event compared to their less optimistic peers,” she said.

In a review of more than 200 studies published in two major scientific databases, Boehm and senior author Laura Kubzansky, associate professor of society, human development, and health at HSPH, found there are psychological assets, like optimism and positive emotion, that afford protection against cardiovascular disease. It also appears that these factors slow the progression of disease.

With the world’s best eatery, Copenhagen is the heart of a new Danish culinary dominance, based on traditional ingredients which are seasonal and locally sourced. Denmark’s ‘Noma’ is not the only restaurant to look for when in Copenhagen.

Restaurants like Geranium are also behind the new Nordic Cuisine. Watch the story on euronews.

“What you see, now, I think would be like ‘the limit’. Because Noma is voted the best restaurant in the world, I won the ‘Bocuse D’Or’ competition as the best chef in the world, and these two things together with all the other things, this make it very impressive,” said Rasmus Kofoed, the head chef at Geranium Restaurant.

“What I know and what I hope is that we have planted some seeds, so it’s not a few chefs but a movement and a lot of young talented chefs, with really a lot of energy and passion for cooking. They want to show the world that we have something special, here.”

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Philippe Starck came with its own vision of Mallorca’s Port Adriano. The designer transformed it into one of the reference ports for superyachts in the Mediterranean. Port Adriano marina on Palma de Mallorca became a perfect option for vessels up to 40m. Starck has been responsible for the enlarging and refurbishing of 10,000m2 space. The Frenchman who is among the world’s leading designers, was in charge of the architecture of the new shopping area and the decoration of the port’s communal spaces.

Since it was built in 1992, Port Adriano is the reference point to explore one of the most attractive coasts in the Mediterranean. It has grown to currently become one of the most relevant ports in the Balearic Islands. It has 404 moorings of between 6 and 18 meters in length, a refit and repair area and 4.500 Sq. Mts. of commercial area.

Amongst Port Adriano’s essential offer to the tourist are a visit to the city of Palma de Mallorca, a walk through the Almudaina Royal Palace, to lose oneself in the Alfabia Gardens, to let oneself be moved by the artistic works of the Miro Foundation, to watch the sun go down from the Formentor Viewpoint and a long etcetera. The Sierra de Tramuntana, at only 12 nautic miles from Port Adriano, is included in the list of locations catalogued by the UNESCO as cultural landscape.

Bell Helicopter, the the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft, unveiled the world’s first “super- medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas.

The Bell 525 Relentless defines the new “super medium” product class – positioned at the upper end of the medium class. It features superior payload and range, cabin and cargo volumes and crew visibility.

The new Bell 525 Relentless will be powered by the reliable performance of world-class GE engines – the GE CT7-2F1.

This latest version of the highly successful CT7 family is designed with an emphasis on low fuel consumption, low cost of operation and with other technical features to ensure aircraft meet the requirements of long range, high payload missions. The CT7-2F1 engine includes a state-of-the-art Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) plus advanced materials, primarily in the turbine section

“The new Bell 525 Relentless is a culmination of our research and development efforts, which were informed by a representative product development panel of our customers, including PHi, an industry leader in helicopter operations. Relentlessly listening to our customers and using their feedback to provide them with the right product at the right time has been the winning combination,” said John Garrison, President & CEO, Bell Helicopter.

With nearly 10,000 works entered from over 60 countries around the world and nearly one million votes in the Webby People’s Voice Awards, the 16th Annual Webby Awards is the biggest in  prize’s history and continues to be the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Past winners have included Google, Twitter, Flickr and iTunes. Winners announced May 1 and the awards gala will be streamed live gala May 21 featuring the signature 5-word speeches and performances.

Instagram was awarded Webby Breakout of the Year in recognition of the social photo-sharing app’s enormous proliferation and popularity.

BBH is the winner of the Agency of the Year Award in the 16th Annual Webby Awards. The Agency of the Year Award recognizes the most successful agency across all Webby categories including interactive advertising, websites, mobile sites, and online film and video.

Juliette Lewis and Graydon Shepard will be honored with a Special Achievement Award as Best Actresses for their performances in the Internet sensation “Sh*t Girls Say.” Based on the eponymous Twitter account, the hilarious videos not left their mark on Internet culture (receiving nearly 25 million views to date), but also served as the inspiration to countless of iterations from users across the globe, embodying the very spirit of the Web’s open-source ethos.

Björk became Webby Artist of the Year in recognition of her album “Biophilia,” the world’s first “app album.”

The Webby Awards honored Louis C.K. as Person of the Year, in recognition of his “Live at the Beacon Theater” online broadcast. By charging only a nominal fee to fans and cutting out the middlemen, Louis C.K. brought his comedy directly to his fans, demonstrating his genuine embrace of the DIY-nature of the Web and the spirit of openness that defines the Internet.

The 16th Annual Webby Awards is streaming LIVE on May 21st at 5:30pm ET on webbyawards.com.

Golf clubs in the UAE hosted 54,365 games in a single month for the first time this year, according to arabianbusiness. The UAE’s courses have attracted some of the biggest names in the sport, including Tiger Woods.

Around 44 percent of the games were played by members, 42 percent local rounds and 14 percent were those played by overseas visitors. Tournaments played in the UAE include the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, and the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

The Majlis course at Emirates Golf, which was the first grass course to open in the region, had the highest number member rounds at more 3,300, while Abu Dhabi Golf Club welcomed the biggest number of local players at more than 3,400 local players.

Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah reported the most overseas players, with more than over 1,200 tourists visiting the course during the period.

Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, The Montgomerie Dubai, Arabian Ranches, the Els Club Dubai, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Al Hamra Golf Club, Saadiyat, Yas Links, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa and Jumeirah Golf Estates are among the well-known courses in the Gulf state.

Designers like Paul Smith, Orla Kiely, Mary Katrantzou, J.W. Anderson, and Matthew Williamson are involved in the Olympic Games (July 27 – August 12) in a creative manner. To keep up to date with all the Olympic fashion events, exhibitions and activities the British fashion industry stars have set up Fashion 2012 (fashion2012.co.uk) – an online platform that celebrates British fashion and represents the ultimate resource for informations regarding the Olympic year.

“As the UK gears up for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, there’s no better time to celebrate the best that Britain has to offer. Contributing over £2 billion to the UK economy, with world – renowned fashion designers, fantastic shopping and distinctive style our fashion industry exemplifies British creativity, passion and entrepreneurship,” said Prime Minister David Cameron.

Fashion 2012 highlights the breadth and depth of the talent in the UK and aims to reposition London as the creative capital.
Activities include:

- A series of showcases and exhibitions including two London Fashion Weeks, major exhibitions at the V&A and London Show Rooms international showcase promoting BFC designers abroad.

The Britain Creates 2012 Exhibition will see leading designers teaming up with a leading contemporary artist to create a work of art to represent London as a capital for creative excellence. All pieces will be exhibited at the Victoria & Albert museum July 6-29 before appearing in an installation as part of Oxford Street department store Selfridges’ ‘Wonder Windows’ program during July and August.

- A joint BFC / British Council project bringing the world’s most exciting emerging fashion designers to London for the Fashion 2012 International Fashion Showcase

- A major push for British Menswear featuring a series of activities both in the UK and abroad

- An educational project in collaboration with Adidas and the BFC’s Colleges Council

- The BFC / Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation’s 2012 Showcase – “Britain Creates 2012” – in collaboration with the Mayor of London

Jeremy Scott protects us from the sun with eccentricity. If you are a fan of America, you can wear the map of USA on your nose this summer.

The celebrated and innovative designer with a focus on pop culture imagined, in partnership with Linda Farrow, a vintage map of usa sunglasses. Priced at ~230 euros, the sunglasses with map-shaped acetate lens are a handmade product made from stainless steel arms and bridge. Of course, there will be a beauty tribute: you’ll miss some states like Hawaii or Alaska.

Where you can spot all your favorite celebs? Hotels.com has assembled the top city hotspots and secluded retreats for travelers to marvel at the lifestyle of Hollywood idols while being pampered like they are celebrities themselves:

Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles –This historic Sunset Boulevard hotel is a Mecca for the rich, famous, and fabulous. Built in 1927, generations of artists, novelists and screenwriters have produced work within the hotel’s walls including: Hunter S. Thompson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tim Burton and Sofia Coppola. More recently, Emma Roberts, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, and Kirsten Dunst have been spotted lounging on the overstuffed couches and sipping cocktails at Bar Marmont.

Metropolitan Hotel, London – Contemporary, chic, and with stunning views of Hyde Park and the London skyline, the Metropolitan Hotel has hosted A-listers such as Madonna, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Tom Hanks and Cameron Diaz. Enjoy dinner at the Japanese-Peruvian, Michelin-starred restaurant, Nobu, then retreat for post-dinner cocktails at the exclusive Met Bar, which is open to hotel guests and members only.

Soho Grand Hotel, New York City–Celebrities are commonplace at this luxury hotel located in one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods. Lindsay Lohan, Heidi Klum, Kevin Spacey and even local Manhattanite Sarah Jessica Parker have been spotted at this trendy hotspot. Guests enjoy complimentary iPad and MacBook Pro access, top-notch service at Prive Salon, and can even adopt a pet goldfish during a stay.

Relaxing Retreats

Geejam, Jamaica – Nestled in the lush and laid back surroundings of Port Antonio, Jamaica, the trendy, uber luxury Geejam Hotel draws a mix of celebrities from actresses like Sharon Stone and Grace Jones to world- famous recording artists like Gwen Stefani and Bjork. Guests can enjoy state-of-the-art technology, Apple TV, and a private beach. Upon arrival, guests are provided a cell phone to use throughout their stay, connecting them with all hotel services, other guests and the outside world.

Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara – Perched on the beach just north of Santa Barbara, this Spanish-influenced luxury resort features direct beach access and world-class golf. Fergie, Josh Duhamel and Jennie Garth are a few of the Hollywood stars to have relaxed at this oceanfront property. The resort has an array of leisure and recreational activities to please guests including four lighted tennis courts, three zero-edge swimming pools, four restaurants including the four-star Miro restaurant, the Spa at Bacara and much more.

The Little Nell, Aspen – The Little Nell, one of the legendary star-studded hotels in this mountain town, is internationally renowned as a glamorous playground for the famous and wealthy. This resort has hosted Hollywood idols such as: Jack Nicholson, Mariah Carey and Kate Hudson. The intimate hotel offers indulgences such as an Audi Test Drive Program, heli-skiing, ski concierge services, and other unique services. Relax at Executive Chef Robert McMormick’s Forbes Four Star Award-winning restaurant, Montagna, while enjoying a bottle of wine from the property’s 20,000 bottle wine cellar.