World court ruling reaffirms protection of Southern Ocean whales. Commercial whaling was banned worldwide in 1986. The Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was declared a whale sanctuary eight years later, but Japan’s whaling activities under scientific programme JARPA II continued the annual slaughter of whales. In addition to whaling, Southern Ocean whales are under threat by … Read more
Bonhams house to auction 40 iconic Mercedes-Benz this July. A 1909 35hp Mercedes with a rugged past, estimated at €480,000-680,000, is being offered on 12 July as part of Bonhams’ Mercedes-Benz Sale at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The Sale will feature a choice selection of some 40 motor cars manufactured by the renowned … Read more
Everyone knows the song and many know the words of this popular hit from 1949 but not many are familiar with its history. “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend” was first sung on stage in the musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds by Carrol Channing. The composers, Leo Robin and Jule Styne, song writers of many compositions … Read more
Even if you can’t go to one of these stunning beaches soon, just looking at the photos will take you away for a moment. The World’s Best Beaches – Travelers’ Choice Awards, 2014. These are the best beaches in the world this year, according to millions of Tripadvisor’s traveler reviews and opinions. There’s really no … Read more
Australian green cosmetic company Kismet Jardin has won IAIR global award for innovation and sustainability in the beauty & health category Australia. Held at Sheraton Towers, Hong Kong, the fourth annual IAIR awards – Excellence in Global Economy and Sustainability ceremony were attended by more than 400 international guests. IAIR is one of the world’s leading … Read more
Vienna, Zurich, Auckland and Munich top the Quality of Living rankings. Baghdad ranks lowest. Vienna is the city with the world’s best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2014 Quality of Living rankings, in which European cities dominate. The ranking looks at everything from political stability, high crime levels, elevated air pollutionsocial and economic … Read more