Fresheye Magazine. March Edition 2018

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Issue 27. March 2018 Photography Lifestyle Culture

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l Mother Mountain

Everest’s great height.

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l Ferrari Concept Supercar meets fashion.

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CARBON.

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l Infinity Pen Meteorite stylus.

l Beolab 90 Loudspeaker

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l Elton John On his final leg tour.

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No hype Top 10.

Doodles by Google.

London’s first Prosecco Bar.

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l Google Art

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l Bitcoin Crypto currency. l Omega Seamaster time. l Formula 1 Sponsor Champagne CARBON. l Infinity Pools Destination infinity. l The Lemon Tree Quality cuisine. l Steinway & Son Sunburst piano.

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Digital currency - A new

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itcoin the a digital currency which began in 2009 by an obscure figure named Satoshi Nakamoto, whose true identity is still unknown.

Bitcoin is unlike traditional currencies because it has no central bank, nation state or regulatory authority backing it up. The digital currency is made by computers solving a set of complex maths problems. To spend these specific ‘coins’ users buy Bitcoin and conduct transactions with them using exchanges such as San Francisco-based Coinbase. Instead of a central authority validating transactions, they are actually all recorded on a public ledger, called the blockchain.

The interesting thing is that Bitcoin don’t actually exist, therefore how does it all work?

They are digital keys stored in a digital wallet, which can also manage transactions.

The digital wallet exists in the cloud or on computers; which can also be linked to bank accounts. Investors using an online wallet must be sure they can trust the provider.

This is because if in the instance of hackers successfully breaching its server’s security

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measures the bitcoin could be stolen.

However, there are other methods of payment, you can pay via bank transfer, Visa or Mastercard and by mobile payment too. There are also Bitcoin ATMs located in London, Glasgow, Brighton and Bristol which allow for Bitcoin to be exchanged for cash and vice versa. An ever growing list of firms accept

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Sophie says.....

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by Sophie Fitzjohn.

Bitcoin, two of which are Microsoft and Tesla.

There are more than 15m Bitcoin in circulation, and the finite supply of 21m; which supporters claim make it more stable than government-backed currencies that can be devalued by central banks printing money. However, it’s a volatile business and has quadrupled in value in the space of nine months (Jan 2017- Sept 2017) to more than $5,000 for each Bitcoin. But when Jamie Dimon of J P Morgan described it as a fraud it lost 10%.

The way in which Bitcoin is used has caused concern and controversy. Bitcoin is often used as an anonymous way to carry out large crossborder money transfers; which has linked it to drug dealing and money laundering due to the nature of the process. It was also used on the online black market site Silk Road, a platform for selling illegal drugs.

In addition to this, on exchanges, fractions or “bits” can be bought instead of a complete bitcoin and transaction fees can vary according to the exchange or broker, but are typically up to 1% of the currency bought; plus bank transaction charges. Fees of up to 1% can

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However, the bitcoin has been big news since the beginning of this year as reports have suggested that the bitcoin bubble is bursting!

The cryptocurrency has lost 40% in a matter of weeks, and is expected to drop further according to a leading team of expert economists. Also regulations in South Korea signaled again in January this year that they were considering a ban on the digital currency exchanges, they account for up to 15% of daily Bitcoin trading. Capital Economics have also dismissed all claims that the bitcoin and its imitators could replace established currencies.

The future of Bitcoin is unpredictable, however triggers for the bubble to burst could be as a result of a continued crackdown by regulators or a major hacking attempt. When the bitcoin bubble will fully burst no one knows, but prices could rise yet again before they fall even further. However, it’s said that even if trading in the currencies is outlawed in the future, the blockchain technology behind the phenomenon will have a lasting impact; as it has the possibility to transform the financial system and have applications elsewhere.

Quote - “We must continue to educate the masses and encourage savings in Bitcoin to truly drain the kleptocratic swamp ruling our financial system.”

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Branding Time

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A measurement of the never ending, on your wrist.

MEGA is one of the world’s most influential watch brands, with numerous precision records, inspired design and a commitment to innovation.

For more than 160 years, the timepieces have recorded the planet’s history. They have also served with distinction in space, in the oceans’ depths and on the wrists of world leaders, explorers and men and women who appreciate OMEGA’s blend of performance and design.

The Omega Seamaster may be most quickly recognized as the “James Bond watch,” but the watch’s history dates back to 1948 when it debuted in celebration of Omega’s 100th anniversary. The model was an immediate hit and became the brand’s best seller. Today it remains the oldest model in Omega’s current collection.

Omega Seamaster’s Original Design Jumping back a little bit: in 1932, Omega debuted its Marine watch which was worn

by the “father of modern diving” Yves Le Prieur, a French navy officer and inventor of the modern scuba mask and tank. Later, in 1936, explorer Charles William Beebe wore the Omega Marine watch while riding in a bathysphere (which was an unpowered sea submersible that was lowered into the ocean via a cable) to a depth of 14 meters off the coast of Bermuda. So by 1948, Omega was a brand well-respected for its robust divers’ watches, and it further bolstered that reputation with the introduction of the Omega Seamaster.

The first Omega Seamaster was modeled after the waterproof wristwatches made for and worn by the British military during World War II. What distinguished the Seamaster from its diving watch predecessors was its O-ring gasket which improved its water-resistance.

Previously water-resistant watches relied on lead or shellac gaskets which were easily affected by temperature changes like those a diver would experience at various depths.

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Omega engineers were so confident of the Seamaster’s durability, they attached one to the outside of an aircraft and flew it over the North Pole in 1956.

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Champagne CARBON takes the credits Official sponsor of Formula 1 - Leading by a celebratory length - Dennis Sterne.

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unday 25th March will mark the beginning of what promises to be a spellbinding 2018 season for Formula 1. The winners in Melbourne will once again electrify the podium with the now familiar spraying of CARBON Champagne.

Just how familiar are you with this Brand of the fizzy stuff are you though? This writer for one, has to admit that until recently he knew very little and certainly had not actually tasted the golden liquid inside one of these spectacular bottles.

CARBON is the brainchild of founder Alexandre Mea. He comes from a line of 5 generations of champagne makers in the village of Champillon, France.

The champagne bottles are coated with

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the same type of carbon fibre used in the manufacture of the Formula 1 cars. The partnership between Champagne Carbon and Formula 1 is the perfect fusion of ideas. Both share a similar story – of great heritage, the constant pursuit of perfection and a relentless desire to innovate. Each bottle comes wrapped in carbon cloth; a process that took four years to develop and which requires a master craftsman a full week for each bottle and 21 highly precise steps to complete.

The Champagne Naturally, only the best quality grapes are used in the production of CARBON Champagne; Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Marne Valley. u In blind tastings it more than gives other

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Tasting Note To those who may find the bottle surprising, I must say that the most remarkable aspects are hidden inside, eagerly awaiting the chance to dazzle our palates.

Jean-Luc POUTEAU Voted the number one, world’s best sommelier.

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10 premium Brands like Dom Perignon, Krug and Armand de Brignac’s Ace of Spades a run for their money.

Tasting etiquette can edict that Champagne should be accompanied by straight, vertical lines, CARBON begs to differ. Could it be that generously curved glasses embody a more natural, more intense form of pleasure? The glasses CARBON uses are spherical, destined perhaps to draw the champagne’s rounded aromatic development.

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Fanfare CARBON officially launched in the U.K. At the end of January with a star studded evening in London’s Mayfair. The Champagne’s elegance has also caught the eye of many in the music industry. VIP guests - the likes of Ed Sheeran, Andrea Bocelli, Sam Smith, Rita Ora and Martin Garrix received bottles from the event organisers at this month’s Global Awards.

Exclusive Discount to Fresheye readers Visit the U.K. website: www.modedeviecarbon.com for exclusive sitewide discount of 10% until May 31st 2018 for Fresheye readers. Just enter code FRES05 at checkout.

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“At CARBON, we are wine makers first and foremost, and we blend a passion for exceptional wine making using traditional skills with cutting-edge materials processes to create something truly original.

For me, this has great symmetry with Formula 1.

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Below centre: Martin Offiah at UK launch party This page from left: US F1 2017 - Sebastian Vettel (Second), Lewis Hamilton (First), Kimi Raikkonen ( Third).

Since its discovery in the 17th century by Benedictine monk Dom PĂŠrignon, for 350 years winemakers have sought to perfect the art that is Champagne. After almost a century and the constant pursuit of perfection by five generations of the Devavry family. We have a result that is truly exquisite - The Champagne is CARBON www.modedeviecarbon.com / www.champagne-carbon.com

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Merge with sea and sky for an ethereal experience.

Relax, go Infinity Pool.

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he infinity pool design concept is said to have originated in France, where one of the first vanishing edge designs was utilized in the Stag Fountain at the Palace of Versailles in the early 1400s.

The combination of their extraordinary location and impressive design achieves a boundless effect and seamless union between architecture and landscape.

They require extensive structural, mechanical, and architectural detailing. Since they are often built in precarious locations, sound structural engineering is paramount.

Best described as a reflecting or swimming pool where the water flows over one or more edges, producing a visual effect of water with no boundary. Such pools are often designed such that the edge appears to merge with a larger body of water such as the ocean, or with the sky.

Escape Before you know it, summer will have arrived.

Consider a sensory get away where everything simply floats. Make an infinity pool your inclusion for resort or hotel destination.

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Above: Surrounded by the wonders of the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah makes its home on one of the largest islands in North MalĂŠ Atoll. A jewel among a string of coral atolls, lagoons and white sands, it is about 700 km (430 mi) southwest of Sri Lanka.

Above right: The charming and intimate Perivolas Lifestyle Houses is the ultimate in the relaxed and elegant simplicity of island living.

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One and Only Reethi Rah - Maldives.

Perivolas’ secluded location - Greece.

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Above: The Hanging Gardens of Bali is a luxurious destination in the heart of the jungle. It is situated near Payangan: a village North of Ubud. It boasts the ‘The World’s Best Swimming Pool’.

Above right: A stunning infinity Skypool is now open 52 floors above ground level in the sleek Gŏng bar at the London’s Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard – making it the highest pool in western Europe.

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Top: Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Get your heartbeat racing and be stunned in the spectacular view while standing 57-storeys high in the heart of the city.

Above: Few hotels in the world can boast a position as spectacular as that occupied by Capri’s Hotel Caesar Augustus.

Above: Luxury spa hotel in the swiss alps with pool - The Cambrian

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Marina Bay Sands Hotel - Singapore Hotel Caesar Augustus - Italy.

The Cambrian - Adelboden - Swiss Alps.

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Confident mood Delivering assured flavour at The Lemon Tree by Dennis Sterne.

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y 2018 quest to find what confidence looks like in a service, came via a catch up with Luke Fishpool. Very often people refer to self-help and rulebooks to inform them on how best to perform, interact and simply be.

Little surprise then that the gathering of such useful information comes from a collection of real-life scenarios. My revelation came during a seasonal meeting with the owner and head chef of The Lemon Tree. Luke Fishpool explained that his first rule in gaining self-confidence in his own product and service is ‘not to compromise on a discerning idea of quality’. If there is a compromise on quality then you’re left with something less than extraordinary.

I acknowledge his wisdom and see that his understanding is derived from twenty-one years of applied passion. A passion that

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means cooking and serving up food with the appropriate quality checks and applied ethics delivers something that people grow to trust and love.

I’ve often seen that the character of an establishment leads from the top down.

Luke’s character is one of calm consideration.

His implemented quality has indeed filtered through the presentation of a restaurant that’s hopeful for an interior cosmetic facelift this year. Watch that space.

We talk about how best to serve customers with the most challenging expectations. Then a hilarious story about a misinterpretation of bubble and squeak leaves us laughing. One that is best left to your own imagination. It’s clear that some discerning foodies (a modern term too frivolous to some) do enjoy a sharing of the knowledge behind say, the wine list offering.

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left to return to education, the baton has been handed over to Daisy, the restaurant manager, and new wine speaker if you will. Attention to the wine list is an area for a chef not to overlook as customer appreciation for wine and it’s complimentary attributes evolves. To this end, ‘the wine list will be revamped soon’ says Luke.

He says that the restaurant got through the busy time of Christmas with a measure of ‘extra motivation and service’. Which stands for Xmas. Such novelty, but a notably astute address to detail. He reflects on how he genuinely enjoys the business of preparing a great dining experience for the public.

Certainly, it is the enjoyment that holds the key to making the restaurant a success and drives its continuity. So we agree with the notion that one of the secrets to The Lemon Tree’s success is indeed its partaking in enjoyment. It’s an intriguing reality that discernment and quality can actually intimidate some customers so it’s important to provide an antidote to relax the dining experience. An ‘air of friendliness and a smile is very important’ says Luke.

More acknowledgment to what makes for an agreeable experience where good food is at the heart. www.thelemontree.co.uk Sunday Roast With Mothering Sunday being the next calendar event for The Lemon Tree, note the highlighted roast menu here:

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Prior’s Hall roast loin of pork, apple sauce & roast potatoes.

Highbury farm leg of lamb, garlic mash & braised red cabbage.

Aged top rump of beef, Yorkshire pudding & roasted potatoes.

Supreme of salmon, red lentil dahl & lime pickle tomatoes.

Mushroom stroganoff with grilled polenta & crispy cabbage.

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Music

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A meeting with Grand Piano history at Abbey Road Studios by Dennis Sterne.

n invite to the legendary Abbey Road Studios is not one turned down lightly.

Needless to say I turned up to feel whether I’d be moved by one of music’s greatest hang outs. I was moved. Plenty of photos of The Beatles and various legends on the walls that really must have ears.

Although I’m more of a Rolling Stones man, to be in the same studio where album Sgt Pepper’s lonely Hearts Club Band was crafted really does make an impression on the senses.

So, there I was among a gathering of press pundits and perhaps a sprinkling of music fans to see and hear the sounds of the latest Steinway & Sons grand piano Sunburst offering (see overleaf). Beautiful is is too with it’s sunburst finish on the inside of the keyboard cover and lid. Steinway & Sons celebrates its 165th birthday this year.

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Back story An American-German piano company, founded in 1853 in Manhattan, New York City, the United States, by German immigrant Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg (later known as Henry E. Steinway). The company’s growth led to the opening of a factory in Queens, New York City, the United States, and a factory in Hamburg, Germany. The factory in Queens supplies the Americas and the factory in Hamburg supplies the rest of the world.

The STEINWAY grand is the gold standard of musical instruments, representing 165 years of dedication to craftsmanship and uncompromised expression. It is for these reasons that over 19 out of 20 concert pianists choose the STEINWAY grand piano — and why the instrument remains at the heart of cultured homes the world over.

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Steinway & Sons was founded by master craftsmen, trained in the best European tradition.

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Photos: Reportage of photos featuring John lennon at the Steinway & Sons Sunburst Grand Piano launch at Abbey Road Studios London.

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We built our pianos then as we do now, one at a time, applying skills that were handed down from master to apprentice, from generation to generation.

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The Infinity Pen A unique pen showcasing a 4.5 billion year old meteorite.

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nfinity was created by a team of designers who were inspired by the video footage of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite entering the Earth’s atmosphere on 15th February 2013. Their objective was to share this amazing 4.5 billion year old artifact with the world showcased in something that you can use every day.

Scientists think the asteroid that caused the Chelyabinsk explosion was about 65 feet (20 meters) wide. On Feb. 15, 2013, this space rock slammed into Earth’s atmosphere at about 40,000 mph (64,000 km/h), eventually detonating about 18 miles (29 kilometers) above the Russian city of Chelyabinsk.

“We wanted to design something that puts this amazing piece of the universe in the palm of your hands,” Infinity Pen founder James Glass said in a statement. His team sourced the Chelyabinsk rocks from a reputable meteorite broker and had enough material to make 800

pens, Infinity Pen representatives told Space. com. If the pens don’t sell out during the Kickstarter campaign, the remainder will retail for $125. www.peninfinity.com

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Concept Car: There’s an ongoing battle amongst a handful of supercar manufacturers to build the fastest available production car. Ferrari just jumped back into that fight with its latest concept car. Fashion: For its third season, FERRARI CONCEPT is playing with symbols of speed freedom and the expression of luxury.

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Ferrari F80 Concept Supercar promises to hit 310 MPH

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Concept Car: This one of a kind build uses a hybrid drivetrain linking a KERS system with a highly efficient internal combustion engine. The resulting power plat rejects a V12 monster for a twin-turbo V8. Fashion: Ferrari is a signifier of technical excellence, combined with a unique sleek aesthetic.

The garments reflect and elevate this vision: they create a visual space that is both timeless and hyper-modern.

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These ambisexual garments rework classical cuts into experimental, intricately tailored designs.

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Concept Car: While the car would have to be limited to make sure its tires can keep a contact patch earthbound, Ferrari puts the F80’s unlimited top speed at 310 – more than 20 mph faster than the current speed Champion Bugatti Chyron.

Fashion: The collection redefine luxury, turns it into a synonymous of minimalist unisex designs with a high-end sportswear sensibility

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1,200 horsepower in a car weighing just under 1,800 pounds - producing 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds.

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An Epic challenge Mount Everest, known in Nepal as Sagarmatha and in Tibetan as Chomolungma, is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between China (Tibet Autonomous Region) and Nepal runs across its summit point.

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Sagarmatha Meaning “Forehead in the Sky”

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Speakers of Tibetan languages, including the Sherpa people of northern Nepal, refer to the mountain as Chomolungma, Tibetan for “Mother of the World�.

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Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

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Superfood minus the

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he term “superfood” is used a lot, but what does it actually mean?

The official definition just means a food that is nutrient dense but watch out because that can mean different things to different people.

Some of the foods that marketers and ill-informed journalists reference as “super” are anything but. Or, they just have mediocre nutrition that is over-hyped.

A good example of an overrated food is kale.

That may bring grasps, because it seems to be everywhere these days. You know the hype has climaxed when even McDonald’s is testing it out in Canada and Southern California.

So why do we say kale is overhyped?

Because the measure of its antioxidant content (known as ORAC) is 1,770 per 100 grams.

Sure that’s good, but it’s by no means amazing.

Red leaf lettuce is 2,426 and you don’t hear anyone talking about that.

Top 10 What follows are the 10 best superfoods not based on hype, but rather on measurable antioxidant content. Our list are the top foods that balance the antioxidant content with price and availability. Both men and women, endurance athlete and desk jockey, whoever you are you can benefit by adding these to

High in antioxidants and nutrients. Top superfoods examined by Fresheye. your diet. All are vegan, gluten free, and raw (or can be obtained raw).

1. Sumac This is the most under-the-radar superfood you will find. A spice primarily found in Middle Eastern cuisine, it has an antioxidant measurement that literally raises the bar of the chart… because no other food is higher!

At 312,400 it’s 176 times higher than the overrated kale.

2. Cocoa The ORAC value of dry, unsweetened cocoa is 55,653 per 100 grams. That’s over 10x higher than blueberries 3. Indian gooseberries Over 2x the antioxidants of acai 4. Ceylon cinnamon If you want to start supplementing with cinnamon for health benefits, go with the ceylon variety because the amount of coumarin is minuscule in comparison.

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Superfood Above left: Chia seeds.

Above centre: Pecan nut.

Above right: Tumeric.

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hype 5. Pecans Pecans are the highest antioxidant nut.

6. Turmeric Curcumin – the active ingredient/compound in turmeric – has been linked to a number of health benefits.

7. Baobab fruit For juices, desserts, and breakfast foods, the flavor of acai works great.

8. Chia seeds Yes, this is one that has gotten a lot of buzz over the last decade and fully deserving 9. Sorghum An ancient grain originally from Africa, sorghum is as versatile as wheat.

10. Purple corn The most ancient variety, Kculli, was a staple in the Incan empire in Peru. It’s still widely grown there today, with purple corn juice and flour for bread being popular food items throughout South America.

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Foods that have been elevated to superfood status in recent years include those rich in antioxidants (such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E, flavanoids and selenium) and omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidants are chemicals thought to protect against the harmful effects of free radicals, which are chemicals naturally produced in every living cell and known to cause cell damage.

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Speaker

The top tower is cast in 10mm thick plastic, the main cabinet is solidly cast in aluminium.

Amplifiers and drivers mounted, software is installed, the ‘naked’ loudspeaker is clad in the semi-transparent fabric and the aluminium crowns are fitted.

The world’s most advanced loudspeaker.

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Form, Function, Infinite Sound Beolab 90 by Bang & Olufsen.

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reating perfect sound in a room meant for nothing but listening is one thing. It is a whole other ball game to create perfect sound in a room designed for living.

BeoLab 90 is perhaps the world’s most advanced digital loudspeaker, providing unprecedented user control of its acoustic performance – adapting to your living space and preferred listening modes through intelligent design.

BeoLab 90 has 18 state-of-the-art ScanSpeak loudspeaker drivers placed in carefully defined locations and directions to deliver maximum performance in frequency, time and space.

The floor speaker packs a combination of 14 channels of the latest generation ICEpower amplifiers – a compact and highly efficient platform developed by Bang & Olufsen – and four additional class D amplifiers, all customised for the BeoLab 90. In total, the

amplifiers can deliver up to 8,200 watts per loudspeaker.

Features Innovative technologies pave the way for a truly intelligent speaker that adapts its acoustic behaviour to specific environments and situations.

Power Underneath the elegant exterior BeoLab 90 sports no less than 18 premium drivers, 14 channels of ICEpower amplifiers and four additional class D amplifiers, equalling 8200 total watts of musical power and precision – per unit.

Control Listening alone, watching a movie with the family or hosting a house full of party guests.

There is a perfect setting for every situation, and it is right at your fingertips.

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Google Art Doodles are the fun, surprising and sometimes spontaneous changes that are made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists.

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140th Aniversary of Wimbledon.

2014 Dragon Boat Festival.

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2014 Fathers Day, 2012 National Kuwait Day, 2013 Lithuania Act of Independence.

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2014 Lithuania Act of Independence.

2017 National Romania Day.

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2016 Lithuania Independence Day. 2014 King’s Day.

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Elizabeth Blackwell’s 197th Birthday.

Zora Neale’s 123rd Birthday.

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Keep the blood pumping with adrenalin charged adventure and fantasy. From The Towering Inferno to Star Wars, the action movie fires the imagination.

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Ong-Bak 3 is a 2010 Thai martial arts film directed, produced and written by Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai.

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Movie

Above: Pompeii (2014) Romantic historical disaster film produced and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson Above right: Behind the scenes of Star Wars(1980) - The Empire Strikes Back, created by George Lucas.

Right: Still from Deadpool (2016).

Fictional character appearing in American comic books published

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“You can’t do it unless you can imagine it.”

George Lucas

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Movie

Above: Quantum of Solace (2008) is the twenty-second spy film in the James Bond series.

Above right: Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015).

Right: The Matrix (1999_ science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowskis.

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“I think everyone is very surprised at how ‘Matrix’ has become the pop culture phenomenon that it is.”

Laurence Fishburne

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Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. In his five-decade career Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world.

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“Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours.�

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Elton John is set to retire from touring after nearly half a century on the road. That would give new poignancy to the 70-year-old’s current residency at the Colosseum inside Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace. A countdown clock on John’s website is accompanied by a quote from the title track to his masterpiece 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. www.eltonjohn.com

Musician

Kicking off in the U.S. on September 8, 2018, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will consist of more than 300 shows across five continents, hitting North America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia, South America and Australasia before reaching its conclusion in 2021.

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“I’ve always wanted to smash a guitar over someone’s head. You just can’t do that with a piano.”

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Prosecco House Pop fizz - the prize has arrived!

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inally, someone has sat up and taken notice a burning desire and quite frankly desperate need. The Prosecco House has been in the pipeline for a while and came into fruition because the owner and founder Kristina Issa was fed up of ordering mediocre prosecco. She began researching her market, and of course her Prosecco. Many bottles of bubbly (and some bad decisions later) Kristina was well equipped to hand-pick the five Italian wineries that are to be The Prosecco House’s exclusive stockists. These include; Marchiori, Rivalta, Cirotto, TASI Bio, and Andreola. All from Veneto Italy, the home and birth place of Prosecco.

Programme highlight During the day there is a delicious spread of Italian focaccia sandwiches, and coffees, but as the evening grows closer you can swap in your sarnies for a platter, featuring some Italian favourites, such as, gorgonzola, salami, cicchetti, and prosciutto.

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Fizzy wine fans, charge your glasses. The capital’s very first permanent bar dedicated to prosecco. www.proseccohouse.com

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