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Holiday events calendar
<a href="https://media2.illinoistimes.com/illinoistimes/imager/u/original/17707455/holiday07.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-17707457" title="Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s Old Capitol Holiday Walks begin Nov. 25 and take place through Dec. 23." data-caption="Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s Old Capitol Holiday Walks begin Nov. 25 and take place through Dec. 23. ” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s Old Capitol Holiday Walks begin Nov. 25 and take place…
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World-renowned tenor to perform in Springfield
<a href="https://media2.illinoistimes.com/illinoistimes/imager/u/original/17707446/holiday06.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-17707447" title="Emmanuel di Villarosa" data-caption="Emmanuel di Villarosa ” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Emmanuel di Villarosa The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space in downtown Springfield will host An Evening with Emmanuel di Villarosa, a famed opera singer, on Dec. 8. This is a rare opportunity for music lovers to experience an incredible…
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Almanac: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Today is the 326th day of 2023 and the 61st day of autumn. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: George Eliot (1819-1880), author; Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), French president and general; Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981), composer; Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), composer; Rodney Dangerfield (1921-2004), actor/comedian; Robert Vaughn (1932-2016), actor; Billie Jean King (1943- ), tennis player; Steven Van Zandt (1950- ),…
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American Airlines reviewing viral video showing wheelchair crashing onto airport tarmac
(CNN) — American Airlines said it is reviewing a video posted on TikTok that shows a baggage handler releasing a passenger’s wheelchair to slide down a jet bridge chute, where it crashed into a metal barrier, flipped over and tumbled onto an airport tarmac. The post, which has millions of views, has brought renewed attention to the traveling plight of millions of…
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Healthy lifestyle can prevent type-2 diabetes, say experts
KARACHI: To combat the growing challenge of diabetes in Pakistan, it is necessary to implement effective measures for mitigating the risk of type 2 diabetes — an illness that is preventable through changes in lifestyle and dietary habits in around 80 per cent of cases. This was shared by experts at a scientific session organised…
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Supporting Eco-Lifestyle Choices
Introducing the DIGI SM6000SP, a weigh labelling solution suitable for self-service that allows users to use their own containers and has the advantage of being fully trade-approved for use in New Zealand. DIGI’s SM-6000SP Scales have redefined standards in self-service with an innovative approach that brings the speed, convenience, and adaptability needed in today’s retail…
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Cirque Dream Story is coming back to the Monument
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The enchanting holiday cirque show Cirque Dream Story is back for another dazzling season at The Monument Fine Arts Theater in Rapid City. Presented by ZirKiss Productions, this mesmerizing spectacle will captivate audiences of all ages with its breathtaking artistry, heartwarming story, and festive spirit. Cirque Dream Story transports you to a world…
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Lisa McCune’s new Hustle, as she pivots to lifestyle TV
She’s known for her stints on Australian dramas Blue Heelers and Sea Patrol, as well as headlining stage musicals, but Lisa McCune is ready to reveal she’s also mad about gardening. And what better time of year for Nine to launch its new lifestyle show, The Garden Hustle, for inspiration? With the four-time Gold Logie…
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Why is addressing child obesity, related mental and physical adversities important
New Delhi: Childhood obesity and the health problems it causes, such as type 2 diabetes, have increasingly gained major attention of late. Long stretches of inactivity and unhealthy eating habits are the main causes of this worrying trend. The connection between a sedentary lifestyle and childhood obesity, the adverse effects of sitting too much, ways…
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Five names among India’s sharp-witted women entrepreneurs
New Delhi: A formidable force of sharp-witted women has emerged in the vibrant landscape of India’s entrepreneurial sphere, steering innovation, driving change, and achieving remarkable outcomes. This select group of individuals stands out not only for their business acumen but also for their determination to break barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries. These extraordinary women who…