One in eight Brits would refuse to sail on a ship named Titanic

The curse of the so-called unsinkable ship would hang over a modern-day vessel with the same nameTomorrow it will be twenty years since Titanic was released in UK cinemas. The BBC showed recently that it actually cost more to make the movie than the vessel itself (although of course, the former was a much better return on investment than the latter. Now, more than 100 years after the vessel sank, new YouGov Omnibus research reveals how far the shadow of the disaster would hang over any other vessel of the same name, with one in eight Brits (13%) saying that they would not be willing to sail on a cruise ship if it was called the "

Psilocybin Could be a Therapeutic Breakthrough For Addiction

To the uninitiated, psilocybin—the substance that gives ‘magic mushrooms’ their psychedelic qualities—could be dismissed as a recreational drug. Like many other psychedelics, it is banned by the U.S. government as a Schedule 1 substance, meaning it supposedly has high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in treatment. However, to many medical science researchers, psilocybin is much more: a promising treatment for a range of health issues. In particular, experts increasingly see the chemical as a potentially effective, low-risk tool to help patients break their dependencies on other substances.

une ordonnance unifie les dispositifs d'appui la coordination

Publié le 15 novembre 2021par  Jean-Noël Escudié / P2C pour Localtis Santé, médico-social, vieillissement, Social Une ordonnance du 10 novembre 2021, présentée le même jour en conseil des ministres, procède à l'unification des différents dispositifs d'appui à la coordination (DAC) dans le domaine médicosocial, et plus particulièrement dans le secteur des personnes âgées. Le champ couvert est large puisqu'il englobe les plateformes territoriales d'appui (PTA), la méthode d'action pour l'intégration des services d'aide et de soin dans le champ de l'autonomie (Maia), les coordinations territoriales d'appui (CTA) de l'expérimentation relative aux parcours de santé des personnes âgées en risque de perte d'autonomie (Paerpa) et, enfin, de façon optionnelle et sur décision du conseil départemental, les centres locaux d'information et de coordination (Clic).

'Got Milk' Dropped for 'Milk Life': Non-Diary Alternatives Take Over

Got milk? Not anymore. In the latest sign that milk is losing the marketing battle to dairy alternatives, the industry announced this week that it would trade in its 20-year-old white-mustachioed ad campaign for a more competitive spin on the dietary staple. Milk consumption per capita has been on steady march downward, dropping 25% from 1975 to 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meanwhile, the mainstreaming of plant-based dairy alternatives like soy, almond, and rice milk has averaged annual sales growth of 10.

Howard Gordon - Variety500 - Top 500 Entertainment Business Leaders

As a writer and crafter of story arcs in early seasons and when he stepped into the showrunner seat for the show’s final seasons and subsequent follow-ups, Gordon has given longevity to Fox’s hit series “24.” He also co-created “Homeland,” now in its seventh season on Showtime, and FX’s “Tyrant,” which ended after three seasons.  The prolific showrunner-producer has a multi-year pact with 20th Century Fox, which has been his home since he began working on “The X-Files” in the early 1990s.

John Humphrys: Is Youth Heaven or Hell?

One of the marks of a great poet is to state a great truth in a way that will resonate with the reader and may well stay with them for ever. Wordsworth did that for me when he wrote: “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive but to be young was very heaven.” But, a couple of centuries on, that “great truth” is looking fragile at best. Wishful thinking at worst.

les enseignants entre intrt et scepticisme

Publié le 18 février 2020par  Jean Damien Lesay pour Localtis Jeunesse, éducation et formation, Infrastructures numériques, THD La moitié des enseignants français en classe de quatrième utilisent au quotidien les technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) dans le cadre de leur enseignement. C'est ce qui ressort d'une enquête internationale de l'Icils (International computer and information litteracy study) organisée par l’IEA (Association internationale pour l’évaluation du rendement scolaire) et portant sur l’intégration des TIC par les enseignants dans leurs pratiques pédagogiques.

Men Look More Masculine When Wearing Makeup, a Study Reveals

Makeup is no longer associated with women only, and more and more men are embracing it. In fact, by accentuating facial features and hiding blemishes, makeup can actually make men look more masculine. And it’s not just for actors, as men of all ages and backgrounds are starting to see the benefits of wearing makeup. It increases attractiveness in men. More and more men are starting to wear makeup, and a recent study aimed to find out if it can positively affect men’s appearance. A makeup artist applied subtle makeup on a group of men, the participants were then photographed, and the images were rated based on attractiveness.

Sania Khan's Killing Sparks South Asian Community Reflection

In the months before being fatally shot by her estranged husband on Monday, Sania Khan was open on TikTok about the painful process of divorce as a 29-year-old Pakistani American woman. She spoke about pushback from her community and family members not just about her decision to leave her marriage, but also about sharing her experience so candidly. “Going through a divorce as a South Asian woman feels like you failed at life sometimes.

120+ funny questions to ask a girl for a memorable conversation

Laughter is one of the easiest ways to bring people together. A good sense of humour is a great icebreaker, especially when getting to know your crush. An excellent place to start is by asking funny questions and paying attention to the answers. These are some funny questions to ask a girl to get to know her better. TABLE OF CONTENTSConnecting with a new girl can be challenging, especially if you have a crush on her.