Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them
Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on safety, respect and how to meet locals. In July 2017, Eliza Reid and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner…#elizareid #gudnijohannesson #reykjavik #iceland #icelandair #icelanders #inspiredbyiceland #icelandic #stanleytuccis #paigemcclanahan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UK food bills: can you really save money if you buy frozen?
With runaway food price inflation now adding more than £800 to the average household’s annual grocery bill, Britons are being forced to change the way they shop, whether it’s by switching supermarkets or by ditching their favourite brands in favour of cheaper own-label options. Figures suggest…#andrewstaniland #icelandfoods #iceland #waitroseand #marksspencer #staniland #eleclark #helenwhite #wrap (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Royal Caribbean Cancels Port Due to Weather Conditions
In an unfortunate turn of events for guests onboard Anthem of the Seas, the ship was forced to cancel a scheduled stop in the Norwegian Fjords earlier this week due to inclement weather. Over the last week, the North Atlantic has been battered by a severe storm that has seen multiple cruise ships…#norwegian #northatlantic #norway #iceland #quantum #geiranger #seawalk #royalcaribbean #fjords #norwegianfjords (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Meta fined $1.3 billion for breaking E.U. GDPR privacy rules
The European Union fined Meta a record $1.3 billion on Monday after finding the Facebook parent broke its privacy laws by transferring user data from Europe to the United States — one of the most impactful penalties from the E.U. rules, which could have broad implications for American businesses.…#meta #techfriend #europeaneconomicarea #noneu #iceland #liechtenstein #norway #amazon #nickclegg #jennifernewstead (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 things you think you know about killer whales that are actually wrong
Orcas swimming in a pod in Southeast Alaska. Ron Sanford/Getty Images The name "killer whale" comes from the fact that they kill whales. But killer whales, or orcas, are actually members of the dolphin family. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions about the species. Killer whales, or orcas,…#orcas #southeastalaska #ronsanford #iceland #oceanconservancy #orca #seaworld #sandiego #mikeblakereuters #oceanwise (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
E.U. slaps Meta with record $1.3 billion fine for data privacy violations
The European Union issued a $1.3 billion fine to Meta on Monday after finding that Facebook’s parent company broke the bloc’s laws by transferring user data from Europe to the United States. The Irish Data Protection Commission, which handed down the order Monday, said in a statement that Meta’s…#meta #facebooks #dublin #europeaneconomicarea #noneu #iceland #liechtenstein #norway #whatsapp #amazon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zelenskyy blitzes Europe with fighter jet diplomacy
LONDON — Ukraine has no permanent seat at the G7 leaders’ summit. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has already made sure his talking points will dominate discussions at the G7’s annual get-together in Japan this weekend. Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. unexpectedly Monday morning after…#ukraine #g7 #volodymyrzelenskyy #zelenskyy #western #rishisunak #russian #f16s #councilofeurope #iceland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This summer ’s travel trends: Shorter, cheaper trips and more driving
If you sat out last summer’s overcrowded, overpriced, booked-solid travel season in hope of cheaper and easier getaways this year, you may be out of luck. Sixty-three percent of U.S. adults plan to travel this summer, up from 61% this time last year, according to a recent survey by Bankrate, a…#bankrate #sandystaples #artisticotravel #granitebay #iceland #sallyfrench #nerdwallet #hopper #terrijohnson #ocala (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Norway takes over presidency of Arctic Council from Russia
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Norway on Thursday took over the Arctic Council's rotating chairmanship from Russia amid questions about what role the eight-country intergovernmental body can play in protecting the polar region after the invasion of Ukraine prompted Western countries to suspend cooperation…#denmark #norway #arcticcouncil #ukraine #moscow #arctic #finland #iceland #sweden #russianarctic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Wild Scandinavia: Life on the Edge’ Review: Nordic Nature on PBS
Across the evolving landscape of motion-picture technology, a lot of attention gets paid to algorithms, 3D Pandorans and Robert De Niro looking 30 years younger. But there’s a quiet revolution under way in nature cinematography, as evidenced by the kind of startlingly beautiful and intimate…#pandorans #robertdeniro #lifeonedge #wildscandinavia #rebeccaferguson #denmark #iceland #sweden #norway (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Soviet Barbara’ Review: High Art Collides With Global Politics in Moscow
Offering a singular perspective on Russia’s current pariah status in much of the world is Gaukur Ulfarsson’s “Soviet Barbara,” probably the most enjoyable — as opposed to depressing — documentary involving the invasion of Ukraine you’re likely to see. It focuses on Icelandic multimedia artist…#gaukurulfarssons #sovietbarbara #ukraine #ragnarkjartanssons #moscow #russian #postussr #ilyarepin #ges2houseofculture #kremlin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Work Friends Are Crucial for Your Health
Only about 20% of U.S. adults say they have a best friend at work. Should the other 80% start looking for one?
Yes and no. There’s no doubt that social support in the workplace is important for health and well-being, says Catherine Heaney, an associate professor of psychology at Stanford who researches the relationship between work and health. That support can come from a co-worker who has become a close friend, but it doesn’t have to; interactions with supervisors and friendly acquaintances can also boost your well-being, Heaney says.
Here’s how to harness workplace relationships of all kinds to improve ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Psychology TIME 2030 Wellbeing Source Type: news
Russia becomes second-largest Bitcoin mining hub after US, claims local miner
Russia has now reportedly become the second-largest country in the world in terms of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency mining, with the United States maintaining its position as the leader. Nevertheless, the lack of clear regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in the United States may lead to a…#kommersant #bitriver #russianfederation #gulf #malaysia #argentina #iceland #paraguay #kazakhstan #ireland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
2 brothers got stuck for 2 days after American Airlines canceled their connecting flight and didn't offer any vouchers
None Derick Andrew and his brother were stranded in Dallas for two days after their flight was canceled. • None Andrew said American Airlines refused to give them hotel or food vouchers despite the long delay. • None The brothers had to spend more than $500 of their own money for a rental car,…#nonederickandrew #dallas #noneandrew #americanairlines #derickandrew #boise #idaho #reykjavik #iceland #helsinki (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘The Wheel Of Time’ Adds To Season 2 Cast: Chiad & Bain Among 4 New Recurring Characters
Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time has cast Danish model-actress Maja Simonsen, Icelandic actress and former Olympic swimmer Ragga Ragnars, Irish actor Jay Duffy and New Zealand singer, actress and comedian Rima Te Wiata in recurring roles for the hit fantasy drama’s upcoming second season. The…#wheeloftime #danish #majasimonsen #olympic #raggaragnars #irish #jayduffy #newzealand #rimatewiata #jordancon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
