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Korean cool: water from a war zone | North Korea

North Korea This article is more than 14 years oldKorean cool: water from a war zoneThis article is more than 14 years oldFor years, the Demilitarised Zone between the two Koreas has been barren. Now, it's a source of spring waterBottled water from icebergs, harvested from Tasmanian rainclouds before it hits the ground, or blessed by the spiritually enlightened, is just so noughties: in the next decade, the only water to be seen with will come from water harvested from a strip of land 245km long and just 4km wide, whose purity is probably the most jealously guarded on earth.

Mark Wahlberg Net Worth 2023: What Is The Actor Worth?

Mark Wahlberg, a renowned figure in Hollywood, has amassed a staggering net worth estimated at around $400 million as of 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This impressive fortune is a testament to his multifaceted career as an actor, producer, and businessman. Wahlberg's journey from a troubled youth to a Hollywood A-lister is inspiring and a classic tale of talent, perseverance, and smart career choices. Mark Wahlberg's journey to stardom began in the music industry.

The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins walking through the past | Science and nature books

Journeys in literatureScience and nature booksThe Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins – walking through the pastThis eccentric but rigorous study of lost routes across England draws on archaeology and etymology, but is shot through with a compelling poetry Most journeys are planned in advance and start out with a clear goal. This one started quietly when, on 30 June 1920, a respected businessman and photographer was visiting the Herefordshire village of Blackwardine, the site of a Roman settlement with the distinctly Celtic name of Black Caer Dun.

Turns out, Harvard students arent that smart after all | Tayo Bero

OpinionHarvard University This article is more than 2 years oldTurns out, Harvard students aren’t that smart after allThis article is more than 2 years oldTayo BeroA whopping 43% of white students weren’t admitted on merit. One might call it affirmative action for the rich and privileged Ever wondered what it takes to get into Harvard? Stellar grades, impressive extracurriculars and based on a recently published study, having deep pockets and a parent who either works or went there.

When America Met Sinad OConnor

Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. In light of her passing, we’re re-running this 2022 essay on the singer’s first Stateside performance. February 22, 1989, the 31st annual Grammy Awards. Among the nominees for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female are Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Melissa Etheridge, Toni Childs, and Sinéad O’Connor. O’Connor has performed once on Late Night with David Letterman, but she has yet to appear on primetime American television.

Win A Glamping Weekend At Big Feastival

Jamie Oliver and Alex James present The Big Feastival 2014, a unique weekend celebration of music, food and fun for all the family, set on Alex’s idyllic Cotswolds farm. Enjoy music from top acts, tuck into top chef demos in the Big Kitchen and have your fill from The Menu, featuring the cream of the UK’s street food crop. Browse local producer stands, join a cookery class or get your foodie fix joining top chefs for intimate Q&A sessions.

'Black. White.' and Shades of Gray on FX

Cutting-edge makeup techniques allow two American families... one black, one white... to trade races for a new reality show that debuts this week on cable TV's FX network. Black. White. turns the African-American Sparks family of Atlanta -- Brian, Renee and son Nick -- into a white family. The Wurgels -- Bruno, Carmen and daughter Rose, of Santa Monica, Calif. -- take on black physical characteristics. The two families shared a house in California during six weeks of production.

Boosie Badazz Unleashes On Rod Wave Even Further For Sample Clearance Issues

Boosie Badazz isn't done with Rod Wave just yet, as he had some additional words for him on Sunday (November 19). Moreover, he took to Twitter to blast the Florida native further for sampling a song of his without the proper clearance. While Wave has yet to respond to this as of writing this article, this might be the kind of issue that gets resolved behind closed doors. Even then, we're sure we'll hear about how it went down at some point or another from the Baton Rouge rapper.

Gallagher Fenwick Wikipdia

Gallagher Fenwick Wikipédia – le profil de Volodymyr Zelensky a explosé et il est devenu un incontournable juste une question de mois. Malgré une large couverture médiatique, l’histoire du président ukrainien est encore méconnue du grand public.Alors, qui est exactement Volodymyr Zelensky ? Le président ukrainien nouvellement élu, ancien acteur et russophile, a promis tout au long de sa campagne du 20 mai de rétablir les relations entre l’Ukraine et la Russie.

How to Watch Bryan Baeumler and Scott McGillivray's New HGTV Show

Two fan-favorite HGTV stars are teaming up to transform a run-down lakeside retreat in the new show Renovation Resort Showdown.  Bryan Baeumler of Renovation Island and Scott McGillivray of Vacation House Rules star in the competition series, which challenges four teams to transform a tired, century-old resort into a modern-day vacation destination. The show already aired on HGTV Canada. Now, audiences in the U.S. are finally getting a chance to see the episodes.