The Hanoitimes - Whether it’s food, history or natural wonders that catch your eye when deciding on where to go next, wanderlust is most definitely real for all us—no matter our preferences for the particulars of a place. Sapa in Lao Cai province in Vietnam has been listed among the 50 places that you need to visit at least once in your lifetime, according to a list released by Vogue, a Australia magazine. Sapa, Lao Cai province in Vietnam. Photo: Instagram.com/niyaziikaaya “Hidden in the mountains of Vietnam, a trip to Sapa is like entering a far, far away land from the bustling streets of Hanoi,” Vogue wrote. Francesca Wallace, assistant digital editor of Vogue, advises travelers that the natural beauty of Sapa will take away the breath of even the most seasoned of travelers. Book a multi-day guided tour with a homestay along the way and you won’t regret it. Plus, be sure to pick up a souvenir in the form of handmade blanket from one of … [Read more...] about Vogue names Sapa among best places everyone should visit in their lifetime
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Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries
High school and college students who get concussions may struggle more with academics than their peers who get other types of sports injuries, a small U.S. study suggests. Researchers surveyed 70 students who received emergency treatment for concussions and 108 teens and young adults treated for other injuries. With a concussion, students took an average of 5.4 days to return to school, compared with 2.8 days for other injuries. One week after getting hurt, 42 percent of the students with concussions received academic help such as tutoring or extra time for tests, compared with 25 percent with other injuries. One month afterwards, 31 percent of the concussion group got help, as did 24 percent of the other students. "After a concussion, there is an energy crisis in the brain; the brain needs more energy to heal than it has available," said lead study author Erin Wasserman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "Because of this, individuals experience symptoms like … [Read more...] about Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries
Meryl Streep to get Berlin Film Festival lifetime award
Meryl Streep will get a lifetime achievement award from the Berlin Film Festival in February, along with a retrospective of some of her most famous movies of the past 30 years. Festival organizers said Streep, 62, who is currently starring as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," would be presented with an honorary Golden Bear on February 14. "We are delighted to be able to award the Honorary Golden Bear to such a terrific artist and world star. Meryl Streep is a brilliant, versatile performer who moves with ease between dramatic and comedic roles," Berlin Film Festival director Dieter Kosslick said in a statement Monday. Organizers plan to screen six of Streep's movies, including her Oscar winning roles in "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice" during the film festival next month. The New Jersey-born Streep, considered the greatest living screen actress, has a record 16 Oscar nominations and is considered a front-runner for a 17th nod for her … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep to get Berlin Film Festival lifetime award
“Occupy” makes annual list of most overused words
Occupy this: the trash bin. At least, so say students at Michigan's Lake Superior State University who released an annual list of words they deem so misused, overused and cliched they should be banished in the year ahead. "Occupy," the term associated with the months-long protest movement in New York and across the United States against income inequality and a variety of other social ills, was among the 12 nominees after just a few months of overexposure. "It has been overused and abused, even to promote Black Friday shopping," said Grant Barnett of Palmdale, California, who was among those to nominate the word. "We are headed to Grandma's house - Occupy Thanksgiving is under way," said Bill Drewes of Rochester Hills, Michigan, giving another example of how the word has been overused. At the head of the class, though, was the word "amazing," which garnered nominations from around the United States and from as far away as Israel and the United Kingdom for inclusion on the list by … [Read more...] about “Occupy” makes annual list of most overused words
Jodie Foster to get lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes
Double-Oscar winner Jodie Foster will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes ceremony in January, recognizing her 40-year career as an actress, director and movie producer, organizers said on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Jodie Foster to get lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes