Chances are you’re reading this on a smartphone. If you’re at work; fair enough. Same goes for your living room.

These aren’t ‘the problem’.

The real ‘social media’ travesty is travellers’ tendency not to miss life’s most majestic moments (as the stereotype goes), but to fail to enjoy them; instead capturing them for others to covet and judge, also from behind a screen.

Welcome to 2019.

 

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It’s been a while coming, with tourists being banned from taking photos in various locations around the world. And while in the cases of Mai Khao beach and Iceland’s Fjadrargljufur canyon it was more a matter of physical safety, an iconic Air France photo of The Concorde reveals why travellers should also put their phones down in the interest of their mental well-being.

 

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“In 1989, an Air France Concorde made a very special flight to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. It would be the only time Concorde landed at Princess Juliana International Airport on St. Maarten, but the airport itself hasn’t forgotten. This photo is still on display, just after security, in the terminal at SXM,” MegaAviation recently wrote on Instagram.

“Note how almost no one on that beach is holding up a camera to capture the moment, save for possibly the lady and man at far right.”

“These days on Maho Beach, where this photo was shot, even the daily arrival of 757s draw a snap-happy crowd. And let’s not forget to mention the few days the KLM 747 flew in from Amsterdam; you’ll be elbow-to-elbow with a thousand people, their DSLRs at the ready, for that earth-rumbling arrival.”

 

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Although one might argue that technology is more to blame than people (I’m sure those with ‘summer’ bods would have loved to make a living posing in infinity pools back then too), placing the blame here or there doesn’t make the problem go away.

So instead of getting all self-righteous next time your partner takes a selfie on the beach, maybe just ‘accidentally’ drop their phone in the water…

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Whether you are keen to start putting butter in your coffee or not, you will likely have heard about the low carb regimes sweeping gyms and offices with equal fervour.Atkins turned to Paleo turned to Keto.However, when the low carb (and — by definition — low sugar) concept was proposed in the early 70s, it was not given a fair hearing by many medical professionals.The reigning attitude towards it, even to this day, says Gary Taubes — a nutrition author and journalist — is, “It sucks. I haven’t read it.”Opening up on the Making Sense podcast, hosted by neuroscientist Sam Harris, Taubes explains how it is taking far longer than it should for the fat myth (the idea that fat makes you fat, as opposed to sugar) — to get properly busted.As Instagram pages like The Fitness Chef are a testament to, some of this pushback is due to the irritating fervency of some low-carb diet acolytes.

 

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The differentiation between good and bad is one of the vaguest questions known to man. Both eventualities are ultimately quantified by a long list of personal traits and variables. – – When it comes to nutrition, the meaningless concept of good and bad continues, except here it can go under the extraordinary alias of ‘clean and dirty’. In this example, we have 2 breakfasts; one is cloned to ‘clean eating’ instagram royalty, whilst the other is rendered as an episode of insurmountable shame. The former mirrors a wellness blogger’s sensationalized documentation of a nutrient dense meal. The latter fails to be recognized a legitimate meal at all. – – Naturally, given that some wellness bloggers have outstanding physiques. Followers will attempt replicate all facets of their idol’s life, including what they eat – or what they tell you they eat anyway… – – But then… when little progress is made and the follower constantly looks at said blogger’s candid 15% body fat photos, they become demotivated. Followers can not fathom why, despite following all advice, they do not look like their idol. It’s probably because the wellness blogger (despite practicing it themselves) has not educated their followers on basic energy balance – instead focusing entirely on the benefits of elevated nutrient consumption. – – Whilst the granola bowl and the McDonald’s breakfast are nutritionally different, neither are good or bad. Instead, their isolated effect on one’s health is decided by their affinity with many other variables. Despite the wishy washy annotations about ‘nourishing body and soul’, one would be better served to look objectively. Then, despite it being more likely to satiate, this nutrient dense granola bowl and green juice amounts to 929 calories. – – Energy balance is the only nutritional strand which directly defines body composition. Therefore, notwithstanding the importance of overall nutritional vigilance, make sure you at least include it in your thoughts. – – #caloriescount #caloriecounting #fatloss #mcdonalds #mcmuffin #healthybreakfast #fatlosshelp #fatlosstips #losefat #nutritioncoach #fatlosscoach #nutrients #wellness #losefat #smoothiebowl

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However, it also comes down to the power of the sugar-based food industry, which continues to succeed due to a) people’s confusion about what’s good for them, and b) the fact that a lot of their food is just too tasty to quit.Of course, people like The Fitness Chef fanning the fire the other way doesn’t help. While he has a point that overall energy balance determines whether you get fat, in his quest to be controversial he consistently underestimates how what you eat effects this balance.Counting calories is everything if you believe The Fitness Chef. But as nutrition coaches like Max Lugavere point out, if you eat healthy foods your body has a natural mechanism that will kick in to stop you eating too much; feeling full.

 

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This is why sugar makes you fat — not because calories from a Mars bar ‘weigh more’ but because after eating a Mars Bar you are liable to polish off an orange juice, a Kit Kat and then search the house for something nice and salty to round it all off.Or is that just me?Anyway, as Gary Taubes points out, sugar triggers a different hormonal response in the body, promoting a vicious cycle, and in many cases, obesity.And while the scientific jury is still out on going extremely low carb, the one thing we know for sure is that taking the ‘standard American or Australian diet’ and cutting out the ice-cream, chocolate, and some of the bread and pasta, is a sure fire way to kick-start your weight loss, or simply become a healthier individual.

 

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I see a lot of weird stuff on the Internet. (Calorie zealots are gonna hate this post.) . Like the idea that one must incorporate junk foods to attain the elusive and abstract notion of “balance.” . Of course, any food can fit within a diet that’s mostly filled with healthy, minimally-processed foods. And it’s good to treat yourself. . But this idea of balance is hard for most people. . Look around. . Seriously—not just on Instagram. . Did you know that 2/3 of people are now overweight or obese, and half are either type 2 diabetic or prediabetic? . Carbs are not evil. Fat doesn’t make you fat. And food has no moral value. . But hyper-processed junk foods, love them as we may, may be the cornerstone of modern chronic non-communicable disease. These foods are fine as a treat, but today are NOT treats for most people; nay, they make up 60% of the calories we consume every day. . When our communities embrace the propaganda that “balance” is just incorporating a salad here and there (fast food companies love this advice), we’ve lost. They win. The status quo marches on unfettered. . But by *basing* your diet around fresh fruits and veggies, high quality sources of protein (grass-fed beef, fish, chicken), and incorporating your favorite fries as a treat, your hunger levels will begin to self-regulate, you’ll increase your metabolism, and likely make it easier on yourself to achieve the health goals you’ve always desired. . Don’t let anyone call you weird. . Max • • • • • #nutrition #protein #cleaneating #weightloss #iifym #healthyfood #healthyeating #gains #wellness #fitfood #healthylifestyle #instafit #glutenfree #exercise #healthychoices #healthyliving #geniusfoods #flexibledieting #macros #mealprep #paleo #cleaneats

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Boeing has grounded hundreds of 737 MAX planes since two aircraft of the same make crashed earlier this year.But their problems don’t end with bad press, delays and safety concerns.Now there is a serious logistical issue: what to do with all the grounded aircraft. Enter: the employee carparks of Boeing stations around the globe, formerly simple piece of asphalt; now known as overflow aircraft hangers.

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While The Sun reported on a TUI Boeing plane taking up 60 parking spots in one parking area, other images show a huge Boeing park full of out of commission planes.As News.com.au reports, “More than 40 planes are parked in one of the images, including jets for American Airlines and Norwegian Air.”Bloomberg says it is costing Boeing around $2,000 a month to park each plane. As the planes are not set to fly again until August (at the earliest), this will add up to a hefty fee.

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Despite this, the International Airlines Group (IAG) still allegedly “plans to buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX planes,” with the company’s chief executive, Willie Walsh, saying: “We have every confidence in Boeing and expect that the aircraft will make a successful return to service in the coming months.”

“While not final, the deal is estimated to be worth upwards of $34 billion based on list prices,” (News.com.au).

Not a lot of parking spaces left…. #737Max #Boeing pic.twitter.com/aXWEhnR1Yl

— Michael Graham (@MikeGrahamLS) 11 April 2019

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The man who has the midas touch when it comes to creative collaborations, Travis Scott, was in Paris this week for the launch of his very own breakfast cereal. Yes: breakfast cereal called Reece’s Puffs. A collaboration with the delicious peanut butter infused treats from the Reece’s brand.

Reese’s Puffs says that, after going on sale Tuesday morning (June 25), the whole inventory of Scott’s Reese’s Puffs boxes sold out nearly immediately.

In 30 seconds apparently. It’s safe to assume these treats will be utter rubbish and full of sugar but — more importantly — was Travis’ watch of choice on the day.

Travis attended the event wearing a brown Reece’s Puff’s t-shirt (no doubt sold out too), jeans and… a heavily customised Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton embezzled (or is that bedazzled?) in hundreds of diamonds. We managed to track down a very similar specimen on sale at Chrono24.

Now, this timepiece won’t set you back Richard Mille type of money but you can expect to pay roughly $125,000 for this blinged up piece.

We love how the seller on Chrono24 has clearly noted that the watch is ‘very flash’. Thanks, we wouldn’t have worked that out had you not mentioned it.

Tempted? For the love of fashion: please read up on how to stand out in tasteful style, before you transact…

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By the time you’re 30, you should be the proud owner of a bad back, mild anxiety and a ‘third life’ crisis.

Right?

Even if that’s an exaggeration, it’s certainly true that as you get older you have less need for an alarm clock. Whether this is down to biology or the accumulated stresses of life, only those that write the cliche’s really know…

One legend, however, has taken the stereotypes, crumpled them into a ball, and taken to Twitter with 38 genuine, uplifting life lessons he has learnt during his 38 years on the planet.

Declan Cashin, an Irishman, who works as a deputy curation lead for Twitter, then went viral, as people responded positively to the refreshing honesty of his birthday Tweet.

Some of his insights, like “no one is having as much sex as you think they are” are quite hilarious (if revealing) and others, like “comparing yourself to others is a mental health catastrophe,” are more heartfelt.

Other standouts include:

• Try not to be late for things.
• Stop avoiding the dentist.
• Naps are f***ing great. Embrace them.
• Take your backpack off on busy trains.
• Try audiobooks (“getting over my aversion to (them) has been revelatory”).

Some even went against conventional wisdom, adding to the list’s relatable charm.

• Appreciate good bosses. Tell them they are good bosses.
• Offer to babysit for your friends with kids (“don’t believe them when they insist they have it all under control”).
• Doing things by yourself is great.
• Dogs should be compulsory on public transport during the morning commute.

And others contained sage advice.

• Get a therapist, if you can. Even if you think you don’t need one. Especially if you think you don’t need one.
• There’s no such thing as a job for life.
• When you’re offered a new job, always ask for more money than you think is possible; it’s very difficult to get that once you’re in a job.
• Losing a parent at any age is always going to be terrible. Go easy on yourself.
• New Year’s Eve is always terrible.
• Self-depreciation is fine. Just don’t let it tip over into self-loathing.

The Irishman later revealed he had not anticipated the list going viral, but said he was “overwhelmed” by the positive response, and wanted to thank other Twitter users (like the ones baffled he was single) for being so “kind and thoughtful”.

Love this post Declan, are you sure you’ve not had a serious relationship? Must be a glitsch in the matrix. Somebody find someone fabulous for Declan. Quick. Hope you had a lovely birthday. So many lovely replies too. Twitter gold

— Steeleybobs (@Steeleybobs) 25 June 2019

See the full list below.

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— Declan Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) 24 June 2019

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We’ll dispense with the stereotypes and get straight to the point: Italians are not — by nature — any more ‘romantic’ than the rest of us. Their men do not have pick up lines embedded in their DNA. Their women are not born with perfect Instagram handles. Their couples do not coordinate their outfits per inerzia.

It comes down to culture, and in Italy, while wearing nice shoes and having private conversations loudly on the bus have become the norm, in Australia and America, we’ve grown used to scrolling wistfully through Tinder in the dark with the volume on silent.

Or is that just me?

Anyways, shocked by the number of outdated and — frankly — embarrassing “dating guides” for Italy there are online, full of cliches like “Italians consider themselves too cool to use Tinder” and “unless you speak Sicilian slang and understand Mafia hand gestures no one will date you” we decided to compile the modern man’s guide to amore.

Here’s what you need to know before hooking up in Italy.

Don’t Pretend To Be More ‘Passionate’ Than You Really Are

Rom coms may have bludgeoned us with this stereotype that Italians are louder, quicker to anger and more passionate love-makers than anyone else in the world. As The Local admits, there is something to this. However, as most expats will tell you, in Italy, as in any other country in the world, there is  a spectrum of introverted and extroverted people, so if you want to find the right person for you — just be yourself.

It’s also worth noting that — unless you too are a ‘vigorous tongue kisser’ — Italian women will either find your more conservative smooching a refreshing change — or be concerned that you don’t like them enough. So play this one by mouth…

Tinder Is Your Friend

Broadsheet writers who went on exchange to Rome in 2002 and are still harping on about how Italians are too cool to meet anything but ‘the old fashioned way’ may want to revisit The Eternal City. Yes: sipping Chianti at your local bar may yield the desired result, but — especially if you are young and limbre — so will Tinder.

Italians Are Suckers For A Cute Puppy Too

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Some dating app advice is universal. And while we don’t all have the visage of Italian model and actor Luca Calvani, a cute puppy dog is still sure to take you from a 4.5 to a 7.

Learn To Improvise… & Embrace Impulsive Decisions

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In other words: learn to dance. Need tips? Italian playboy Gianluca Vacchi does it better than anyone.

Aperitivo Is A Smart Choice For A First Date

Going for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles instead of a full blown meal will help you avoid eating a whole plate of spaghetti while trying to answer your dates questions with your dignity and shirt lapel intact. It also gives you both a chance to bail if you don’t hit it off, or extend into dinner.

Your Date Will Be Late

Some stereotypes ring true.

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As Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni shows, Italians dress up for even a casual picnic date. So don’t blow it by wearing crocs or thongs (flip flops, if you’re American).

Don’t Be Afraid Of A Little PDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Social Skills Are More Important Than ‘Cultural Knowledge’

Guess what? The babe you picked up at the bar or the hot guy you met on Tinder is judging you on your social skills (and the chemistry they have with you) more than how you pronounce the dishes on the menu or how well you know the history of the Roman Empire.

It’s Not All About The Bedroom

As one Italian woman who emigrated to Australia (and was quite confused with our ‘easy’ approach to dating) points out, “Sex for Italians is more of a quest; a reward at the end of an erotic, hot, flirtatious innuendo.”

“Instead, in Australia if you don’t give them sex within three dates, they might even stop texting you.”

Patience, patience patience.

If They Introduce You As Their Fidanzato (fiance); Things Might Be Getting Serious

Although — while it signifies a relationship ‘level up’ — contrary to popular (tourist) belief, it doesn’t literally mean they think you’re getting engaged.

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The sort of damage ‘cupping’ inflicts upon one’s back is more reminiscent of what you might expect in a dodgy scene of Wolf of Wall Street than one you might find in a beachside health clinic.

Welcome to the Brave New (Fitness) World.

I thought I’d try it anyway. Which is how I found myself lying face down on Dr Cody’s table, ready for this new-age version of – what I dismissively thought of, at the time as – ‘basically leech therapy.’

Dr Cody must have sensed my reservations. As my limited knowledge of cupping – a kind of ‘anti-massage’ which involves lifting rather than pressing your muscles – surfaced, he reassured me that this ancient alternative medicine is undergoing a renaissance, and is being sought out by everyone from business executives to professional footy players.

It’s also been tried by The Rock, as this recent Instagram post attests.

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“First time cupper over here,” The Rock captioned the post. “Looks more gnarly than it feels, but over all I enjoyed the therapy.”

“We only get one body, so we gotta take care of it.”

“Always looking for new techniques to keep this 250million-year-old dinosaur body balanced and optimal with not only all my past injuries but my daily grinding family/work/training/repeat schedule.”

“It all takes its toll, so being proactive is critical.”

Anyway – back to my massage table…

For the uninitiated, cupping works like a deep tissue massage, causing disruption to your capillaries and increasing blood flow to the area. While some call it a giant scam yet to be supported by science, others (like Michael Phelps) say it really helps them.

Placebo or not, when I went into Combined Clinic’s Darlinghurst clinic my neck was tighter than the precinct’s nightlife legislation and when I came out I felt ready for a warehouse disco.

If you are interested in the scientific debate as to how beneficial it really is, long term, head on over to WebMD or Medical News Today.

But if you want to hear what cupping feels like, and the immediate physical aftermath; this is one man’s guide to getting cupped.

The Set-Up Is Very Professional

People (read: me before experiencing it) like to dismiss this stuff as ‘nue-age’ but Dr Cody’s eagle eye soon became apparent. He asked me to perform a few brief tests, discovering that although I have good range of motion one way, my ability to tilt my head laterally is “horrific.” This then enabled him to determine where best to place the cups.

The Suction Doesn’t Hurt As Bad As You Think

Googling images of patients covered in giant boils before arriving was offputting. However, after Dr Cody lit the cotton ball inside each cup (to fill it with carbon dioxide, thereby creating suction) and put it on my back, I realised that although the ‘grabby’ sensation was a shock, it wasn’t too painful. And in the odd case that it became too much, he simply loosened the seal for a second to reduce the pressure.

But Moving The Cups Around Hurts Like Hell

Then came the more ‘massage-y’ element of the anti-massage: moving the cups. Suffice to say Dr Cody concluded I was a wuss. This part was very uncomfortable (though I still agree with The Rock in that it looks gnarlier than it really is).

It Doesn’t Actually Take That Long

Unlike some practitioners, who leave the cups on for hours (in some cases, bursting them with a pin and filling the cup with blood, but we won’t get into that) Dr Cody waited until the ‘boils’ reached a colour where the benefit was not going to be any greater if we waited longer, and took them off. This took about 5 minutes.

You Feel Looser, Immediately

As the last of the cups was removed I felt instantly more flexible – as if pinching parts of my neck and back muscles out of my skin had somehow elongated them.

You Will Bruise Quite A Lot

Pictures speak louder than words.

The Loose Feeling Lasts A Few Days, But Not Much Longer

For me at least the enhanced flexibility lasted about 48 hours, until a late night with a laptop put me right back where I started. But just for those two days, I would say the experience – personally – was well worth it. However, Dr Cody recommended I wait a few weeks at least before doing it again, as it is important not to overstress your blood vessels.

Watch The Rock’s most epic workouts below.

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Had you asked me 12 months ago whether I would ever consider purchasing a suede trucker jacket I would have laughed. Fast forward to today and it seems the joke is firmly on me. Suede is officially a fabric for all seasons and the trucker jacket is back and officially a smart casual essential.

The always fashionable couple, Nick Jones and Prianka Chopra stepped out this week in Paris and was snapped wearing an oversized white suede trucker with black jeans and white sneakers. Nick’s trucker jacket features four pockets and he wears it with the sleeves up. Maybe because of Paris’ hot summer? Maybe because of the jacket arm length. Either way, we’re cool with it.

So where does one acquire such a thing as a white suede trucker jacket? Well, they’re not easy to find but you have a few options. First, suede isn’t your only option. A white denim jacket will be a suitable substitution. Alternatively, we would recommend checking out Todd Snyder’s range of suede jackets in soft colours or this beige one in chord material.

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