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Light, low-key sophistication at Fashion Rio

Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 08:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Anoraks need not apply: Rio de Janeiro-based designers have unveiled fall-winter 2013 collections in step with the city's perennially balmy tropical climate.   In this Brazilian city on...

All new KIA Cee’d launched and available locally

Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 07:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Last Friday evening the all new KIA Cee’d was presented to the local press and KIA esteemed clients at their showroom in Qormi.   Four cars were unveiled sporting...

Judy's Garland's Oz dress fetches $480,000 in auction

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 22:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Judy Garland's blue pinafore dress that she wore in "The Wizard of Oz" has sold for $480,000.    Auction house Julien's Auctions says the gingham dress fetched the highest...

ZARA celebrates in 10th anniversary in Malta

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 11:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

November 2012 is a special month for PG Holdings Limited, the franchisees of the Zara brand in Malta, as it marks 10 continuous years since the world-famous brand was brought to...

The Plaza announces Autumn Winter Spectacular winners

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 10:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Plaza Shopping Centre in Sliema announced the winners of the Plaza Autumn Winter Spectacular. During the month of September, the Plaza enticed customers to experience a taste of Europe’s...

Should I eat 3 meals or 6 meals a day?

Saturday, 10 November 2012, 10:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

“It’s best to eat 5 – 7 times a day.”   “Eating every three hours fuels your metabolism.”   “If you skip meals, your body goes into...

Berry Benefits

Saturday, 10 November 2012, 10:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Raspberries   Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C—key for collagen production.  This is important because collagen is the principal protein in connective tissue.  This...

Historics off-road royalty

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 15:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Historics at Brooklands – the auctioneer of fine classic cars and vehicles of distinction – has been given the royal seal of approval by the Ministry of Defence, to...

Study: Vitamins don't lower heart risks in men

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Multivitamins might help lower the risk for cancer in healthy older men but do not affect their chances of developing heart disease, new research suggests.   Two other studies found fish oil...

Study: Stem cells from strangers can repair hearts

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks. In a study, stem cells donated by strangers proved as safe and effective as patients' own...

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