Toughest LeJog ever
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 09:56
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
More than 60 classic cars battled their way between Land’s End and John O’Groats on this year LeJog endurance rally, which is being described as the toughest ever. Tomas de...
Getting through Christmas unscathed
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 11:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Christmas. There’s so much happening in this one feast. First, for many it’s a religious celebration, but mostly a time to partake in certain traditions and customs passed down over the...
Caffe Cordina marks 175 years of inspiration
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 10:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In 1837 the Cordinas opened a small coffee shop in Cospicua. Little did the owners know that the outlet would one day be celebrating 175 years of experience and inspiration. Such milestone was...
The sweetest train goes to Brussels
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 07:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
When Michelangelo worked on a block of marble or stone he chiselled off the extra pieces and ended up with his famous masterpieces. When Andrew Farrugia is given a giant block of...
Emerald green is Pantone's top color of 2013
Friday, 7 December 2012, 11:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The company, which creates and matches colors for the fashion, home and beauty industries, among others, picks its top hue based on both how it's already being used and a prediction of sustained...
Study could spur wider use of prenatal gene tests
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 17:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A new study sets the stage for wider use of gene testing in early pregnancy. Scanning the genes of a fetus reveals far more about potential health risks than current prenatal testing does, say...
NY's Wang named designer at Paris' Balenciaga
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 17:06
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Young downtown designer Alexander Wang is taking over the creative direction of storied Paris fashion label Balenciaga, likely bringing his cool-girl, sporty look to a house made famous by its founder...
Lagerfeld to design shoes for Brazil's Melissa
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 17:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Karl Lagerfeld is teaming up with Brazilian footwear label Melissa, known for its colorful plastic shoes. The Chanel designer will create a small, limited collection of four women's...
Detoxify your diet this holiday season—for radiant skin and health
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 16:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The holiday season is often a time of over indulgence in food and drink. In keeping with the spirit of abundance and celebration, many of us throw moderation and good nutritional sense out the window....