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28 January, 2012
Posted on January 27th, 2012
A new photography exhibition in Washington, DC is attracting visitors who have come to see one of the most iconic photographers in the world step out of her comfort zone.
‘Pilgrimage’, a collection of new works by Annie Leibovitz on at the Smithsonian American Art Museum is a world away from her popular celebrity portraits, and in many ways, sees the photographer returning back to basics.
Posted on January 27th, 2012
A colourful new exhibition in London is attracting art lovers who have come to see familiar Yorkshire landscapes in a new light.
David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture has opened at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, drawing audiences of all ages who admire Hockney’s use of bright, bold colours.
Posted on January 26th, 2012
An Orlando theme park is set to open a new attraction based on the popular children’s film, Despicable Me.
The new ride – called ‘Despicable Me Minion Mayhem – is a 3D adventure ride, built around the characters from the 2010 film.
Posted on January 26th, 2012
The Perth Zoo is celebrating the birthday of one of its most beloved animals.
Tricia – the Asian Elephant – is celebrating her 55th birthday, and to make the occasion, the zoo has presented her with a 1.5m high fruit and bran cake, aptly garnished with branches.
Environment Minister John Day said that as the matriarch of the zoo’s elephant herd, Tricia deserved a special celebration to mark this huge milestone.
“Tricia is only a year younger than me so I can understand how she might be feeling at the moment,” Day said.
“But it is a great age and she’s still a favourite with the many visitors to the zoo each day.”
Though less energetic than she was when she first arrived, Tricia is one of the most popular animals at the zoo, and also its longest resident. Arriving from Singapore in 1963, Tricia has called Perth home for nearly 50 years.
Also in Tricia’s herd are two other elephants – 22 year old Permai and 22 year old Putra Mas. Though Tricia is senior to the others in the herd, she still manages to keep in good form and in good health.
“Tricia stays active through painting and daily walks around the zoo, which are part of an extensive enrichment program for the elephants to provide them with physical and mental stimulation,” Day said.
“In terms of ageing, Tricia sometimes pretends she can’t remember when the keepers ask her to do something. She also has less hair than the younger elephants.”
The average lifespan is between 50 and 70 years, however, zoo keepers are hoping that by keeping Tricia active she will live well into her 70s.
To do this, zoo keepers make sure Tricia is exercising, eating well and keeping her mind active – similar to a wellness regime a human might follow.
http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/zoo-favourite-still-going-strong-in-twilight-years-7397/
Posted on January 26th, 2012
Flying with Confidence (formerly Aviatours), who have been running fear of flying courses for more than 25 years, have now launched a premium version of their service. This course differs from the standard in it that it features a lower group size, maximum 27 places, and staff/client ratio of 1:3. This is designed to give a more personal environment.
The course includes a 45 minute flight alongside a team including psychologists, pilots and cabin crew, something which has been found to be very valuable in conquering fear. Operating exclusively from London city
airport, on the luxurious British Airways business class only A318, this course is aimed squarely at the business class traveller.
Posted on January 25th, 2012
A new museum in Las Vegas is hosting an unusual contest in honour of Valentine’s Day.
The ‘Get Married at the Mob Museum’ contest is inviting couples who want to get married or renew their vows to enter the new Mob Museum before the general public on opening day.
Posted on January 25th, 2012
A hotel outside Los Angeles in Beverly Hills is giving guests a new in-room dining experience.
At the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel, guests who want to relax in their rooms can still enjoy a gourmet four-course meal.
Posted on January 24th, 2012
A new initiative in London is encouraging residents and visitors to help make it a multi record-breaking city.
World Record London – which officially kicked off 21 January with National Hugging Day – is a series of one-off record breaking events around the city in the months leading up to the Olympics.
