Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

Alcohol has many negative effects on your physical and mental health. The benefits of quitting drinking are often apparent soon after you stop, and will only continue to improve the longer you abstain from drinking. · Even if you know that there are benefits to quitting alcohol, it does not mean that it’s easy to stop drinking—especially if you’ve been misusing alcohol for a long time. · Research shows that some damage to your brain, liver,…

At Akers Station at Ōpiki, Manawatū, Godfrey Bowen set a new world record on January 6th, 1953, shearing 456 full-wool ewes in nine hours. Bowen helped establish sheep shearing as a legitimate sport and was one of the first people inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. · In the years after the Second World War, Godfrey and his brother Ivan revolutionised the wool industry through their improved shearing methods – the ‘Bowen…

In the summer of 1940, in the heart of Ohio, a set of twin boys entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. Tragically, the infants were separated shortly after birth, each adopted by different families, with no knowledge of each other’s existence. But what followed over the next four decades would defy logic, leaving scientists, psychologists, and the public in awe. · This is the incredible, true story of Jim Lewis and Jim…

Christmas has come and gone, along with all its trappings: cake, turkey, wine, roast chicken, pudding and gingerbread men. And there's that dreaded thing: holiday flab, or the tendency to pack on the pounds during holiday season. · The tendency to consume food high in fat, salt and sugars accompanied by reduced physical activity increases susceptibility towards obesity and metabolic disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases and…

Could the Duhare of North America have been the descendants of Irish explorers who ventured across the Atlantic long before the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria set sail? · Maybe it’s the Amish in me, but there’s an ornery streak that delights in eccentric theories, provoking the establishment, undermining the accepted narrative, pondering alternative histories, and subverting the certain certainties. · Many will be familiar with…

Coubray-tone news, the work of the inventive Edward (Ted) Coubray, had its first public screening at Auckland’s Plaza Theatre on January 3rd, 1930. Filmed on location around the city, its footage included the funeral of Catholic Bishop Henry Cleary, workers on Queen St and the Auckland wharves, and scenes from The romance of Maoriland, which captured poi, haka and waiata performances. · After a private screening of Coubray’s newsreel a week…

The Arab-Israeli conflict has once again dominated international headlines since October 7, 2023, and has been a primary focus of Israeli political discourse since the state’s establishment in 1948. Over the past two decades, this discourse has been largely shaped by the Likud Party or consolidation party in English, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. · A complex democracy · Israel’s political structure is intricate and complex. Often…

That morning cup of coffee doesn’t just wake you up for the day, it also gives a boost to billions of friendly microbes residing in your digestive system. Because, according to a growing body of research, there is evidence that your espresso may positively influence your microbiome – gut bacteria – leading to better overall health and even a longer life. · “The microbiome comprises legions of species of ‘good bacteria’ that work collectively…

The government is ramping up efforts to achieve its Smokefree 2025 goal by offering free vaping starter kits to adult smokers through stop-smoking services. · From next week, these services will provide kits including a vape device and a month’s supply of nicotine pods, with ongoing support over three months. · Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said “We know that more people try to quit over Christmas and New Year.” She argued that those…

Boxing Day sales were up by 13% this year, with New Zealanders spending nearly $68m. This is in contrast to subdued pre-Christmas activity, which dropped nearly 1% compared to 2023. Shoppers hit up bookshops, clothing stores, and hardware outlets, according to payment processor Worldline. · Bruce Proffit, the company’s chief sales officer, noted that this rebound follows a challenging year marked by economic pressures like Cyclone Gabrielle. ·…