The D Notices

Millions either malnourished or obese in global nutrition crisis

Posted by in Disturbing

Too skinny or too fat.... that's the problem for millions of people in the world. And the world itself is...

The mysterious appeal of President Trump to the base

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It is almost impossible for sane people to understand the appeal of Donald Trump to those who voted for him...

Looking for the best glasses shop in the world?

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A chance visit to an optometrist in Venice bowled design editor Virginie Quartieri over. Now, she has to go back...

A list of perfect Florentine jewels by a relative newcomer

Posted by in D-list

James Ferragamo's grandfather Salvatore arrived in Florence by the late 1920s and started his footwear business. Ninety years later, the...

Best gelato in Florence? Your guide here!

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So what are you looking for in a good, artisanal gelato? It's all about the colour and the texture.  ...

Lessons learned from the high priestess of declutter

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A first hand report from the trenches by someone one who picked up Marie Kondo's book about decluttering and acted...