IKEA has outstripped John Lewis as the nation's favourite shop; The Bridge is set to enthrall us on TV - just what is it that makes Scandinavian culture so alluring? full story ![]()

Charlie La Greca got picked on in high school and college for being a self-described nerd with a deep love of comic books. But being a nerd is a badge of honor in 2013. The kids who grew up reading comic books and playing video games are now the driving force behind broad and valuable swaths of popular culture and technology.
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I have a long-standing love affair with Mexico. As a surfer who’s lived there in the past, I’ve come to love the culture, the people and the incredible countryside.
forbes.com (1 month and 4 days ago)
Cardinal Sean O’Malley told a gathering at a special Mass this morning at Holy Cross Cathedral for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, “We must build a civilization of love or there will be no civilization at all.“The culture of death looms large, but God’s light can expel the darkness,” O’Malley told a near-capacity gathering of 1,800 people.Among those in...
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When you’re looking for a new job, you don’t just want the right position-you want the right culture fit: An office that matches your laid-back vibe, your work-hard-play-hard attitude, or your uber-creative personality. A team that supports your love for collaboration, your do-it-yourself spirit, or your desire to have a great mentor.
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Anthony Lambert highlights 10 new train trips, from a Scandanavian sleeper to a dizzying South American itinerary.
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African American culture is a unique, dynamic, and eclectic culture that has had and continues to have a profound impact on mainstream American culture, as well as the culture of the broader world. But that should be repeated in a...
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MU student Haris Fazlic performed a traditional Bosnian folk dance and music for an Emmy-winning TV presentation. As a second-generation Bosnian refugee, Fazlic wants to preserve his native culture. Read more
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The culture secretary, Maria Miller, is to argue that British culture is a 'compelling product' that has helped create a brand identity at home and overseas. Do you think British culture should be presented as a commodity?
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Culture always starts with the owner. In companies where culture is well defined, it is reflected in every hiring decision. But it can be complicated.
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