During summer it’s important to protect oneself from mosquitoes: their bites are not only annoying, but could also transmit serious diseases called arboviruses. The most common symptoms of these diseases are fever and general malaise, with possible serious complications for the elderly and the frail and debilitated. Skin repellents help protect us from their stings, but it is important to use suitable products with proper application. Apply the repellent after sunscreen to avoid impairing its protective action and intensify repellent application on evening outings: the common mosquito, Culex Pipiens, bites mainly from dusk to dawn. SAFETY FOR TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS…
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Dogs have several mechanisms for regulating their body temperature and dissipating heat. The skin, which is the body’s largest organ, plays a key role in this function because it regulates body temperature and acts as a protective barrier against pathogens and infectious agents. The fingertips in particular are the first place dogs sweat through. In addition, dogs use its mouth and airways to dissipate body heat. Panting is a mechanism by which air from the lungs is evaporated through the dog’s tongue and nose. Another method used is ‘vasodilation’, which helps cooling down through the face’ and ears’ blood vessels.
When someone starts to move, it is important that the body is not seen as an opponent to be defeated but an ally. We are accustomed to the attitude that the harder we try, the faster we achieve success. In yoga this is not entirely true. If you force the body into positions for which it is not yet ready, it will defend itself against such impulses: the muscles will shorten and harden to protect itself from being pulled. Furthermore, the meditative nature of the lesson is lost if the attention is distracted by an intense effect. It is the…
Thanks to their great decorative versatility and their ‘lack’ of a pot, Tillandsias are populating our homes. But what are they and how do these fascinating grey-green clumps live? Tillandsias are epiphytic plants that grow on trees in tropical forests. They have very few roots, that they use to attach themselves to other trees. To care for it at home, use an orchid fertiliser diluted to 25% once every two months. Water it very day in summer and every 4 to 7 days in winter, depending on the humidity inside the house. You can simply spray it or, if it…
Veneto is a land of primary wine production, with its great red wines, the freshness of its white wines, the sweetness of its passiti (dessert wines) and the gracefulness of its bubbles. But it is also a land of production of gastronomic excellences that find in these wines natural and exalting pairings. Meat products include Berico-Euganean ham, to be accompanied by a Durello classic method, or Vicenza soppressa with a Breganze Bianco. Among the cheeses, Asiago Dop to be enjoyed with a Valpolicella or a Ripasso, depending on maturation. Casatella Trevigiana with a Manzoni Bianco and Montasio in its more…
Getting married in Cavallino-Treporti amid nature, history and culture Unique for its authenticity and history, Cavallino-Treporti offers evocative views and romantic settings of undeniable charm. It is the ideal place for those who want to share an unforgettable emotion with their loved ones in a natural and scenic setting of incomparable beauty, where strong traditions and cultural values guarantee special care and attention for guests. The “Yes, we do” project identifies ideal locations by the sea or in the lagoon for your most magical day. Certainly original are the kiosk bar-restaurant da Jerry (access to the sea from Via Reno,…
Finally, on July 20th, the most eagerly awaited film of the year came out in cinemas: Barbie. Thanks to the many expectations that have been created around this production, a trend has developed that makes us see the world all in pink. Barbie has invaded all social platforms and awoke in everyone the desire to adopt the style of “real fiction”, eccentric, glittery and excessively fake. But there is more. What the film wants to highlight is an interpretation of Barbie that no longer sees her as an unattainable and perfect icon, but as the representation of all women, without…
In the period from the 1st of September to the 30th of June, access and circulation of motor vehicles will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and their eve. Parking will also be prohibited in the entire area in front of the village of Lio Piccolo, with the exception of areas regulated by a time disk. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate access for all visitors and tourists travelling by motor vehicles, which will be able to enter the area only if they have a reservation to a local restaurant, while…
Ahead of the Festa della Giuggiola will be two theatrical performances included in the review Il Tramonto in laguna (Sunset in the Lagoon) and staged directly in the village. On Saturday 9 September, at 6 p.m., Hemingway between the Venetian lagoons and Cuba will be staged, while on Saturday 16 September, again at 6 p.m., it will be the turn of the show In vino recitas. Both shows are curated by the Teatro dei Pazzi company and admission is free. This is a theatre company that is well-known throughout the Veneto region, and not only, also for its ability to…
“Schegge, oggetti della Prima Guerra Mondiale” (Splinters, objects from the First World War), a path that presents the moments of the soldiers’ everyday life. This year with some pieces of the exhibition “Sanità, percorso con oggetti e racconti vissuti” (Health care, path with objects and lived stories); “Uomini in mare, 1915-1918 La Grande Guerra in Alto Adriatico” (Men at Sea, 1915-1918 The Great War in the Upper Adriatic): memorabilia collected from the private collection of Furio Lazzarini, historical adviser to the Municipality of Cavallino-Treporti; “Rino Ferro Collection”; “Restauro delle Batteria V. Pisani e Amalfi” (Restoration of the Batteria V. Pisani…