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Cultural heart of Europe

9/22/2018, 2:39:32 PM
IT'S SIX o'clock and the sun is sinking behind the grand mustard yellow buildings. Still the baths are thronging with bodies, wallowing, bobbing and being whirled around a spiral whirlpool. The Szechenyi Baths in Budapest is the place to be as the sun sinks on another scorching summer afternoon. ✔ Vienna is the World’s Most Liveable City with grand, spectacular architecture (Image: PH) We hear how the abbey had to sell a Gutenberg Bible to Harvard University to fund the restoration in 1996 and we try to fathom how columns painted below the fresco ceiling in the Marble Hall seem to lean as you move through the room


Who is Pasha Kovalev? Meet the 2018 Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer

9/22/2018, 3:52:15 PM
PASHA Kovalev is one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most popular professional dancers – but went out early in the 2017 series. This year, he’s partnered with singer and presenter Ashl… ✔ Despite only having been a part of the show for six years, Pasha has been a hit with both the viewers and the judges ✔ For those that miss an episode, they will be made available on the iPlayer ✔ This year's judging panel consists of Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell


Myleene Klass shares throwback photo of her first meeting with Carol Vorderman

9/22/2018, 3:14:59 PM
The singer, pianist and model looks adorable in a photo from 1990 when she still wanted to be an engineer ✔ Pilot Carol, 57, is a regular at RAF events and donned full pilot attire for the trip ✔ They are incredible and today has absolutely blown my mind ✔ It has been 28 years since the friends first met back when Myleeene admitted to still wanting to be an engineer


Giant new Carnival cruise ship begins sailing from Miami

9/22/2018, 12:23:44 PM
Cruise giant Carnival's newest ship on Saturday begins sailing year-round out of Miami.  The 3,954-passenger Carnival Horizon debuted in April in Europe and spent the summer sailing out of New York. ✔ The 3,954-passenger Carnival Horizon debuted in April in Europe and spent the summer operating out of New York City ✔ Fares start at $419 per person for a six-night sailing ✔ Horizon was christened in May in New York by Grammy Award-winning musical artist and actress Queen Latifah


The Latest: Death toll rises to 43 in aftermath of Florence

9/22/2018, 1:11:41 PM
The Latest on the effects of Hurricane Florence (all times local): 8:15 p.m. Authorities say the death toll has now risen to 43 dead in the aftermath of form ✔ Cooper thanked volunteers for their time and efforts ✔ 21) Greg Lovell has called his Hampstead, North Carolina, neighborhood home for 15 years, but only while battling floodwaters after Hurricane Florence has he met other members of his community facing the same struggles


Google Maps Street View: What is trying to break into this house?

9/22/2018, 2:38:46 PM
GOOGLE MAPS Street View has captured the moment a creature attempts to break into a house window. Bizarrely, it has made it to the second floor of the house. ✔ Google Maps Street View: It appeared to be a racoon climbing into the window (Image: Google Maps) Of course, the creature could have been escaping the window, instead of climbing into it ✔ To his credit, the owner looked shamed and made sure to help the mutt back up


18 Facts That'll Turn You Into An Instant Germophobe

9/22/2018, 2:24:37 PM
91% of people pick their nose. You're one of them. Don't lie. ✔ To put that into perspective, a toilet seat has about 3,200 CFUs (colony-forming units) of bacteria ✔ Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video Watch more BuzzFeed Video Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


What To Watch On Netflix That’s New This Week

9/22/2018, 1:11:32 PM
Netflix adds a solid Original movie this week. ✔ Streamline recommends Hold the Dark as the thing to watch on Netflix this week ✔ The wolves apparently keep killing children in the town ✔ As a workplace comedy at its heart, the show succeeds as a kind of/sort of combination of The Office and Game of Thrones


Opinion | Iran is keeping its nuclear commitments — despite Trump

9/22/2018, 1:37:41 PM
The U.S. president’s actions show that his offer to negotiate isn’t sincere. ✔ By Hassan Rouhani September 21 at 2:49 PM Hassan Rouhani is president of Iran ✔ Trump’s offer of direct talks with Iran is not honest or genuine ✔ Washington’s insincere approach toward the implementation of the deal, from day one all the way through its ultimate illegal exit, is indicative of the lack of honesty in the implementation of its international obligations ✔ It has, however, fiercely resisted foreign aggression and intervention


This couple is on track to retire -- before they turn 40

9/22/2018, 1:25:13 PM
Starting with $240,000 in debt, this couple is now on track to be financially independent in five years, all before they turn 40. This is what it looks like to be on track to retire early. ✔ We had four cars! It's just the two of us! Now, they only spend on necessities and things that make them happy ✔ Life at a 67% savings rate Expense Annual cost Category Includes Auto $2,800 Gas, oil, insurance, tolls Electricity $1,181 100% electric tiny house Garbage $220 Paid annually for discount Groceries $7,200 Organic and fair trade Insurance and taxes $2,100 Property insurance and taxes Household supplies $2,450 Soap, toothpaste, etc Medicial needs $1,100 Four doctor visits Storage unit $1,284 Storage for camper Personal care $100 Haircuts Pet care $2,600 Vet visits, dental, food, litter Water and sewer $636 Water for tiny house Discretionary $1,200 Fun money Gym membership $240 Yearly membership Travel $2,560 Two+ vacations Total $25,671 Courtesy TwoCupHouse.com They don't eat out at restaurants ✔ Tell us about it and share your monthly budget, and you could be featured in an upcoming story on CNNMoney


Burlesque dancer reveals how she left London for new life in Ibiza

9/22/2018, 12:00:59 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Lyndsey Buckingham, 32, from Northamptonshire, known as Banbury Cross on stage, reveals how taking up burlesque transformed her life and helped her let go of her body hang-ups. ✔ 'It represents women owning their bodies, taking no prisoners, and never apologising for being themselves.' Banbury Cross' latest act sees her takes to the stage dressed in ensembles reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe with a dash of Jessica Rabbit, favouring glitter-embellished dramatic corsets with fishnet stockings and feathers, and wearing her hair in Hollywood-inspired retro waves


Veena Sud's 'The Lie' explores the lengths to which desperate parents will go and reflects America today - Los Angeles Times

9/22/2018, 3:25:22 PM
"The Killing" creator Veena Sud on directing Toronto premiere "The Lie," a chilling thriller about when good people make horrific decisions, with a message for America. ✔ (TIFF) Devery Jacobs was cast as Kayla’s outgoing friend Brittany, and Canadian actor Cas Anvar (The Strain) came aboard in the key role of Brittany’s father Sam, who becomes an increasingly unpredictable interloper in the escalating scheme that Rebecca and Jay are weaving


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