Is the iPhone XS the perfect travel accessory?
9/24/2018, 9:49:58 AMWhether you spend your travels zooming down mountains with a plank strapped to your feet or lie pancake-style on sandy shores, you’ll want a decent smartphone. ✔ Whether you spend your travels zooming down mountains with a plank strapped to your feet or lie pancake-style on sandy shores, you’ll want a decent smartphone ✔ Apple’s iPhone has always been a strong contender, and this year’s flagship - the iPhone XS - takes things to the max
Thomas Cook profits: Will it affect YOUR holiday? Will your holiday be cheaper now?
9/24/2018, 11:15:54 AMTHOMAS COOK shares have plummeted by 25 percent following a profit warning from the travel agents, as high local temperatures led to an unsuccessful summer holiday season. Will the announcement affect your holiday prices? ✔ These may not last however though, as the company expects good progress in the future ✔ James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said: The period between Christmas and New Year is looking interesting as there are likely to be some major low-pressure storm systems hitting the UK and these will clash with much colder air over the country bringing potentially crippling snowfalls and ice storms ✔ This year we are expecting potentially hazardous winter conditions from early on in the season
10 of the most memorable royal tours of Africa
9/24/2018, 10:26:10 AMundefined ✔ Perhaps because he has three young children at home - or perhaps, as is officially the case, because he is travelling in his capacity as the president of the United for Wildlife conservation group - the Duke of Cambridge will be found flying across Africa in the next few days ✔ His bones were initially dumped without ceremony under a paving stone in the palace grounds
The hotel website for those who love amazing experiences... and luxury
9/24/2018, 10:11:29 AMThe group of luxury hotels has been chosen by Utopian Hotel Collection. It includes a hotel in Prague ideal for art lovers and a bolthole in Switzerland suited to wine aficionados. ✔ Does your idea of a dream holiday involve being pampered in the most opulent surroundings, while also enjoying some unforgettable experiences ✔ This is the perfect activity for those that want to channel their inner Zen and also get their adrenaline racing while soaking up the panoramic mountain views
Inside Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary's tight-fisted life - and where he'd NEVER skimp
9/24/2018, 11:35:39 AMRYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary is known for his penny-pinching ways, and will do anything to ensure that the airline’s costs are at a minimum. Michael has even joked in the past that he would make pa… ✔ However Michael’s obsessive cost-cutting also touched his hobby ✔ Michael O’Leary by Matt Cooper is out on September 27 from Penguin Portfolio ✔ We previously revealed that the boss could be looking to leave the company in 2019 - as long as he can find the right person to step into his shoes
Hot Hotel: Inside Al Seef by Jumeirah, Dubai - in pictures
9/24/2018, 11:27:25 AMAl Seef Hotel by Jumeirah, beside Dubai Creek, is a new hotel designed for a young, trendy guests who want an incredible UAE experience with a cool Instagram angle and spectacular food – all in the city centre. ✔ • The most incredible hot springs hotels Attention to detail abounds, with historical artefacts part of a recurring theme that creates a visual exploration of the heritage of the Arabian Peninsula: old-style light switches, rotary dial phones, hanging oil lanterns and framed photographs of the souk and creek through the years
How the pearl of Manila is recovering its shine
9/24/2018, 9:24:47 AMDiscover how Manila has been given a new lease of life in recent years. ✔ A boom of global brands anchor these business districts, offering luxury retail, bargain hunting and well-being ✔ Vodafone provides coverage across 152 destinations with no speed restrictions or data limits offering a worry-free experience no matter where you decide to travel
The best country house hotels in Britain
9/24/2018, 8:59:30 AMAn insider's guide to the best country house hotels in Britain, featuring the top places to stay for elegant interiors, country walks, roaring fires, Michelin-starred dining, walled gardens and rural tranquillity in the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Devon, Somerset and West Sussex. ✔ The British country house hotel was born in 1949, brought to us in the pink and frilly shape of Sharrow Bay, overlooking Ullswater in the Lake District ✔ There had been leisure hotels in Britain before, of course, but this was the first where you could be assured of being personally pampered in beautiful rural surroundings, with a committed owner at the helm offering a warm welcome, decent food, peace and quiet ✔ With its golden stone, gables and mullion windows this is a dreamily romantic house
Tesla Semi electric truck accelerating with a trailer sounds like a futuristic F1 car
9/24/2018, 9:09:08 AMTESLA Semi’s all-electric truck has been caught on video accelerating with a trailer for the first time and it produces a mind-boggling sound. ✔ The video sees the Semi slowly turn around a corner with a trailer attached before it hits full tilt accelerating ✔ Tesla unveiled the Semi at an event in 2017, where it also revealed the next generation Roadster ✔ Semi also has a better drag coefficient than the Bugatti Chiron
18 Gorgeous Wallets To Keep Your Cash And Cards Organized
9/24/2018, 10:11:26 AMMaybe having a pretty wallet will inspire me to ACTUALLY put my cards and cash in one safe place, eh? ✔ So futuristic! Get it from Urban Outfitters for $14 (available in two colors) ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
Prepare for no-deal Brexit in France: From taxes and health to your carte de séjour
9/24/2018, 8:10:16 AMWith the possibility of a no-deal Brexit seemingly ever more likely, British nationals in France are growing increasingly anxious about what they need to do as the clock ticks down. Kalba Meadows from the campaign group Remain in France Together explains the key issues to take care of. ✔ Obviously all hope that sanity prevails, but it’s a good idea to make some personal preparations for a no-deal scenario ✔ You may need these to prove the stability and sufficiency of your resources ✔ Kalba Meadows is citizens’ rights coordinator of the group Remain in France Together, and a member of the steering committee of British in Europe
Piers Morgan 'redeems himself' in 'priceless' Good Morning interview
9/24/2018, 8:27:55 AMPIERS Morgan showed the nation his softer side on Good Morning Britain today. ✔ ITV HEARTWARMING: Piers Morgan invited Valentino to England to play golf (Pic: ITV) ITV GOBSMACKED: Valentino said Piers' invitation was a dream come true (Pic: ITV) We're going to fly you over to England Piers Morgan Valentino Dixon is my new favourite guest of all time
Michelle Guthrie: The inside story behind her sacking
9/24/2018, 9:04:28 AMWhen Michelle Guthrie bumped into Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull before last year’s AFL Grand Final, it wasn’t the easiest of conversations. ✔ It seems Milne had grounds to worry about morale ✔ Anderson has also been forced to make tough calls during his tenure, including swinging the axe on Tom Ballard’s weekly show as well as popular consumer affairs show The Checkout ✔ Spent his entire career there and is respected across the production sector ✔ This is the smartest thing they’ve done in a long time, a former staff member said
How all students can get 20% off at ASOS this week
9/24/2018, 10:39:48 AMStudent discount at the online retailer is usually 10 per cent off ✔ The popular online retail giant is helping out cash-strapped students wanting to turn heads for first term until 8am on 26 September ✔ Earn cashback Maximise your savings by using cashback sites to earn money on what you spend - it's a no-brainer ✔ Select Camera to snap a photo, or Photo library to upload a photo from your phone
Thomas Cook posts profits warning - blaming the British heatwave this summer
9/24/2018, 8:57:41 AMHOLIDAY giant Thomas Cook has warned that its profits have been hit by the European heatwave and a fall in demand for last-minute trips abroad. The firm said that the “unprecedented” pr… ✔ This meant many customers spent June and July enjoying the sunshine at home and put off booking their holidays abroad, leading to even tougher competition and higher than usual levels of discounting in the 'lates' market of August and September ✔ The couple, from Burnley, Lancs, died within hours of each other
Baltimore bang for your buck
9/24/2018, 7:29:07 AM"HON", short for "honey", is a popular term of endearment in Baltimore. ✔ It's a town that likes to party, with the autumnal Hampdenfest celebrating music, creativity and entrepreneurial ventures, plus the lavish Mayor's Christmas Parade ✔ If you want to go upmarket try La Cuchara at Clipper Mill Road ✔ Where to stay: Standard rooms at Hotel Revival in the Mount Vernon Cultural District from £131 per person ✔ For more information on Baltimore, see Baltimore.org
Ryanair call police after passenger refuses to pay drinks bill in legroom dispute
9/24/2018, 9:09:05 AMRYANAIR has been criticised by a disgruntled passenger who was refused his extra legroom seat for which he’d paid £20 and denied his request to waive a £17 drinks bill to compensate. ✔ When Hamilton returned to the UK he was refused twice by Ryanair to be refunded his £20 he claimed ✔ The third time he tried to get the refund, Ryanair finally gave in and paid him the money ✔ However, the Italian watchdog Antitrust is investigating the airline as it believes it is unfair commercial practice
Service is the star at Sofitel
9/24/2018, 9:24:49 AMYou may think you have experienced great service at a hotel but visiting one of these destinations could make you reconsider ✔ It is service from the heart, and it begins with an innate desire to surprise and delight guests with heartfelt, personalised experiences ✔ For what else should a hotel be, than a place not just to sleep but to live as we dream of living ✔ All in the detail | Three times Sofitel went above and beyond To find out more, visit sofitel.com
The 10 dishes you cannot leave Spain without eating
9/24/2018, 11:14:53 AMundefined ✔ Everyone claims their mother’s recipe is the bestCredit:chandlervid85 - Fotolia Where to try it Chef Francis Paniego has two Michelin stars at El Portal de Echaurren (echaurren.com) in Ezcaray in La Rioja, but his more traditional restaurant and tapas bar are just as prestigious really and the croquetas - the recipe is his mother Marisa’s, who is also a renowned chef - have a lot to do with that
US theme park offers guests chance to stay in a coffin for 30 hours - would you go?
9/24/2018, 10:47:12 AMA THEME park in Missouri, America is offering guests a unique experience - staying in a coffin for 30 hours straight. Not for the faint-hearted, the challenge could win visitors some impressive prizes. ✔ The challenge - if you choose to accept it - is not without its rewards ✔ Two winners were flown out to Romania and taken in a horse-drawn carriage to the haunting castle ✔ They were treated to chicken paprikash - the same meal that features in the novel - before retiring to two red velvet coffins, just like Dracula’s
Americans reveal the 'British things' that confuse them the most
9/24/2018, 11:15:05 AMA hilarious discussion started on the US-based online forum Reddit after one user posed the question: 'Americans, what ✔ Eating digestive biscuits and installing a washing machine in the kitchen may seem perfectly normal to Brits ✔ That's according to contributors to an internet thread on the matter, who have been discussing Britain's most baffling 'things' ✔ They taste so good but they're so inconvenient.' And 'honey_tar0t' said she was confused by the timings of meals
Cardiff has most thrill seekers in the UK - 75% are happy to live on the edge
9/24/2018, 11:14:16 AMCardiff is home to the biggest thrill-seekers in the UK, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found 73 per cent of those in the Welsh capital describe themselves as being adventurous and happy… ✔ But 35 per cent of Brits say they’re more adventurous when they’re on holiday, with 16 per cent booking holidays purely to try out new activities ✔ ''Getting out of your comfort zone or starting a new hobby has never been easier and Premier Inn is a great place to start your next adventure
The lowdown on Shane Filan who's getting back together with Westlife...
9/24/2018, 9:56:20 AMSHANE Filan is best known for being one fifth of Irish boyband Westlife. Here’s everything you need to know about the singer following the announcement of the group’s reunion… Who… ✔ The band had 40 million record sales worldwide, 14 number one singles in the UK and a total of 36 top 10 singles ✔ Crispin Rodwell - The Sun Dublin 3 Shane had to file for bankruptcy in 2012 which was hard for him and wife Gillian When did Shane file for bankruptcy and why ✔ I sing for my supper as they say and get to do concerts and travel the world so it’s great
From Dutch courage to French kiss, the fascinating origins of 14 geographical idioms
9/24/2018, 11:14:58 AMThe following geographical idioms are well established in the English language - but do you know their origins? ✔ The following geographical idioms are well established in the English language - but do you know their origins ✔ Fuel for battle, apparently Going Dutch Britain and The Netherlands were both allies and colonial rivals during this period, while a Dutchman, William of Orange, became king of England in 1689, and these connections can be seen in other common phrases
Pound to euro exchange rate: Brexit fears keep sterling at a low
9/24/2018, 6:59:40 AMTHE POUND is trading near last week’s lows as the week opens following growing concerns over a no-deal Brexit after Theresa May revealed on Friday that EU negotiations had reached an impasse. ✔ Last week, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling threatened that the UK could leave the EU without a deal unless the EU is willing to compromise in talks, particularly regarding the Irish Border ✔ Meanwhile euro investors are likely to be focused on the Eurozone’s latest CPI figures this week, with another robust inflation reading potentially bolstering the euro at the tail end of the session
10 must-see places that shaped English history
9/24/2018, 8:59:28 AMPut a pin in a map of England and you’ll likely pierce a world-class place for a day out. ✔ Be it Stonehenge or the Angel of the North, we’re blessed with some fascinating sites that tell the story of a nation’s innovation, creativity and passion ✔ Nominations flooded in, from the familiar to the esoteric ✔ Whittling down the public’s list to a tight 100 were expert judges including Professor Robert Winston, Professor Bettany Hughes, George Clarke, David Olusoga, Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson..
Carnival Vista's move to Galveston, Texas gives port city its biggest cruise ship ever
9/24/2018, 11:11:24 AMCarnival Cruise Line has redeployed one of its biggest ships, the 3,954-passenger Carnival Vista, to Galveston, Texas. Vista is the largest cruise ship ever to sail from the port city. ✔ The 3,954-passenger vessel was previously based in Miami, where it is being replaced by Carnival's newest ship, Carnival Horizon ✔ Two different itineraries are planned one to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico, and the other to Roatan, Honduras; Belize; and Cozumel ✔ RELATED: Fabulous photos of the world's largest cruise ships
China accuses Trump Administration of bullying as trade war flares
9/24/2018, 7:59:04 AMChina's State Council is blaming the White House for escalating the trade dispute with contradictory behaviour and causing serious damage to economic relations. ✔ The White Paper argued that US exports to China are growing faster than America's global exports, with US exports of goods to China worth $US129.89 billion in 2017, an increase of 577 per cent from $US19.18 billion in 2001, and higher than the US export growth of 112 per cent
Laura Kenny felt 'guilty' about working just six WEEKS after birth
9/24/2018, 10:09:50 AMGold medal winning cyclist, Laura Kenny, 26, from Harlow, Essex, gave birth to her son Albert, one, in August last year and started training again just six weeks after he was born. ✔ Speaking about her speedy return to work, Laura said: 'I guess I didn't realise how hard it was going to be leaving him behind, you do feel guilty ✔ Laura said the pair are a 'great team' and is pleased that Jason didn't retire so they could join each other at the Olympics
Demi Rose sports a deeply plunging swimsuit during sunny Ibiza break
9/24/2018, 8:10:11 AMShe recently enjoyed quite the enviable start to the autumn season, having escaped the increasingly chilly climes of her native UK for the sunny shores of Ibiza. ✔ She recently enjoyed quite the enviable start to the autumn season, having escaped the increasingly chilly climes of her native UK for the sunny shores of Ibiza ✔ Kylie Jenner lookalike Demi was first propelled into the spotlight when she was linked to the reality star's ex, rapper Tyga, after they split
Painterly coats and high impact trainers; all the latest men's style news for autumn
9/24/2018, 11:27:26 AMAll the latest innovations in the world of men's style to keep your wardrobe well-informed all the way through autumn. ✔ £3,680, omegawatches.com The Railmaster by Omega Making waves Continuing the verve for all things streetwear, Fendi has turned its attention to trainers this autumn with the Fancy Fendi ✔ Lambskin gloves, £520, calf-leather travel bag, £3,600, and carbon-fibre and leather helmet, £2,840, berluti.com
Tall folks, watch out for varicose veins
9/24/2018, 9:46:33 AMIn what researchers are calling "the largest genetic study ever performed" on varicose vein disease, a Stanford University School of Medicine study found a person's height to be a risk factor for developing varicose veins. ✔ A theory proved Using data from the UK Biobank, a genetic repository of 502,619 people ages 40 to 69, the Stanford researchers identified 30 genetic regions associated with varicose veins ✔ The researchers hope their results shed light on the underlying biology that changes in people at risk for varicose veins and allow scientists to develop new therapies
David Beckham shows off his newly-dyed buzz cut in Hong Kong
9/24/2018, 11:28:27 AMThe former footballer, 43, who sported a thinner hairline while holidaying in Miami earlier this month, appeared to have dyed his hair ahead of his speech in Hong Kong on Monday. ✔ Sight-seeing: The sportsman has been littering Instagram with snaps during his time in China and beamed as he visited the Great Wall Of China Dapper: The sportsman was dressed the part as he took to the stage, covering up his numerous inkings in a smart black suit and silk polka dot tie Yet more recently, David has been sporting a close-cropped look with a suspiciously straighter hairline, sparking the question, has he had a hair transplant
Michelle Obama rallies voters in Las Vegas, warns against apathy
9/24/2018, 5:38:49 AMThe former first lady headlined her first event related to the midterm elections. ✔ Early voting for the 2018 midterm elections in Nevada begins Oct. 20 ✔ (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) By Peter Slevin Peter Slevin Bio September 24 at 1:19 AM LAS VEGAS Michelle Obama stepped into the tumult of November’s midterm elections on Sunday with a spirited call for citizens to vote, no matter how busy, discouraged or tuned-out they might feel ✔ Democratic congressional candidate Susie Lee worked the Las Vegas crowd ✔ The crowd then drowned her out with a chant, We need YOU! We need YOU
Trump Folds on Nordstream 2 Because…Logic
9/24/2018, 10:28:27 AMSince its first announcement I have been convinced the Nordstream 2 pipeline would be built. I have followed every twist of this story from my days writing for Newsmax. And the reason for my confidence can be summed up in one word. Money. Nordstream 2 simply makes too much economic sense for any amount of political whining from the U.S. and Poland to stop it. Poland has no power within the European Union. ✔ And the reason for my confidence can be summed up in one word ✔ Russian piped gas is simply cheaper and more reliable than LNG produced more than 3000 miles away ✔ Lost in all of this discussion of European energy security is the fact that even at the height of the Cold War the U.S.S.R
Sir Ian McKellen contemplates the final curtain
9/24/2018, 10:55:36 AMWhile busy and very much alive approaching his 80th birthday, Sir Ian McKellen is thinking about death. ✔ Entertainment Movies Cinema Sir Ian McKellen contemplates the final curtain By Garry Maddox21 September 2018 11:45pm Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Sir Ian McKellen is contemplating death ✔ Coming out was just part of that process and very easy
Rixo x Laura Jackson is the fashion collaboration you need to know
9/24/2018, 8:10:12 AMRIXO London has teamed up with Instagram It Girl Laura Jackson on a collection that look sets to be on every shopper's wish-list this season - and prices start from just £15 for a printed scrunchie. ✔ In the last 12 months, Rixo has grown exponentially, with over 100 global stockists including Liberty, Harrods and Selfridges in London, Saks in the US, Dublin's Brown Thomas, Le Bon Marche in Paris, Luisa Via Roma in Italy, Australia's David Jones and Takashimaya in Japan
This Is What Could Happen To People With HIV If There's A No-Deal Brexit
9/24/2018, 5:44:50 AMThe supply of drugs, access to new treatments, and staffing levels at clinics could all be affected, warn experts. "This is a basic public health issue," said Stephen Doughty MP. ✔ That mean any breaks in treatment pose a triple threat to public health: the virus resurfacing in HIV-positive people which could leave them vulnerable to a range of illnesses; the virus restoring itself to such levels as to make the individual infectious again; and when infectious, the carrier could pass any resistances to medication onto others
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