The surprising history of Hong Kong's Star Ferry
10/1/2018, 2:17:28 AMAt 120 years old, the Star Ferry is Hong Kong's oldest form of public transport and popular with travelers, too. But the origins of this commuter service can be traced back to one man: a Parsi cook. ✔ Regarded as a cultural symbol by locals, the ferry transports thousands of passengers daily between Hong Kong island and the bustling Kowloon district -- for less than US$0.50 a ride ✔ Staying true to its original design Despite Hong Kong's changing landscape, the ferries themselves have barely changed ✔ After all, he adds, a Star Ferry ride across the Victoria Harbour is an incredible global travel experience
A local’s guide to Tokyo: 10 top tips
10/1/2018, 5:47:58 AMTokyo hums with brilliant restaurants, manga haunts and sake bars, but there are peaceful gardens and temples, too ✔ It sells pre-loved and upcycled clothes and accessories ✔ The other lunch menus are slightly more expensive but still affordable ✔ Kintaro in Shinjuku (5-18-16 Shinjuku-ku) has a set meal of sukiyaki (thinly-sliced beef cooked in sauce) for 500 yen ✔ August is the hottest month with average highs of 29C ✔ Exchange rate £1 = ¥149 Beer (pint) from about £4
James Martin reveals his own mum has placed a bet on him landing Top gear job
10/1/2018, 7:17:37 AMJAMES Martin has revealed that his own mum has placed a bet on him landing a presenting job on Top Gear. The 46-year-old TV chef, who is known for his love of cars, is currently the bookies favouri… ✔ JAMES Martin has revealed that his own mum has placed a bet on him landing a presenting job on Top Gear ✔ bbc 3 Matt Le Blanc is leaving the show this series In June former Friends star Matt announced he was leaving the BBC motoring show at the end of the next series in order to spend more time with his family
Typhoon No. 24 wreaks havoc on Tokyo transport network, flights
10/1/2018, 3:46:52 AMMuch of the transport network in the Tokyo metropolitan area remained snarled with delays on most tr ✔ The Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines were in service as usual from the first train of the day ✔ It is expected to be downgraded to an extratropical storm in the afternoon ✔ However, the system is likely to bring strong gusts and torrential rain in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido through the afternoon
Doctors brand flagship seven day scheme a 'shocking' waste of NHS cash
10/1/2018, 1:36:03 AMAn average of 25 per cent of evening and weekend slots were unfilled over the past 18 months at a cost of at least £15million, according to figures obtained by Pulse, the magazine for GPs. ✔ The figures show that at least 501,396 weekend and evening appointments were unfilled in the past 18 months ✔ The Department of Health and Social Care said millions were benefiting from the scheme which is being backed by an extra £2.4billion a year for general practice by 2021
Kenya's most beautiful beaches
10/1/2018, 2:18:00 AMKenya's beaches make the East African country as suitable for a coastal holiday as it is for a safari. Here are our picks of the eight best Kenya beaches. ✔ Beachside bars and cafes provide snacks and liquid sustenance ✔ Happily, though, the lack of high-rise hotels and urban traffic makes it feel farther away from the big city than it really is ✔ There are also plenty of urban distractions here: Malls and supermarkets, butterfly and crocodile farms, Hindu temples and even a golf course
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling fails to improve after UK growth six-month low
10/1/2018, 7:13:01 AMTHE POUND is currently trading against the euro at €1.124 and has failed to make any improvement over the weekend, following disappointing growth data for the UK. ✔ Business investment also fell amid fears of a no deal Brexit when the UK leaves the EU next year ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling is currently trading at €1.124 (Image: Bloomberg) They dropped by 0.7 per cent in the first three months to June ✔ However, Raab is expected to back Theresa May on her controversial Chequers plan
Cruise ship workers dish the dirt on life below deck: ‘Staff hook up all the time’
10/1/2018, 7:12:41 AMCRUISE ship workers have spilled sordid secrets of what really happens on board. ✔ GETTY STOCK IMAGE DISHED THE DIRT: Ex-crew members have revealed what goes on at sea (Pic: GETTY STOCK IMAGE) As for James Harris, he worked as a cruise ship photographer in the US for five years ✔ I suppose that’s the equivalent to the mile high club
Top 10: the most romantic Venice hotels
10/1/2018, 7:59:11 AMAn insider's guide to the most romantic hotels in Venice, including the best for honeymoon stays, canal views, frescoes, pampering spas and Michelin-starred dining, in areas near Saint Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. ✔ An insider's guide to the most romantic hotels in Venice, including the best for honeymoon stays, canal views, frescoes, pampering spas and Michelin-starred dining, in areas near Saint Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge ✔ The style is very intimate and very stylish: there’s a welcoming hush to this little place, where you’ll be made to feel immediately at home
Electric scooters can be fun, and deadly
10/1/2018, 6:56:31 AMCities are getting an influx of rideshare scooters such as Bird and Lime, and with those scooters come injuries and even deaths. ✔ She is a server at a restaurant and said she couldn't put pants on without bleeding through them ✔ She noted that 129,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for crash-related injuries in 2015, according to the CDC ✔ We feel confident that we're going to be able to defeat the user agreement ✔ And I tell every person I meet to stay away from them
Cake queen Lorraine’s recipe for kindness
10/1/2018, 1:21:13 AMYOU can tell a lot about a celebrity from scrolling through their social media accounts, from which tropical island they have been sunning themselves on to what they ate for dinner last night. ✔ It is about giving them a chance to air and be heard ✔ What followed was a number of careers from secretarial work and hypnotherapy to training as a car mechanic ✔ Lorraine with pal, supermodel Kate Moss (Image: GETTY) Lorraine jumped straight into the kitchen, working in restaurants before supplying cakes to high-end department store Selfridges and opening her own cupcake shop in Covent Garden ✔ To find out more visit aptaclub.co.uk/eatingfor2
20 Weird Facts About the Human Body That May Leave You Scratching Your Head
10/1/2018, 3:40:07 AMOur bodies hide many mysteries. We bet you’ve wondered at least once why people hiccup or how many mosquitos are needed to drink the blood of one entire person. All these and many other questions already have scientific answers. ✔ When kissing, most people bend their heads to one side ✔ Perhaps this head position is associated with right-handedness ✔ Please tell us about it in the comments! Preview photo credit depositphotos.com, depositphotos.com Illustrated by Natalia Tylosova for BrightSide.me
Meet the five women making Britain's beauty industry georgeous again
10/1/2018, 2:16:59 AMIf you’re tempted to smile and think, ‘Well, it’s only lipstick and face masks’, you might be surprised to learn that the beauty industry contributes an estimated £18 billion to the UK economy. ✔ It was here, in 1998, that she made her real mark with the phenomenally successful make-up brand Ruby & Millie, set up with her friend, the make-up artist Ruby Hammer ✔ ‘Few other industries give you the opportunity to run your own business at such a young age, to travel and work at high-level fashion shows and on shoots and film sets ✔ ‘The Beauty Council really can be a game-changer.’ britishbeautycouncil.com
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