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Plane passengers 'disgusted' as mum makes child use POTTY in aisle

10/5/2018, 7:29:42 AM
THE Passenger Shaming Instagram page criticised a mum for her 'gross' plane etiquette. ✔ There’s nothing worse than sharing a long plane journey with inconsiderate flyers ✔ And unsurprisingly, the plane picture sparked uproar online ✔ One commenter questioned: Just don't understand people....like what part of that seemed ok ✔ I hope she’s banned from all modes of public transport forever


How a 20-something finance professional quit her job and traveled the world for two years

10/5/2018, 6:03:41 AM
Chua Xinen may seem like your average young professional living in Singapore, but the 29-year-old quit her job in the finance industry and went on a solo, two-year-long trip around the world — which she funded on her own. ✔ But, she added, if you have a goal that you're working towards, then it's easier to find motivation to work toward that goal ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! Don't miss: This 29-year-old digital nomad is making millions while traveling the US in his van


22 Hotel Hacks That'll Blow Your Freakin' Mind

10/5/2018, 12:23:57 AM
OMG so smart. ✔ Close the weird gap in your blackout curtains with the clips of a hanger ✔ Or, if you want something portable, put a fresh liner in the garbage can and fill that up with ice to create a giant cooler ✔ DIY a humidifier by running a towel under hot water and placing it on a table in front of the air vent


Khloé Kardashian Praises Herself For 'Still Standing' in Yet Another Cryptic But Inspirational Post

10/5/2018, 5:17:21 AM
"All of that, and you're still standing," she captioned the pink-themed post. ✔ Last month, a source told PEOPLE that after Kardashian and Thompson, 27, spent the summer rebuilding their relationship in Los Angeles following his cheating scandal, The reality star plans to be back in Cleveland with the NBA player and their daughter True as his season with the Cavaliers starts up


Pound to euro exchange rate ‘jumps’ as Ireland back May’s Brexit customs union future

10/5/2018, 7:16:25 AM
THE POUND has jumped against the euro after a difficult week thanks to Brexit optimism. The positive move for the currency follows reports the Irish government agrees with Theresa’s May’s latest Brexit plan surrounding the customs union. ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling is currently trading at €1.130 (Image: Bloomberg) According to the Irish Times, this could also solve the issue of a border ✔ However, the pound is strong against the Turkish lira meaning holidays to Turkey can be grabbed for a bargain


Now that's a mobile home! Hut that can be 'unfolded' using an app

10/5/2018, 3:07:04 AM
The ioCamper is the brainchild of Hungarian mechanical engineer Tamas Laczko, who came up with the idea while planning a camping trip with his son. ✔ Tamas hopes to see his mobile home idea take the market by storm ✔ 'Perhaps you want to invite your friend or family members but you don't have enough space, all you have to do is open the camper in your garden and it can be used as a small guest-house ✔ 'Selling our product world-wide is a challenging task but we are ready to work even more to reach our goal.'


Great British Getaway Stratford upon Avon

10/5/2018, 6:12:36 AM
Isn’t Stratford a bit of a theme park? ✔ The world’s most acclaimed writer was born here in 1564 (probably on April 23) and died here in 1616 (probably on April 23) ✔ Yet Stratford is not all homage to history; there’s a contemporary heartbeat, too ✔ The RSC is launching new audition tours (adults £9, children £5), on which you go backstage, try on costumes and then tread the boards reciting Shakespearean lines in a mock audition


Victory's Deng gets first Socceroo call-up

10/5/2018, 2:30:18 AM
Melbourne Victory defender Thomas Deng and ex-Melbourne City midfielder Denis Genrau are among the newcomers called up by Graham Arnold for the Kuwait game. ✔ Football Federation Australia (FFA) is assisting Boyle with his eligibility requirements and believes he will soon be cleared to represent the Socceroos ✔ Arnold's first match in charge in Australia will be on November 17 when they play South Korea at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, before playing Lebanon on November 20 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney


Daily horoscope for Friday October 5 – here’s what the stars have in store today

10/5/2018, 1:12:31 AM
ARIES March 21 to April 20 As love-finder – and keeper – Venus goes into reverse, you can learn so much about feelings and about yourself. Stepping up to the love mark means letting go of fixed exp… ✔ ARIES March 21 to April 20 As love-finder – and keeper – Venus goes into reverse, you can learn so much about feelings and about yourself ✔ To opt out of free promo messages call Helpline: 020 7111 6210 ✔ At work, a steep learning curve inspires you to excel


What Subjects Are Taught in Schools From All Over the World

10/5/2018, 5:51:15 AM
A school is a place where most teenagers decide what they want to dedicate their lives to. But schools in different countries have a different approach to spotting kids’ talents. ✔ Moreover, those who study in the 11th-12th grades get access to internship programs in working companies ✔ Usually, it’s the flute because it’s easy to carry it ✔ The final list of subjects is formed by the parents ✔ Which of these educational systems would suit you the most


Blowing £16million a year at Harrods? It’s a new low for bad taste

10/5/2018, 1:39:04 AM
Recently I was in Harrods, admiring the bed linens on the third floor. Once used by the Ritz in Paris and the Kennedys in the White House, these French linens are among the finest in the world. ✔ Once used by the Ritz in Paris and the Kennedys in the White House, these French linens are among the finest in the world ✔ Her promotion, I suspect, is part of a tacit plan that will ensure that no man will ever again get a high-profile job at the BBC ✔ Nothing! ‘They’d say they were running various courses,’ said a member


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