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Heathrow to roll out facial recognition tech - scrapping need for ID and tickets

10/17/2018, 11:14:46 PM
HEATHROW is launching facial recognition technology that could cut journey times by a third. The airport is introducing the tech across each passenger’s journey, from check in to bag drop and even … ✔ This will also reduce the amount of paper that is used as a result ✔ The technology is also more accurate than manual checking ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed that there's a job at Heathrow airport that earns £100,000 a year, has four-day working weeks - and doesn't require a uni degree


Which Haunted Place Should You Visit This Year?

10/17/2018, 8:10:56 PM
Prepare to get heckin' spooked. ✔ Via Getty Images Candy corn Peanut butter cups Licorice Via Getty Images Apple cider doughnuts Pumpkin pie Candy apples Via Getty Images Pumpkin spice latte Apple cider Hot chocolate Via Getty Images Soup Mashed potatoes Mac 'n' cheese Via Getty Images Halloween Via Compass International Pictures Hocus Pocus Via Disney Halloweentown Via Disney Channel Did you know you can sign up for a BuzzFeed Community account and create your own BuzzFeed posts ✔ Here's a handy guide to help you start posting today! Looking for even more travel in your life


Regional leaders approve a vision for D.C-area commuters in 2045

10/17/2018, 10:52:36 PM
The plan, which includes more than 600 road and transit projects, also envisions a future that could include building out the National Capital Trail and turning it into a "beltway" for bicycles. ✔ The plan also calls for expanding both Metro and commuter rail service ✔ TPB includes elected leaders from 23 cities and counties, as well as representatives from Maryland, Virginia and the District, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and other bodies


The Bosnians who speak medieval Spanish

10/17/2018, 8:58:04 PM
When Jews fled Spain during the Inquisition, they carried their language with them. Today, Ladino reflects the trajectories of the Sephardic Jewish diaspora, but can it survive? ✔ On our way to Sarajevo's Ashkenazi Synagogue for the Friday evening Shabbat (Sabbath) service, my friend Paula Goldman and I walked down cobblestone streets through the Baščaršija, the old Ottoman area of the city, passing mosques, shops and a madrasa (Islamic school) ✔ Ladino was also heavily influenced by the different regions of Spain where Jews had lived, This language that we speak is a mix of the dialects of Spain at that time, before the expulsion, David explained


15 Facts About Classic Tattoos That Will Change The Way You Look At Them

10/17/2018, 9:42:05 PM
Sailors would sometimes get a pair of swallows tattooed, often on the chest, so if they were to drown, the birds would carry their souls to heaven ✔ There are certain placements you might want to avoid, for example a teardrop under the eye which can signify murder or death, but as long as you’re staying away from prison and gang tattoos, you should be fine! Personally, I think placement is just as important as the design itself, so take time to think how it will look on the skin, wrap around the body, and compliment your contours and shape


I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too

10/17/2018, 8:36:43 PM
Roughly half the world doesn't carry a handbag. Join them. ✔ Opinion Lifestyle Fashion Style I've stopped carrying a handbag and you can too By Mary Ward18 October 2018 12:00am Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Do you carry a handbag ✔ I don't, bar a couple of hair things (a tie and two bobby pins) which also live in the change pocket


Feinstein vs. De Leon was like watching a high school civics teacher debate an earnest infomercial salesman

10/17/2018, 10:33:29 PM
At their sole debate, incumbent U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein was the voice of realism; her challenger, state Sen. Kevin de Leon, was the voice of ambition. ✔ That’s right  one lawfully purchased pot brownie could get a Canadian traveler blocked at the border ✔ At the risk of sounding flip, if people don’t think the government can get anything right, why in the world would they expect it to get the death penalty right


Rural Pharmacies Are Closing: Where Does That Leave Patients?

10/17/2018, 9:40:40 PM
Independent local pharmacies do much more than fill prescriptions. ✔ Overall, rural residents tend to be older and therefore more likely to have chronic diseases, Watzak notes ✔ Last week, that included a trip to a senior facility where older adults received immunizations ✔ 12 Signs You Should Fire Your Doctor View All 14 Slides


Mel B rocks skintight nude co-ords as she goes shopping in LA

10/17/2018, 9:05:37 PM
The Spice Girls singer, 43, flaunted her gym-honed figure in skintight nude co-ords as she indulged in some retail therapy with her BFF Gary Madatyan. ✔ One line, another line and yes, another and another,' she said ✔ After three months and 47 dates and hundreds of hours on our Spice Jet (we had one and there was a second Spice Jet that took catering, technicians and crew; a tour is like an army and you travel in planes and juggernauts around the world) the tension was getting too much.'


The Ultimate Guide To Getting Your First Dog

10/17/2018, 8:11:04 PM
Dogs are the best!!! Here's everything you'll need to keep one happy and healthy. ✔ There are tons to choose from, but some of our faves include: • Barkbox, from $20/box • The Dapper Dog Box, from $29.99/month • Pupjoy, from $29/month • Pugbox, from $29/month • ShaggySwag, from $25/month Read all about a few that we tested here! 20


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