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How far do planes fall during turbulence – and where in the world is it most common?

10/21/2018, 8:29:48 AM
As part of our Travel Truths series, British Airways pilot Steve Allright answers key questions about turbulence on an aircraft ✔ British Airways captain Steve Allright, and Patrick Smith, a US pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential, a book on air travel, explain ✔ Every day I fly, I expect a small amount of turbulence, just as I’d expect the odd bump in the road on the drive to work



World War 3: The most peaceful countries in the world to escape to in the event of war

10/21/2018, 9:10:28 AM
World War Three is something most people dread ever happening but the eventuality cannot be ruled out completely as the threat from Russia looms larger. If war did break out, these are the safest countries in the world to escape to. ✔ World War 3: Portugal was officially neutral during World War II, and kept out of foreign conflicts (Image: Getty Images) Safest cities in the world 2018 Wed, March 14, 2018 The safest cities in the world 2018 - but does London make the list ✔ Those keen to go somewhere even more remote should consider an island



Lifting the lid on Lithuania

10/21/2018, 11:37:30 AM
JO KESSEL pays a visit to the up-and-coming Baltic state that is full of intriguing surprises A sublime coast and the ultimate cycle path ✔ Our recommendation is the 60-minute native buckwheat therapy ✔ GETTING THERE Regent Holidays (020 7666 1244/ regent-holidays.co.uk) offers nine nights self-drive in Lithuania from £925 (two sharing), B&B ✔ Price includes return Wizz Air flights from Luton to Vilnius, car hire and accommodation



All about when Doctor Who will return with Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord

10/21/2018, 8:34:54 AM
DOCTOR Who holds the record of being the longest-running science fiction TV series. Jodie Whittaker made history after becoming the first woman to play the time lord. Here’s when you can catc… ✔ 5 Jodie Whittaker has been cast as the Doctor Does Doctor Who series 11 have a new theme tune ✔ It was revived in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the time-travelling adventurer ✔ The Doctor has since been played by David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi



Meghan Markle is ‘pacing herself’ on royal tour as expecting couple cut back busy schedule

10/21/2018, 10:27:03 AM
The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in Spring 2019 ✔ We have to make sure she is well paced and not overdoing it, a source told Press Association ✔ In addition to attending an official welcome ceremony in the city centre's Albert Park, the couple will attend a state dinner hosted by the President of Fiji, where Prince Harry is expected to give a speech



Want to become a celeb on Maui? Rent a '75 VW camper van and watch heads turn - Los Angeles Times

10/21/2018, 11:33:35 AM
Many visitors book their time in a condo or resort, but there's another way to explore Maui. It gave these visitors new insight into the Valley Isle and turned them into stars. ✔ If you’re looking to get noticed on Maui, don’t bother buying cool shades or donning a sexy swimsuit ✔ Fruit stands line the highway, and we bought a pineapple and some guavas from a hippie-ish guy named Cole (Hey, your van is so cool!) and got some ice at the Hasegawa General Store before heading to our next campsite



On Hawaii Island, nature nurtures guests at an unusual inn - Los Angeles Times

10/21/2018, 11:20:26 AM
Up above Hilo, these waters that are the centerpiece of this different kind of resort may just have the power to heal. ✔ The rate is even higher among older vets who did not serve in Iraq or Afghanistan ✔ Holes were dug, and words were summoned to remember their friends ✔ Earth patted back into place, rain now gently falling, the men turned and walked away to begin a new chapter in their journeys back



Fliers, beware: Add construction cranes to the challenges of LAX traffic - Los Angeles Times

10/21/2018, 10:15:37 AM
The latest project will reconfigure American Airlines’ entrance areas into a single large hall with more windows, larger bathrooms and additional power outlets. It is part of a massive airport upgrade. ✔ At the end of the project, LAWA said, it will reimburse American for most of the work, as part of its lease agreement ✔ Last year, crews also began work on a midfield passenger terminal that will add dozens of gates west of the Tom Bradley International Terminal



Why you should visit this crumbling Norfolk seaside town before it's too late

10/21/2018, 8:19:54 AM
If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be part of a community that is gradually crumbling into the sea, then you need to visit Happisburgh – and quite soon, too. ✔ There’s also a well-equipped playground and a locally renowned burger shack ✔ There could hardly be a more tranquil and picturesque location than Stalham Staithe to discover the boats of the Broads and see how people’s working lives shaped the landscape



Cruise secrets: Never book THIS on your first cruise holiday at sea

10/21/2018, 8:04:42 AM
CRUISE holidays can be much easier when following the advice of experienced cruisers and expects. One piece of advice is something that should never be booked by first-time cruisers. ✔ Cruises: Some of the best suites can cost thousands of pounds per night (Image: Royal Caribbean ) One of the most luxurious cruise suites in the world can be found on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, the biggest and most expensive cruise ship in history



Games with Gold November 2018 news: Free Xbox One games update

10/21/2018, 10:03:30 AM
THE Games with Gold November 2018 lineup will be announced by Microsoft very soon, following some other interesting reveals from Microsoft. ✔ The latest Games with Gold November 2018 news (Image: MICROSOFT) The main order of business for many Games with Gold subscribers extending their subscriptions into November will be what free Xbox One games are being announced ✔ Officially, Microsoft says that X018 will be a global celebration of all things Xbox, filled with news, first looks, and surprises



Decade after separation, Korean-American family reunited against all odds

10/21/2018, 8:16:26 AM
undefined ✔ Jacob Siung-tuk Kim holds his second daughter Sun-hwa in this photo taken on June 5, 1958, at Washington National Airport, now Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C ✔ Mother's anguish In 1948, they left Korea for the United States by a decommissioned U.S. Navy vessel and arrived in Los Angeles where Kim's brother had a church for Koreans



Think Trump is erratic now? Just wait until after the midterm

10/21/2018, 11:33:33 AM
Changes in personnel in the administration and in Congress, along with a possible blue wave in the House, will make Trump’s foreign policy more combative and unpredictable. ✔ and now ambassador to Germany, a man who shares Bolton’s disdain for the institution and his toxic bully-boy approach to foreign policy ✔ David Rothkopf is a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and host of the Deep State Radio podcast ✔ Enter the Fray: First takes on the news of the minute from L.A



23 Inexpensive "Shark Tank" Products People Actually Swear By

10/21/2018, 10:18:21 AM
*buys everything on this list* ✔ It can hold up to 110 pounds, and by itself weighs three ✔ 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



Opinion | The Bearded Seal My Son May Never Hunt

10/21/2018, 11:00:38 AM
Inupiat have sustained themselves with these seals for thousands of years in the Bering Sea. Climate change threatens this tradition. ✔ Someone grabs the binoculars to look for its characteristic orange face ✔ Won’t Solve the Fake News Problem Lorenzo Gritti Annelise Riles The Secret Lives of Central Bankers Trending Saudis’ Image Makers: A Troll Army and a Twitter Insider Trump Administration Eyes Defining Transgender Out of Existence Opinion: A Saudi Prince’s Fairy Tale The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail Opinion: My Year as a Trump Ambassador Saudi Explanation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Killing Fails to Squelch Skepticism Mount Athos, a Male-Only Holy Retreat, Is Ruffled by Tourists and Russia Opinion: Step Away From the Orb Opinion: Donald Trump’s Perverse Advantage This Is the Front Line of Saudi Arabia’s Invisible War



Opinion | Candidates Who Can Help Take Back the House

10/21/2018, 11:00:40 AM
Democrats in six races in New York and New Jersey can see their party restore good sense in Congress. ✔ But the president has had a cameo part in the race ✔ Won’t Solve the Fake News Problem Lorenzo Gritti Annelise Riles The Secret Lives of Central Bankers Saudi Press Agency Handout/European Pressphoto Agency Maureen Dowd Step Away From the Orb Trending Saudis’ Image Makers: A Troll Army and a Twitter Insider Trump Administration Eyes Defining Transgender Out of Existence The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail Opinion: A Saudi Prince’s Fairy Tale Opinion: Step Away From the Orb Saudi Explanation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Killing Fails to Squelch Skepticism Mount Athos, a Male-Only Holy Retreat, Is Ruffled by Tourists and Russia Opinion: My Year as a Trump Ambassador This Is the Front Line of Saudi Arabia’s Invisible War Opinion: Donald Trump’s Perverse Advantage



The Haunting of Hill House viewers claim Netflix series is so scary they want to vomit

10/21/2018, 10:27:01 AM
'It made me cry and want to vomit at the same time' ✔ Netflix's latest horror series, The Haunting of Hill House , has been praised by critics and horror aficionados alike, with Steven King calling the series close to a work of genius ✔ I love scary movies/shows but The Haunting of Hill House might be the scariest s**t I have ever seen, wrote one Twitter user ✔ Netflix 25/25 The Good Place A heavenly comedy with a twist



Laurel and Hardy: Two angels of our time

10/21/2018, 10:27:05 AM
As 'Stan & Ollie' debuts at the London Film Festival, Martin Chilton reflects upon the duo’s astonishing impact on modern culture ✔ The landscapes and the changing seasons play as much of a part in the story as the main characters ✔ There was nothing but pie-throwing in it, nothing but thousands and thousands of pies ✔ It’s released in UK cinemas on 11 January Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds



Original Big Bird Caroll Spinney speaks about leaving Sesame Street after 50 years

10/21/2018, 10:27:07 AM
Caroll Spinney – the puppeteer and voice behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch – is to retire from the programme aged 84, but he says he'll still be an ambassador for The Muppets when he's 100 ✔ How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (2003) Quite simply, Cressida Cowell has an exceptional ability to give children what they like ✔ Inevitably, part of our own personality starts to creep into those characters ✔ With a bit of mischievous glee, he adds: And the children bought it



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