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Madonna is advertising for a £110,000-a-year private chef to travel with her

10/23/2018, 8:41:29 PM
MADONNA is advertising for a £110,000-a-year personal chef to travel the world with her. The US superstar calls herself a “VVIP” and “the Principal” in the ad — and says applicants must be able to … ✔ The Like A Virgin singer, 60, adds: Private Household/Superyacht experience is essential ✔ She goes on: Food should be healthy, simple and family style ✔ Jet-setter Madonna, 60, recently uprooted to Portugal where her 13-year-old son David is training to be a professional footballer ✔ RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk



Kate Middleton often chooses to do this with Prince William when travelling

10/23/2018, 8:03:34 PM
KATE MIDDLETON has recently returned from her maternity leave after the birth of her third child, and has joined Prince William on a number of events, with one activity they share together when travelling abroad. ✔ Kate Middleton: The pair admit to loving red wine, in particular Merlot, when at home and travelling (Image: Getty) Neither Kate nor William is a big beer drinker Kate tried the local Heidelberg beer in Poland, as well as a pint of Guinness during St Patrick Day



Iran’s fascinating way to tell fortunes

10/23/2018, 8:48:05 PM
The tradition of fal-e Hafez has been practised in Iran – and elsewhere in the Persian-speaking world, such as Afghanistan – for centuries. ✔ A dispute ensued as to whether or not they should bury him, after which, Reviczky writes, ‘they left the decision to a divination in use amongst them, by opening his book at random, and taking the first couplet which occurred’ ✔ *All translations are by the author The Customs That Bind Us is a series from BBC Travel that celebrates cultures around the world through the exploration of their distinctive traditions



Review: Dreary mystery 'Don't Go' sticks to the beaten path - Los Angeles Times

10/23/2018, 9:06:40 PM
At the start of the mystery-drama “Don’t Go,” struggling married couple Ben and Hazel Slater (played by Stephen Dorff and Melissa George) channel their grief over their young daughter’s accidental death into refurbishing an Irish seaside hotel. ✔ But the ocean view reminds Ben of one of the last happy days they all spent together, with memories so vivid that it almost feels like he could step inside them and maybe even change the past ✔ ------------- ‘Don’t Go’ Not rated Running time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Playing: Starts Oct. 26, Arena Cinelounge Sunset, Hollywood ------------



Prince Harry Steps Out Solo to Lay Wreath at Fiji War Memorial as Meghan Cuts Back Tour Schedule

10/23/2018, 9:03:41 PM
Prince Harry paid homage to Fijian war veterans on Wednesday when he visited the Suva War Memorial ✔ During a speech on their first night in Fiji, the Duke of Sussex said: As you know, Fiji has a long tradition of welcoming royal visitors over the years and our two countries have enjoyed a close relationship and friendship ✔ Harry will also plant an endangered native tree, Harry will meet with school children, student conservators, representatives from sustainable tourism industries, and local landowners and villagers to see how the rainforest impacts upon their education and livelihoods



The best hacks to earn 20,000 Frequent Flyer points before Christmas

10/23/2018, 11:54:17 PM
There are ways you can earn 20,000 frequent flyer points before Christmas, with Point Hacks revealing the nine high-earning non credit card hacks that Australian airline reward enthusiasts swear by. ✔ Travelling during the festive season can be expensive - but it doesn't have to be ✔ A frequent-flyer program is a loyalty program offered by an airline ✔ For instance, if they hold two Coles insurance policies they'll earn three flybuys points for every $1 spent



Pompeo Announces That The US Is Pulling Saudis' Visas Over Khashoggi's Murder

10/23/2018, 9:19:59 PM
It's the first action the United States has taken to respond to the death of the Washington Post columnist. Pompeo said it will not be the last. ✔ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday that the United States would cancel the visas of several Saudi officials would have their visas pulled over their alleged involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US permanent resident and Washington Post columnist who was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul three weeks ago ✔ CIA director Gina Haspel flew to Turkey on Monday where she is said to be seeking evidence of what took place



'Blogger Bob' Burns, TSA’s surprise social media star, dies

10/23/2018, 8:25:52 PM
Curtis Robert Burns, the Transportation Security Administration’s surprise social media star, passed away at the age of 48 after a sudden illness. ✔ Curtis Robert Burns, also known as 'Blogger Bob,' is seen in this photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration ✔ His inflatable Alaska Airlines hat has become his calling card at the events ✔ Among the items here are an ice-pick hammer and napkins from now-defunct TWA



Take a look inside the luxurious £30,000-a-NIGHT stay in Las Vegas

10/23/2018, 10:40:48 PM
IT’S being touted as one of the most expensive hotel refurbishments of all time – and you can grab a slice of history for an eye-watering £30,000-a-night. The Palms Casino Resort in Las… ✔ The hotel's penthouses look like they are straight out of 'The Hangover' and come in what the Palms labels a sensually masculine theme ✔ Sprawling over 8,500 square feet with cantilever infinity pool, the residences have their own redwood cedar sauna, massage room and fitness room



Daily horoscope for Wednesday October 24 — here’s what the stars have in store

10/23/2018, 11:59:32 PM
ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 As Saturn climbs higher in your chart, your serious, ambitious side is fully switched on and you are ready to overtake rivals. With the family, it is easy to do too … ✔ A partner asks a direct question and makes a romantic promise ✔ SMS cost £1 per received message, max 3 messages per reply ✔ Do check a ticket that could lead to a substantial cash prize ✔ If your heart has a vacancy, a tough, talented and trustworthy Capricorn will be the top contender



Opinion | How to Really Help Children Abroad

10/23/2018, 8:13:39 PM
For Americans who volunteer to serve the poor in foreign orphanages, there are many better ways in which to do good than working directly with the children. ✔ Corbey Dukes, the director, said Oasis has been able to reunite about half of the girls with their mothers or another relative ✔ To receive email alerts for Fixes columns, sign up here ✔ Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook , Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram



9 Absurd Beauty Rules From the Past That Cause Too Many Questions

10/23/2018, 11:35:03 PM
Each epoch has its own concept of what a beauty is. But there is one thing that remains the same — there are always tricks that women use to stay fashionable and beautiful. ✔ 9 Absurd Beauty Rules From the Past That Cause Too Many Questions Each epoch has its own concept of what a beauty is ✔ Cosmetics based on radioactive elements (1930’s) © Travus / commonswiki   In 1898, French scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discovered radium



Three better ways to "champion babies" than protesting abortion

10/23/2018, 10:12:16 PM
If you believe yourself to be a "champion for babies", there are more effective ways to use your time than waving propaganda placards at vulnerable people ✔ Opinion Lifestyle Health & wellness Abortion Three better ways to champion babies than protesting abortion By Clementine Ford24 October 2018 12:00am Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Last week, the Queensland government finally dragged itself into the modern era when it voted to make access to abortion officially legal ✔ Unlike the potential life possibility represented in zygotes, these children already exist



China's focus on peace, co-operation - Opinion

10/23/2018, 11:44:30 PM
undefined ✔ It is not self-gain at the expense of other countries, but it nonetheless entails a firm safeguard of sovereignty, security and the right to development ✔ In the recent trade dispute triggered by the US, China had no other choice but to take necessary countermeasures ✔ The article was published by the Daily Telegraph on October 19



19 Things That Are In Our Amazon Shopping Carts Right Now

10/23/2018, 10:30:56 PM
Polish remover that *gasp* won't damage your nails, collapsible drawer dividers to keep your undies in check, a bidet toilet attachment to reduce your use of TP, and other things that have us ready to click "purchase." ✔ We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page ✔ Treye Green Price: $41+ (available in sizes 7-13 and in 20 colors) 11 ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity



Elle Mills is the celebrity every YouTuber wants to be. But her fame came at a price.

10/23/2018, 8:16:16 PM
The online star is learning how to cope in a world where fame and pressure come hand in hand. ✔ The video went viral, and Mills’s life changed in an instant ✔ But increasingly, young people see it as a potential career, especially at conventions like VidCon ✔ It’s 2018, and Hank Green still believes the Internet can make the world better People will be able to tell if you're having a good time doing this



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