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10/31/2018, 7:31:57 AM



Families go wild - Chinadaily.com.cn

10/31/2018, 12:14:46 AM
Travel companies are creating bespoke natural-science trips for parents and their kids, offering them the chance to encounter rare animals in their natural habitats ✔ [Photo by Zheng Yang/Provided to China Daily] Clouds of dust swirl in the air as innumerable wildebeests throw themselves into the Mara River as they try to cross its surging waters without falling prey to crocodiles lurking under its surface ✔ Beijing-based company Nature Culture began organizing these trips three years ago to give parents and kids the chance to visit destinations rich in biodiversity, such as Sri Lanka and Malaysia, to observe wildlife


Last Club 18-30s holidays EVER as Thomas Cook scraps wild party getaways

10/31/2018, 4:06:16 AM
CLUB 18-30 holidays – the “go hard or go home” getaways known for sun, sex and booze – are officially over. Thomas Cook has pulled the plug after 20 years of wild parties in… ✔ 10 A woman strips off at a Club 18-30 party in the Noughties Alamy 10 This ad campaign for the holidays proved to be controversial Alamy 10 An 18-30s boozing and snogging party Club 18-30 was founded in 1965 by a company called the Horizon Group, marketed at young single people and couples without kids


Istanbul new airport aims to be one of world's largest

10/31/2018, 2:02:02 AM
It's ambitious, award-winning and already hit with controversies -- now Istanbul Airport in Turkey has officially opened, and aims to be one of the world's largest. ✔ 'The project is unprecedented' From an airport planning perspective, the project is unprecedented, both in terms of its size (the eventual plan is for the airport to accommodate 200 million passengers, which is nearly double the size of the current largest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and, in particular, the speed with which the project was attempted


Austin bar transforms into Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons'

10/31/2018, 6:59:19 AM
An Austin, Texas bar turned into Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons for Halloween. ✔ On the inside: Though Bart Simpson wasn't on hand to make any prank calls, a sign on the wall memorialized his famous catchphrase ✔ It helped that Tober is a huge fan of the series, citing Marge Vs the Monorail, a The Music Man-inspired episode from the fourth season, as a personal favorite ✔ Nickel City , 1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA


13 Smart Parenting Tricks That Can Make Life Easier

10/31/2018, 5:32:45 AM
According to studies, children with parents who are genuinely interested in their daily activities show a higher grade proficiency. We all want to see our children become successful and well-organized, but sometimes easy life hacks can be more effective than long, constructive talks. If you want your children to follow you, speak in their language and add a little bit of creativity. ✔ 13 Smart Parenting Tricks That Can Make Life Easier According to studies, children with parents who are genuinely interested in their daily activities show a higher grade proficiency ✔ © Franklin County Children's Task Force / facebook   If you have a hard time keeping your kid on top of chores, this chart can be very helpful to keep their rooms clean


Remote Okinawa town gains assembly chair after 99th vote

10/31/2018, 6:27:01 AM
YONAGUNI, Okinawa Prefecture--The town assembly here on Japan’s westernmost island finally has a cha ✔ The reason it took so long was because the ruling and opposition sides both won five seats in the Sept ✔ But in each of those 98 times, the individual chosen immediately declined to take the post ✔ The assembly members are paid travel expenses when sessions are held


VOX POPULI: Leaves ablaze in autumn hues offer vistas not to be missed

10/31/2018, 3:35:36 AM
Novelist Fumiko Enchi (1905-1986) once mused about the toughness of ginkgo trees. ✔ The tree lives a long life, dignified and unhurried ✔ Now that this year's autumn leaf season is here, there are many reports of foliage changing color across Japan--not only ginkgo leaves, but also those of graceful momiji and kaede maples ✔ There will be traffic jams and overcrowding to contend with, but the unforgettable beauty that awaits is well worth the hassle


Google Maps update brings more new features and here is all you need to know

10/31/2018, 7:13:25 AM
GOOGLE Maps has received another update that brings new features to the popular navigation application and this is all you need to know. ✔ Google Maps typically changed the colour of its layout depending on the time of day ✔ And the theme chosen will only be displayed when navigating to a destination, meaning the entire app will not receive either a day or night theme overall ✔ Users should make sure they have updated to the newest version of Google Maps on their hardware to take advantage of the upgrades


Temple, Gasol, Conley lead Grizzlies past Wizards 107-95

10/31/2018, 3:13:46 AM
Garrett Temple scored 20 points, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley added 19 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies sent the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight loss with a 107-95 victory on Tuesday night. ✔ Washington made five 3-pointers in that period to trail only 46-45 at halftime, with Wall scoring 14 points ✔ UP NEXT Wizards: Return home to play Oklahoma City on Friday Grizzlies: Travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Friday ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports


If You Drink Sweet Tea All Year Long, You Need This

10/31/2018, 12:05:44 AM
Make your iced tea and drink it too. ✔ The flip-top lid features a built-in carry loop so after you've made your delicious iced drink, you can easily grab it and go, or attach it to a bag loop ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


Chinese aim to deliver thunder Down Under

10/31/2018, 2:56:40 AM
undefined ✔ Bruce Wang Yang, a 19-year-old catcher who was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in August, right-handed pitcher Owen Wang Zhenya (18), southpaw hurler Roger Huandancairang (16) and utility player Feng Qiang (16) will train and play with the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League ✔ Smallacombe said the Chinese players will train with the Bite, suit up for home games and compete for spots on the travel roster ✔ Frequent updates on the development of MLB DC players will be posted on Tencent Sport and social media, she added


If You Basically Live In Your Car, You Need These 28 Products

10/31/2018, 2:10:39 AM
There's no place like home aka your car. ✔ Promising review: Exactly what I hope it would be ✔ A Leatherman multi-tool that'll come in handy in a variety of situations, from changing a tire to cutting a seat belt (in an emergency) ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


These artists are carving incredibly detailed, art-historical pumpkins

10/31/2018, 2:02:28 AM
Brooklyn's Maniac Pumpkin Carvers have etched jack-o-lanterns with pop cultural icons, from David Bowie to Aretha Franklin. ✔ For centuries, artists have honed their craft by copying the challenging works of masters ✔ The vast majority of the work is based on commissions, which can involve months of preparation and back-and-forth with clients to revise and confirm the design ✔ There's something really beautiful about the fact that it's a temporary thing, he explained


Literally Just 23 Job Interview Horror Stories That'll Make You Cringe Then Laugh Out Loud

10/31/2018, 2:10:37 AM
Wow, just...wow. ✔ The farter: I got recruited by a founder of a popular travel app who had just founded a new tech company ✔ ekprince Want to be featured in future BuzzFeed posts ✔ Follow the BuzzFeed Community on Facebook and Twitter! The submissions used in this post have been edited for length and clarity


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