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China's Shenzhen Airlines launches direct flights to London - Travel

11/2/2018, 3:14:45 AM
undefined ✔ The intercontinental route will be served by Airbus 330 wide-body aircraft and operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday ✔ He said the airline would blossom into an internationalized airline based in Shenzhen, with its route network covering Asia and the rest of the world ✔ By the end of 2017, it has operated about 200 domestic and international routes


Fun mini-marathon to showcase Xi'an tourism in New York - Travel

11/2/2018, 2:48:18 AM
undefined ✔ A fun mini-marathon will be held in New York city on Saturday to highlight the cultural and historical attractions of Xi'an, one of the best ancient cities in China ✔ Each of the top three runners will be awarded cash prize and a certificate ✔ The event, a warmup of NYC Marathon on Sunday, is hosted by the Sino-American Culture and Arts Foundation with support from the Sino-American Friendship Association


Review: 'Time Trap' not nearly the sci-fi adventure it could have been - Los Angeles Times

11/2/2018, 2:04:51 AM
There’s a big sci-fi adventure movie waiting to burst out of “Time Trap,” a decidedly contained, budget-conscious take on time travel, youth in peril and apocalyptic fear. ✔ Joining Taylor and Jackie on their half-baked mission are Taylor’s friend Cara (Cassidy Gifford), Cara’s tween sister Veeves (Olivia Draguicevich) and Veeves’ nerdy, video blogger pal Furby (Max Wright) ✔ This opens things up to plenty of new dangers, including aliens and some seriously hostile cavemen, but not the kind of wholly propulsive, time-tripping fun that might be expected


Dubai holidays with the family: how to get it right

11/2/2018, 12:25:17 AM
From theme parks to water sports, there's something for all the family to enjoy in Dubai ✔ For beach and sports-loving families, try JA Palm Tree Court (with golf, marine sports and four swimming pools together with clubs for tots and teens), or Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa which has its own beach, water-sports centre and three swimming pools


Daily horoscope for Friday November 2 – here's what the stars have in store for you today

11/2/2018, 12:07:28 AM
ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your truth detectors are switched on and what they relay to you is surprising. You might think a boss or coach doesn’t rate you but the opposite is true. They see your si… ✔ A casual relationship has more meaning for both partners ✔ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 During the day, your calm, practical approach gets the right results ✔ The return of someone from work or study away draws the family together ✔ But a strong, successful newcomer sets up an intriguing choice


Made-to-order KitKat store opens in Japan

11/2/2018, 12:42:29 AM
Nestle opens a made-to-order chocolate shop called KitKat Chocolatory in Osaka, Japan. ✔ Try the chef's selection, where the chocolatier suggests the perfect toppings to pair with your base chocolate of choice -- just like a wine pairing at a posh restaurant ✔ One reason behind the candy's eternal popularity in Japan is that in the Japanese language KitKat sounds similar to kito kato, which means to surely win


Time to change dangerous dynamic of past months - Opinion

11/2/2018, 3:27:54 AM
undefined ✔ And many of those differences will probably remain for a long time to come ✔ As philosopher George Santayana said, those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it ✔ Let's hope that the upcoming meeting between Xi and Trump will help reverse the course of the past months


David Bowie 1983: An intimate portrait

11/2/2018, 12:29:04 AM
In 1983 the rock photographer Denis O'Regan toured the world with David Bowie, shooting the action on stage and behind the scenes. ✔ Here, the photographer shares personal recollections on a small selection of pictures, from his archive of 10,000, taken during Bowie's nine-month Serious Moonlight tour, which featured 99 concerts in over 60 cities across the globe ✔ Other backstage guests on the tour included Michael Jackson, Cher, Prince, and Andy Warhol ✔ Denis O'Regan Ricochet: David Bowie 1983 by Denis O'Regan is published by Particular Books


Joe Biden's Fans Wonder If He's Too Old

11/2/2018, 1:25:55 AM
The former vice president, considering a run for president, is campaigning everywhere this week for Democratic candidates. But people keep asking: “How old is he?” ✔ He has crisscrossed the country at a punishing pace, appearing alongside many of the country’s most endangered Democratic senators and in its reddest House districts, from rural Kentucky to rural Illinois ✔ In just a few hours, he would be at another rally in Michigan


The Cold War bunkers that cover a country

11/2/2018, 1:11:32 AM
Fearing invasion during the Cold War, Albania’s leader Enver Hoxha forced his country to build tens of thousands of bunkers. Long after the regime’s collapse, many still remain. ✔ It is a spring morning and the sun is already high and hot ✔ As inspiration, they looked at some of the huge fortifications built in Europe before and during World War Two, such as the Maginot Line, which the French constructed amid the fear of a German invasion in the 1930s


Paddy McGuinness reveals he is going to take MODELLING classes

11/2/2018, 2:00:28 AM
Paddy McGuinness has revealed that he is treating himself to modelling lessons ahead of his Top Gear presenting debut. ✔ I’ve always been passionate about cars and I’m so excited to be joining the Top Gear team.' Gig: Paddy branded his new gig 'a real honour', while Freddie enthused that it was a 'dream job' Car: They were flanked by a red Aston Martin DSB Superleggera and a blue Porsche 911 GT2RS Dreams can come true: Having already enjoyed a successful career as a cricketer, Freddie revealed that landing a role on Top Gear is now his second dream job Plenty of fun in store: Chris said of the upcoming series, 'I think you can tell just how much fun we’re going to have making Top Gear with Paddy and Freddie' Driving force: Sources have described both Paddy and sportsman Freddie as being 'car-mad' Meanwhile, Chris Harris enthused: 'I think you can tell just how much fun we’re going to have making Top Gear with Paddy and Freddie


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