Travel - SERIES 377 {10 articles}

Historic convent in Israel re-launched as glamorous hotel - Travel

11/12/2018, 6:28:39 AM
undefined ✔ [Photo/Amit Geron] Israel's hotel offerings haven't always kept pace with the more subtle, upscale offerings befitting the global travel circuit, but that's now changing in striking style with the opening of The Jaffa Tel Aviv, in the historic 4,000-year-old port city of Jaffa

Christmas 2018: Is flying on Christmas Day cheaper than travelling on other days?

11/12/2018, 5:10:05 AM
CHRISTMAS is a time when some Britons choose to jet off to warmer weather and make the most of annual leave. So when is the cheapest day to fly over the festive season? ✔ December holidays can mean enjoying winter sun away from the biting cold of the UK ✔ Travelling on Christmas Day has long been believed to be the cheapest day over the festive period ✔ The best Christmas markets in Europe have recently been revealed, for those looking to continue the traditional festive experience abroad

A local's guide to Marseille: 10 top tips

11/12/2018, 7:01:38 AM
Transformed but not gentrified since its year as Capital of Culture in 2013, France’s second city remains a vibrant cultural, ethnic and gastronomic melting pot ✔ So one day she might cook a traditional beef daube, the next a vegetarian tagine, then pasta with clams ✔ What’s on The traditional Foire aux Santons ( santons are the terrracotta figurines used in Provençal crib scenes) runs from 18 Nov-31 December at Marseille’s Vieux Port

19 Jokes You Just Won't Appreciate If You Don't Have A Literal Sense Of Humor

11/12/2018, 4:04:46 AM
Q: Without using numbers, how old are you? A: Thiry-one. ✔ And finally, this suspenseful play-by-play:

New outlet brings Peru products to Beijing

11/12/2018, 6:28:26 AM
undefined ✔ Peru is the world's largest producer of alpaca wool, an almost silky natural fiber ✔ Some Peru fashion brands held catwalk shows during the opening ceremony last week ✔ Visitors can find not only coffee, alpaca wool, pisco wine, fruits and other farm products from the southern hemisphere, but also travel information about Peru

'Casablanca' lives on at Rick's Cafe - Los Angeles Times

11/12/2018, 4:17:28 AM
Rick’s Cafe is the re-creation of something that never was: Rick’s Café Américain, the smoky, intrigue-filled nightclub built in Hollywood for “Casablanca,” the timeless film of love, betrayal and schmaltz in the terrible early days of World War II. It's well worth a visit. ✔ Gambling is legal in Morocco you’re shocked, shocked, right ✔ Morocco and Garden of Allah, two Marlene Dietrich classics from the 1930s ✔ Rick’s Café , 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Place du Jardin Public, Casablanca; 011-212 5222-74207; Open daily, noon to 3 p.m. for lunch, dinner 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations suggested

14 Products That'll Save You From Awkward Public ~Emergencies~

11/12/2018, 7:13:55 AM
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We Asked An Instagram Model To Share Their Secrets On Taking Good Photos

11/12/2018, 5:03:10 AM
Shoot from below and you can't go wrong. ✔ If you want your Instagram grid to all have a certain aesthetic, keep that in mind before choosing where you take pics ✔ Tap to play GIF It's As/Is week at BuzzFeed Oz! We're focusing on Aussie style and beauty posts for a whole week, click here to check out more

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness reveals how Meghan inspired him

11/12/2018, 7:51:30 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to Femail ahead of his new docuseries Jonathan Van Ness, 31, revealed he's stopped covering up his freckles after being inspired by the Duchess of Sussex. ✔ 'Meghan Markle has inspired me to always use a colour correcting BB cream and not a full foundation because I love my freckles too.' The former Suits star previously revealed in interviews that it was her 'pet peeve' when make-up artists applied heavy foundation that masked her natural skin ✔ If you treat the skin with skincare rather than covering up any issues with make-up you're setting yourself up for success better ✔ He added: 'If you look up my name on Wikipedia it's McDonald, not spoiler so

You're About To Be A Lot More Productive Thanks To These $99 Noise-Cancelling Headphones

11/12/2018, 6:30:37 AM
No, you don't have to drop $300+ for Bose QuietComforts to get premium ANC. ✔ I just bought these basically on the strength of Anker's reputation as a company that produces electronics worth about twice what you pay for them ✔ The case is very protective; perfect for travel! Scott Get them from Amazon for $99 ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides!

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Trade War - SERIES 66 {14 articles}

Is the U.S. in a new Cold War with China? How much worse could things get? As the U.S.-China trade war worsens, some warn of a dangerous new "cold war" that could last for decades and shape the next century. ✔ The age of great power competition is back, a titanic battle that could be long, dangerous and unpredictable ✔ But from China’s perspective, it’s all about U.S. efforts to block China from its gaining rightful place as a global power ✔ With the great chaos that Trump has created, all I can see at the moment is lots and lots of uncertainty Japan downgrades view on exports for first time in three years Japan downgraded its assessment of exports for the first time in three years amid growing concern that a trade war between the United States and China will disrupt global supply chains and export demand. ✔ Demand for new cars in the United States has weakened, which is behind the recent slowdown in Japan’s auto exports, said Norio Miyagawa, senior economist at Miz...

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Ford Self-Driving Car Fleet Hits Washington, D.C. Streets | Digital Trends 10/22/2018, 10:15:19 PM Ford is deploying self-driving cars in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate their capabilities to lawmakers and ordinary citizens alike. The automaker plans to launch a production autonomous car in 2021. In the meantime, Ford will study how self-driving cars may impact the economy. ✔ In his blog post, Marakby said Ford will train self-driving car safety drivers locally, and create more training opportunities for automotive technicians ✔ While some competitors may beat it to market, Ford may be better prepared to operate self-driving cars in commercial service when 2021 rolls around Which practical SUV should I buy? 10/23/2018, 1:42:53 AM Beth and her husband are expecting their second child and in the market for a near-new medium SUV that’s practical and up to date on the safety-tech front. Toyota’s RAV4 is one option or should they be looking elsewhere? ✔ Entry-level 2WD auto mode...

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Australia looks for boost from Chinese trade war stimulus 9/25/2018, 7:46:10 AM After 27-year growth run, the economy is weaker than it seems ✔ As U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tariffs to $250 billion this month and China fired back with its own -- totaling less than half of those from the U.S. -- Premier Li Keqiang told the World Economic Forum in Tianjin that the government would build on its massive measures to reform the economy China says trade war to 'certainly' hurt U.S. exporters, create... 9/25/2018, 3:04:40 AM China is being forced to retaliate against the United States in their trade disp... ✔ FILE PHOTO: A container truck moves past containers at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018 ✔ Beijing said it was willing to restart trade negotiations with Washington if the talks are based on mutual respect and equality, according to a white paper on the dispute published by the State Council, or cabinet, on Monday ✔ The United St...

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Chinese developers slash prices as economic outlook dims 10/9/2018, 12:33:42 PM Investors dump shares as trade war with US bites ✔ Currently, people are very pessimistic on China's economic outlook ✔ Last week, People's Bank of China cut reserve requirement ratios for most commercial banks, freeing up more than $100 billion of capital ✔ If the impact of the trade war worsens, the property sector remains one of the best ways to absorb job losses in the manufacturing and export sectors Jaguar Land Rover to shut its Solihull plant for two weeks as Chinese sales slump 10/9/2018, 1:15:13 PM Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will close its Solihull plant for two weeks later this month after it reported a nearly 50 percent fall in sales to China as import duties and a trade war with the U.S. hurt demand. ✔ About 45 percent of the firm's sales are diesel models, which have been hit by clampdowns and tax rises in some countries as governments try to cut a...

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Xi vents frustration toward trade war to Abe 10/27/2018, 9:48:33 PM Japanese leader walks tightrope balancing relations with Washington and Beijing ✔ Aside from two potential meetings next year, Abe invited Xi to attend the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ✔ Ahead of Abe's visit, the Chinese side worried about how far he might go during the recently convened parliamentary session to revise Japan's pacifist constitution ✔ With nothing else on the agenda, the prime minister departed from Beijing Capital International Airport around 9:30 a.m. Saturday Asian chip share rout provides strong indication of a tough 2019 10/28/2018, 10:44:02 AM Semiconductor industry braces for slowdown as trade war creates overhang ✔ The market could likely stay very volatile going into 2019 -- with a tough and challenging year ahead when there are few growth catalysts but plenty of uncertainty ✔ Now the overbooking issue is causing a problem as demand could very likely turn out ...

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