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Places to travel in China in early winter

11/15/2018, 6:47:47 AM
November is a photogenic season when maple and ginkgo leaves are turning to glittering red and golden, luring shutterbugs around China. But the season is not all about fall foliage. Here are six outdoor options for traveling in the country from November to December. ✔ Here are six outdoor options for traveling in the country from November to December ✔ Get ready to marvel at the colorful getaways from daily hustles in one of the most beautiful seasons of the year ✔ [Photo/VCG] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next   >>| 1/11 Next



Winter weather advisory for mix of sleet, snow and rain on Thursday. Some slick travel possible.

11/15/2018, 2:58:24 AM
A coating or more of snow and sleet is possible in our colder areas, as well as a glaze of freezing rain. ✔ By Jason Samenow Jason Samenow Editor and writer covering weather and climate Email Bio Follow November 14 at 9:30 PM 9:30 p.m. - Messy commute likely as wintry precipitation moves in Simulated radar from the high resolution NAM model ✔ This is an event where just a few degrees will make a big difference in how much snow and wintry mix occurs and where, so surprises are possible if not likely



The world's most dangerous countries revealed

11/15/2018, 12:31:17 AM
The new interactive ‘Travel Risk Map’ for 2019 reveals the countries where travellers are most likely to have trouble when it comes to road safety, security and medical matters. ✔ This map shows which countries have the highest and lowest security risks, with those that have an insignificant risk marked in light green, 'low' risk countries are marked in yellow, medium in brown, high in red and extreme, such as Libya, in dark red Brazil, China and Russia are all deemed to have 'rapidly developing variable risk' when it comes to health



New Zealand now asking visitors to sign pledge

11/15/2018, 2:29:26 AM
Travelers arriving in New Zealand are being asked to sign the "Tiaki Promise," wherein they pledge to be good stewards of the environment during their trip. ✔ Awaroa, Tasman: Situated deep in the Abel Tasman National Park, this secluded area at the top of the South Island was bought by thousands of Kiwis as part of a crowd-funding campaign so that it would stay open to the public ✔ Already, people who travel to the country have to go through rigorous screening when they arrive to ensure they haven't brought in any outside plants or foods that might affect New Zealand's environment



UAE's lavish gold-covered palace hotel

11/15/2018, 4:30:25 AM
Emirates Palace, an luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, has a team dedicated to updating its gold leaf, which only lasts for five years. Find out the hefty sum the palace spends on the upkeep. ✔ Once the leaf is ready to be applied, the ceiling is prepared with a warm red base coat of paint ✔ After the design is complete, the teams puts a final protective clear coating over the leaves to protect them ✔ Emirates Palace : West Corniche Road - United Arab Emirates; +971 2 690 9000



Only Real Fans Of "Dirk Gently" Will Get These Jokes

11/15/2018, 6:15:16 AM
"Todd, push my bum!" ✔ This is actually a good summary of the show: 4 ✔ Clear communication with your partner is essential: 9 ✔ A much needed fraction in Dirk's world: 11 ✔ Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video Watch more BuzzFeed Video Top trending videos Watch more BuzzFeed Video



Guizhou Pingtang Grand Bridge breaks world record

11/15/2018, 6:58:14 AM
undefined ✔ The bridge allows speeds up to 80 kilometers per hour and the bridge floor is 24.5 meters wide with four lanes ✔ The Pingtang-Luodian Expressway has a total investment of 13.27 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) and includes 80 bridges, three of which are grand bridges, and 22 tunnels, one of which exceeds 4460.5 meters in length ✔ The grand bridge will be finished by the end of 2019



Is this the coolest brewery in Asia?

11/15/2018, 2:28:43 AM
On Jeju Island, Magpie Brewing Co is changing the story of craft beer not only in South Korea but in all of Asia. Find out why it's become a growing tourist destination. ✔ Ask travelers about the best things to drink in South Korea and they might mention soju or green tea ✔ He is now the proprietor of Vatos Urban Tacos, Seoul's first Mexican-Korean fusion restaurant, which is in the expat-friendly neighborhood of Itaewon ✔ The thing about this island is that it's really small, Lee explains ✔ The brand's signature pale ale is now on tap -- where else



The best beauty subscription boxes 

11/15/2018, 7:09:42 AM
If the excitement of a beautiful, new package of handpicked products delivered to your door every month sounds appealing, then look no further. ✔ Each box also come with a glossy magazine detailing the products, how to use them and helpful beauty tips and tricks ✔ Every month your cycle is taken care of with a delivery of the essentials such as pads and tampons, or a mix of both ✔ Beautifully packaged each month, it poses as great inspiration for those that like to change up their nail look frequently



10 of the best independent tour guides: readers’ tips

11/15/2018, 7:31:04 AM
Whether it’s China, Bosnia or Colombia, our readers have found guides whose humour, passion and local knowledge have been the making of a trip ✔ Winning tip: Best of Bosnia New York with an ex-punk rocker Rocks Off tour guide John Joseph in New York Colombian graffiti District 13, Medellín ✔ Photograph: Donald Civil war Barcelona Nick Lloyd’s tour brings to life the tragedy of Barcelona during the civil war, as seen by George Orwell Belizean caveman Inside the Actun Tunichil Muknal caves



Thanks, JK Rowling, but I’ve had it with Harry Potter | Pauline Bock

11/15/2018, 6:09:51 AM
As The Crimes of Grindelwald is released, it’s time to say goodbye to the boy wizard’s world, writes French journalist Pauline Bock ✔ The first Fantastic Beasts film wasn’t a catastrophe, but it was completely missable even before the series became a magnet for terrible editorial choices, such as giving Voldemort’s snake a very problematic back story ✔ My Pensieve is full of cherished stories – I don’t need any more



American Horror Story: Sarah Paulson and witches confront Satan

11/15/2018, 7:53:55 AM
American Horror Story: Apocalypse went out with a bang on Wednesday. The season finale of the beloved FX horror anthology wrapped up it's intriguing story line of good versus evil. ✔ American Horror Story: Apocalypse went out with a bang on Wednesday ✔ And fan favorites Constance Langdon (Jessica Lange) and Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) made appearances for the lat installment of Murder House/Coven crossover ✔ As he is out of commission, the witches take a lock of his hair so Mallory can invoke a spell adn travel back in time to stop him



CRAIG BROWN: Eek! It’s the curse of the bad thriller movie

11/15/2018, 4:08:24 AM
We thought we’d watch a thriller, so I turned to Amazon Prime and found one called Fear. he description read: ‘Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon, writes CRAIG BROWN. ✔ The film opened at an attractive wooden house beside a lake ✔ in just four kisses! CRAIG BROWN finds the 'love links' between celebrities  06/11/18   Forget Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.. ✔ Instead, it has become comforting in its predictability, like a cuddly toy, or a digestive biscuit



Digital era casts shadow on newspapers, but not books

11/15/2018, 6:54:14 AM
undefined ✔ But he said books are still the prime source of wisdom through which readers can learn a lot ✔ In view of the rapid penetration of technology and communications tools, we need to preserve and promote the values of tolerance, love and humanity, which books and cultural exchange can do beautifully



Trump v CNN: lawsuit becomes a referendum on press freedom

11/15/2018, 3:06:39 AM
As case over Jim Acosta heats up, at stake is who gets to control media coverage of Trump’s presidency ✔ A few hours before Wednesday’s hearing, Trump further inflamed the row by telling the rightwing news site The Daily Caller that guys like Acosta were bad for the country ✔ The White House cannot run an orderly and fair press conference when a reporter acts this way



The Justice Department Argues Trump Can Kick Every Reporter Out Of The White House For Any Reason He Wants

11/15/2018, 12:03:23 AM
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on CNN's challenge to the revocation of reporter Jim Acosta's White House hard pass. The judge said he will rule Thursday. ✔ A White House intern tries to take away the microphone held by CNN correspondent Jim Acosta as he questions President Donald Trump on Nov. 7 ✔ Lawyers from the Justice Department and CNN sparred in federal court in Washington, DC, over the network's bid to reinstate chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's hard pass access, which was revoked after a tense exchange with Trump at a press conference on Nov. 7 ✔ CNN called the accusation fraudulent, and the White House's decision a threat to our democracy



'I had guns pulled on me' – Penny Woolcock on filming with gangs

11/15/2018, 6:23:03 AM
Her experiences as a single mum, factory worker and revolutionary gave the artist and film-maker an affinity with the underdog. So she headed right into the heart of British gang culture ✔ Fourteen years ago, Penny Woolcock was mugged in a London street ✔ There was this moment when I caught his eye and we had this very strange connection ✔ After starting to have qualms about the commodification of the art world, she joined a film-making workshop



50 ways women's lives have changed over the last half century

11/15/2018, 4:08:31 AM
When Femail launched in 1968, times were very different for women. Here ALICE SMELLIE reveals 50 extraordinary ways in which things have moved on . . . ✔ When Femail launched in 1968, times were very different for women ✔ THE GOOD WIFE THEN: When your husband arrives home from work, a home economics book advised: ‘Have him lean back in a comfortable chair ✔ MOTORWAY MUNCH THEN: The motorway service station revolutionised journeys no more picnics to be packed by Mum



The future of data storage isn't on the cloud – it's on the 'edge'

11/15/2018, 12:44:56 AM
Eventually the cloud won’t be able to cope with the billions of devices seeking data storage, and more localised 'edge' tech will be adopted ✔ Frances Smith is being awarded the prize for her work on directing the evolution of enzymes, while Gregory Winter and George Smith take the prize for their work on phage display of peptides and antibodies Getty/AFP 4/18 Nobel prize for laser physicists The nobel prize for physics has been awarded to three physicists working with lasers



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