Standing in the kitchen one Monday night I’m picking bits of aubergine off the ceiling, the toaster, the oven, myself and the floor. All of this would be fine were it my kitchen, but having arrived in this flat in Highbury and Islington just 24 hours ago, I am faintly embarrassed about the mess […]
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Confessions of a British banker:
An unnamed British banker describes how he left Hong Kong to escape the pull of the drugs scene. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/03/world/asia/hong-kong-banker-drugs/index.html?hpt=hp_t5
Japan is on a U.S. stock buying spree
Japan’s big pension fund is ramping up its international stock holdings. It appears Japan started buying more U.S. equities this week. http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/07/investing/japan-pension-buying-us-stocks/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1
Paloma Faith on meeting Ricky Wilson whilst working as a podium dancer and why freshers should ‘split up with anyone before uni’
Paloma Faith has toured the world, had a portrait of herself exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall, and attended a host of VIP parties, but at university the singer found it tough to fit in. http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/paloma-faith-on-meeting-ricky-wilson-whilst-working-as-a-podium-dancer-and-why-freshers-should-split-up-with-anyone-before-uni-9770792.html
Charli XCX interview: ‘I really want to change the way women think about themselves. A lot of young girls are quite lost’
Pop stars are mostly pretty unmissable. Entourage in tow or not, in some cases they carry an aura on their person. The people turning around and double-taking might not quite recognise who they’re looking at yet, but in a few months they’ll see the face on Tube adverts and hear the songs on every […]
If you want a seat, travel later on a slower train, top rail firm boss tells commuters
The boss of Britain’s biggest rail firm today risked the wrath of passengers by saying he aims to alleviate train overcrowding – by making it easier to stand. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/if-you-want-a-seat-travel-later-on-a-slower-train-top-rail-firm-boss-tells-commuters-9772106.html
Ebola Test In Toronto A
A patient at a Toronto hospital is being tested for Ebola, though officials say it's "very unlikely" the individual has the virus. The unidentified patient is at a University Health Network facility. After news leaked t… http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/02/ebola-test-toronto_n_5924618.html
How To Shape Your Eyebrows: 10 Tips From A Pro
We spoke to Benefit Cosmetics’ resident brow expert, Ashley Manias, to get the low down on all things brows. http://www.stylelist.ca/2014/10/01/how-to-shape-eyebrows/#!fullscreen&slide=2990712
Finally, A Scrotal Condom For The Common Man
This might be the best form of birth control to hit the market yet — because nobody will have sex with you if you wear it. The Scroguard is essentially a girdle made of latex that, when paired with a condom, “reduces skin-to-skin contact&quo… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/scroguard-scrotal-condom_n_5921372.html?utm_hp_ref=uk&ir=UK
Proof That Every Politician Looks Weird Eating A Bacon Sandwich
Eating a bacon sandwich is apparently the new ‘are you a normal human being’ test – and Nigel Farage has failed. In what appeared to be a direct challenge to Ed Miliband, the Ukip leader was today snapped munching on a swine butty. Miliband was… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/nigel-farage-bacon-sandwich-picture-ed-miliband_n_5920192.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Think You Know How To Cut A Pineapple? Think Again
Think you know how to cut a pineapple? Think again. While you faff about – removing the skin and hacking away at leaves – the superior beings of this world have steamed ahead and arranged their pineapple into a masterpiece that will impress even t… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/how-to-cut-pineapple_n_5919262.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Inside Money: Blank pages and novel regulations – Why the FMC is a must-read later – Your Money – NZ Herald News
At only 623 pages the unofficial almost-final draft of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMC) regulations , released last week, is light reading by historical novel standards. – New Zealand Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personal-finance/news/article.cfm?c_id=12&objectid=11333476
Territory bachelors are the best – and if you want a second opinion, ask them twice
DON’T be fooled by the beer guzzling, profanity spewing, handle bar moustache wearing exterior of the average Territory bloke — they are Australia’s most eligible bachelors. http://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/territory-bachelors-are-the-best-and-if-you-want-a-second-opinion-ask-them-twice/story-fnn3gfdo-1227077691960
Decorated Tasmanian World War I nurse shone a beacon for generations to follow
A WOMAN following in the steps of Florence Nightingale was the only Tasmanian nurse to die while serving in World War I. http://www.news.com.au/national/tasmania/decorated-tasmanian-world-war-i-nurse-shone-a-beacon-for-generations-to-follow/story-fnn32rbc-1227077933487
Europe still a key partner for Russia, but China a priority – Putin
Trade with Russia’s largest partner Europe will continue, but cooperation with Asian countries, especially China, are a priority for the Kremlin. http://rt.com/business/192596-europe-key-russia-china-priority/
Couple denied a house share because they’re gay
A couple trying to find a place to live in London say they were turned away from one property because they're gay. George Poole, a marketing consultant from Kent, was looking to move to the capital with his boyfriend Matthew Greenaway. http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2014-10-01/gay-couple-denied-london-property-because-theyre-not-a-regular-couple/
Why is there a giant pint of beer walking through London?
Can anyone please explain why there is a giant pint of beer walking along the street in Tower Gateway? Nope, us neither. http://www.london24.com/news/quirky-london/why_is_there_a_giant_pint_of_beer_walking_through_london_1_3791014
David Cameron Eminem rap ‘mashup’ video is viewed a million times in 24 hours
A parody “mashup” of David Cameron’s Conservative party conference speech had today been watched nearly one million times – less than 24 hours after it was released. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/david-cameron-eminem-mashup-video-is-viewed-a-million-times-in-24-hours-9769250.html
Staff ‘devastated’ as job-hunter is beaten to death in row over a computer
Staff working where an engineer was beaten to death while job-hunting on a computer are still “devastated” by the murder, its director said today. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/devastation-of-staff-where-engineer-was-beaten-to-death-in-row-over-a-computer-9768789.html
Manchester United and Chelsea target Dani Alves: I will move to a Premier League club next summer
Brazil international Dani Alves is planning to leave Barcelona at the end of this season and join an English club, the full back confirmed on Wednesday. http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-and-chelsea-target-dani-alves-i-will-move-to-a-premier-league-club-next-summer-9768996.html
Stephen Fry, Festival Hall – comedy review: ‘a warm and lively testament to Fry’s unique charm’
Stephen Fry launched his new book More Fool Me by cementing his place in the nation’s heart. http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/comedy/stephen-fry-festival-hall–comedy-review-a-warm-and-lively-testament-to-frys-unique-charm-9770030.html
Stephen Fry, Festival Hall – comedy review: ‘a warm and lively testament to Fry’s unique charm’
Stephen Fry launched his new book More Fool Me by cementing his place in the nation’s heart. http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/comedy/stephen-fry-festival-hall–comedy-review-a-warm-and-lively-testament-to-frys-unique-charm-9770030.html
Are you a Gone Girl? the confessions of London’s maddest girlfriends
By yesterday evening almost two million people had watched the official Gone Girl trailer on YouTube. Today, the three-minute teaser is redundant: the film has been released in cinemas UK-wide. This is the zenith of the Gone Girl machine: a hype that has been swelling since the book was released in 2012. http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/are-you-a-gone-girl-the-confessions-of-londons-maddest-girlfriends-9769486.html
If You Want Great Sex, Think Like a Lesbian
If you choose to have sex with someone, you are enthusiastically consenting to sharing the bodies you both have and enjoying them as you both see fit. It’s not a competition of men versus women. Her orgasm versus yours. Think like a lesbian. Trust me… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenny-block/if-you-want-great-sex-thi_b_5909458.html