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Weddings are all fun and games until you wake up with a horrific high-heel ache and prosecco throbbing head the morning after and have to drive three or four hours just to get home. Sure, wouldn't it be much nicer to just have the whole shindig in town? Gone are the glory days of having 300+ guests, half of whom you barely know, with sensible lovebirds now embracing the smaller, intimate style ceremony and reception. Think about it: surrounded by only your nearest and dearest, you'll have more flexibility when it comes to menu options... Читать дальше...

By Dan Hopper  Published: August 26th, 2018

By Ian Fortey  Published: August 26th, 2018

Starcast Mars, a one-planet SWAT team, wakes up from his snooze in Capricorn, rises to his mighty feet and promises to be a better boy. Now’s the time to reactivate plans that have languished on the back burner. Aries (March 20-April 18) With Mars’ powerful mojo focused on your leadership skills and public persona, you should be invincible. Add to this, lucky Jupiter offers planetary punch in your hormone house. Читать дальше...

Task and Purpose, Paul Szoldra

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The company claims the AT-ST Walker lookalike is bulletproof, weighs 4.5 tons, and can hold and move weapons in its arms, according to The Daily Mail.

Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled what is being dubbed a “killer robot,” although it seems like it would be easily defeated by Ewoks if it’s ever deployed to the far side of Endor.

In a video posted August 20 on the website of Kalashnikov—yes, that Kalashnikov—the... Читать дальше...

Other than possibly cannabis, we have been advised to stay away from drugs because of their negative consequences. As is often said, once you start, it is difficult to stop. What many of us do not know is that drugs are not the only things that are habit-forming. Certain foods can also be addictive, with […]

Christian churches have a long history of making joint decisions about matters of faith. Since the first century, gatherings of Christian leaders (usually called councils or synods) have formed to answer concerns about doctrine. Some of the most momentous councils are the most well-known. The First Council of Nicaea set out a creed stating fundamental […]

With time travel looking like an impossibility, there are some things about the past that we’ll never know. But every piece of ancient evidence recovered is like another piece of a grand jigsaw puzzle that offers a new and tantalizing glimpse into the daily lives of our ancestors. From sticks and stones and other traces […]

New research in spoken word recognition shows how the human brain uses an 'autocorrect' function to distinguish between ambiguous sounds.

Putting a name on the illegal menace

Ormond Beach, Fla.: Another innocent American has lost her life because of the failure to enforce our immigration laws. The left’s use of politically correct terms such as “undocumented immigrants,” their support for sanctuary cities and their attacks on ICE...

MANILA, Philippines – Katarina Rodriguez is not the only candidate everyone is watching out for in this year's Miss World Philippines. Aside from the crossover candidates and pageant repeaters, two young women from showbiz are stepping in to a different sort of limelight in hopes of winning the title. ...

Although he claims he only sees 10 per cent of the media coverage, Jose Mourinho will not need anyone to tell him he is under pressure. The Manchester United manager appears to have the backing of the club, but last week's defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion prompted a huge amount of scrutiny on just where the team is going under his leadership. An unappealing style of football, disputes with senior players and a turbulent transfer window has resulted in Mourinho facing the most difficult phase of his two years at Old Trafford... Читать дальше...

As pressure mounts on Jose Mourinho, we look back at five moments Manchester United managers had to react to similar problems.

Sunday is a strong contender for the best day of the week. It has all the weekend freedom of a Saturday without that annoying pressure to get out there and actually do something with your life. Sunday is for rest, relaxation, and recuperation in preparation for another working week. 

From the new French website that's chock with rattan to the London dealers to know

Maurizio Sarri has overseen a perfect start to the season as Blues boss, while Rafa Benitez and his side have just one point to show for their efforts

Long in the business of discovering and fending off hacking attempts and all sorts of malware, security companies have expanded their focus to the disinformation campaigns that have plagued Facebook and other social media for the past few years.

Rolling your clothes may make your packing easier.

America is waging a psychological war against Iran and its business partners, said Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, media reported on Sunday.

Life comes very good again as Michelle de Kretser wins her second Miles Franklin award with her latest novel, The Life to Come

I WASN’T an obvious pick to edit a magazine about home buying. I am atrocious at keeping on top of life paperwork; I’m a set-and-forget person. I’ve never changed my electricity provider. My health insurance is a rip off but I couldn’t be bothered switching policies. I’ve not looked at my mortgage or interest rate since we bought our home six years ago. And the home buying process could have been in Greek because most of the time I had no idea what was going on.

HARARE -  Zimbabwean investors are finding solace in banks and other financial  instruments and this has driven earnings for banks and fund managers whom officials say are able to provide cover through advances in local bank funds as volatility and fluctuations hit local financial markets.

ISTANBUL – Goalkeeper Loris Karius arrived in Istanbul on Saturday to join Besiktas on loan from Liverpool, seeking redemption in Turkish football after his nightmare performance helped cost the English side the Champions League final.