27 November 2018
Virtually every science fiction film ever made that depicted the future had automated cars as a feature. In the 1980’s this seemed like so much awe-inspiring technology. Even in the 90’s it was a spectacle to behold, with some films like Total Recall insisting that a robotic taxi driver was required for the equation to …
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25 November 2018
Fans of 90s pop music – and those who enjoy a bit of nostalgia – were left tingling with excitement when the Spice Girls announced their first tour in a decade. Victoria Beckham will not join the 13-date UK and Ireland tour set for May and June next year, due to prior commitments. The surprise …
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23 November 2018
To say the general public is obsessed with reality shows would be putting it mildly. Coming home from a hard days slog and relaxing in front of the TV with a glass of wine (or two) and an episode of the Kardashians seems to be routine for many, many people. And though some would only …
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21 November 2018
There are a million and one online lists of chefs gleefully telling you about their favourite meals, and this is all good and well. But have you ever stopped to think what a chef would tell you to avoid when eating out? It’s a serious question, and one that we’re happy to help you tackle. …
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19 November 2018
Those of us who are still single have all had that lonely, soul crushing moment. You’re sitting alone on a Saturday night slumped in front of the TV, wondering where your soul mate is hiding. Even the cat is out somewhere pursuing a romantic interest, so it’s just you, a bucket of popcorn and an …
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16 November 2018
You use your phone for a multitude of things every day. But do you make full use of all of the features? Like the GPS. The GPS on your phone is probably one of the most underutilised features. It is cutting edge to the point of being incredible, but we’re willing to bet you don’t …
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14 November 2018
Have you ever noticed that true crime shows are almost exclusively about murder? Serial killers, family homicides, jealous exes – you almost never see an episode dedicated to theft or fraud and, on the rare occasion that I have seen these, they have literally bored me until there’s been a body count of at least …
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12 November 2018
We’ve all had that feeling where we think we have plenty of time. Or we are so excited about our holiday that we simply haven’t started packing yet – and it is almost time to head to the airport. Or an urgent trip suddenly crops up and we need to go now. It’s every traveller’s …
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10 November 2018
In the pipeline since 2010, and after a long, beleaguered production, the much-anticipated new Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic has been released – and the reviews are not exactly rave. Almost every critic saved all their praise for Rami Malek’s performance as the legendary frontman, and panned the rest of Bohemian Rhapsody as a pasteurised, homogenised pastiche. …
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7 November 2018
Is there anything as precious as a couple explaining how they met? A story that, normally, involves long, drawn out descriptions of perfect dates, time spent under starry night skies and plenty of references to how much like various romantic comedies it was. Don’t you just hate those people? Their stories are boring, lacking very …
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