China’s economy is more Soviet than you think
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The lives of the parties
THE NOTION that China’s economy, though nominally communist, resembles that of the Soviet Union seems on its face absurd. The fall of the Iron Curtain revealed a rusted shell of a country, incapable of manufacturing goods the West might want. China is the world’s biggest exporter; its cities are jammed with gleaming skyscrapers. Soviet citizens […]
Anti-Brexit politicians from all the main parties are in secret talks about forming a new ‘centrist’ movement
Getty Private discussions are underway about a new centrist force in British politics. Sources tell Business Insider that moderate Labour and Conservative MPs who oppose Brexit are involved in confidential discussions. However, insiders say talks are at an early stage, vague and not yet likely to lead to a new party. Sir Vince Cable, leader […]
IT'S COMING HOME! Gareth Southgate parties with fans after England reach World Cup semis
Harry Maguire and Dele Alli struck either side of half-time, both with headers, as nerveless England coasted to a routine 2-0 win. Gareth Southgate’s side will now face either Croatia or holders Russia in Moscow on Wednesday at 7pm. The two meet tonight. It’s only the third time England have reached the last four and […]
Iraqi PM & Shia cleric announce alliance between their political parties
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr have announced that their political blocs will enter into an alliance. The move between Abadi’s Victory Alliance and Sadr’s Saeroon will “cross sectarian and ethnic divisions,” the leaders said during a news conference on Saturday. It remains unclear whether the two parties will be working […]
The Best Points Hotels for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
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‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’ Trailer: Your Average Story of British Punk Boy Meets Curious Alien Girl
As someone reading a movie website, you’ve surely seen a coming of age romance here and there. And you’ve probably seen an alien invasion movie as well. But now they’re about to combine in a sexy, punk acid trip of a movie in the form of an adaptation of Neil Gaiman‘s short story and graphic novel […]
Pool parties and curling — Vegas proving not your average bonspiel
LAS VEGAS — To get to the Orleans Arena where the men’s world curling championship is taking place, players, coaches and fans have to pass by a pool party. Drinks are being downed by curling enthusiasts, the sun is beating down and the music is blaring; this is not your ordinary bonspiel. Not at all. Only […]
How to make £45,000 as a PA planning parties and answering emails from anywhere in the world
ibLE “Invisible PA” company ibLE offers pay-as-you-go remote PAs at £35 an hour. The PAs are paid around £45,000 a year and can work from anywhere in the world. Co-founder Emma Hatto told Business Insider it’s a “lucrative” career — and a day can involve anything from planning a celebrity bash to simply answering a […]
Roger Federer PARTIES until 4am after Rafael Nadal reveals he is injured again – EXCLUSIVE
Federer won his fifth and sixth gongs at the glitzy Monaco event last night, taking the accolades for Comeback of the Year and Sportsman of the Year, the gala event’s central prize. The Swiss could not contain his emotion on stage, thanking presenter Martina Navratilova for her inspirational career before paying tribute to great rival […]
