Meghan Markle, 36, is set to marry Prince Harry on Saturday May 19 this year in a ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Her wedding bouquet will most likely contain peonies, a florist predicts. “May is the prime season for peonies, and I would not be at all surprised if they feature heavily in […]
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Casey Affleck Breaks Academy Tradition, Won’t Present Best Actress Oscar at This Year’s Ceremony
Almost a year ago, Casey Affleck won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in Kenneth Lonergan’s drama Manchester By The Sea. But years before that, he was sued for sexual harassment by two female crew members of I’m Still Here, the Joaquin Phoenix-starring fake documentary he made back in 2010. At the Oscars, the tradition […]
2018 Nissan Armada Drivers' Notes Review | SUV tradition in a velvet glove
While it might not be as rugged as its Patrol cousin sold overseas, our 2018 Nissan Armada tester makes up for it in creature comforts. Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel and a whole suite of driver assists, this Platinum-trim Armada combines the confidence of a Titan with much of the comfort […]
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Does Not Break a Certain Saga Tradition as Originally Thought
Many Star Wars fans seem to be divided when it comes to their feelings on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The film is quite a departure from what many have come to expect from the saga that started all the way back in 1977, and that’s largely why so many fans either love it or […]
Ed Sheeran concert sees council ditch CENTURY long tradition
For more than a century the people of Dunedin in New Zealand have observed the day by closing shops and restaurants to allow families to celebrate together. But that is about to change after local businesses pushed politicians to let them take advantage of the pop superstar’s arrival in the city. Religious tradition proved no […]
‘I Spent Thanksgiving in Antarctica’: The Case For Vacation Over Tradition
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Google Maps Street View: Creepy sight uncovers THIS terrifying tradition in Japan
Google Maps Street View can show the rest of the world some of the weirdest and most wonderful sites. Many think they have spotted signs of aliens or UFOs when browsing Google Maps. One village in Japan has a creepy tradition that has been caught by the famous street view cars. The reason behind it […]
Breaking with tradition, Trump did not bow to Japan’s emperor — he nodded his head instead
AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool Donald Trump did not bow when he met Japan’s emperor on Monday, opting to lower his head slightly instead. Bowing to international leaders has been a contentious issue for US presidents in the past. In Japan, bowing is an important sign of respect and following local customs helps strengthen diplomatic relations. The […]
Kate Middleton will break with tradition when she becomes Queen by doing THIS
Kate Middleton enjoyed her wedding to her royal boyfriend in 2011, and has been Duchess of Cambridge since the day. The 35-year-old mother-of-two to Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2, would become a queen if her husband Prince William is crowned king. There is one way in which Kate would break with tradition, if […]
Gerrymandering, a Tradition as Old as the Republic, Faces a Reckoning
Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments as to whether the contorted voting maps drawn by both parties to cement their power have finally gone too far. Up for challenge is a Wisconsin legislative map. WSJ.com: What’s News US