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Steer Clear: When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use Your Car's Hazard Lights
Steer Clear: When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use Your Car's Hazard Lights
The big red triangle should only be pushed in case of emergency. (And no, double-parking doesn't count.)
2023-07-18 04:27
Gamakay LK75 Review
Gamakay LK75 Review
One of the latest trends in premium keyboard design is the inclusion of a tiny
2023-09-15 12:56
Who is 'Battle on the Beach' star Taniya Nayak's husband? Brian O’Donnell is culinary expert who owns multiple restaurants
Who is 'Battle on the Beach' star Taniya Nayak's husband? Brian O’Donnell is culinary expert who owns multiple restaurants
Brian O’Donnell and Taniya Nayak have created some remarkable dining destinations, each with its own distinct character and culinary offerings
2023-06-12 07:22
Gabrielle Union talks about getting bodyshamed for wearing swimsuit: 'I might just wear a bikini in the casket'
Gabrielle Union talks about getting bodyshamed for wearing swimsuit: 'I might just wear a bikini in the casket'
'Sometimes, the more that you validate your damn self, the more people are like, ‘Yeah, mhmm. Yep!’ said Gabrielle Union on self image
2023-07-11 01:48
Both sides of Sleep Number's True Temp pillow are the 'cool side'
Both sides of Sleep Number's True Temp pillow are the 'cool side'
I test mattresses and pillows for a living — which is suitable career choice for
2023-06-27 04:48
Classic Cars at Gold Coast Motor Show Reveal Rare Collection in Hong Kong
Classic Cars at Gold Coast Motor Show Reveal Rare Collection in Hong Kong
A group of Hong Kong car enthusiasts showed off some of the world’s rarest classics at an event
2023-11-13 17:50
AI voice replicas are getting out of hand — that's why lawmakers are pushing the 'No Fakes' Act
AI voice replicas are getting out of hand — that's why lawmakers are pushing the 'No Fakes' Act
A bipartisan bill, introduced on Thursday, aims to protect actors, singers, and other performers from
2023-10-14 02:29
Katy Perry 'dissing' Meghan Markle's wedding dress resurfaces after coronation gig
Katy Perry 'dissing' Meghan Markle's wedding dress resurfaces after coronation gig
Katy Perry's previous comment on the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress has resurfaced, following her performance at King Charles's coronation concert on Sunday (May 7). The popstar wore a metallic gold ball gown as she took to the stage on the grounds of Windsor Castle to perform her hits including 'Roar' and 'Firework,' which Princess Charlotte could be seen singing along to the former. She was a part of the star-studded lineup that also included Lionel Richie, Take That, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter As a result of the 38-year-old's royal performance, her comments from back in 2018 have reappeared once more where she gave her honest opinion of the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress who got married to Prince Harry that same year. “I would have done one more fitting," Perry told Entertainment Tonight, adding that she preferred Princess Kate's dress when she married Prince William back in 2011. "I’m never not going to tell the truth! One more fitting, but I love you. Kate, Kate, Kate won, Kate won!" Meghan wore a Givenchy dress designed by Clare Waight Keller which had a bateau neckline and five-metre-long veil. In comparison Kate's wore an Alexander McQueen gown designed by English designer Sarah Burton, creative director of the luxury fashion house, and the lace design included a V-neckline, long sleeves, a fitted Victorian bodice. However, Perry did go on to wish Meghan and Harry well and also praised Meghan and the humanitarian work she has done. “I’m so happy for them, and, you know, I don’t know them from Adam, but it’s amazing what she’s doing with all this, her humanitarian efforts. You know, the fact that she’s a proud feminist, I love all that," she added. "I support her as another woman and love her and wish them both well.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-09 21:18
Italy announces special tourist trains and 'cruise' rail routes
Italy announces special tourist trains and 'cruise' rail routes
FS Treni Turistici Italiani (Italian tourist trains) will offer services geared towards tourism, from vintage rides and fast tourist routes to "cruise trains" stopping at various destinations across a set period of time.
2023-08-02 19:57
A Week In Boston, MA, On A $45,000 Salary
A Week In Boston, MA, On A $45,000 Salary
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.
2023-09-30 00:29
Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest record: Top 10 most hot dogs ever eaten in history
Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest record: Top 10 most hot dogs ever eaten in history
Every Fourth of July, men and women gather in New York to see how can consume the most hot dogs in 10 minutes. Here are the record holders for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.On July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, all of the United States will watch with bated breath as men and wom...
2023-07-03 05:18
Leave Rick Stein alone, Padstow penny pinchers – it’s totally reasonable to charge £2 for mayo and ketchup
Leave Rick Stein alone, Padstow penny pinchers – it’s totally reasonable to charge £2 for mayo and ketchup
First, they came for our energy bills. Now, they’re waging war on our beloved fish and chips. When will the tyranny end? Probably not any time soon and certainly not in Padstow, where Rick Stein has decided to add a £2 surcharge for extras like gravy, curry sauce and aioli at his fish and chippy. Apparently even celebrity can’t protect you from “food inflation, energy costs and rising wages”. Naturally, all hell broke loose among Padstow punters, who were outraged at the additional cost to their already £20 order. “I’ve always felt that there’s something of the night about him,” one decried. “Let’s boycott it,” exclaimed another. Let me add an unpopular opinion to the opprobrium. Back off, penny pinchers. Ketchup doesn’t come for free just because you decided to dine at Stein’s. It’s a product like any other, and it comes with a price. Why should Stein, or any other restaurant, have to pay it? As a restaurant critic, I’m aware that dinner is getting quite dear. But my advice for anyone complaining about prices is: have some perspective. My initial thoughts on hearing the news from Padstow were twofold. Firstly, if you don’t want to pay upwards of £20 for fish and chips, why don’t you just… go somewhere else? Stein’s is hardly the only joint in town. It’s also not the highest rated so if you are splashing the cash, splash it elsewhere. Secondly, what do people expect? Prices are going up in every aspect of our lives. Restauranteurs aren’t immune to that – they face exactly the same problems we do, if not more. The only thing alarming about the news is that even a brand as big as Rick Stein’s is struggling to survive. For a sachet of Heinz mayonnaise, sure, Stein should probably suck it up (though I imagine that, too, costs more these days). But is it so far-fetched to charge for condiments that are made in house, on the day, with quality ingredients, by trained chefs? Yes, Stein could just plonk it onto his already extortionate prices (£16.95 for cod and chips? You must be joking), but I imagine you might have a thing or two to say about that as well. At least he’s giving you the choice of paying for condiments at all. If you replicated the recipe at home, I’d be surprised if you could get the ingredients for under £2 in the supermarket. That perspective should extend to the impact our changing climate has had on fishing. We’re catching far fewer fish, which has driven up the price of a catch by 11 per cent in the last year. Politics also plays a role, where tariffs on Russia, which previously supplied 40 per cent of white fish in the UK, have forced fishermen to cast their nets elsewhere. The cost of vegetable oil has also gone up by 80p per litre. Given the fish and chip industry uses somewhere in the region 100,000 tons of the stuff, that’s an enormous cost for restaurants to shoulder. Even potatoes are heading upwards of £400 per ton due to increased fertiliser costs and the impact of last year’s hot summer. Then there’s the energy crisis – businesses don’t enjoy a price cap. You can see what I’m getting at. It’s a perfect storm. While arguments that a business as big as Stein’s should be able to absorb the costs somewhere in the empire are totally fair, the news reflects the struggle of all restaurants to reconcile spiralling costs with diner expectations. Earlier this year, Mandy Yin, owner of London laksa bar Sambal Shiok, responded to complaints from diners that prices were too high with a detailed breakdown of how much it costs to produce a single dish. From a portion of their £13 fried chicken, the business only makes 30p. This whole debacle also reminds me of a conversation I had recently with Charlie Bigham, a household name mainly for his boujie “ready meals” (he despises the term). When I asked him to justify why his fish pie now costs around £10 for two people, he gave me the usual spiel about rising costs etcetera, then asked: but why are we so obsessed with paying less and less for food? If we care about the quality of the produce, the impact on the environment and fair pay for the people that work in the industry, shouldn’t we be prepared to pay a bit more? For those lucky enough to be in the contingent that can afford fish and chips, £2 curry sauce might not be the hill to die on. Don’t get me wrong: I think it’s outrageous. But I don’t blame the restaurants. Next time you’re in Padstow, a little understanding, perspective and kindness would go a long way. Read More London’s best new restaurants: From Spanish-Welsh fusion at Mountain to British kitsch at 20 Berkeley The dish that defines me: Michele Pascarella’s Neapolitan ragu Is bottomless prosecco going to be killed off by climate change?
2023-09-14 19:52