Manhattan in New York, Azabu in Tokyo and The Peak in Hong Kong are some of the most prestigious districts for the global affluent to set up homes. Singapore has its own share of prime districts that are heralded as crown jewels of the island with their central location and ability to command high premiums
Month: January 2020
Total funds raised for good causes by Prudential RideLondon cycling events fell by £1.5m last year, new figures show. Organisers said in a statement today that £11.5m was raised through the 2019 event, down from the record £13m that was reached in the previous year. The 2019 figure is also down on the £12.8m raised
Mention Bologna, and most people will be quick to remark on its gastronomy. Indeed it’s renowned for its culinary prowess and has even lent its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce. But there’s a lot more to this part of Northern Italy which can now be explored on foot. Via della Lana e della Seta
The Federal Reserve’s policy making body heads into 2020 with a new complexion that, at least on its surface, seems committed to keeping interest rates low for the foreseeable future. In an annual rotation of voting members on the Federal Open Market Committee, Fed presidents Eric Rosengren of Boston and Kansas City’s Esther George head
Rami Malek is officially an Oscar winner. The actor took home the award for Best Actor for his role as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody during this year’s ceremony, but his status as an Academy Award recipient isn’t the only thing that’s changed thanks to the film. He’s also officially official with his co-star and
Not to gush, but let’s seriously behold the success of Media Rights Capital and Lionsgate’s Knives Out. We’ve already overwritten how the whodunit is a win for original movies in last year’s Disney franchise-laden theatrical environment. But this Rian Johnson-directed, star-studded film just won’t give up in its current sixth weekend of release, poised to
A day before the Golden Globes, the ritzy televised awards show declaring entertainment excellence as voted upon by a small group of shadowy figures, a polar opposite event took place in New York City. The National Society of Film Critics, a group so erudite they named the inscrutable Jean-Luc Godard picture Goodbye to Language (worldwide
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The kings of whiskey are back, with ties to the British Royal Family, Royal Salute is revered internationally for its ultra-luxurious whiskey offerings. Launched in June 1953, the Pernod Ricard-owned brand was established in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. While all its whiskies are aged for a minimum of 21 years, Royal Salute introduced
Cast your mind back to three days before Christmas, when the Sunday Times newspaper reported that 6-year-old Florence Widdicombe discovered one of the charity Christmas cards she had bought from Tesco to send her friends had already been used. The card, festooned with a picture of a kitten in a Father Christmas hat, contained a
Christmas is a very important time of year in most calendars and that does not change for Barcelona. Here, there are many parts of tradition, both new and old, for people to enjoy. Whether it be food, stalls, religious or not, there is plenty to learn about. Here are some of the most traditional aspects
Nathan Chittenden carries a newborn calf at Dutch Hollow Farm in Schodack Landing, New York. “The last five years have been extremely rough for us dairy farmers,” he told CNBC. Emma Newburger / CNBC SCHODACK, N.Y. — Nathan Chittenden carefully slung a newborn calf over his shoulders and marched her over to his dairy barn
The future for medicine is changing, and a survey that went out to attendees found that 67% are now interested in recommending herbal medicines to patients and out of the 33% that answered ‘no’, 20% didn’t know that they could recommend alternative medicine and 25% reported not having enough time with their patients.* “Medicine is
(CNN) — Aviation punctuality reports are a bit like buses; you wait all year for one then two appear at once. On Thursday, travel data analyst Cirium released its annual On-Time Performance Review, naming Russian flag carrier Aeroflot the world’s most on-time global mainline airline and Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport the world’s most punctual airport.
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about money. In fact, you can begin as young as 5 years old. While you don’t necessarily have to talk about math, you should have conversations and explain some of the basics. “It’s much easier to create a habit when you are younger and maintain a
When we look back on photos from the first two decades of the 21st century, it will perhaps be tougher than ever to pick the era from the clothes. These were decades of constant change; when trends cycled in and out more quickly, and men discovered a new appreciation for what they wore and why
I’ll say this about Netflix’s Dracula: It was certainly unpredictable. Or maybe its quick descent from greatness to a steaming pile of doggy doodoo was entirely predictable because Steven Moffat — who, according to my Doctor Who and Sherlock-watching friends, is great at starting stories but terrible at finishing them — created this version of
Michael Stipe has released his second solo single, titled “Drive to the Ocean.” The new track arrives with an accompanying music video shot by Stipe. Stipe has also shared a video message about the new song, which arrives the day before his 60th birthday. Watch the visual for “Drive to the Ocean,” as well as
22 seconds ago Jack Goldsmith, who authored the book In Hoffa’s Shadow: A Stepfather, a Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for the Truth about his stepfather in 2019, says he discovered the FBI’s violation of Chuckie O’Brien’s privacy by recording him and claims Martin Scorsese has crossed the line in a similar with the
Corey Gamble and Kris Jenner ‘have had several conversations’ about having kids. Now, HollywoodLife has learned whether or not this is a path the couple wishes to pursue after five years of dating. Kris Jenner’s two marriages have given her six kids and 10 grandchildren, but when it comes to the 64-year-old reality television star’s
Written by Kevin G Chapman — Deadly Enterprise is the second Mike Stoneman novel after last year’s Righteous Assassin. Stoneman is an NYPD homicide detective recovering after nearly dying at the hands of the man the press called the Righteous Assassin. He is held in high regard by his colleagues for his loyalty and work ethic,
The Asian premiere of the Custom Line Navetta 33 headlines the fifth Thailand Yacht Show at Royal Phuket Marina (January 9-12), where the Ferretti Group is exhibiting the 108ft superyacht and a 39ft Rivamare in collaboration with Lee Marine. The latter is also hosting the Asia premiere of the Australia-built Riviera 68 Sports Yacht. The
The Epilepsy Society has reported what is likely to be a record income level after making an almost £8.5m profit on a land sale, new figures show. The charity’s accounts for the year to 31 March 2019 show that income hit £26.4m compared with £17.2m in the previous year. The accounts say that a “small
Extended periods of being in a dry atmosphere, staring at small electronic screens, constant air conditioning and a lack of sleep, can cause eye problems which in the short term could ruin a holiday and have a long term impact on sight. Stephen Hannan, Clinical Services Director at Optical Express, said: “Whilst a holiday during
While the festive period does have its upsides (admittedly mostly food and booze-related), it also has a tendency to leave us all feeling a little sartorially sapped come 1 January. When you’ve spent the past month flitting between questionable novelty jumpers, cocktail attire and literally anything with an elasticated waistband in the days following Christmas,
Amazon Prime Video today announced a premiere date for the highly-anticipated conspiracy thriller Hunters. Created by David Weil, Hunters stars legendary Academy Award-winner Al Pacino and is executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jordan Peele. In addition to the launch date for the thriller, they also dropped key art and a trailer. Let’s take a look!
Spike Jonze’s decades-long collaboration with Beastie Boys has spawned numerous music videos, classic album covers, a memoir, and even a stage show. Now, fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of all that art with an upcoming photo book entitled simply Beastie Boys. Marking Jonze’s first-ever book of photography, the hardcover is due out
Doctor Who had a lot of espionage fun in “Spyfall,” but also poked a little fun at itself with a joke about the show’s various plot holes. Doctor Who season 12 premiered on New Year’s Day 2020 to a largely positive reception, as the Doctor, Yaz, Graham and Ryan returned to investigate the arrival of a
By Aynslee Darmon ETCanada.com Posted January 3, 2020 2:20 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden surprised the world with their sweet New Year’s announcement — they are official parents! In a sweet Instagram post, the couple revealed they welcomed a healthy
The 2019 Turner Prize was shared by four artists who persuaded the judges not to choose any one winner. The artists wanted to make a collective statement in a time when there is “already so much that divides and isolates people and communities.” The gesture made me question whether charities locked into a competitive pattern