Should I wear a poppy? Arguments for and against supporting the Remembrance Sunday poppy appeal

November 7, 2016, 10:28 am

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It’s that time of year again when every Tube station and supermarket is manned by pensioners selling poppies ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

The poppy appeal is one of Britain’s best-known fundraising campaigns, organised annually by The Royal British Legion, which supports veterans and members of the British Armed Forces.

The first was on November 11, 1921, to mark Armistice Day, the end of the First World War, and the red poppy was inspired by In Flanders Fields by John McCrae.

But should you wear a remembrance poppy? What does the poppy appeal 2016 mean to us? And is poppy… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 10:29 am

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Tea. Such an innocent drink and yet so divisive.

How many work colleagues have you distanced yourself from after seeing them prepare a tray of teas by pouring milk on a dry teabag before adding the hot water?

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How often have you had to tell someone that you take it black, only to receive a death stare?

Well, tea-lovers around the country have now rallied on Twitter to tea-shame the worst offenders for making sh*t cuppas.

Wednesday's latest insult. Piss weak tea… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 10:39 am

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I might not be about to enter the next Bake Off, but I know my way round a kitchen and I’ve thrown the odd dinner party at my house.

The problems begin, however, when you’ve got to knock up several variations on a dish for guests with different dietary requirements.

Here in London, any dinner you plan is likely to involve catering for meat eaters, veggies – and of course, that one vegan.

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Even if everyone’s eating the same thing, preparing, serving and clearing away often means spending much of the night slaving in the kitchen away from… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 11:55 am

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Palm oil is now the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, thanks to it being extremely versatile and incredibly cheap to grow.

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November 7, 2016, 12:00 pm

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Remember the ‘gintern‘? Well the same concept is back again but this time you’ll be drinking whisky. 

Greggs is giving out free Festive Bakes today

The Dram Team are a monthly whisky subscription club that allows people to enjoy out-of-the-ordinary whisky tastings from the comfort of their own home.

And now, they’re looking to hire their own ‘Dramprentice’ to help them search for the perfect stiff drink.

Looking for an ‘enthusiastic whisky-loving apprentice’, the right candidate will be able to contribute to a variety of things including social media and production and… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 12:04 pm

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If you’re susceptible to having ‘WTF am I doing with my life?’ freakouts, then brace yourself, pal.

Guys, the EAT Christmas lunch menu is here!

These winners from Red Bull’s Illume 2016 international photo contest will give you the urge to tip your desk, flip your boss the bird and get out there to start living dangerously.

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November 7, 2016, 12:12 pm

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Let’s all take a deep breath and paws for thought for a second.

It’s going to be a stressful week.

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It’s the US election, it’s cold and wet and Christmas shopping and necessary irritating prep will arrive soon.

And two prisoners have escaped from an Islington jail with diamond-tipped cutting equipment.

If you want to try and just forget about all of that for a few minutes, then why not try this cat meditation video?

I swear, this isn’t like all those other times that your colleague/mum/nosy next door neighbour swore blind that you should just give mindfulness a try and that it would probably, definitely change your life for the better.

It just gives you a chance to take a breath at what can be… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 12:16 pm

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If you clicked on this just to snort and bellow, ‘BUT IT’S ONLY NOVEMBER!’ then you need to a) reassess your life and b) pour yourself a mulled wine, warm up some mince pies and settle your Scroogey self down for a Christmas movie marathon.

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That’ll get you in the mood. Oh, and you know what else will?

THE EAT CHRISTMAS MENU! YAYYYYYYYYYYY!

The sandwich shop’s festive lunch menu lands in stores on 16 November, and we reckon… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 4:01 pm

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Rejoice, people. It may be too early to put up your Christmas tree (seriously, put away the baubles), but there is one part of Christmas joy you can enjoy right at this very moment: festive high street food menus.

That’s right. For all of us that prefer their Christmas dinner to be nestled in between two slices of bread, the true meaning of Christmas is finally here.

Pret a Manger has finally unveiled their Christmas menu for 2016. Hooray.

To celebrate, they’re giving away a bunch of free sandwiches on the morning of November 8 – but more on that… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 5:55 pm

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You can be forgiven for forgetting about Shanghai’s food scene when there is so much else to do in the city.

Compared to Beijing, the food in Shanghai is far more international and modern. While you will still find traditional Chinese restaurants, other cuisines are easier to stumble upon as they are not just limited to one area like the Sanlitun District in Beijing. Here are my top picks for foodies exploring Shanghai.

Beef and Liberty

There are queues out the door of one of Shanghai’s latest burger attractions, Beef and Liberty, on a Monday night.

The restaurant offers two for one burgers on… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 11:00 pm

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Quite simply, there are some things that girls really do not care about. At all.

Being a functioning semi-adult in today’s world is difficult enough given the possibility of renting forever, rising cost of education and excessive Bridget Jones movies.

But there is a whole host of other stuff that we just don’t have the time for.

When did it become the norm to have to wash your hair every day? Or to count calories with apps? And how did receiving a picture of a penis in a private message ever become acceptable?

Here are some things that girls really do not care about in 2016.

1. Being sexy

There’s an unspoken moment of joy all girls experience when peeling out of a tight pair of jeans or a fitted pencil skirt and into the baggiest sweatpants or T-shirts available.

Whoever decided that wearing fitted clothing is the definition of sexy has clearly never experienced the allure of a fleecy pair of jogging bottoms.

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A wide range of imagery, feelings and preconceptions spring to mind when you think of India; with a population four-times that of the United States it is no surprise it can conjure up such diverse emotions.

Some will immediately picture the madness, heat and humidity of Delhi and Mumbai. Or with over two million tourists a year, the beaches of Goa could be your first thought.

The history and religion of the country should also be prominent in your thoughts when contemplating India. Ancient buildings celebrating various gods and sages in peaceful and serene settings, the opposite of the chaos of the major cities, or the tourist hordes at the Taj… Read the full story

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November 7, 2016, 11:49 pm

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A bar of Toblerone is an absolute delight, signifying the joy of travel (every time you head to an airport, you know you’re buying a few giant blocks of the stuff) as well as general chocolate deliciousness.

For years, we have relied on Toblerone to be the comforting chocolate to welcome us home after a holiday.

We’ve been eating Toblerone ALL wrong

We have looked at the struggle to snap of a piece as just one of those silly things you have to go through to get chocolate into… Read the full story

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November 8, 2016, 12:00 am

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Always sunny, full of fun and perpetually cheerful, the Caribbean island of Aruba is known as ‘One Happy Island’ – and it’s easy to see why.

Just 15 miles north of Venezuela, with warm seas, picturesque beaches and days that are always long, hot and glorious, it’s the perfect place to flop onto the sand with a good book – but also, as I discovered, a place rich in culture where there’s always plenty to do, whether you’re artistic, energetic, in search of zen or simply a foodie.

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November 8, 2016, 1:00 am

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People have been campaigning against wearing fur for years, and we probably don’t need to explain why.

But in recent years, there’s been a similar move away from wearing wool.

It might seem like a harmless, natural material, without the bloody consequences of the fur trade. But there are downsides to wearing wool – both from a moral and comfort standpoint.

Here’s why you might want to reconsider wearing woolly jumpers this winter.

1. Sheep don’t need to be shorn

Without human interference, sheep would grow just enough wool to protect themselves from the… Read the full story

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November 8, 2016, 1:17 am

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November 8, 2016, 2:08 am

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Colouring books may be a trend, but periods are forever.

Well, until menopause, anyway. But they’re a thing for quite a significant portion of your life – so why the heck aren’t we talking about them?

For and Against: The big period sex debate

Design strategist and public health practicioner Andrea Yip wants to open up the conversation around menstruation.

She’s created a glorious colouring book themed entirely around periods, with illustrations depicting everything from period sex to period poos.

‘After speaking with some friends, I realized that there wasn’t a lot of conversation out… Read the full story

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November 8, 2016, 2:47 am

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First came the lip kits. Then the eye shadows. Then the eyeliners.

And now, Kylie Jenner is dropping very heavy hints that an entire Kylie Cosmetics makeup store will be opening ‘soon’.

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November 8, 2016, 2:50 am

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In case you somehow managed to leave this very important today off your calendar, let us remind you that today, November 8, is the day Greggs starts selling its Festive Bake.

The Festive Bake is eagerly awaited next year as a sign that Christmas is officially here.

The Festive Bake is made using chicken breast, sage and onion stuffing, and sweetcure bacon in a creamy cranberry and sage sauce, wrapped in a golden puff pastry with a crunchy crumb topping.

You can’t fake THE bake. The Festive one is back! pic.twitter.com/wja6JVc7rw

— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) November 8, 2016

To celebrate its arrival, Greggs stores across… Read the full story

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November 8, 2016, 2:56 am

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After 26-year-old construction worker Nicky Lambert was stopped in the streets of Amsterdam on a busy work day by a touring photographer, his social media status was changed forever.

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21-year-old Danika, who was holidaying away from her home of London, was so struck by Nicky’s beauty that she just had to approach him and ask if he was a model.

Though Nicky told her no, Danika asked whether she could take a photo of him anyway – to which he obliged.

Danika, who’s a fashion photography student, then went on to share his face with the world on both her Twitter and Instagram accounts.

She captioned the photo with: ‘So I randomly stopped this construction worker in Amsterdam and asked him for a… Read the full story