Classic clangers from the last week (more…)
Tag: Money
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An adult Disneyworld
Donna Leon’s portrait of Venice has telling similarities to our view about what Central London has become
In yesterday’s The Times, author Donna Leon was interviewed about her latest novel, By Its Cover. Born in America, but a longtime resident of Venice, Leon made telling remarks about what the city where she lives has become (more…)
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Billing the kids
World’s richest man Bill Gates pledges not to spoil his children
Bill Gates is a man who found it hard to fit in. The geeks he grew up with came to resent him for betraying them but as he was elevated to the position of topping any list of ultra high net worths, he was not accepted by the waspish elite of America. (more…)
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A dictator’s dream
50,000 square foot Utah mansion that would suit an exiled dictator or lottery lout
Money and taste don’t necessarily go together and no more is this rule proven than in a $30 million (£18 million) Utah mansion (more…)
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Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout, the duo behind The Wandering Chef
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
J: I set myself mad challenges and put myself in ridiculous positions so I don’t get lazy or complacent. Working with Lalie seems pretty true to form.
L: Professionally speaking, a desire to create eating experiences I would actually want to go to. Privately, I couldn’t possible say.
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Wally of the Week: Katie Hopkins (again)
Katie Hopkins makes yet another fool of herself
Barely a day goes by without Katie Hopkins offending someone. As we pointed out last week, however, the nation has failed to understand why she does it and resultantly we’re probably amongst the few who aren’t that fussed about her latest silly remarks. (more…)
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The Hopkins Factor
Public misunderstand the true motivation of Katie Hopkins
Katie Hopkins is opinionated and acerbic. She upsets virtually all who cross her path and thinks nothing of starting a controversy. Strangely, however, we actually think she’s misunderstood. (more…)
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The Tout
This mysterious sort has a knowledge of horse racing that is second to none. His tips to readers of The Steeple Times bring home the bacon and allegedly, some say, The Tout is supposedly rather partial to a glass of Sir Anthony and Lady Bamford’s Château Léoube Rosé de Léoube when a win comes in. -
Website of the Week: Sirimo.co.uk
A website that explains the legal restrictions on the rights to take photographs
Knowing your rights when it comes to taking photographs – especially in an age when most have iPhones and other smart devices with camera facilities – has never been more important. (more…)
