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X-Factor Has the X-Factor
Why, oh why, do we need to go out this weekend when we have this TV delight on at home? This is entertainment if ever there was. If the bars and the restaurants are empty on Saturday night - love it or loathe it - this is why. The X-Factor. more >>
New in Culture
NY Posts: Money Never Sleeps
I enjoy staying in New York City on three-day weekends because everything seems to empty out and the spots that usually require the Armani couture attire with super model company tend to relax their velvet rope standards. more >>
New in Books
A Week at the Airport: A Heathrow Diary
When I first read Alain de Botton (The Art of Travel), I was almost jealous. It never occurred to me to write about why so many elements of travel hold such allure, such promise, and cause such deceptively seductive grass-is-greener syndrome. more >>
New in Theatre
The Power of Yes
There is a ripple of excitement every time a new play by David Hare is out. It's the yearning for the wise man of the left to yet again show up the devils of this world for what they really are. more >>
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1 Year Ago
- The Black Keys at Brixton Academy
I saw The Black Keys at the Astoria and they were excellent, so when I found out they'd be playing at the Brixton Academy, I bought tickets immediately. But as the band only has 2 members - Dan on guitar and vocals, Patrick on drums - I wondered how their minimalist set-up would translate to the much larger venue. more >> - The Weekend: Journey East
- What's Your Personality Type?
- The Weekend: A Five Step Program
2 Years Ago
- Business Knowledge for IT in Retail Banking
Once the ugly duckling of the financial services industry, retail bankings image is undergoing a makeover. These days retail banking is increasingly resembling investment banking and is now positioned to attract the highest calibre of not only banking professionals, but IT professionals as well. more >> - Thanksgiving Dinner, London Style
- Law By Day, Hip-Hop by Night
- The Patron Saint of Banking
Music
Bankers Rock For Charity
This Thursday at the Islington O2 Academy, three bands will perform to benefit the Egmont Trust. And chances are you used to work with at least one of the finance professionals gearing up to grace the stage. more >>
Music
Five Albums that Rock Now
Don't worry if you've lost the new music plot again. HITC Life's resident reader-writer-muso, Lucho Payne, will get you up to speed with reviews of Kasabian, Gossip, The Dead Weather, Muse, and Mumford & Sons. more >>
Culture
The Weekend - Jetset
Escape the great unwashed in flight, or in the Caribbean. Or join them for drinks, mussels and beer. Just be sure to leave a tip.
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