Culture

NY Posts: Money Never Sleeps

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:58:28 +0000

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.

Dear_. Thanks for the _. From ___.

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:55:52 +0000

Mrs Properly was so glad to get another question about thank you notes, one of her favourite topics. Only this one was a little bit different. Yes, it involved blanks that need filling.

"You're Beautiful; You're Hired!"

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:11:41 +0000

This morning I stumbled upon the real-life set of The O.C. nestled in the deepest recesses of shopping mecca, aka The West End. Or so it appeared.

Join the Entourage

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:36:48 +0000

The pitch for this show must have been easy: "The story follows a young, hot shot movie star's life in L.A. Girls, parties, fast cars, the lot". What's not to like?

Jostling With the Queen at the Gym

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:04:51 +0000

I stand corrected. It is NOT just the jobless I am jostling with for treadmill time. It appears I am now also rubbing shoulders with royalty down at my local authority sports centre.

The Weekend - Boldly Go

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:21:29 +0000

This weekend sees the release of the new Star Trek film, which as one friend said, was "Hot. Hot. H-O-T." As such, the perfect theme for our Weekend Guide.

Keep it Clean, People

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:01:35 +0000

The other night at a rather sophisticated dinner, we ended up in a roundtable discussion. Only here, everyone had to tell a joke. A CLEAN joke. An you know what? We were positively rolling (on the f-ing floor laughing).

Cracking Your Community

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:50:49 +0000

Looking for the bridge lift times of Tower Bridge a few years ago, I stumbled across a community website for my very own postcode, London-SE1.co.uk.

10 Under £10

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:53:17 +0000

The Independent alerts us to the listings bible's new book, Time Out's 1000 Things To Do In London For Under £10. Buy the book or save a tenner and check out TimeOut.com.

Let's All Move to Houston

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:46:01 +0000

On a recent stop-over in Houston, Texas, I visited a friend and saw how the other half lived. OK, so maybe not quite half get to live like this. But it was nice, and I'm ready to go.

Until the "Twitter" End

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:08:54 +0000

When I first heard about Twitter last year, I thought the name was cute, but wondered - who needs a site dedicated to status updates when we have Facebook? "It's the latest phenomenon that no one knows how to make money on," said my husband. "At some point you have to write about it."

Celebrity Big Bother

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:15:49 +0000

As those of us who are lucky enough to remain employed trudge back to our desks, please spare a thought for those who have little hope of a happy life, and who have to plumb the depths of despair to enjoy the few crumbs of self-respect gained through...yes, you’ve guessed it, Celebrity Big Brother. It's back.

The Weekend: Get Started

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:51:20 +0000

Break your New Year's resolution yet? Or did you finally decide not to make one? (Smart.) Either way, it's not too late to start the new year right. Your quality of life improves better here.

The World Through Google's Eyes

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:36:07 +0000

Every year, Google puts out the Year-End Zeitgeist. In case your German is rusty, Zeitgeist means 'spirit of the times', and who better to offer this insight than Google, the company that knows more about what you think than you do.

What's Your Personality Type?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:23:53 +0000

What does it say about our personality that we enjoy calling people out on bogus email forwards? Recently it was the gas pump icon and fuel door location - too good to be true. But we also liked the personality test that Oprah's shrink, Dr Phil, supposedly gave out on the show.

Now That Obama Has Won...

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:52:14 +0000

...and our faith in the American public has been restored, we can laugh freely at the election forwards still rolling in.

Hidden City Gems: Postman's Park

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:53:00 +0000

Last time we told you about St Stephen Walbrook. This time it's Postman's Park, another place in which to escape these otherwise turbulent times. So go at lunch, or when your boss thinks you're grabbing a coffee. And let us know if you have a gem to add.

Shocker: There Are Still Jobs Out There!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:16:17 +0000

Despite the global downturn and recession fears, some employers are still hiring. Latest example: The United States government, which is looking to fill a vacancy.

US Election Humor

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:20:33 +0000

That's right. Humor without a 'u'. And to fully get this one, you'll need to watch the photos cycle. Trust us, it's worth it.

Who Needs a Pub for a Quiz?

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:14:12 +0000

OK, so a quiz with booze is a bit more fun than a quiz with coffee, but the guys at The Friday Office Quiz are definitely on to something. And if trivia's your game, you'll want to be on it too.