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News / front bit : All the important developments in the international world over recent days
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buildings have been renovated completely. Our 34 rooms are comfortable and decorated with nice colours. All rooms have a double bed or two seperate beds, toilet, shower and/or bath, telefoon, high speed internet connection and LCD television. The Herengracht is located in the centre of Amsterdam.
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embankment of the beautiful Herengracht in Amsterdam. These from 1650 dated monumental premises have recently been renovated in such a way that the characteristics in bygone days have been well preserved. Our 34 rooms are comfortable and colourfully furnished. The Herengracht lies in the centre of Amsterdam and gives you the possibility to visit within reach the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, Concert Hall or one of the enjoyable Amsterdams shopping streets. The Anne Frank House, the Wester Tower and the Palace on the Dam are even within walking distance.
The colourful The Times Hotel is situated on the beautiful Herengracht in the city centre ... more
of Amsterdam. The Herengracht is one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam. These monumental buildings have been completely renovated in 2006. Our 33 rooms are comfortable and decorated with fresh design colours. All rooms have a double bed or two seperate beds, toilet, shower and/or bath, telefoon, high speed internet connection and LCD television. The Herengracht is located in the centre of Amsterdam. The Ann Frank House, Royal Palace located on the Dam and the Wester Tower are all within walking distance.Additional information- The hotel has a 24-hour reception.- Pets are not allowed.- Luggage can be stored at the reception.
Advantages: Great something for everyone Disadvantages: heavy
...au chocolat for breakfast and the Sunday Times being fetched by me from the shop before my mother woke up. Since going to uni I’ve bought it occasionally and think it’s great value (I would buy it more often but my locker at work’s too small to hold it so I only get it if the newsagents have any copies left at 5.30pm when I’m heading back to campus).
The paper contains the following sections :
... ...the international world over recent days
News Review : Not breaking headlines so much as opinion pieces on stories that have been in the news a lot recently, with more detail than a news article and written from a different persepective
Money : Well, it’s about money – money news, share and savings rates and a money analysis on a “famous” person who, more often than not, will have more money ... more
Ever since I can remember, Sundays in our house meant 2 things: Pain au chocolat for breakfast and the Sunday Times being fetched by me from the shop before my mother woke up. Since going to uni I’ve bought it occasionally and think it’s great value (I would buy it more often but my locker at work’s too small to hold it so I only get it if the newsagents have any copies left at 5.30pm when I’m heading back to campus).
The paper contains the following sections :
News / front bit : All the important developments in the international world over recent days
News Review : Not breaking headlines so much as opinion pieces on stories that have been in the news a lot recently, with more detail than a news article and written from a different persepective
Money : Well, it’s about money – money news, share and savings rates and a money analysis on a “famous” person who, more often than not, will have more money than they know what to do with
Business : I used to read bits of this section when I was in 6th form and pretend it was revision for Business Studies. Lots of lovely articles and profiles on the business world including salary details (read an article on Belinda Earl – Debenhams’ CEO which, among other things, told me what uni she was at (Aberysywth – sorry, no idea how it’s spelt) and what she was currently reading (a Harry Potter book)
Travel : my favourite part. Details of special offers, investigations into different firms, a Q and A section and pages of adverts for cheap flights to everywhere and expensive accommodation for when you get there
Property : Ever wanted a 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) home here or abroad? This is the place to find it. Great comparison section along the lines of “For x GBP you could have a nice 1 bedroom place in London, a family home in East Anglia or a 5 story castle in Birmingham (if they have such things there). Lots of private ads as well if agencies are not for you.
Magazine : including “features” for the less serious reader, cross words, quizes and special offers (“buy these wonderful hand crafted garden chairs for just 10 000 pounds, plus p&p of course”) as well as a “life in the day” section which features everyone from obscure Japanese business men to Paul McCartney. Oh, and horoscopes.
Doors : A new-ish section about the internet featuring new gadgets, a q and a section and buyers guides
Culture : includes TV listings for the week as well as info about films and performances up and down the country
Style : For the stylish reader.... details of “in” fashions, latest make up releases, fitness tips and, the best part by far, Mrs Mills column on etiquette etc
Books : Again as the name would suggest, it’s about books. New releases are reviewed and authors interviewed
Funday Times : Fun for kids (and big kids) with competitions and cartoons and star interviews
Motoring : About cars I would imagine – never read it
Sports : Ditto, but about sport..... Appointments : Job opportunities split by sector (education, health etc), I’ve been reading these for years strangely enough, and wondering if I had the skills required to get that PriceWaterhouseCoopers job that was offering 90 K and a company car. Maybe in a few years when I graduate ..... :)
As you can see, there’s a lot in the Sunday Times which means that for me anyway, it gives a weeks reading for just over a pound. I would recommend it to anyone, no matter what your usual paper preference as a great, informative, easy to read alternative.
One word of warning though : if you have broadsheets delivered, think of your poor paper person and give them a great big tip at Christmas or you may end up with ripped papers in the new year. I delivered for 4 years and one house had 3 broadsheets delivered every Sunday which was hell – you know who you are Mr 62 Newbury Rd......
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...reading material. While most of the other lads were ogling the page 3 girls in the Sun, I would be reading The Scotsman. I thank my late father for this, as he drummed it into me from a young age that there was a huge difference in the way the newspapers report an event or a news item, and that I should read papers that tend to give a fairly factual account, and then make up my own mind as to what I wanted or didn’t want to believe. ~ ~ My ... ...shadow of a doubt The Sunday Times. That it should be published by the same group that also produce such a horrendous piece of garbage as The Sun, only goes to show that the “almighty buck” rules above all else, and that some people in this world of ours will go to any lengths to enhance their own personal fortunes. ~ ~ So why is it my favourite? Quite simply because I believe that it is not only the best newspaper for straight news and ...
the_mad_cabbie 04.06.2001
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Advantages: Authoritative news and features, good price Disadvantages: Alleged Rupert Murdoch-influenced editorial control
The Times has a reputation of being the establishment newspaper, very Tory and read by vicars and barristers. Above all boring and rather dull, full of law reports and business news. That was certainly my impression but I discovered when I began to read it that Rupert Murdoch the proprietor has modernised the paper and broadened its appeal. I’m not saying he’s transformed it into a high-brow Sun, but certainly its no longer stuffy and ... ...to rotate around several of the better quality papers. But recently I’ve been taking The Times, and not just because it only costs 35p, but because I’ve found it quite entertaining and lively, yet also with enough food for thought to keep me interested.
The paper comes in two sections every day, with Times 2 being tabloid size, and containing most of the features like health, women’s’ pages, television and so on. Also, each ...
tomc 24.04.2001
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Advantages: Lot's of news and info on todays culture tackling all sorts of issues Disadvantages: Get dirty hands need to have massive arms and loads of peace and quiet to read
...when I went to wash the car abd buy the bacon and eggs for breakfast I decided to pick up a copy of the Times, this was mainly due to the free U2 CD that Alex was whimpering about when I left! I was pleasantly surpised to find that for such a huge paper that it only cost £1. This is the daddy of all broadsheets and is a fabulous read, it may take you all week but it is well worth it!
This is more than a broadsheet this is a massive collection of ... ...~
Section 1 ~ The Sunday Times (Scotland):
This is the main news from around the world and also in Scotland and the rest of the UK. This week's edition is full of the General Election as you can imagine. The front cover is what you would expect form any typical newspaper, full of info of what you may expect inside.
What I have found that I like about the Times is that the individual news articles are really enjoyable to read it is not all just ...
Squidget 04.06.2001
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Advantages: Thought provoking Disadvantages: A lot to digest
...that intelligent. I am not the brightest star in the intellectual galaxy. I am not an all knowing beaming beacon of all intelligence; in fact my mathematical skills are so rudimentary I could sit there and just break down in tears when faced with any sort of number orientated problem or equation. If this is so then why on earth do I read The Times?
Contrary to popular belief, The Times isn't the most taxing and difficult papers to grasp. Granted, ... ...yourself in awe at the extent of the vocabulary of certain commentators within the paper. Some analysis does read like stereo instructions but not unlike reading basic French, you will start to get the point of a certain article - and it fills you with a sense of achievement when you finally do start to decipher, what can only be described as Shakespearean tongue, in some circumstances into a perfectly reasonable argument.
Value for money is paramount ...
Theworker 27.06.2008
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Advantages: None that I can think of Disadvantages: A lack of focus and interesting viewpoints
The title above really does sum up my feelings about this paper. Once renowned as a great paper, The Times' reputation has been, in my opinion, ruined of late. I used to enjoy The Times once, but in recent years it has gone significantly downhill - the writing style has been stinted or 'dumbed-down' to the point where it smacks of patronisation. I hesitate to suggest that the change of ownership (to News Corp, a company of Rupert Murdoch), and the ... ...problems with the paper do seem to have started at that point, which is a pity.
The paper is now a quite bland and boring diatribe, and never really engages my interest save for a very few of the writers (Matthew Parris' Parlimentary Sketch is very good), and, of course, the letters page (which is often very good indeed). I have now moved my custom to the Financial Times which, despite its name, is very good indeed for news and analysis, not just ...
JamesForrester 16.07.2000
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