Manchester Guide (RainbowNetwork.com)
A couple of decades ago, even the most intrepid travellers wouldn't have given the Northern England metropolis of Manchester much consideration as a holiday destination.

Bristol teacher Kath Kelly beats the credit crunch by living on £1 a day (Times Online)
A teacher from Bristol has proved that you don't need to be a millionaire to survive the credit crunch: Kath Kelly has written a book called How I Lived a Year on Just a Pound a Day, after she did just that.

Lifestyle choices won't win the battle against global warming (Independent)
Should you feel guilty about flying? A lot of people would say you should. After all, the danger of runaway climate change is real. No one knows how far away that is. We probably have 10 to 30 years, but we may have longer, and we may already have passed the tipping point.

Splendor on the Grass (and Near It) (New York Times)
Bryant Park is a popular spot for lunch, which can be bought in or near the park.

Rose Prince: Beware the hidden costs of cheap food (Independent)
Was the organic movement that meaningless? Was the cult so shallow that families made the switch from buying organic to buying conventionally produced products without a second thought? Book the holiday, keep the gas guzzler, invest in a new autumn coat ... but carry on buying organic milk and eggs? Nah, too expensive.