We’ve all seen news reports of severe weather conditions battering various parts of the country. It’s not unusual to feel glad that it isn’t affecting you. But what would you do if you heard that the bad weather was heading in your direction? While you can’t stand firm against a heavy rainstorm, a hurricane or any other severe event, there are things you can do…
Can Pyjamas ever be luxurious? Or are they by definition the very opposite of luxury, as in they are practical, comfortable, shapeless and drab? In the past luxurious pyjamas have been understood to mean bit of satin or lace trimmed offerings but these seem more like a redesign of the same tired idea or something designed without comfort or sleeping in mind at all. Today…
Home of the legendary Beatles, crowned a World heritage Site and currently voted European Capital of Culture, the city of Liverpool has a lot going for it. Indeed, having just celebrated its 800th anniversary, as well as playing host to the renowned MTV Music awards, it manages to superbly fuse its fascinating history together with a vibrant and modern cultural life. Set against the north…
When was the last time you looked at the back of your wardrobe? Whenever it was, I bet you found something you’ve never worn and had forgotten you’d ever bought. However, you don’t have to be a compulsive shopper to own clothes you have never worn; many of us have bought something that hasn’t been right for us. As such, it’s not too difficult to…
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions Florida? Walt Disney World is probably one of the main things. But to many people Florida is also about the Everglades, and the numerous examples of the wildlife that can be found there. The Everglades themselves need to be seen to be believed. One of the best ways to see many of the animals…
The Christmas season is a time for celebrating with friends and family and of course decorating your home to fit the festive bill. Before you dig out those old fairy lights and blow the dust off your favourite decorations, take a moment to check everything is in working order as the yuletide can bring with it a lot of potential hazards. In Britain it is…
You’re approaching retirement and probably looking forward to relaxing in the sun after years of dedicating yourself to supporting a family. But are you really aware of what you are letting yourself in for? Many Brits are anxious to find warmer, more exciting and less heavily taxed places to live in retirement; even those who aren’t willing to emigrate expect to be able to travel.…
It is a fact that word of mouth advertising is one of the most effective ways to market a business’ products or services. Indeed, the influence consumer opinion can exert over that of a corporate message is surprising. However, thought about logically, who would you trust: a company that tells you its product is great, or a customer that has actually tried it? Not only…
Of course, one of the basic needs of most people is to contact one another. The first step towards answering this need and allowing a global network of people in different locations to communicate via technology, was the invention of the telephone. Officially designed by Alexander Graham Bell in the 1870s, the invention eventually revolutionised global interaction. In recent years, it is the internet that…
The whispering clamour surrounded me and as it grew in intensity my fear of what was to come grew stronger. Suddenly the chanting started, the dread inside me rose as the chants grew louder and my anticipation greater. Each drum beat took me closer to the edge… a scream …then Preludium. Fun over! As I looked at the hellish images on the Toxic album Fear…