People react in different ways to the reality of reaching their fiftieth birthday. For some it is an event they would rather keep very low key, while for others nothing could be better than arranging a party with all their friends and family present. But whichever group you happen to fall into, it is very important that you make the right plans for the years…
In the world of business, professionalism is everything and perceived levels can literally make or break a business deal or relationship. It’s important, therefore, that everything has a professional gleam — from an organisations website to any printed business materials produced and distributed. This is particularly prevalent when trying to attract new customers as business correspondence that looks smart and sleek hints at an air…
Life can be hectic and it’s easy to focus on our own problems, without pausing to think of those around us. Indeed, who has time to worry about others, when we all have our own issues to deal with? However, there are times when personal issues can spill over, and alone, they can make one feel isolated, scared and powerless to cope. Terminal illness is…
We’ve all done it – tripped up, fallen over, or been the victim of any number of other little mishaps that cause us some embarrassment, especially if it is in full view of someone else. The first thought that generally comes to mind is that you are rather on the clumsy side and you should have been looking where you were going. But should we…
Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp on March 11, 1971, first came into the public consciousness at the start of the millennium as ringleader of the ‘Jackass’ television programme. After graduating from high-school in his native Knoxville, Tennessee, Clapp decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, changing his name to Johnny Knoxville in tribute to his roots. Finding it hard to…
There has never been a better time to see Belfast than now. Freed from the spectre of the gun by cease-fires and political agreement, it’s buzzing with life and the economy is thriving. Violence and mistrust have moved quietly into the background and a new dawn full of possibility has emerged, allowing the natural warmth and good humour of the people to shine through the…
Everyone wants to be outdoors, especially in the summer time when the weather is fine and the sun is shining. People nowadays, having perfected their homes, are increasingly looking at the best ways to give their gardens and patios a touch of colour and character. Summer is a social season and more time is spent in the garden, so people not only want their garden…
In 2007, 7.6 million people died from cancer worldwide. In 2008, there is no sign of this number dropping. Currently, cancer is the cause of about 13% of all deaths, and it is unlikely that many people don’t know at least one person that has been affected by cancer in some way. While cancer is something that we don’t want to live with, we must.…
Almost 260,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, but despite the rates of incidence being on the rise, the good news is that less people are actually dying from cancer, thanks to advances in treatment and also early detection. The trend is the same in both the USA and UK, with figures that trace incidence of and deaths caused by…
In one of the ironies of the Internet age, instead of reducing companies’ dependence on people, modern technology has validated the irreplaceable need for human talent. More than ever before, experts say, an organisation’s real value resides in the willingness and ability of its people to share their collective experience, intelligence and skills. With employee costs now often exceeding 40% of corporate expenses, this new…