If you drive on a regular basis then you will probably have noticed that it is costing you more to fill up on each occasion that you run low on petrol or diesel; and with the effects of the credit crunch in recent times, this is something you don’t want to be doing too frequently. But, while you need to use the car for some…
The world ages every day as it travels through the solar system and so does everyone on it. In the UK the average age of the population is advancing, too. According to the Office of National Statistics the average age was 39-years-old in mid-2007, up from an average 37-years-old a decade previously. Not only are we all advancing in age but during 2007 the total…
Visiting Helsinki and not experiencing the joys of a communal sauna is akin to travelling to Texas and not attending a rodeo. It is just not done, especially by those who wish to try the quintessential Scandinavian experience; saunas originated in Finland so it would be downright rude not to go! However, despite the almost prohibitive cost of alcohol in Finland it is for cultural…
According to creative experts, rejuvenating your home can be as good for the aesthetic quality of your property, as it can be for your mind. Indeed, they purport that by changing things around every so often you can enhance your mood and gain a fresh perspective on life. And, if done with careful consideration, redecorating can also help to boost the value of your property.…
If you’re serious about golf then having a comfortable, quality set of clubs to play with is an absolute must. There are choices in the marketplace to suit every budget; irons make up the vast majority of many golfers’ bags, but what areas other than price should you consider when looking to buy new golf clubs? As golf is very much a game of feel,…
The roads can be a dangerous place and it’s inevitable that road accidents will occur. While you might be lucky enough not to be involved in a road accident throughout your driving life, it is still important to know how to deal with the situation should it ever arise and so avoid falling foul of the law. If you are ever involved in a road…
Rivers Cuomo, born in 1970 in New York City, New York, rose to fame in 1994 when his band, Weezer, released their eponymous debut-album, also known as the Blue Album, spouting the hits Buddy Holly, Undone – The Sweater Song and Say It Aint So. Bridging the gap between power-pop, grunge and the burgeoning second coming of punk, Weezer were credited with fully bringing geek-cool…
Whether it is a family holiday or just a passing visit on your travels, Austria is full of unique areas to visit. The popular capital city of Vienna in particular offers plenty of history, culture, and culinary delights that would be sure to provide a little bit of something for everyone. Situated on one of Europe’s longest rivers — the Danube — Vienna offers a…
With the amount of retail packaging waste exceeding the 10million tonne mark each year, landfill sites are now overflowing as a result of unnecessary excess and non-biodegradable packaging. The most infamous culprit of late is the excessive packaging used in the distribution and display of Easter eggs. These poorly-designed packaging drives over 100million tonnes of packaging into the UK waste stream of which only 30%…
If youve named your car George or Mildred, you’re not the only one. A recent website survey revealed that over 4.5 million Britons, equating to one out of five UK car owners, have given their car a pet name and think of their ‘little baby’ motor as engendered, rather than an it. Popular names included Fred, Monty, George and Betsy and the research conducted by…