The act of slavery is one which has been banned all over the world, and under international law it is deemed illegal for an individual to make another human being their slave. However, despite global opposition towards slavery it remains prevalent within today’s society with human trafficking constituting one of the most rapidly growing forms of this illicit trade. The United Nations have reported a…
Home to three Nobel Prize winners and a plethora of internationally recognised writers, Dublin — the capital city of the Republic of Ireland — is globally renowned for its literary legends. With many of the city’s sights dedicated to the celebration of its writers, there are a plethora of tours, museums and interactive experiences ready to guide you through the history of Dublin’s home-grown talent,…
No matter whom you are going with, the distance you intend to travel or whether the purpose of your travel is for business or pleasure, when it comes to travelling it should be an enjoyable and comfortable experience for all concerned. Wherever in the world you intend to go travelling to, it is important to take care of both yourself and your ongoing health. Whether…
In recent years, environmental protection and, more specifically, energy conservation has become an important factor in determining how people live their lives. Few people consider, however, the positive difference that enjoying a frugal lifestyle can make to the environment. The first area many should look to cut down is heating the home. An extra 2 degrees of warmth is enough to increase costs dramatically and…
With beautiful scenery taking up much of the countryside in the area, the North West of England is the ideal location to enjoy the great outdoors with an activity holiday. Horse riding in the Lake District has always been a popular pursuit among UK holiday makers, with many claiming that it’s the best way to see the country. Open trials run along tranquil waters and…
Everyone has been in a similar situation: you have left house wondering if you have unplugged the iron or turned off the electrical fire, and as a result you panic for the remainder of the time spent away from the home, often returning to find you hadn’t and had thus panicked unnecessarily. However, it does suggest that it is important to identify any safety problems…
Despite many being under the impression that success stories of African exporters are confined to Maghreb countries, such as Tunisia and Morocco, exports in sub-Saharan Africa are far from marginal for some product groups. For the fifth year in a row, the North Africa region experienced growth at a rate higher than 5% per year (5.7% in 2007), exceeding the levels reached in the 1990s…
According to research, there are 27 million pets in the UK today, with over 40 percent of households owning at least one domesticated animal. Dogs and cats account for the largest percentage, with British people owning over 7.3 million canines and more than 7.2 million felines. Companionship is cited as the primary purchase incentive, with the report suggesting that 60 percent of people in the…
In the space of little over five years mobile phones have progressed from gadgets primarily used for voice calls and texting to an appliance that can be used for a myriad of other purposes including; web browsing, sending and receiving emails, GPS, stills and video camera, and also as a music player. Advancements in WiFi and 3G data network technologies combined with a significant reduction…
Burglary is one of those things that you never expect to happen to you. And true, with the necessary precautions, your home may never be broken into. However, it’s a good idea to attempt securing your home as best as you can because many people aren’t so lucky. Criminals target houses that look like easy pickings. If they’re searching for somewhere to rob and see…