Posted on: April 27, 2020
Once nestled in the Moss side area of Manchester sat the stadium of Maine Road. This was the home, since 1923, for Manchester City Football club. The ground was to be the teams home until 2003 when the clubs new and affluent owners wanted the team to move to a larger stadium in line with their plans. What does a team lose when it moves and how did people react to the news? Image credit…
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Posted on: April 24, 2020
It is almost impossible to comprehend a world without the work of Louis Pasteur. Countless millions of Human beings owe their very existence to the works and words of this great man. Pasteur is the founding father of vaccination and also his processes of pasteurisation. Image credit In the middle eighteen hundreds the existence of germs and bacteria was still in debate If the causes of illness and sickness could not be seen how could…
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Posted on: April 22, 2020
The four Seasons of the British year are clearly defined as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, the fresh, green month of Spring has come and gone, the long hot days of Summer are a distant memory and the stunning multi-colours of autumn have faded. The Season of Winter has arrived and brings with it ice-cold, frosty mornings, the possibility of snow and dark evenings at home with family sat around a roaring fire. Image credit…
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Posted on: April 21, 2020
Have you ever wondered what a finance adviser does and how they use Financial advisor software to help their suggestions for how best to invest your money? Image Credit In this short article we are going to look at what a financial adviser does and you can Find out more about financial advisor software here In essence a financial adviser helps clients with the best ways to manage their money. This means extensive research into…
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Posted on: January 8, 2020
Netball is a great sport for an all over body workout, improving aerobic strength and building teamwork skills. Unlike many sports, it is really easy to get started. Here are 5 tips to help you get on that netball court. Image Credit Get your kit on Netball doesn’t need lots of expensive sports equipment, just some basic kit to get you started. Sports trainers are, of course, a must, especially for indoor courts. Look for…
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Posted on: January 8, 2020
Poplin refers to a type of weave, meaning the way the fabric threads have been combined. It has been around for a very long time and is still used very widely by home sewers and in mass-produced clothing alike. Where Does It Originate From? France’s history is filled with stories of new fabrics. The term poplin itself derives from the word papelaine in French. This was a 15th-century word that came from the word “papelino”,…
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Posted on: January 8, 2020
Scottish NHS hospitals are facing a crisis. Severe staff shortages combined with increasing user needs have created a three-pronged problem of budget pressures, patient neglect and staff being exposed to harm. Image Credit The shortage of trained nurses in hospitals has led to overloaded work schedules for those still in place, with 60 to 70 per cent of nurses and midwives claiming they are unable to do their job properly as a result. Doctors are…
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
Read these tips to make sure your laminate floor looks great and lasts well. Image Credit 1. Check the Skirting Boards If you want to retain the skirting, you’ll have to remove it during installation and then re-lay it. Some older houses have a beading at the bottom of the skirting board, and this will need to be taken up. 2. Check Door Clearances The door needs to be able to clear the new floor,…
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
Whether you are an individual or a fund manager, it is vital that you look to invest any capital funds across asset classes to minimise risk. Image Credit Although the amount invested in each pot varies in jurisdictions around the world, a useful guide to asset classes is provided by the British government. Traditionally these asset classes are cash, shares, property and fixed-interest securities often known as bonds. In recent years, however, a fifth class…
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Posted on: December 12, 2019
New research has shown that many students arrive at school without having eaten breakfast and face a morning trying to learn while hungry. It has been revealed that teachers know many of the students in their class are hungry at the start of the school day. In fact, around 20 per cent of teachers have actually brought food in for pupils they know do not eat breakfast. This is a worrying trend because in addition…
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
Uganda is steadily becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations of east Africa. From the snowy Rwenzori Mountains to the idyllic Lake Victoria, this country is diverse and utterly delightful. Here are the top five things to see and do on your trip. Image Credit Go on Safari No trip to east Africa would be complete without a safari trip, but Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park is something special. While there, look out for…
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
As mobile phones have become more sophisticated they’ve taken on more functions. No longer just for phone calls and text messages many people now run much of their lives via their mobile, using it as diary, camera, address book, entertainment centre and more. And of course they’re used to access the internet. According to the UK’s telecoms watchdog Ofcom smartphones have now replaced laptops as the nation’s most popular device for accessing the web. What…
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
The 1960s offered a revolution in fashion, with far fewer restrictions and much more choice, and this was reflected in the exquisite variation of wedding dresses that were seen. Image Credit As documented by the BBC, the wedding dress has evolved over the years with the 1960s seeing a stunning variation of designs that are still much sought-after for those looking for a vintage dress with a difference today. The Edwardian Style A popular choice…
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Posted on: September 16, 2019
It might seem a little surprising, but gorillas have very structured, highly sophisticated family groups just as we do. Like humans, our close evolutionary neighbours don’t always have completely amicable relationships. Image Credit Good Neighbours Territory is important, and so is status, so it’s all the more interesting to see rangers’ discoveries of gorilla families spending time together socially. Tight familial bonds can be credited with this, given the conflict that might normally be expected…
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