There are many collectors in the world who all share a sense of achievement for their collection. It is this sense of achievement that motivates them to continue collecting the things they love. There are some serious collectors out there, who have achieved the ultimate honour for collectors everywhere – an entry in the Guinness […]
Conveyor systems are used in a wide variety of applications in manufacturing and distribution. Of course there are different types of system suited to different tasks, so it’s important to select the right one for your needs. Image Credit Consider the environment Environmental factors may not immediately spring to mind when talking about conveyors, but […]
Central heating radiators used to be looked on as encumbrances – always in the way when you want to redecorate or rearrange a home, and available in any colour you wanted so long as it was white. Image Credit Today the availability of lighter solutions in more elegant and efficient designs is transforming them into […]
Plants can provide a connection to nature, and in the workplace, the positive effects have been proven by many scientific studies. The benefits can help both employees and employers. Image Credit Increase in productivity Research by the University of Exeter in 2014 found productivity increases by 15% when a workplace previously low on greenery has […]
With the decrease in the use of the petrol car that is going to be foist upon us as petrochemicals run out we need to think about what we going to do with the Petrol stations left over. There is a considerable process around the decommissioning of a petrol station and though the options for […]
A study by accountancy firm Nixon Williams has revealed that the number of contractors and other single-person traders who are not saving for retirement has increased by 12 per cent over the past year. Almost two-thirds of the participants admitted that they have not even started saving for their pensions, which may be as many […]
There are a vast number of ways to communicate with the people you care about using modern technology. Image Credit Even in this digital age, nothing quite compares to the feeling evoked from a physical greeting card though, as discussed in this article from The Guardian. It is possible to mark almost any occasion with […]
If you really want to know a city, do not look only for trendy restaurants, five-star restaurants or tourist ones. An authentic and wonderful option is to go and visit their markets. It is there, in the midst of the fruit sellers and the butchers, where you will find the true flavor of the place […]
If you’re organising a gala dinner, you’ll want it to be the stand-out event of the year. Gala dinners have become a popular event for many different purposes. Whether you want to reward hard-working staff, raise money for charity or just for some seasonal fun, here are some tips for an event that wows! Invitations […]
Did you know that the term for all Italian cured meats is salumi? You’ll see this word everywhere in Italy, but it includes so many different types of meat that it can feel confusing to the uninitiated. Salumi refers to cold cuts and deli meats. Salumi means ‘salted meat’. Although most is made from pork, […]