2009

What makes having a bath so good? In terms of efficiency and speed of the shower clearly beats the leisurely bubble bath or hot tub experience. But the good old fashioned bath still arguably has the edge over the more modern power shower. From walk in baths to marble marvels, the bath has a certain grace and elegance - a certain cinematic stature the showers lack. Showers are typically where...

Brain Injury And The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Published on 11/05/2009

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 was introduced to protect the rights of individuals whose mental capacity is in under question, along with those who are without capacity. Primarily it focuses on clearing up any confusion regarding those who can make decisions for people who lack capacity, such as those who have suffered brain injury. After receiving Royal Assent on 7th April 2005, the act came...

Tiles And The Countries That Pioneered Them Published on 11/05/2009

Tiles have long been a beautiful and functional addition to the walls, roofs and floors of buildings the world over. Many nations have contributed to the manufacture, design and export of these often beautiful items. This article looks at some of the top national contributors towards the usage of tiles - from the fourth millennium BC through to the present. Greece Greece was the first...

The Buzz Of Air Travel: From Departure Lounges To Airport Transfers Published on 11/05/2009

If you let them, airports can give you an electric feeling that few other major buildings can. The airport is constantly on the move, serving a conveyor belt of holidaymakers, business people and those simply moving from A to B. Airport transfers mark the beginning of your flirtation with air travel, delivering you to the busy entrance, garnished with taxis, space wagons and cars - each...

A Memorable Business Trip: Chauffeur Car Hire And Japanese Tea Published on 11/05/2009

These days, in the world of business, it\'s not always prudent to splash out on those little extras, but as I found out a few weeks ago, giving your clients a bit of the red carpet treatment really makes a difference. My personal assistant suggested we should think about a chauffeur car hire to pick up Mr. Samamoto, who was arriving from Kyoto at Heathrow. Samamoto owned a Japanese private...

A Memorable Business Trip: Chauffeur Car Hire And Japanese Tea Published on 11/05/2009

These days, in the world of business, it\'s not always prudent to splash out on those little extras, but as I found out a few weeks ago, giving your clients a bit of the red carpet treatment really makes a difference. My personal assistant suggested we should think about a chauffeur car hire to pick up Mr. Samamoto, who was arriving from Kyoto at Heathrow. Samamoto owned a Japanese private...

A Balloon Ride To Remember - Famous Trips Across The Sky Published on 11/05/2009

The oldest form of technology that can carry humans, the hot air balloon has been at the centre of a great many exciting air trips. The idea of a balloon ride as a way to explore the skies has captured the imaginations of people ever since the first one lifted in Paris, in 1783. The people of Paris stood in awe of this spectacular invention, as it drifted up over the Paris skyline. But there...

A Balloon Ride To Remember - Famous Trips Across The Sky Published on 11/05/2009

The oldest form of technology that can carry humans, the hot air balloon has been at the centre of a great many exciting air trips. The idea of a balloon ride as a way to explore the skies has captured the imaginations of people ever since the first one lifted in Paris, in 1783. The people of Paris stood in awe of this spectacular invention, as it drifted up over the Paris skyline. But there...

Making A Brand, From Blackberry To Lexus Dealerships Published on 11/05/2009

Many of today\'s most famous brands are simply based on a company owner\'s name which has survived many decades - such as Heinz or Woolworths. But some have been entirely made up by the owners many years ago. In recent times though, advertising and marketing agencies have become responsible for creating some of the world\'s most well known brand names. In this article we\'ll take a look at how...

How Toyota, Honda And Nissan Are Coping With The Economic Downturn Published on 10/05/2009

The big three car makers of Japan have all been extremely successful across the globe, but none have been immune to the economic downturn which began last autumn. Toyota, Honda and Nissan have all been hit hard with falling consumer spending, where a new car may seem something of a luxury in the current economic situation. Although all of these manufacturers have strong factory presences in...