It's an odd scenario to be in, access to an almost unlimited amount of ice. Not the Icelandic glaciers or its famous Ice Hotel, or all the ice-skating rinks in Europe, and not even massive blocks of the stuff to carve as swans for dinner table centre pieces. Imagine having an industrial ice maker that produces 240kg of ice cubes a day, that's the equivalent to 615 cans of soda. To try and...
The British are commonly known for bad teeth among their American cousins. Travelling back in film time to Mike Meyers' portrayal of 1960s Brit Austin Powers, the vision of American repulsion at distorted, twisted and stained teeth says it all. To have a nice day, you must have a nice smile. It's a symbol of good clean living and a wholesome and twee family upbringing. Gleaming white face...
Getting married is one of the biggest events of a lifetime. As it is presumed it will only be done the once, even in this love cynical era, all the treasure in a Cornish trove is generally used to fund a wedding. From flowers, to churches or castles, food and marquees, music, champagne and of course the kitting out of the bride and groom in fabulous frocks. Getting carried away with the day...
The working industry in the UK has undergone many changes in the last century as imports and exports have developed and the demands for various services have either declined or accelerated. In the early 19th century, employment was likely to based around a family business such as a bakery, butchers, blacksmiths or farming. Industries such as tin and coal mining were also predominant, but as...
On the 14th March 2008, the media and swarms of fans gathered to watch a 16-year-old boy from Minnesota called Chris Chike perform on stage. Although everything was in place for this monumental evening in rock and roll, on closer inspection there was something amiss. Unlike most debauched rock legends Chris had an intense, reserved concentration on his face and as opposed to hurling himself...
When breaking the evolution of technology into a chronological timeline we can see that in recent decades it has slowed somewhat. When dealing with electrical appliances this is certainly true, especially when partnered with something like developments in health care; in 1900 the average life expectancy was 47 however, in 2000 this had risen to 77 years and is still set to grow to 82 by 2050.
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Throwing a party can be tough at the best of times, let alone trying to accommodate the needs, desires and wants of colleagues and business associates. The best thing to do is pass the buck to a dedicated hospitality team to put together a package that meets all your requirements. Popular hospitality events include dinners with guest speakers, casino nights, theatre, fashion and flower shows,...
The Netbook has sprung onto the market with force thanks to the new Intel Atom processor that allows you to stay connected for longer. So which of the 10-inch models is the best for you? We take a look at three of the contenders in the field.
MSI Wind notebook
Following hot on the heels of the Eee PC the MSI Wind, yet another white plastic netbook. Pull open the lid and you will be...
Since the Lumiere brothers screened their first cinematograph images in 1895 the world has been involved in a steamy love affair with moving images. It has survived world wars and oppressive regimes, and it has been used for educating and indoctrinating alike. Coinciding with the development of the railways the moving image was always representative of modernity and it is one of the only...
Are you tired of working for someone else? Are you thinking of starting your own business but do not know what industry sector? Well here are some interesting statistics about the hospitality and catering industry. The hospitality industry employs 1.7 million people about six percent of the total working population and commands an annual turnover of a massive 55-60 billion GBP, including all...
