Published documents by Dominic Donaldson

2009

Despite the current trend of unstable house prices and general financial instability, houses in Italy are still a wise investment according to real estate analysts. It appears that shrewd business practices and sensible development goals that are typical of Italy have meant that house prices have not plummeted like they have in other parts of Europe and the United States. This has resulted in a...

Making Digital Photo Books Professional Published on 12/08/2009

Photography is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, especially since digital technology made it easier than ever to take a professional looking picture. Not only is it possible to get a digital SLR that produces to the same quality as a film version, but there are point and shoot digital cameras, and of course, just about every mobile phone comes with a camera too. This is a brief...

The Humble Origins Of Network Communications Published on 12/08/2009

With offices all over the country full of the latest technology with instantaneous network communications available at the press of a button, it is easy to forget that only fifteen years ago there were no emails, internet phones, mobile phones with Bluetooth technology and chat rooms available. So what would we do without all of these powerful network communications most of us use on a daily...

Developing Staff Skills With Team Building Published on 10/08/2009

Motivating staff can be approached in many ways, but rather than take a firm hand to force creativity and productivity, it is better to encourage individuals to explore skills through team building. These events are structured in such a way that colleagues can take on challenges and tasks to encourage bonding and to develop existing skills. Communication, organisation and creative thinking can...

How Creating Photo Books Brought My Old Snaps To Life Published on 10/08/2009

It was only until I brought myself a digital camera that photo books became any use to me, I had managed to fill my computer with masses of snaps and shots from my camera, but they weren't being printed. After having a scare with my computer crashing, I realised that potentially I could loose all of my precious memories in one cruel swoop if I wasn't careful. It was then I realised I needed to...

Why America Wants To Buy Absinthe Again Published on 09/08/2009

You may have considered going to buy absinthe recently, which wouldn't be a surprise as the alcoholic spirit that was favoured by Van Gogh, Hemmingway and Degas is making a comeback in the United States after being banned by the government for almost a hundred years. Here in this article we look at why America is slowly changing its mind about the green fairy, absinthe. Absinthe was once...

Is Nuclear Power A Solution For Global Warning? Published on 09/08/2009

It is a difficult argument as nuclear power has always been associated with potential danger but unlike other fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases nuclear power does not. Does this mean that nuclear power could potentially mitigate the effects of global warning? Here in this article we shall look at the advantages of nuclear power and whether it would have an impact on global warning at...

How Trojan Condoms Made Marketing History Published on 08/08/2009

The history if the humble condom is a success story that has been happening over centuries. Beginning as a linen sheath that protected from sexually transmitted disease, the contraceptive went on to become a useful way of preventing unwanted pregnancies. Condoms are now made from either polyurethane or latex and are the choice du jour for young people to engage in sex safely. To be able to...

E Stands For Eco In E Cards Published on 08/08/2009

We are constantly being told that we should make less, buy less and recycle more, but in a consumerist society it is an incredibly difficult thing to achieve. The only thing that may well allow us to cut back on throwing things in the bin is developments in communication technology. How so you may wonder, well sending E Cards over the internet rather than post a slice of card is one such...

Tower Crane Hire In The Building Industry And The Movies Published on 08/08/2009

Tower crane hire is an important part of any major construction site, the cranes are pretty hard to miss as they can be hundreds of feet in the air and can reach out just as far. Tower cranes are used to lift all types of materials including steel and concrete. When looking at tower cranes it is easy to wonder how they work exactly, as the way they are designed looks as if they will tip over....