Published documents by Dominic Donaldson

2009

For years, women everywhere have been trying, and succeeding, to break through the glass ceiling at work, and while this revolution has been occurring, men are breaking through a glass ceiling of their own. It's becoming increasingly accepted for men to take as much care over their appearance as women do, from hair transplant surgery to bronzer, from self tan to waxing, it seems a few cracks...

Guide To Renting Apartments In Italy Published on 04/08/2009

Deciding to rent a property in Italy can be a rewarding and money saving experience, Italy is a beautiful and cultured country and it is easy to see why so many people want to stay there. However for anyone deciding to buy or rent in Italy it is important they research the system they are going to be buying into. Here in this article we look at some advice regards renting houses or apartments....

How Search Engine Optimisation Increases Traffic To A Website Published on 04/08/2009

No matter what someone is looking for on the internet, whether it's a book or a car, there is no doubt that they will use a search engine. Most never venture past the first page of the results of their search, so if a website turns up on the 5th page chances are that very few people will visit it. Search Engine Optimisation, or SEO, is the process of increasing the volume of traffic that a...

How The FXX Has Changed The Face Of Ferrari Driving Published on 03/08/2009

It's, without a doubt, the car of every man's dreams, and the car belonging to the man of every woman's dreams. The Ferrari is a car that combines both speed and elegance, and with the name spreading to clothes, perfumes and even laptop computers, it seems that Ferrari driving will forever be one of mankind's most sought after driving experiences. One of the most recent cars produced by...

The Many Uses Of Adhesive Tape Published on 03/08/2009

Most of us use adhesive tape for one thing; wrapping presents. But little do we realise that our need for tape goes much further than wrapping up a bath set for mum. Girls, we've all had it at one point or another; you're wearing a strapless dress that keeps slipping down or a backless top that gapes open giving everyone a lovely profile of your chest region. Cue your mates making fun of...

The Layman's Guide To Buying Italy Property Published on 02/08/2009

Increasing numbers of people across Europe are investing in Italy property, be it for buying or renting. With stunning architecture and beautiful rural areas, Italy is the perfect place to get away from it all. The first step to buying Italy property is the most important, but often people neglect to do it properly; looking at your options. You need to decide whether you'd prefer your...

Engineering Consultants Go Green Published on 02/08/2009

Legislations relating to low carbon technology and meeting carbon emission targets are constantly being drawn up in an attempt to tackle potentially irreversible climate change. As such, the job of engineering consultants has changed dramatically. These consultants are increasingly being asked to provide information on how projects can achieve zero carbon status or how existing projects can...

Beat The Ban In Smoking Shelters Published on 02/08/2009

As much as the non smokers among us appreciate being able to breathe clean air in the workplace, bars and indeed any other public domain, the smoking ban has been the cause of great controversy. I, myself am a non smoker and most, if not all, of my friends smoke. This fact leaves me with a dilemma every time we go out, when the inevitable question 'I'm going out for a fag, anyone want to come?'...

The Process Of Engineering Design Published on 01/08/2009

To a large extent we take the technology around us for granted, stopping to notice its value only once it has ceased to function. What we notice even less is the engineering design process, where dedicated engineers, entrepreneurs and inventors work for years to bring a product to market. We take a look at what is involved from concept to commercialisation and how engineering designers avoid...

A Brief History Of Rally Driving Published on 31/07/2009

Rally driving in the motorsport sense dates back to 1895 when the race took place on roads that were still open to the public, a potentially dangerous idea but considering that that year's winner's top speed averaged at 24km/h and it took 48 hours and 48 minutes to complete the track the danger element seems to be reduced dramatically. Just eight years later, over the same roads, Fernand...