Published documents by Dominic Donaldson

2009

In 1496 a talented inventor and artist attempted to get the world's first passenger flying machine airborne, but to no avail. Several centuries later, the sketches produced by Leonardo da Vinci helped propel aviation to new heights, literally. There are people alive today that witnessed the first zeppelin, followed by the first passenger aeroplane and the rise and fall of Concorde. It is...

Energy Performance Certificates Help The World Chill Out Published on 31/07/2009

Global warming is something we're all concerned about. We've seen the images of polar bears losing their habitats and experienced the fact that summer now consists of two weeks of unseasonable warmth in April then a miserable and grey June, July and August. Energy Performance Certificates have been brought in so that property owners can see where they are using too much energy and can make the...

Beat Mother Nature With A Hair Transplant Published on 31/07/2009

As much as we don't admit to it, we are a society in which looks are of high importance. You just need to look at the magazines on offer and the adverts on television to realise that maintaining your youthful look is something we all strive to do. We want to get rid of wrinkles, keep thighs toned and, particularly for men, avoid losing your hair. Revolutionary new ideas have made the once...

Photo Calendars Remember Events So You Don't Have To Published on 31/07/2009

Surely we must all be getting sick of seeing the same calendars appear year after year? After all, there are only so many times that we can think that Waterskiing Westies are the most amazing animals on the face of the Earth. Besides, what good are these calendars anyway? They don't remind you of the things you forget annually- such as the big family BBQs that have been around since the year...

Experience Gifts Fix It All Published on 31/07/2009

How many times have you found yourself standing in a shop wondering what to buy for a person who has everything? A novelty desk toy, a funny book, something with their name on to make it a little more personal? Often these are gifts that end up being appreciated for a day or two at most before being resigned to a box at the back of a cupboard, one day to emerge at a car boot sale or charity...

Shoes, Necklaces And Tiaras; Everything You Need To Plan For The Outfit For... Published on 31/07/2009

Flick through the diary of any young girl and it is almost certain that there will be at least four different sketches of their wedding dress, along with a basic outline of the guest list, menu ideas, and the name of the lucky groom-to-be. So when it comes to choosing your wedding dress, along with matching shoes and accessories, bear in mind these simple, yet effective, ideas. More than...

Tips And Tricks For Treating Your Nearest And Dearest With Special Offer Days Published on 31/07/2009

We're all trying to tighten the purse strings at the moment but how do you give someone a gift that's not too costly without being viewed as a Scrooge? Then there's the problem of trying to make it have a lasting impression, sure a bunch of flowers are a lovely gift to receive but within a matter of weeks they'll have wilted and been dwelling in the rubbish bin. Here we look at how you can...

Cleaning Supplies Turn Hovels Into Homes Once More Published on 30/07/2009

How Clean is your House? Is a popular channel four programme documenting the filthy homes of UK residents. The hosts of the show Kim and Aggie recoil in horror every episode at the unsavoury conditions that some people choose to live in. We take a look at the cleaning supplies that are needed to tackle homes turned hovels to make sure that basic health and hygiene is in action. Although...

Traditional Birthday Gifts And Celebrations Published on 30/07/2009

Annual events celebrating the anniversary of someone's birth are a common feature around the world, but not all cultures are the same. As well as celebrating birthdays of friends and family, some cultures also celebrate the birth of a god or deity peculiar to a specific religion. Whereas some religions do not celebrate birthdays at all. We take a look at birthday gifts from around the world and...

Petrol Heads Take To Driving Days Published on 30/07/2009

A popular Sunday night TV show in the UK is famed for showcasing expensive cars that few are able to afford. These feature super cars, sports cars and a number of concept cars that promise to take the driver round a track at breakneck speed. The high octane action often features more unusual vehicles such as tanks and trucks. We take a look at the driving days available for petrol heads to get...