Published documents by Dominic Donaldson

2009

The food and beverage industry rarely encounters controversy, but an internet search for the drink Absinthe delivers a plethora of astounding news stories surrounding the supposed toxicity of the spirit. At the turn of last century, the hysteria surrounding Absinthe and its reputation for causing people to become psychotic led to it being banned in many countries around the world. It has only...

Why Use VoIP Phones? Published on 15/07/2009

VoIP stands for \'Voice Over Internet Protocol\', this technology allows users to make phone calls using your internet connection instead of your phone service. It is also known as Voice over IP, broadband phone service and Digital Voice, although it is given different names all of the technology is the same. Here in this article we shall look briefly at the advantages of using this...

Photo Calendars Follow Religious Footsteps Published on 15/07/2009

Perception of time is a strange phenomenon, and many would say that time itself does not actually exist. It supposedly depends where in the universe you are; there again, there are major differences in tracking time depending on the location and the culture a person comes from. There are as many as 52 calendars currently in use around the world, and many more that have fallen out of use. We...

It\'s Time To Return To Traditional Weekend Breaks Published on 15/07/2009

Since flights have become cheaper, long weekends to the countryside have become a rarity. Instead, many people from the UK flock to foreign destinations to soak up the atmosphere of a European city. The trouble is these breaks often leave you feeling like you need another holiday to recover afterwards. We take a look at the traditional weekend breaks that were once de rigueur in the UK in the...

Relive The History Of Polo With The Queen\'s Cup Final Published on 15/07/2009

Polo is a team sport that was described by the 10th Hussars of Aldershot in 1869 as \'hockey on horseback.\' The two teams mounted on horses try to hit a small ball through a goal as many times as they can to win the game. The game speed is usually fast as the horses play at gallop speed and the history of the game is rich as there have been many different variations of the game played...

Purchasing Holiday Apartments? Italy Gives Great ROI Published on 15/07/2009

Buying property abroad has been a preferred investment opportunity for many people living in the United Kingdom. As well as being a source of income through holiday lettings, these properties are often a second home to some. We give advice on why when investing in apartments, Italy offers a great return on investment. Not only is Italy famed for is olive groves, fine foods and spectacular...

Why Choose Holidays In Tuscany? Published on 14/07/2009

Holidays in Tuscany have a lot to offer visitors as it is both a cultural and beautiful part of Italy to visit. Tuscany is in the heart of central Italy, the capital city is Florence which is approximately 300 km from Rome. Despite the fact the country is surrounded by the mountainous Apennines the region itself is mainly hilly and has large plains. Here in this article we will look at some of...

Use Prop Hire To Jazz Up Your Wicked Eighties Inspired Party Published on 14/07/2009

Remember the days when it was cool to wear leg warmers, have side pony tails and frosty pink lipstick? It was of course....the Eighties! Recently the Eighties have made a bit of a cool comeback, so when choosing a theme for your party why not consider this neon era for a fun evening. Here in this article we will look at some top tips for organising an Eighties inspired bash with bad hair and...

Photo Books Give Amateur Photographers A Professional Product Published on 14/07/2009

Creating a photo album for posterity or as a gift has never been easier thanks to advances in digital photography. Special software such as Photoshop and automatic functions on cameras means that each picture can be cropped, graded and sharpened to a professional standard. Here are some top tips on how to create DIY photo books to rival the best photographers. When photography was film...

History\'s Bizarre Music Venues UK And Worldwide Published on 14/07/2009

Live music is something that has for many years been huge in the entertainment business, there is no doubt that one massive influence on the performance and atmosphere is in fact the venues. UK venues are very impressive, boasting Wembley Stadium, The O2 and quirky places such as the The Roundhouse in Camden. Yet none of these Venues UK are quite as unusual as some of the places across the...