For anyone with a remote interest in sport or human achievement the Games of the 29th Olympiad in China have been a remarkable spectacle.
From Michael Phelps amazing 8 gold medals in the pool to Usain Bolts superhuman like 9.69 seconds for the 100 metres, people across the world have seen some never to be forgotten moments.
And yet as we watch with open mouth amazement as some of the...
Picture the scene, you run a small nursery or kindergarten and despite having a great reputation in your area you find the number of children attending your establishment and subsequently your profits falling. In many cases this is through no fault of your own as due to tax breaks or changing working patterns, parents can no longer afford to send their children to your nursery or day care...
Just some of the main reasons why a particular hotel becomes famous could be due to its location and its design. This is particularly evident with newer hotels like the Burj al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Whilst the name of the hotel might not be instantly recognizable the fact that the hotel is built on an artificial island and is shaped like a giant boats sail makes it arguably the...
The question most often asked by all beginners of Patchwork and Quilting is I want to make a quilt but should I make a cushion as it will be easier?
The answer that I always give is forget the cushion & make the quilt. The reason for my answer is that you never just wanted a cushion.
My advice to you is purchase a Jelly roll. A Jelly Roll is not something to eat but a roll of fabric...
Do you remember your first day at school or the first few years at nursery? Nerves, excitement and tears as mum or dad finally let go of your hand and left you alone are just some of the things that may have happened even if the actual event is too long ago for you to remember.
So what can modern educators, nursery schools and day care centres do to make sure those first tentative steps into...
Imagine the scene, you go to bed on a seemingly normal March evening having just heard on the news that storms are forecast close to where you live and where you work. During the night you can hear the wind howling outside your window and car alarms going off in the distance. You somehow manage to fall asleep again only to hear the familiar sound of your alarm clock waking you for another day....
Two different companies sell the same products or provides the same service and yet one if much more successful than the other. This scenario is common place in the world of business but what makes one company out perform their competitors when they both provide the same goods or service?
There are likely to be a few answers to this question including they work harder, they out market their...
Can you remember what we ever did before the internet? As a communication tool the internet certainly takes some beating. Yes, the internet is open to abuse and contains millions and millions of pages that can really only be described as rubbish. However, as a way in which to communicate, source products and services and make purchases, organise you finances and stay in touch with family and...
Adventure activities are now more popular than ever as people look to get away from the stresses and strains that modern life brings by getting away from it all. And with a wealth of adventure activities and outward bound activities available it has never been easier to pack your equipment and get away from it all for the weekend or week.
And so with this flux of people leaving towns and...
It is often said that the most important asset a company has are their staff. If that statement is correct then making sure the well being of your staff and employees will be one of your most important jobs. And with slips and trips in the workplace being the most common cause of accidents as they account for one third of all accidents, here are just a few things businesses can do to make sure...
