Even if we have not had the pleasure of visiting the City of London and taking in all of its delightful sights, I am sure that a vast majority of the population have heard of Harrods department store. Known as the ultimate in luxury shopping destinations, Harrods has a rich history and is one of the oldest running and most prominent department stores in the UK. This extremely large department store is situated on the famous Brompton Road in Knightsbridge and fits in perfectly with the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the prestigious area.
Apr
26
With a long and successful run spanning just over twenty years just as many seasons The Simpsons is, according to Time magazine and other reputable sources, the most successful television series of the twentieth century.
The Simpsons characters represent the original parody of working class America. Their daily lifestyle and encounters with social systems and contemporary issues explore subjects like the environment, education, entertainment and media in a funny and often critical way.
Apr
22
Have you ever been stuck at a boring meeting or been waiting for the bus or train and wished that you had something good to watch at that particular moment? Mobile TV for your phone has been present in other countries around the world for some time now and finally, it seems that South Africa is taking the bait and following suit with DSTV, the primary satellite television provider, practically salivating to grab a hold of this opportunity of introducing South Africa to mobile TV.
Apr
20
An external hard drive is a tremendously handy device, we all know this. We can store our photos on it, music and any computer software that we require on a mobile basis. The biggest issue with these devices however, is that due to the fact that they are so portable and get used in numerous different environments; they are extremely prone to physical damage. This article takes a look at 5 of the most common causes that result in a damaged portable external hard drive:
1. Turn it off
This may seem obvious, but an external USB hard drive is not manufactured to remain on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ideally, they need to be switched off when not in use. This prevents them from overheating, being moved around whilst the power is on, or being accidentally disconnected. Any sort of damage caused by being on for too long a period could result in you not being able to power the machine on again and having to contact a data recovery specialist to have your data extracted.
Apr
19
Yes it’s possible; you can own your very own London property in areas such as Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and Primrose Hill for as little as £200 000. “What’s the catch” I hear you ask? Well, your new central London property will be big enough to fit a double bed in it… and that’s all. Compact properties are becoming increasingly popular in the UK capital as more and more people are sacrificing the luxury of size, and instead opting for Location location location!
It was recently revealed that a micro-property in Knightsbridge was recently valued at £200 000. The property which is a prime central London property and has Harrods as its local corner shop, couldn’t be more ideally placed for someone wanting to rub shoulders with the rich and famous in the trendiest of trendy suburbs of London. The catch however is that the entire London property to rent is no bigger than a full sized snooker table.
Apr
16
Summer is the time for ice cream, long walks outside and most importantly, summer clothes. From dresses to denims, skirts to shorts, well love summer because that means that we can reveal a little bit more skin and enjoy our clothing more. A summer jacket is needed for when the sun goes down or when there is a cold breeze that forces you to cover up. Wearing a jacket in summer should not be a disappointment because if you choose the right jacket that compliments your outfit and looks summery, your jacket will be a great addition to your summer ensemble.
Whether you need an array of work jackets to smarten up your workwear or some casual jackets to fling over your shoulders when you go out for a summer evening cocktail, finding the perfect summer jacket should not be a chore. Here are a few of the trendiest jackets that you will see scattered around London as the days become longer and the upcoming summer temperature rises.
Apr
16
Paddington is making a big screen appearance. Not the Westminster district where a typical Paddington estate agent would boast about the beautiful area near Edgeware Road and its close proximity to the station – but Paddington Bear, the beloved fiction character who has captured the hearts of both children and adults for over 50 years.
The task of translating the story and character that many hold dear as a favourite icon of childhood, has fallen to Paul King, who is currently working on a script for Warner Brothers. King is thrilled to be working on the Paddington Bear feature film project. He says he is a huge fan and loved the Paddington Bear toys, books and TV series while he was growing up.
Apr
12
Since the late 1980’s, the amount of stolen cars being smuggled out of South Africa has remained steady and has thus far been an increasingly urgent problem in a country where the car theft and smuggling market is second only to the illegal trade of narcotics. How do thieves smuggle cars across borders and what is being done to resolve the issue? Let’s take a look…
How do they do it?
During 2009, statistics showed that up to 30% of stolen cars in South Africa ended up being smuggled across our borders and sold in neighbouring countries. The amount of these stolen cars that are recovered is minimal as once cars are stolen, they often have corrupt mechanics alter cars and file down relevant serial numbers. Let’s take a look at some of the methods that criminals use to export stolen cars to neighbouring countries without being caught:
Apr
7
Ladies clear your sewing tables. The toilet paper tissue wedding dress is no longer reserved for bridal showers only. Every year aspirant Vera Wangs look forward to the official Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest and the time has come for 2010 hopefuls. Using only toilet paper, glue, tape, a needle and thread, entrants have to design and create a stylish wedding gown and head piece.
First prize is one thousand dollars, while second and third are five hundred and two hundred and fifty respectively. The competition, running for the sixth year in a row, is organised by the ladies behind Cheap Chic Weddings, Roxie Radford, Laura Gawne and Susan Bain. Their website offers tips, services and advice to couples looking to save money on their big day. The toilet paper wedding dress concept however is for purposes of the contest only.
Apr
7
I am completely obsessed with Cbeebies show ‘I Can Cook’. It has everything
- cooking, gardening, singing, laughing. It’s just charming.
The presenter is Katy Ashworth – she’s very maternal with the kids but also
has that young aspirational energy. She has the best job in the world.
The show is so bright and colourful and my little daughter always chooses it
to watch. I’m happy for her to tune in whenever she likes as I feel it’s
educational viewing. it’s certainly made my little one more interested in
what goes on the kitchen. She likes to snap carrots, cut the hair of spring
onions and grate …… anything!
We both know all the words to the songs and I find myself singing them on
the train to work! Really catchy and usually a reminder of what’s in the
recipe! I think that Katy wrote most of the songs so she is clearly a very
talented musician as well as being a great all round presenter.