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We know that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy task and is just a tad more difficult than reaching the top a bunch of climbing fames in your local park and those who have braved the bad weather and have exerted themselves to reach the highest point on earth should be honoured for their dedication and determination. Recently, another man completed the hike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and what makes this man’s story so unique is that he is now the oldest man in the world to do so.

George Solt from Olney in Buckinghamshire recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and at the ripe old age of 82, he has now become the oldest man in the world to climb the mountain. Solt did not however climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his own self satisfaction however; his adventure was all in loving memory of his wife as well as his dedication to raising money for the Willen Hospice in Milton Keys where his wife spent her last few months before she passed away.

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Do you sometimes wish that you could have seen the famous Elvis Presley live in person just to see him sing one of his famous songs? Well, we all know that unfortunately that will never happen but Hyde Park in London is hoping for second best by organising a tribute event to the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley in September this year called the BBC2 Elvis Forever Concert.

Letting agents Hyde Park say that having a BBC2 Elvis Presley tribute concert like this is perfect for Hyde Park as they expect that thousands of individuals will travel to the area to come and watch singers and entertainers serenade crowds with Elvis Presley favourites such as Hound Dog and Jailbird Rock

While every little girl dreams of growing up to be a princess, there are a select few who ever actually get the chance to marry a real-life prince. However, dating a prince is not always as charming as it might sound.

Prince William, 28 years old and second in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, has become known for his humanitarian efforts, his military service and of course, inheriting the photogenic good looks of his late mother, the beautiful Princess Diana. An estate agent Paddington will tell you that Prince William was born in St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington – in fact Prince William and Harry, his younger brother, were both born in this Paddington hospital. Nowadays Prince William can be found in North Wales, where he is training to become a Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter pilot.

It is positive to know that individuals are taking action after the devastating effects of the Gulf Oil Spill that has been dominating the news headlines recently. It seems as if UK officials are reportedly checking older oil rigs to see if they are fit to be transporting oil as there are a number of old oil rigs that are not fit for transportation, and their crumbling structure could cause a possible oil spill, further destroying the environment.

Many got a safety work boot or two dirty in order to try and clean up and save the wildlife that have been covered in oil from the Gulf oil spill and there is no doubt that the UK do not want an oil spill like this to happen again. The HSE have announced that they are completing inspections of oil rigs in the UK to make sure that these ships are being maintained correctly and no oil spill recovery will have to be conducted. At the same time, the USA has begun their investigation of the oil spill and it is believed that there will only be an outcome of the results in the beginning of next year.

You never know when you might need instant translation. Whether you need Spanish translation London or French translation in France, having a translation tool on hand will make life much easier when you need to ask for the bill or find the nearest bathroom. If you need notarised translation, it is suggested that you visit your nearest translation agency but if you need simple terms translated, simply use your iPhone to make you way around a foreign country with ease. Here are three automatic translation tools for your iPhone.

It seems that celebrity kids these days are dressing even better than their mothers or fathers who are being constantly snapped by the paparazzi. Little ones can get away with fashion faux pas any day but it seems that some pint sized fashionistas are a bit too big for their boots. Suri Cruise, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise is a delightful, happy child by the looks of things but she is steadily gaining too much attention for her fashion outfits.

The public have criticized the way Suri Cruise dresses, not because she looks so incredibly adorable but because she is dressing in a mature fashion, not fit for a child at the age of four. You will not see Suri Cruise in embroidered workwear or toddler clothes but rather stylish ensembles an adult would wear. You can spot pictures of Suri Cruise wearing the latest high heels shoes and expensive jewellery to go with her array of dresses and even sometimes a splash of lipstick too.

Have you ever heard of the pop band The xx? If you are shaking your head and feel slightly confused, the fact is that you probably have heard of this indie band, but don’t even know it. This three piece London based indie band are making it big in the UK as well as the USA, but their unassuming presence and down to earth nature makes this indie band unlike other famed starved music wannabe bands fighting for the spotlight.

Since the departure of Roy Hodgson from Craven Cottage to Liverpool’s Anfield, speculation has been ripe about who is going to take over the reins at Fulham. Jurgen Klinsmann, the ex Tottenham Hotspur striker turned Germany coach, is the latest big name to be added into the pool of possible managers. Insiders say that Jurgen Klinsmann is club owner Mohammad Al Fayed’s favourite to take over at the club.

Other coaches said to be in the running alongside Jurgen Klinsmann include Sven Goran-Eriksson, David Jones and Mark Hughes. The initial target of the Fulham team, before considering the likes of Jurgen Klinsmann, was actually Martin Jol; however the former Spurs coach is currently tied up in his contract at Ajax Amsterdam and was not allowed to return to the Premier League.

The last two or three years might have been disastrous for car sales in South Africa, but recent statistics have shown an ongoing monthly improvement for the amount of car sales taking place in and around South Africa. When compared to this time last year, monthly increases are in the double figured percentages and continue to grow as the economy recovers. Here are some of the most recent motor car sales statistics:

Car sales in May this year showed a significant improvement of 19.9% when compared to May in 2009. This comes after a massive 20.3% increase in car sales in South Africa in April this year compared to April last year.