Year: 2016

It used to be just the bride who panicked about losing weight and looking her very best on her wedding day, but recent research shows that mothers of the bride are feeling the pressure more than ever. Although mothers have always wanted to do their daughters proud on their big day, high-profile celebrity weddings in recent years, where the focus has been as much on the bride and groom’s families as on the couple themselves, have put mums at the forefront. Image Credit Royal Wedding Impact It’s been dubbed the…

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Many dogs enjoy watching and chasing birds, but this seemingly harmless pastime may be detrimental to pooches’ health. Birds carry a lot of dangerous diseases which dogs can catch, causing a number of issues, from vomiting and diarrhoea to respiratory issues and seizures. Image Credit Here we take a look at the diseases that can be passed between birds and dogs and how owners can improve their nuisance bird management and prevent their canines from getting ill. The Diseases Cryptococcosis – This fungal disease occurs when dogs inhale fungal spores,…

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Doing anything for the first time can be very daunting, and in some cases, the nerves will never truly go away. For some, a bit of adrenaline or nerves is a good thing and brings out their top performance. For others, it can threaten careers. Image Credit Fear not, though, because nerves are very common and you are certainly not alone. When you start out, you might well make mistakes, but by nature of that, you are learning, developing and progressing with your skill. The key is how you deal…

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Just because you’ve hit 50 you don’t have to hide your sexy lingerie and start wearing granny knickers! Beautiful lingerie can be worn at any age and there’s absolutely no reason why you can’t feel gorgeous in your underwear, no matter what your birth date. Image Credit It can however be a bit of a challenge shopping for lingerie as you get older, and you’ll often find that underwear is targeted at the younger generation. There’s hope however that this may change, and even Vogue has taken to featuring older…

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Last month a man was caught outsourcing his entire developer job to China. Here we explain how you can do it effectively, efficiently and without getting fired! For starters, outsourcing has existed since the early 90s with the intention of getting a job done for less cost, to free up internal resources for other work or gain access to specialist skills outside of a company.

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The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is a glorious time to be in Gloucestershire. From the stunning colour of the Forest of Dean to the golden autumnal light warming the Cotswold stone, here are six reasons why Gloucestershire has autumn appeal. Image Credit The Golden Mile As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn from green to gold, there is no better place for autumn colour than the Royal Forest of Dean and its millions of oak trees. The Golden Mile, part of the Royal Forest route, takes…

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It’s one of the biggest firework displays in the country, and this year Dudley Council is aiming to make it more spectacular than ever. They’re appealing to local companies to donate unbroken pallets for their annual bonfire and fireworks display on 5th November. Image Credit Fabulous Fireworks Council staff will spend weeks stacking donated pallets to form a huge, flammable structure which will be the centrepiece of the traditional Himley Hall bonfire night festivities. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the event is aiming to be the best yet. Build a…

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What was once considered a fad being pushed by a small group of elite IT professionals has since taken the world by storm. Yep. We’re talking about cloud computing again. The reality is that cloud computing has permeated the entire world of data management and distribution. With the arrival and rise to prominence of this new technology comes a wide range of new employment opportunities. According to a recent report by IDC, the cloud computing industry is expected to create upwards of 14 million new jobs by 2015. The same report…

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