2019 – Page 6 – Super Smart

A Brief History of Tensioned Fabric Structures

April 12, 2019 Nige

People have used fabric in structures for hundreds of years, from the tepees of native Americans to the tents of desert dwellers. Yet until relatively recently more permanent architecture has usually relied on heavier materials like wood, stone, brick and metal. Image Credit Architectural Work It wasn’t until the post-war era that interest started to grow in using fabric as an architectural material. A German, Frei Otto, carried out pioneering research into the benefits of tensioned fabric and developed an understanding of how it could create complex shapes using the…

The joy of an early sixties “Yoof” film.

March 13, 2019 Nige

The portrayal of teenagers in films has always been problematic. It isn’t the easiest time of life for anyone involved with a teenager/young adult or the teenager/young adult themselves for that matter. So, when they are dragged along to see a film that is supposed to be relevant to them, but misses the mark by a mile, be prepared for deserved surliness. One of the best examples of this is the flood of British movies that came out in the nineteen sixties desperately trying to latch onto the emerging market…

Exploring the Natural Wonders of North America

March 6, 2019October 22, 2026 Nige

North America is a vast country, spreading across a range of climates and geological wonders. When we think of visiting North America, of course the popular choices for holidaymakers such as New York and Disneyland will always be firm favourites. If, like motivational speaker and fundraising superhero adventureman adventureman.org/ you are looking for a holiday a little more off the beaten track, with the opportunity to explore some of Americas lesser known natural wonders, there are plenty to choose from. Here are some that may inspire your next trip… Monument…

Surprising Things That Will Affect Your Commercial Vehicle Insurance

February 26, 2019 Nige

Many of us view vehicle insurance as a necessary evil – something we have to pay for but think we will never need. So it can be tempting not to pay too much attention to the small print. But this can be a risky strategy should you need to make a claim. Image Credit In particular, if your vehicle is a necessary part of running your business, then having it off the road for extended periods of time while you wrangle over your insurance claim can have a huge detrimental…

Is 90s-Style Make-up Staging a Comeback?

February 21, 2019 Nige

As with all fashion, make-up styles and trends have a habit of disappearing only to resurface again years later, and in 2019 make-up is all about the 90s! Image Credit Making the best of your features, including cheekbones and full eyebrows, is popular, and going for natural beauty and more subtle shades is replacing the bolder look. Browns In the 90s dark-coloured liners in blacks or browns were found in every girl’s handbag. This time around, the colours are more natural-looking and complement lip colours. Brows In recent times it…

Four benefits of serviced office space

January 31, 2019 Nige

The demand for serviced office space is continuing to increase thanks to the number of new startups being registered continuing to break records in the UK. Image Credit Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, over 650,000 start ups were registered in 2016, with the UK still cited as a good place to start and grow a business, according to a report by FT.com. Fledgling companies that are not in the financial position of being able to buy an office are turning toward renting serviced spaces as a solution. Networking environment Since…

Tips for choosing the right equity release scheme

January 25, 2019 Nige

Releasing some of the equity in your home is an option becoming increasingly popular with homeowners aged over 55. The schemes enable them to borrow an amount set against the value of their home. Interest payments are usually deferred until the selling of the property, death of the owner or if the owner enters long term care. Equity release is an attractive option for a range of reasons. Homeowners might want to carry out improvements to their property, they may wish to help children purchase their own home or use…

Daily Activities to Help you Look Younger

January 24, 2019October 21, 2026 Nige

We are often told that we should grow old gracefully, but you don’t have to. Here are some ways to grow old youthfully, keep your skin fresh and radiant and you can do it by carrying some simple daily activities: Keep Smiling When people were asked to judge the age of people in photographs, the pictures of people smiling were all judged to be younger than they actually were. So, a happy smiley face will always make you look more youthful. Eat Grapes The thing that makes grapes sweet is…

Human beings and their long association with fire

January 24, 2019 Nige

During the cold weather there is nothing more satisfying than warming yourself by the fire and taking a new log from the Metal Log Holders that you purchased from https://www.themetaltree.co.uk/ and adding it to the flames. Humans have long been fascinated with fire and have utilised it as a way to keep themselves warm for centuries. It was vital to our very existence when we spent much of our time living outdoors or in dark, cold caves and now it is very much a luxurious addition to our homes. Image…

Why we bite our nails and what we can do to avoid it

January 8, 2019January 15, 2019 Nige

Surely you know someone who bites their nails in your immediate environment. Maybe you are even that person. And is that the habit of biting our nails is very common : it is estimated that up to 30% of the population has this habit that is also much more numerous among children and adolescents.