Month: January 2021

How do we know a drug will work?

Nige

The development of new and improved medicine has been very much in the news recently. It has put the whole focus as to how we decide on the use of a new medicine before it is rolled out to the general populace. One ultimate way it is known to be safe is when it is put through Paid Clinical Trials like those from https://www.trials4us.co.uk/. Here we have willing people, either fit or suffering with a condition that the proposed drug can cure or relieve, take them to see if they…

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Beat the January Blues in 2021

Nige

The January blues are something that many of us feel at this time of the year. With the joy of Christmas behind us, it feels a bit like coming back to reality with a crash – and this January we also have the covid restrictions to contend with so for many of us the ways that we would normally cope are very limited.   Despite this, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and the promise of a return to normal life by the summer – but…

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Should I consider fitted wardrobes?

Nige

Homes in the UK are not the biggest in the world and quite often come in quirky shapes, especially older properties. This means finding the right wardrobe for a room can often be a tricky affair. So, if you are considering fitted wardrobes, you might be wondering the following things: Will there be more space with this kind of wardrobe? The simple answer is yes. A fitted wardrobe can be built right up to the ceiling and even accommodate an alcove or awkward chimney breast. They can be custom built…

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Winter Walks in the UK

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Although it is winter, it is still important if not even more important to ensure that you spend time outdoors as often as possible. Not only does reconnecting with nature help with feelings of anxiety, walking outdoors can help your body physically and help with things such as sleep problems and lethargy. So, get your Aran sweaters out from Shamrock gift and have a look at some of the amazing places in your area where you can enjoy a walk – here are a few ideas to get you started……

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New Year New Home – Home Decorating Ideas to Give your Home a Boost

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As it is the new year and once again, we are all stuck at home, what better time to give your home a makeover for the new year.  If your home is looking a little worse for wear and lived in, there are many things that you may like to do to it to improve its appearance and make it a more pleasant place to spend time. Image credit If your home needs bringing up to date, this needn’t be a big job. If it is looking like it was…

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Corporate Espionage – What is it and what can you do to prevent it?

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This type of espionage is committed by an individual or group to gain a financial or commercial advantage over another business. It can also be known as corporate spying or industrial espionage. Image credit There can be different forms. Firstly, there is the theft of intellectual property belonging to a company. This might include techniques, operational details, customer information, research and development projects, client data or any other strategies. Secondly, the theft of secrets of the trade, blackmail or malware attacks on technology. There are many ways that espionage can…

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Why Gloucester Quays is a gem in the city’s history

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Formerly, the docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal were busy with exports, including lumber, citrus fruits, wines and spirits. Before being shipped to other parts of the country by rail or canal, grain was processed in Victorian warehouses, and the quays were at the heart of the UK’s furthest inland shipping port. The docks ceased to be used economically by the end of the twentieth century and are today busy with pleasure boats rather than barges or cargo ships. It is one of the reasons many people flocked to…

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