Posted on: June 30, 2020
Any good Double Glazing Hereford company will tell you how important it is to have at least double glazing in the windows of your home. They help to prevent some of the heat that you generate in your home during the winter months from escaping and causing your home to decrease in heat and your energy bills to be high, and they also act as a sound barrier to the noises that occur outside. Here…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
You might think that sexually transmitted infections only happen to young people, but you may be surprised to learn that the infection rate has increased in seniors as well. Both chlamydia and syphilis are on the increase, which is something caregivers for the elderly find difficult to understand. Here are a few ways this increase can be explained: Image credit Many residents of nursing homes and retirement villages are actually much more sexually active than…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Winston Churchill once said; “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the Courage to continue that counts”! This quotation inspires; perseverance and dedication. Written by Colin R. Davis the quotation “The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same”! tells us how close failure and success can be and how the path to one can lead to the other! “Don’t be afraid to give up the good…
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Air in the atmosphere that we breathe is essential to life on Earth. This is true not just for humans but all Mammalian, Piscine and flora life. We don’t just use air to breathe. Air pressure and Wind pressure have practical applications in terms of industry. For example, Vacuum Conveying like that available from https://www.aptech.uk.com/pneumatic-conveying-systems/vacuum-conveying/ is used to push products through tubes. Image credit We also use air to inflate things to increase their size…
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
When you are buying a home you need a solicitor. There is no debate about this, you can’t “do it yourself” or get a pack off the internet. The process of the transfer of money to you from the lender is one of the many reasons. It is something of a common misconception that you actually receive the money from the lender. This is simply not the case. The confusion seems to come from if…
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Posted on: June 25, 2020
The wealth and power of the East was the stuff of legend in Western Europe. The Romans were aware of a fine civilization, a possible rival to their own beyond the strength of Persia and they were keen to trade with it. We do know that this was going on during their time as they have been some very rare examples of the garments they wanted. The West wanted to buy and trade silk. Image…
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
In recent years, climate change has dominated the news headlines. Evidence that the world is about to suffer disastrous consequences as well as the human impact of pollution on wildlife around the globe have become huge areas of concern, for governments and individuals. For the world to be able to recover it is clear that drastic action must be taken immediately, but as an individual what can you do to play your part in the…
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Posted on: June 16, 2020
Looking for a hose of one type or another? It is important that you pick the right one. There are a number of factors to bear in mind when choosing hoses, to ensure the hose will be a good fit. Image Credit Hoses are used in a huge range of applications, so make sure you use the right kind of hoses to link effectively between machines or vehicles. The length of the hoses is of…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
A visit to Ancient Rome is on most people’s travel list and it is no wonder, considering the amount of incredible sites that there are to see. The Roman Empire influenced much of our modern day life and there are buildings left that you can still see today that represent this. Here are some of the places that you should visit when on a trip to Ancient Rome. Image credit Colosseum – the largest amphitheatre…
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
It is worth noting that there are specific restrictions for all extensions and these include: The extension cannot reach higher than the top point of the existing roof of the property. This also means the eaves cannot be higher than existing eaves too. Where the extension reaches within 2 metres of the boundary of the property, the eaves must be no higher than 3 metres. Find out more about House Extensions Solihull at a site…
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Customer service is about more than simply greeting visitors to your office with a smile and offering them a cup of tea or coffee. Customer service has a big impact on the way in which people will view your company, whether or not they will buy your products and services and crucially whether they will recommend you to others. Image credit Here are some key points to think of when it comes to your customer…
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
No self respecting Romano-Britain wealthy person would be without a mosaic in their home. There was a great trade for the artisan mosaicist and their visions. They would work in their studios meticulously applying the same pieces of stone and Marble Tiles to a hessian sacking covered with a cement. We have discovered quite a bit about the lives and workings of the mosaicist and how they provided the flooring for the many villas and…
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
If you’ve ever travelled abroad on a foreign holiday and flown from either your local Airport or out of either of London’s Gatwick and Heathrow Terminals, you will know all the hassle that can be associated with checking in your suitcases and getting through all the security checks! There are several things to remember before even attempting to walk through the strong security presence that is installed at all airports. Bottles of water or liquid…
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
The country is just about ready to start heading back to work again and this causes a wide range of issues and concerns for people. It might not be your first thought, but burglaries should not be underestimated, and though chances of burglaries in the home have been low since everyone has been in, with people heading back to work it is important to ensure you do not attract opportunistic burglars. Here are three common…
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Gone are the days of traipsing around the shops, fighting your way through a throng of unhappy customers, waiting in long queues to try on clothes in a tiny cubicle then waiting in another long queue to pay for the items you’ve chosen! This is especially poignant at the moment when the whole World is stuck in the middle of a Corona Virus Pandemic! Not only do we have to queue inside the shop but…
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
Have you ever worn an item of clothing and wondered where its name came from. Well the Farah Polo Shirt that you can see at https://www.ejmenswear.com/men/farah/polos derives its name from the Farah brand and the sport of Polo. The Polo shirt was named and based on the design of the clothing that the players wore during the game. If you have never seen a game of Polo here is a brief look at the rules.…
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
I remember my parents using the lovely phrase, “As Snug as a BUG in a RUG” as they tucked me up, warm and cosy into my bed at night when I was just a small child. The wording simply means, you will be comfortable, warm and cosy as you settle down, under your blankets and drift off to sleep. The connotation and story behind the old saying is that a moth larva or caterpillar cocoon…
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
Tips for keeping glass windows clean are available for both commercial and residential properties. Keeping windows clean ensures that they will not become contaminated by dust, dirt and debris. Cleaning windows involves both the window and the frame. Taking into consideration the amount of traffic the windows experience, it is best to keep them clean on a regular basis to ensure proper air flow. Image credit Window cleaning includes wiping them with a lint free…
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
Soil is much more than the dirt that we plant our flowers in. It is what gives you the food that we eat, either as a direct result of planting or allowing animals to graze. There are times when soil can become contaminated with chemicals and other materials that means it needs the services of a Soil Remediation Service and this is where Soilfix can help. Image Credit Soil is the top layer of the…
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
One of the many processes available to customers is that of the Thermal Plasma Spray. This is a process where a super heated material, such as a Nickel sulfate or plastic polymer composites, is sprayed on a subject, or substrates, over a set period. The continuous spraying means that the level of protection and thickness is regulated. Image credit It scores over several other processes such as electroplating especially in the cases where the substrate…
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