It’s not sexy, it’s not nerdy, it’s not even interesting; but if you have ever lost half an autumn weekend wearing marigolds with a bucket in one hand and a trowel in the other while balancing at full stretch on…
Gadgets
When a cable tie can come in handy
I’m not sure when Thomas & Betts first invented the cable tie back in 1958 they had any idea how versatile and handy as an everyday household item it would become or even how long it would stay around. The…
The Technology which killed creativity, has finally given it back!
If you were to give a 7 year old a blank piece of paper and a pencil and asked them to describe a dog, the first thing they are most likely to do is to draw a dog. While drawing,…
The Digital and Social Media Marketing Trends for 2015
In 2014 digital marketing accounted for 25% of all marketing dollars spent, a number which is expected to rise to 33% by the end of this year according to a recent report by industry experts www.Gartner.com. There is no denying the fact that…
Accidental Genius
It is a well-known fact that some inventions come from years of research, while others are a happy accident. Here are our favourite half dozen inventions which changed the world, but which were also created by accident. 1: The Tea…
STEM The Tide – Making Britain Great and The Education Debate
Sometimes, trying to explain the wonders of modern technological advances, can seem to be akin to explaining how a piston engine works to Henry VIII. Alarmingly though, this is not restricted to teenagers trying to explain the machinations and advantages…
Spring Festivals, Exhibitions and Shows!
The daffodils are starting to open their gorgeous yellow petals, lulling us into a false sense of security that the weather is warm enough to start venturing out without a coat. But do not be fooled! The weather is still…
High Tech Garden Gadgets
Gardening is not generally a world associated with high tech gadgetry. Its manual work, dirty work, and a labour of love. For most people, the most high tech they get is the odd solar powered path light – which in…
Wi-Fi on the move
Even though internet access is an omnipresent element of modern living, whilst traveling can be expensive and often, surprisingly limited. Many hotels offer “free internet access” however, after you check in, you find the “free” internet is a tepid-spot rather…
Modern Kitchens: Hi-Tech Havens
Floor plans for homes pre-1970 show kitchens as small rooms for food preparation only. A utilitarian box, with a kitchen sink under a window, often with a dismal view of a neighbour’s side wall. A miserable but functional space. Fast…