581. Salt and grit - resources to help keep us all moving each winter!
March 28, 2013
Councils have long been utilising the impressive power of salt and grit to keep the roads and pavements clear each winter. Scenes of huge warehouses, piled high with the stuff, are commonplace on the news – whenever snow is predicted – and we have all seen trucks out in force to help us continue on ...
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582. Snow socks you say? Pray tell, what are those?
March 28, 2013
We have all heard of snow chains, those large, noisy and inconvenient devices people turn to when the snow sets in and shows no signs of departing. They provide valuable traction when driving on snow and ice, by increasing the friction between your tires and the slippery surface. Such devices have a...
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583. From a smattering to a blanket, the snow shows no signs of departing.
March 28, 2013
As I look outside my window today, there world outside resembles that of a snow globe. Snow particles are flying around, blown ferociously by the wind, settling like icing sugar upon the floor. Here, we have the snow lightly today, but that is not always so. A mere two weeks ago, I returned to my ca...
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584. Are you prepared when the snow falls?
March 28, 2013
Winter weather has an awful habit of arriving unexpectedly, or with greater ferocity than predicted. Even the most well prepared councils can find themselves facing an uphill battle to clear the main roads with speed and efficiency, so it is little wonder than many domestic and commercial premises s...
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585. Need a little boost? Why bother messing with a ladder?
March 28, 2013
In every home and business, there are those places that are just out of reach. Perhaps the top shelf of your kitchen cupboards. Perhaps the wine rack resting upon the top of the fridge-freezer. Perhaps those spare pens in the stationery cupboard. How many times have you stretched, desperately trying...
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586. Are you prepared to keep your staff moving when snow sets in?
March 28, 2013
Snow begins to descend during the working day, covering the car park in a matter of minutes and making the pathways around the building treacherous. Staff become anxious, worried about their journey’s home and keen to get their vehicle out as quickly as they can. How many times have you been there? ...
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587. What does a shoe mean to you?
March 28, 2013
Shoes are essentially an item of footwear; imperative in our everyday lives, their main purpose is to protect the feet, especially during high impact activities. Sounds practical right?
In modern society, however, shoes are so much more than a functional item. They are an object of desire; a...
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588. What alternative and environmentally friendly fuels does the future hold?
March 28, 2013
There’s no doubt that the 21st century is proving to be a hub for technological advancements, already digital technologies and mediums have proven o be extremely versatile, shaping many aspects of social and economical sectors. And it’s not just the digital movement that is gaining momentum; other t...
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589. How are current environmental issues affecting the development of cars?
March 28, 2013
There’s no doubt that 21st century has brought about what appears to be at the beginning of a period of rapid technological advancements. It has already certainly earned the title of the digital era with computers and the Internet revolutionising a diverse range of aspects surrounding modern society...
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590. Time to figure out the best dress for your figure
March 28, 2013
How many people have you come across who have been totally and completely happy with every aspect of their body? My guess is few. We all have hang-ups about our body, whether it be our stomach, arms, legs, thighs, bum, even our nose! No matter how much people try to tell us we look fine, beautiful e...
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Author: Levi Mckie
