Vital Knowledge

I suppose many of us have come to expect the very best in television production when it comes to the BBC’s Natural History unit. But every year we seem taken aback by the sheer brilliance of a new series. Frozen Planet, narrated by the father of all knowledge, David Attenborough, follows on from the multi-award … Continue reading →

So you’re having a dinner party tonight – the champagne and drinks are organised, the food is cooked and the guest-list has been drawn up. For anyone hosting a party, these are  pretty standard parts of the procedure. But what about the conversation? What are you going to talk about? You’re only going to spend a small … Continue reading →

The diverse and industrial nature of London has led to its rapid expansion throughout the last few centuries. Accelerating growth occurred during the 18th century due to London’s role at the centre of the British Empire, the national population increase and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution. Further outward growth was fuelled by the coming … Continue reading →

Volcanoes are strong indicators of tectonic activity and convey the presence of magma within the crust. There are many variations in the form, frequency and type of volcanic eruptions which relate to the different plate margins, gas emissions and lava. They can be defined as an opening or rupture in the Earth’s surface, through which … Continue reading →

The Premier League is the best league in the world; England’s team includes numerous world class players. It’s the national sport. So it seems bizarre that England are so consistently inconsistent. 4th in the rankings we may currently be: but after a hugely disappointing World Cup and a shaky qualification for Euro 2012, it begs … Continue reading →

Using an increased shutter speed and a simple tripod, here are two photos studying transport in London’s suburbs:  

Knowing where to advertise will only get a company so far. The real innovation though is marketing a product that will stand out from other similar alternatives. There are a variety of techniques and methods to engage and entice the consumer. Major brands used to be reliant on simple marketing strategies such as producing clever/funny/thought-provoking … Continue reading →

In today’s competitive market economy, advertising and marketing aspects of products are becoming more heavily linked with sales performances than ever before. Throughout the global market there are copious examples of high quality products that have failed due to the fact that they haven’t engaged with the consumer and low quality products that have completed … Continue reading →

It’s a double-whammy this week and we’re focussing on two songs that simply sound better live rather than their ‘radio edit’ counterparts. First up is ‘Sweet Disposition‘ by The Temper Trap. The song became well-known last spring/summer as it rose up the official charts and featured on a number of television ads. However, this acoustic … Continue reading →

Two photos taken on a recent trip to South Wales:

Ok so this song might not become your ‘summer anthem’ but it’s a great tune nonetheless. Jamie Woon‘s fantastic vocals combined with clever/mysterious interludes make ‘Night Air‘ a song to look out for in the future.

Question: Choose one of the above to be the Prime Minister of the UK? Ok it might be quite a stream-lined question with plenty of bias but Westminster politics is constantly becoming more and more about appearance and PR skills over the actual substance of ideas and reforms. Of course it works as an advantage … Continue reading →

It has to be the most fiercely contested debate since man took his first steps on Earth. Why are we here today? And how did it all begin? The world is awash with different views and opinions; each person taking a different stance from the next, resulting in conflict and compassion occurring in equal measure. … Continue reading →

It’s the start of the week and hopefully you’ve fought off the dreaded ‘Monday Blues’ by now. Summer is currently trying to battle its way through the overcast skies and, however much we doubt the weatherman, it’ll be here soon. So even if you’re stressed by exams or work, there is still a reason to by … Continue reading →

It’s official. The make-up of the UK’s singles chart might never be the same again as the dominating genre of ‘pop’ has spread it’s influence over what was once a chart full of diversity ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to dance and back to hip-hop/rap. And the problem doesn’t end there; pop isn’t what it … Continue reading →

Football is in the news again; well actually it’s always in the news but poor refereeing decisions that have influenced events, and possibly outcomes, of games is high up on the news reel. The two incidents that recently come to mind were firstly Jamie Carragher’s studs-up, lunging ‘tackle’ on Nani during the Liverpool – Manchester … Continue reading →

A fat tax? No. Free gastric bands? No. Mass liposuction? No. Education? … Britain’s media might be twisting and tangling with the facts but they are fundamentally correct: obesity is an issue. There’s no hiding from the fact that our population’s lifestyle is becoming more and more unhealthy with the rise of processed foods and … Continue reading →

The Barclays Premier League is fast becoming more than just a group of 20 football teams, but a brand viewed by billions of people worldwide. Football is now the most popular sport in the world and the Barclays Premier League is arguably the largest football league in the world. There are examples of the globalisation … Continue reading →