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Today we launched our new report Treatments of tomorrow: Preparing for breakthroughs in dementia. In it, we call for an urgent plan for managing how new medicines reach patients. There are currently no treatments that can change or slow the course of the diseases that cause dementia, but in recent … Continue reading
Two rather strange tailoring terms are “straight” and “crooked” to describe a coat. I’ll try to clarify. For what it’s worth I generally cut a “straight” coat. Which is how an Anderson & Sheppard coat was always described. Obviously there are lots of details that give a suit a certain … Continue reading
This summer, I have tried to make jam out of the favourite summer fruits. The recipe for all is very similar. Most recipes tend to suggest using sugar the same weight as the fruit but I always try and reduce the amount of sugar used as the summer fruits are … Continue reading
I practiced Karate Shotokan for 2 years in the early eighties; I had a go at Wado Ryu in 1994 for less then a year and I then trained in many occasions with experts, dan level, of Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu and Kyokushin kaikan. I find it an interesting martial … Continue reading
Decay and spoilage are necessary and natural parts of life. As an illustration, a tree grows leaves that are healthy and green. Those leaves soon turn brown and fall to the ground. They quickly decay and provide nourishment to the microorganisms in the soil. Such microorganisms feed the tree and allow it to grow more healthy … Continue reading
Parasites – organisms living off their hosts – feed upon and reside in them. These hosts are other living organisms such as human beings. There are several kinds of parasites found within the different organs and systems of humans, such as thorny-headed worms, flatworms, and roundworms. These parasites intercept the … Continue reading
Think that all beers are created the same? You’re wrong. The beer that you taste as a finished product goes way beyond than just mere flavoring. There’s so much history, thought process, and skills that go on for every beer product. Some beer recipes are handed down from one generation … Continue reading
Like it or not, what we wear defines us- what we do, how much we earn, what music we listen to, young, old, off to the shops or out for a night on the town. Even so called wardrobe staples come in a bemusing array and will inevitably be shunned … Continue reading
Regardless of the size of the business that you run, it is impossible for you not to rely solely on the internet to run the company. The internet can be a very good tool to help you to promote your enterprise, but it should only be used as such. It … Continue reading
Practicing preventive measures against dental damage is definitely a good thing, but regular dental visits are still a must to maintain good dental health. However, many people are unable to properly care for their teeth because dental services are not exactly cheap and accessible. Fortunately, there are a number of budget-friendly options … Continue reading
As an educationalist, I am a great believer in ‘knowledge for all’! Knowledge is like an open vessel that never fills or overflows, you can always learn, always enquire, question and challenge. Having access to knowledge is very much driven by the individual – but unfortunately it still remains exclusive … Continue reading
I have recently started teaching at an evening class one evening a week. At the start of my cookery classes we have a short quiz where I introduce either a new spice or a new dish to the class. For my first ever cookery class I took a sample … Continue reading
Refreshing summer drink that is delicious and cooling. Preparation time- 10 minutes Chilling time -2 hours Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 teabags 1 tablespoon sugar 300 ml boiling water 150 ml apple juice 150ml orange juice 1 cinnamon stick Method: 1. Place tea bags in a pot and add boiling water. … Continue reading
I am writing this today, sitting on the London train smiling to myself innately as a thought or I suppose fantasy pops into my head. The thought that is now making the passenger opposite me look up (as I chuckle obviously enough to be heard) revolves around the subject of fantasies … Continue reading
Love it or loathe it, it’s a fact that the IPL (Indian Premier league), cricket’s most glamorous Twenty-20 tournament, has returned in full swing in its fifth season! T-20 fever has not only been spreading all over India, but has spread to every corner of the earth. Certainly it has … Continue reading
How many times do you look in the mirror and pick up on those dimply thighs and that wobbly bottom? Don’t you just hate it and wish it was not there? There has always been a debate whether or not cellulite exists but if you suffer from the orange peel … Continue reading
Florida is one of the best states in the country for travelers. With so many great cities, beaches, and hidden gems from the panhandle to the Keys, there is always an abundance of places for a quick adventure. Below are some of the best Florida weekend trips, whether wanting the … Continue reading
“I will seduce you, how do you feel about that?” I would have to say, I would feel pretty damn good, knowing that somebody wanted me that badly and felt confident or possibly arrogant enough to express it. So I started thinking, how do you seduce people? Is it something … Continue reading
On 13 August City Connect celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most famous and innovative film directors and producers of the 20th century. He is best remembered as a pioneer in the genre of psychological thrillers and as the director of such famous films as North … Continue reading
City Connect introduces “Walk Innovation” – an initiative by Adam Shaw: Thank you for investing your time in getting to know me better. I like to think that you will get to know yourself better. However, the only person that matters on this journey is you. For me, life is … Continue reading