At Alzheimer’s Research UK we’re always looking for ways to help people get involved with dementia research. That’s why we’re supporting Dementia Citizens, a new initiative from innovation foundation Nesta and its partners Bangor University and Glasgow Caledonian University. Today, Dementia Citizens is launching two new apps designed to connect … Continue reading
Allegiant is the next one in the Divergent series. A society ripped apart by war are trying to fix their society. Some are being experimented on and others are trying to stop them. Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) escape from those who are trying to control society by … Continue reading
On 20 June, City Connect celebrates the birthday of Nicole Kidman – actress, singer, producer and humanitarian – born on this day in 1967. Nicole Kidman began her career in 1983, starring in various Australian film and television productions until her breakthrough in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm. Nicole Kidman’s … Continue reading
If you default on your car payments for several months, the lender can seize your vehicle without issuing any prior notice to you. This is called as repossession of the car. And for someone who is very dependent on their car for work and other daily activities, this can be … Continue reading
A birthday is a special moment in someone’s life. It is another milestone that deserves a celebration. Some people choose to let it pass like any other day, others choose to throw a party in celebration. Whether or not one chooses to celebrate their birthday, you should always be thoughtful … Continue reading
On 16 June, City Connect celebrates the birthday of Joe McElderry born on this day in 1991. Joe McElderry won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. His first single “The Climb” reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Charts. Joe … Continue reading
It’s the hot topic, the subject dominating much of this month’s news. Data. Your data. How it is used, how it is stored, who gets to access it, and for what purpose. Earlier this month data was again the subject of conversation, this time among dementia researchers and experts in … Continue reading
Dirty Grandpa is Zac Efron’s new movie. The film is about family relationships. Jason (Efron) meets up with his grandfather Dick (Robert De Niro) when his grandmother dies. Their relationship is put through the wringer when Jason agrees to drive Dick on a long journey. Jason is a lawyer but … Continue reading
There are thousands of festivals held each year across the globe. Many of these gatherings are to celebrate one or more things that unite us as people. There are many tourists who travel many hundreds and even thousands of miles to attend festivals. The spirit and the memories of the … Continue reading
Drug addiction is a serious problem that needs to be addressed with great care and concern. Not only does it causes a number of health issues but also affects the quality of life. Addiction causes problems at home and at work, sometimes even destroying relationships and career. Timely detection and … Continue reading
You’ve finally made up your mind to visit a beautiful Caribbean island for a much needed break from everyday life. What you need next in order to successfully tick this item off your bucket list is a Caribbean vacation that you can afford. You can pull off a luxury Caribbean … Continue reading
I decided to write a travel feature about our 6 berth Adria Altea caravan as I wanted to give my view point and show a different perspective compared to others, as it has opened up many opportunities to experience life and holidays in a very different way. My husband, two … Continue reading
On 09 June, City Connect celebrates the birthday of Israeli-born American actress Natalie Hershlag – better known by her stage name Natalie Portman – who was born on this day in 1981. Natalie Portman played Nina Sayers, a veteran ballerina, in Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 film Black Swan, a role of … Continue reading
For the very most part, you’ve got to plan ahead of time, know where you want to go, and save cash to go on a summertime vacation. By contrast, you can simply pack some provisions, gas up your RV and take off, even if you don’t know where you’ll end … Continue reading
“My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us, the world is full of it and you simply take as much as you require.” Edward Elgar, Letters of a lifetime Edward Elgar was born on June 2nd 1857 in Lower Broadheath, a small village just … Continue reading
When was your last heart MOT? A car is a machine, powered by an engine. It needs regular maintenance for optimum performance. Your heart is your engine. What are you doing to make sure that it’s working properly? In the UK 1 person dies every 6 minutes of heart disease. … Continue reading
Weight gain is a subjective issue and so is weight loss. Some people tend to gorge but still put on no weight through the years. On the other hand, there are others who starve and work out for years but still are unable to reach an optimal weight. Now, if … Continue reading
Solo – A Star Wars Story is another stand alone instalment. Set between Revenge of the Sith & A New Hope. An origin story of Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) in how he became a smuggler and obtained his beloved Millennium Falcon. It all starts on Corellia, a world ruled by … Continue reading
Today, technological advances are more relevant than ever, especially in the world of finance. Though the basic principle of using non-coin-based systems has been around for quite some time, it has only been in recent years that the technology to support those ideas has become so widely available. It seems … Continue reading
This was fun. In 2005, one of my great customers, Neil Alston said he wanted something different. Really different. OK, he’s got the beautiful clothes already. But now what he wanted was something special for his 50th birthday party. The theme of the party was “Sparkly”. So what do you … Continue reading
Have you ever come home, opened your fridge and wondered what to have for dinner with the few ingredients you have available? Have you ever come back home and ordered some take away since what you had really wasn’t so promising? These scenarios seem to become more and more common … Continue reading
When a Savile Row tailor visits NYC, it’s part of a continuous cycle. I bring a good selection of cloth samples with me, which includes the basics of everything you’d want- classic worsteds, tweeds, lightweights etc. New customers are consulted on their requirements and have their first measuring, so I … Continue reading
I recently came across the following story about how to catch wild pigs that serves as a commentary on the state of freedom in modern America. A chemistry professor at a large college had some exchange students in the class. One day while the class was in the lab the … Continue reading
Red Sparrow is a film starring Jennifer Lawrence (Hunger Games/Passengers) as Dominika Egorova. A ballerina turned into a spy cum assassin. Dominika suffers an injury that ends her dance career so her uncle offers her an alternative job. This begins her changing career, training to be a spy. She has … Continue reading
People have been cooking their own meals ever since the discovery of fire. However, in this day and age it almost seems as if the benefits of cooking have been forgotten completely as people prefer canned or restaurant food to meet their day to day requirements. Adopting such a lifestyle … Continue reading
Cycling with zebras is not something you are likely to forget in a hurry. At Hell’s Gate National park, its high time you did away with your safari stereotype, put down the North Face khakis, slip on your trainers and get on your bike. Located just an hour and half … Continue reading