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Christmas Indian Style

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We resolved months before December that Christmas was going to be different. Instead of driving 200 miles up the A1 from London to Yorkshire on a dark, wet Christmas morning, we’d be being chauffeured on a warm, bright sunny day up through the tea plantations to Munnar in Southern India. … Continue reading →

Travel Series Germany – Karlsruhe

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City Connect offers a new travel series on Germany highlighting cities and places ideal for a weekend break or holiday. This week we are reporting on the city of Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe is one of the culturally richest cities found in the Federal Republic of Germany. It was founded around the … Continue reading →

Goodbye Honeymoon… Hello Relationship

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The honeymoon period in most relationships is usually crammed with the culmination of endearing gestures, poignant revelations and spontaneous acts. From being contentedly overwhelmed by the late night phone calls and flirty text messages, to the impulsive date nights and that feeling of being totally besotted with each other; it … Continue reading →

Requiem for My Friend – Zbigniew Preisner – Part 1

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Music is a form of art that has always fascinated people. Some of the most stunning classical music pieces are masses in the setting of the Requiem, which is a musical form of art transcending life and death. Zbigniew Preisner, who is very famous for writing the score to the … Continue reading →

Homeopathic Out-Reach For Cambridge Homeless

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WinterComfort is a Cambridge-based charity providing support for the homeless and rough sleepers. A 1-year homeopathic project started in 2009 saw about 50 service users taking advantage of this service. The project was run by Thierry Clerc, a local clinical homeopath. The majority of consultations focused on acute and physical ailments, … Continue reading →

Remember These Simple Tips for Modernize Any Pharmacy

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All businesses face the risk of falling behind the times and failing to keep up with the relevant advancements in their industry. For small independent pharmacies and drug store chains, the speed of revolutionizing technological systems arriving on the market can seem overwhelming. There are a few exciting products already … Continue reading →

Caring for Caster Wheels: Maintenance and Servicing Tips

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Caster wheels are simple wheels with no drive that allow things to be pushed along. You’re probably familiar with caster wheels from shopping charts and office chairs, but there are also some rugged varieties like industrial steel caster wheels used in more demanding applications. The point is, Custer wheels come in a … Continue reading →

Winter Ready in Five Easy Steps

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1. Switch up Your Skincare Regime In order to combat the drying effects of cold weather and central heating, as the seasons change, so too should your skincare routine. This may include swapping a foaming wash for a cream-based cleanser, introducing regular conditioning face masks to your routine or switching … Continue reading →

Snow Time

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Saturday 22nd October, Earl’s Court, 11:15am: I had just arrived at Metrosnow, billed as ‘the greatest wintersports show in the world’.  It still being relatively early on a Saturday morning, there weren’t many punters hanging around, and the poor people manning some inflatable promotional activity outside Earl’s Court looked bored … Continue reading →