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Can middle-men leave smaller footprints?

Fetching and carrying has long been seen a rather mundane activity, a necessity of function required to get the desired object from place to place. It is a task that most of us would rather usually leave to others to do, which is why we see internet shopp... Read >

Dial O for Fashion

We remember when shopping online was ‘far out' but now Oasis have become the first high street store to bring fashion to your phone!Launching this week Oasis have created an application for iPhones that will enable fashion fans to view new stock daily, ... Read >

Sleep Solutions for your Baby or Toddler

Of all the challenges parents face, getting your kids to sleep properly is possibly the biggest.Whether it's a screaming 6-month-old or a scared two-year-old, a full night's sleep is a goal that can sometimes seem almost impossible to achieve.If your baby... Read >

New research shows grads set to leave employers after recession

Results from independent research show that 67% of graduates surveyed are likely to consider leaving their current employer when the economy picks up. The results offer a snapshot of how graduates are viewed and valued in the workplaces of some of the UK'... Read >

Phases of a migraine attack

A migraine attack can be divided into four phases:A 'premonitory' phase occurs in up to half of people with migraine. You may feel irritable, depressed, tired, have food cravings, or 'just know' that a migraine is going to occur. You may have these feelin... Read >

10 ways to a flat belly

It's easy to fit into your jeans again or look great in a bikini with our easy exercise tips. So even if you're sitting down all day or rushing around after the kids we've got some great suggestions to help you flatten your belly.1. Dance it offAll types ... Read >

Busy mum's guide to staying fit and healthy

Sometimes staying in shape seems like a lot of hard work - follow our 10 commandments to keeping slim and healthy while juggling everything life throws at you.1. The housework workoutCleaning, cooking and tidying can be so time consuming - so why not turn... Read >

Top barbecue safety tips

We all love a barbecue, but there's nothing worse than having friends over and spending the afternoon worrying about whether or not the meat's cooked properly.Stick to these simple barbecue safety tips and you can relax, knowing you and your guests are sa... Read >

Save Money on Food: Top Ten Tips

Imagine buying three bags full of food from your local supermarket. You walk outside, go straight to a dustbin and throw one away. Sounds like madness, doesn't it? But that's exactly what happens in the UK every week, where a shocking third of the food we... Read >

Fire prevention advice for mums

Fires account for nearly half of all accidental child deaths. And around 6,000 fires a year are caused by children under the age of 10.You can't watch your kids 24/7 but there are lots of easy things you can do to prevent a household fire and keep your ki... Read >

Biotech Clusters must prevent their pools from drying out.

There is significant competition in the fight for the skills, experience and talent to transform fledgling biotechnology companies into sustainable enterprises with something more than big ambitions. The small and agile biotech company has many advantages... Read >

How focusing on core skill will enable you to thrive in the biotech job market.

This year, 2008, has been difficult for many companies in many sectors. The economic tide has been sweeping negatively across many of the world's markets and causing business confidence to wane. The life science markets have not been immune and the impact... Read >

Buy Now, Wear Next Season!

OK, we haven't completely stopped shopping during the credit-crunch, but we've decided to be more careful and to spend wisely. So here's a list of key buys, that will take you into next season too!The BlazerAlways a staple and always in style, a blazer ca... Read >

Wild Risotto Recipe

This colourful risotto makes an excellent healthy dinner party main course if served with salad - and it's easy to make a vegan version, too...Serves: 41 l/1 ¾ pints vegetable stock (you may need more)10ml/2 tsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped375g/12 oz... Read >

Getting the most from bagged salads

What keeps the leaves perky?It's down to the 'modified air packaging' that replaces normal air with 95 per cent nitrogen to control browning. Packaged lettuce left in standard air would go off quicker.What's the smell when you open the bag?It's chlorine. ... Read >