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Why does my washing machine smell? It happens to all of us. It’s a glorious day, perfect weather to dry the laundry on the line, but then you notice it, no sooner are you pegging up the pillow cases before you realise that the wash seems to have caused the load to smell worse than it did before it went in. So what are the causes for a bad smelling washing machine? And how can this problem be stopped? The Crazy Future of the Washing Machine The washing machine. It’s a pretty regular thing. White. Square. Not usually the type of object that anyone could get excited about. Until now, that is. It just so happens that the last few years have seen some crazy advances in the industry, and the future looks even more interesting. So what’s up in the world of the washer? The History of The Front-Loading Washing Machine – in Less Than 500 words In June this year, researchers at the University of Leeds developed a technology set to revolutionize the washing machine industry. By using plastic granules and just a cup of water per cycle, the design is a milestone of the washing machine industry and might well be the first commercially used near-waterless washing machine on the market, as soon as 2009. The front-loading design of what we know and love in Europe as The Washing Machine has seemingly come a long way over the years. So this is its history – in less than 500 words. The Expense of Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges are strange things, innocuous vessels of a substance that seems so common and disposable – on every daily newspaper, on every flyer stuck to your car windscreen, even on those little sachets of silica gel you find in every box of new Nikes. Yet, if we want to buy ink for use in our own homes we seem to pay well over the odds. The History of the PC – In 500 Words According to worldometers.info, at this very moment 241,037,155 computers have been sold so far this year, and it is increasing at an incredible rate. To put this in some kind of perspective, this is over half the amount of newspapers that have been circulated and more than twice the amount of bikes made. From Babbage to USB, this is the history of the PC in 500 words. Jewellery in Other Cultures In Britain today it is typical to associate jewellery with special occasions such as weddings, gifts given to a person of importance, or as a symbol of belonging such as a cross worn around the neck. In other cultures however jewellery can be used in different ways and types of gems and stones can be regarded quite differently. Cinderella Syndrome: Shoe Fanaticism Today In the 21st Century fandom exists in all shapes and sizes. There are groups devoted to everything, from Ford Mondeos to Poodles to music released only on unplayable formats. Indeed, the fandom of shoes is nothing new. Admissions of Shoeaholism have become as everyday as Carrie Bradshaw’s indecisiveness but in recent months a number of news stories have brought to my attention the notion that there may well be many specific different types of Shoeaholic. I fell in love with a laptop The Eee - strange name, isn't it? White, roughly tablet sized, and inclined to make a person feel a tad loved up (towards it, at least, if not towards everyone else)... actually, I think I can see why Asus called it that now. Why the music industry should learn to love the iPod These days the words 'MP3 player' almost invariably conjure to mind Apple's iPod, in much the same way that the words 'personal cassette player' were once replaced in the public consciousness by Sony's Walkman brand name. The iPod, however, was far from being the first MP3 player on the market. In fact, that distinction goes to the MPMan F10, made by Saehan Information Systems, in Korea, and first mass manufactured 10 years ago this month. It had just 32MB of Flash memory, and since USB ports were far from standard, connected via your PC's parallel port. AS SEEN ON TV – How the telly changed our homes I saw some new variety of cookies in Tesco the other day - in the cereals aisle. I think they were yet another one of those substitutes for a sensible breakfast, marketed, presumably, at the apparently increasing numbers of people who regularly fail to find either the time to pour milk and cereal into a bowl, or to just grow up and eat fruit or something. This new variety of pseudo-food shouldn't have taken me by surprise, though, apparently: "As seen on TV," it said on the box. Oh yes, I thought, of course, I'll have half-seen an ad at some point, won't I? Then I remembered, I don't have a TV. Is Men's Designer Clothing IN For Troubled Times? How mens fashion designers are putting a practical spin on fashions for the economic downturn The weary world of part time work Looking for part time jobs as a student was a nightmare. I remember that broke college feeling, that realisation that there was no way you were going to be able survive on £30 EMA a week…and some kids didn’t even get that. Recognising the Menopause – five signs of a sheep in wolf’s clothing How to recognise the onset of Menopause Why it is Good to Practise Pelvic Floor Exercises…Even For Men Why both men and women can benefit from pelvic floor and kegel exercises Fly and discover Thailand, one of the world’s most exciting travel destinations Thailand is simply an incredible country with a whole world of culture to be explored. Whether you're going for two weeks, or two months there are packages to suit and with a high emphasis on service quality present in most areas, you'll find the stress taken out of your trip. Golfing holidays in the most beautiful regions of the world Golfing holidays can offer fans of the green the chance to show off their skills in some of the most beautiful regions of the world. The USA, Europe, Asia and the Gulf all offer a wide variety of quality golf resorts. Luckily golfing holidays are no longer for the rich and famous with many Golf resorts catering for all interests without sacrificing the quality of the courses. Getting a job is easy when you think outside the box After doing a multi-media journalism degree I feel as though there are not many jobs that I would not be confident in applying for. Anyone who says that journalism is not a valid degree course should spend a week in my shoes before they start to criticise! How to pull off a good graduation speech. Ever attended a graduation? If not, here’s the low-down: You get up early, queue up for your mortar board, sit next to the course mate you like least, watch the arrival of The Dons, receive a fake scroll, have some photos taken, and drink champagne. University: A History With courses available that focus on The Theology of Eating, and online degrees where you don’t need to meet your course-mates face to face, today’s universities are strange and diverse places compared to what they were. But how have they changed over the years? And what traditions have remained? Top 5 Songs About Education The subject of school has been a big theme for pop songs since Chuck Berry goose-stepped his way through School Days (Ring Ring Goes The Bell) in 1957. However, it seems that the seventies heralded a certain golden age of school-related songs, despite it being something of a pop void to many music fans. What makes these songs so memorable? And what does the lack of quality edu-odes today say about education in the noughties? The Changing Principals of Distance Learning Dubious about distance learning? Online education is as old as the penny post… In fact, it’s even older. Shorthand teacher Caleb Phillips began offering his services as far back as 1728. But how have the principals of distance learning changed? Cluedo vs. Monopoly – Who wins? Personally I can’t stand Monopoly, watching adults play (once I ‘lost’ everything to get myself out of the game as soon as I could) reminded me of all the reasons I’ve avoided it since childhood. Given a choice I’d play Cluedo for hours, Monopoly, no thank you! A day in the life of an Online Bachelor It’s Tuesday morning, and I’m on my way to college, or rather downstairs in the living room where I have my laptop on the coffee table. I’m attending a class of my online criminal justice degree, but it’s not broadcast live but a recording from yesterday, which took place while I was at work. How 9/11 changed criminology studies It’s a sign of the times that Terrorism is a topic now studied on a range of academic courses, from Art courses and American studies, to online degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Some might argue that we shouldn’t over intellectualize the subject, that we should be looking for solutions to the issues rather than trying to theorize. Criminal Justice Online and The Art of The Sleuth. Although the ‘real’ world of crime and criminology is far from glamorous, there are many who know that they have the right mixture of intellect, rationality and reasoning to succeed in this field of work. There are several routes into the study of criminology either via the police, or through study at degree level. Finding the right part time jobs Sometimes it can be hard to find part time jobs that can offer you flexibility in partnership with money. Of course you have to discount pole dancing (in which case you may have to provide flexibility yourself) Moving house with not much else I’m moving house for the first time next week and I can barely control my excitement. I can not wait to get out of my soulless London city flat and into my gorgeous new country house. Lingerie Shopping - How to please your girlfriend How to browse for a bra when you're a man. Confessions of a TV addict Getting over an addiction to TV is harder than just leaving yours in your parents' garage. Fun and Games with TomToms and Satcoms Danger on the roads with TOM-TOM and Satcom Dilemmas of a Laptop Musician Sweet music to your laptop-loving ears. How to avoid trouble when mounting the LCD TV When new technology and physical jerks go hand in hand. Elle ‘the Body’ and Money Model ways to spend money in a depressed economy How to pretend that you’re interested in furniture How to select furniture - a beginner's guide A Man and his Printer Cartridge One Man, a printer cartridge and a messy bridge party. How to be a good pirate I always wondered what it would be like to live in Cornwall in the fourteenth or fifteenth centuries. The craggy landscape and the sparsely populated villages must have been the perfect setting for conspiracy and piracy. It can’t have had quite the romanticised feel as it does today; in fact I am sure that the adventures of the gypsies of the high seas resembled less the film Pirates of the Caribbean and more Pentonville prison on a boat. Diary of a Vending Machine Man A reflection on the daily task of refilling and emptying the office vending machine Where to go when you already live in a holiday destination I recently returned from a holiday in Somerset. I have a friend who comes from the area and when he asked me how I found it and what I got up to, I smiled and cut straight to the chase, ‘the caves at Chedder Gorge are fantastic!’ At this point he began to smile. ‘Is it really?’ He replied. ‘I’ve never been, it’s for the tourists really.’ 50 essential items every Cornish girl should have Reading the paper this weekend I came across a funny little article in one of the magazine supplements. The article was entitles ’50 things that every British girl should have’. Thinking that I may uncover some useful information I began to read the feature. I quickly began to realise that this article was not completely accurate. It may have been better off titled ’50 things nearly every British girl should have’. Simply telling the right story of your life Everything in life seems to have gotten more complicated these days. Nothing seems to be simple and straightforward. From ordering a coffee to choosing a glass of wine in a bar – it’s all about choices and options now. “Sumbunny sabe me!” A rabbit might save your life but it won’t compensate you when your house burns down. Sarah Maple celebrates the humble rabbit, and home insurance. The 15 most glaringly obvious mistakes people make when driving without car insurance Sarah Maple discusses the importance Car Insurance. Does the tent come with home insurance? Sarah Maple discusses festival fashion. Car insurance may take care of scratches, but it can’t repair embarrassment. Sarah Maple remembers a holiday in Cornwall... Flooding in Britain is an increasing problem. So do we re-think our long term building strategies or just get better house insurance? Sarah Maple discusses the importance of home insurance in regards to increased chances of flooding in Britain. Spilling juice on your laptop is just one thing that could go wrong in the world of home insurance Sarah Maple learns a valuable lesson about Home Insurance from her father. The credit crunch strikes hem lines and car insurance Sarah Maple wonders whether or not to claim on her car insurance. When paying the bills gets in the way of my shopping Sarah Maple talks about the lure of the high street. Gas-tronomically Bad Accidents Sarah Maple discusses the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Why It's Worth Comparing Car Insurance Rates - Especially You Ladies! Sarah Maple discusses the importance for women to compare car insurance companies before renewing. Discovering the most satisfying way to shop Every time I set out on a shopping trip of late I am beset with feelings of guilt that I can’t seem to shake. As a westerner privileged enough to have a television, access to the internet and free press I can hardly ignore the fact that many of the cheap high street clothes we enjoy could have been made in unsafe and cramped factories by children. Children's Go-karts Children's ride on toys - my recollections and new ideas about the best toy vehicles. Natural Stone Tiles The right tile for your home and ALL your family Finding The Humour In Returning To Work I had decided, before even becoming pregnant, that I would stop working until my child went to school. My partner and I looked at the figures, and decided the difference in income, whilst difficult, was manageable. Movie Download Sites Part Two A great guide to the best UK film download sites - free of charge. Sexism in the Olympics? Due to me being at work all day every day for the past few weeks without access to my beloved widescreen LCD TV, I have been watching the Olympic feeds on my computer. At the last Olympics the variety The Sexy Olympics In recent debates about whether or not journalists should comment on an athlete's looks, many people expressed the view that to do this would be demeaning to most men and women of the sporting profession.Looking Don’t Get The Wool Pulled Over Your Eyes When It Comes To Comparing Laptops All the freezing stalling and humming is driving me crazy! Anyone who has ever tried to use a computer that is more than 10 years old and holds a history of school essays, old photographs, work documents, The Perfect Way to Alleviate End of the Day Slumping It has got to that point in the day when my head starts to feel heavy and my mouth starts to open to release frequent eye watering yawns. I am clock watching on my last hour and a half at work and time How Can I Keep Shooting When Cartridges Are Going Through the Roof! Is it me or are cartridges becoming exceedingly expensive these days? I mean I admit I use a lot of them, more than the average person indeed but with the amount I am spending I doubt that I am going to Why I Will Not Be Splashing Out on a Laptop For University As a student I just can't afford to spend thousands of pounds on an expensive computer. Although part of my degree involves broadcasting I know I can get by with using the expensive editing equipment at Life Before Sat Nav I don't know why that I have such a bad sense of direction. It is a trait that I am teased for day in day out but whatever I do I just can't seem to make it any better, it's a skill I just don't have.When Restless Nights - Searching For a Better Way to Sleep Lying in bed last night I began to think about...everything. Ironically the only time I seem to be able to arrange thoughts in my head is when I should be dispersing them, throwing them into high wind Reflecting - This Time in More Than the Flat Screen of My Television Well, that's because it is, I just don't have the energy to do anything else. I am so tired by the time I finish work that all I can think about is squidging my bum onto the sofa and putting my feet up...even Top female poker players I see no reason why you can’t be as equally glamorous and still play a good hand of poker. The stereotype that glamorous or good looking women are stupid is a joy to break as showing glamour and intelligence is a woman’s finest hand. The real benefits of online poker If your going to play online poker for the first time then make sure you pick a well known trusted poker website to start on. These sites are often much easier to use and you will know that if you decide to play for money by entering your credit card details then the procedure will be safe and secure. Women raise the stakes when it comes to poker In the 21st century is poker still really seen as a man’s game? You would think that women would do very well in a game that involves bluffing and lots of men, after all, clever women are the masters of manipulation and know exactly how to read men without underestimating or patronising them. ‘Poker’ - Made in China: A history lesson Some people believe that the first etchings of early poker were scratched out amongst the nobility of ancient China when the Emperor at the time played a game known as “domino cards” with his wife on Chinese New Years Eve. This would have been some time around 969 AD. Is Gambling good for the economy, or are they just stupid? So many sites on the internet that are dedicated to women poker players are blatantly and unapologetically letchy. Men bare no bones about drooling over female poker players at the table and off it, referring to women not in terms of skill but in terms of physical appearance. Movie Download Sites part one A guide to great movie download sites, including Vizumi. Lack of Qualification? Get Ahead With An Online Degree. In an increasingly competitive market place it can be frustrating, to say the least, to feel that you’re frequently overlooked for promotion because of a lack of qualifications, rather than the skills that you bring to your work. Short Distance Learning - Smart School Leavers Could Study Online. For many school leavers the decision whether to invest in a degree or jump straight into an entry-level job is a serious one. Whether driven by economics or personal preference, this decision can have a major impact on the course of a professional career. Why everybody wins with an Online Bachelor Degree I couldn’t quite take my manager seriously when I was told that a BA degree online would be a good thing for my job. In fact it was a great idea, because my professional outlook has improved and my skills and knowledge base have increased. Turn on the Heat: a celebrity approach to CVs. Once upon a time, the term ‘celebrity’ was synonymous with the ‘A-list’ – those at the top of their game in sports or entertainment. However, screens and magazine stands are now awash with a rising tide Online Education - Why no one should dismiss the possibility of a better life Many people feel as though it’s too late to go travelling, have children or enter higher education because they believe that reaching a certain age or level of responsibility has sealed the lid on what were once perfectly attainable hopes and dreams. Why studying for an online degree may be a better option The rising cost of going to university is becoming a deterrent for some prospective students. The debt incurred from borrowing to pay course fees, accommodation, food, travel text books and equipment takes years to pay back and can seem like a hefty fine for obtaining a qualification. Why I decided to on going to lectures in my pyjamas When I finally left college after three years, 3 A levels, 6 AS levels and an access course I couldn’t imagine going to university for another 3 years. I had already spent 14 years in education and I felt like I was ready to get a job and earn some real money. The true value of online degrees The first question people ask when confronted with the idea of applying for an online degree is usually about its credibility compared to traditional degree routes. People are often worried that an online degree will be viewed by employers as a lesser qualification and that job candidates from campus universities will be favoured over candidates who have obtained online qualifications. Online degrees can add to your successful business I had never thought about doing an online degree until I started to notice how many times online university qualifications popped up in CV’s that were sent to me in job applications. Not going to university was one of the biggest and best decisions I ever made The first big decision I made when I left college was that I wasn’t going to go to university. I was sick of being in education and the thought of attending another class or lecture filled me with a wet cloud of depression. Have the confidence to go for what you want with online learning Well it’s my last year of university and I am looking forward to completing my degree with good grades, a wealth of knowledge behind me and a good outlook on the future. After I get my results I am going to meet my fellow students where we will celebrate with a few drinks and a celebratory meal. Add to your potential…log on alongside the University of Life The concept of an online university and what it can offer is broadening with users being able to watch and listen to live lectures, navigate virtual classrooms and even chat to their lecturers and classmates during ‘lessons’ to compare notes or even organise social meetings. Don’t overlook Poland when booking your week away Considering that a whole world war was started by the German invasion of Poland (a war that we insisted on Poland’s behalf) most people know rather little about Poland. If they know anything at all it is usually because they read the book The Silver Sword when they were at school. How to survive a rainy week in Cornwall with the family This year my family and I decided to take our annual holiday in England. When I say ‘my family and I’ I of course mean my wife who typically makes all the decisions in the house. My wife grew up in Cornwall Energy grants –are you eligible? Government energy grants go under various different names depending on where you live in the UK. England = “Warm Front”Ireland = “Warm Homes”Scotland = “Warm Deal” & “Central Heating Programme”Wales Finding job satisfaction This week, I got myself an accountant; I have also recently developed a taste for olives; and in a couple of months I'll be thirty: Perfect presents for women- avoid the present pitfalls How DO you buy presents for women? Birmingham puts a new and improved mark on the culinary landscape. Birmingham has gone under a rather publicised facelift in the last few years and being a city of many cultures, the range of food that is available is extensive. Coming out in Brighton – a guide to unconventional eating Brighton is not traditionally known for its stand out food which is fascinating because it seems to be known for its stand out everything else. Hotels, fashion, clubs and bars….but what about the food? Manchester’s food is sure to go through your stomach and straight to your heart. If it is love that you're looking for then surly the best thing a guide on Manchester can offer you, is a guide on the only way to a man's (or right thinking woman's) heart; Food. Here is the black book list to my favourite eateries in Manchester: My Personal Guide to the Best Restaurants in Leeds Due to the amount of competition between businesses in a city like Leeds you are likely to find it harder to find a bad restaurant than a good one. This is a little self penned guide on some of my favourite dinner destinations in Leeds. What is insulation, why do we have it and how does it work? Heat moves from warmer areas to colder areas. This is the single basic principle on which the idea of insulation is based. On hot days heat tries to get inside your house and on cold days the heat tries to escape. Insulation seeks to minimise this ebb and flow of temperature by slowing the process. A simple guide to loft insulation Loft insulation is often overlooked by many householders but is one of the main ways that we can avoid man made carbon emissions. The running and heating of homes is said to account for almost one third of all man made carbon emissions in the UK, according to The Energy Saving Trust. A brief guide to home insulation Home insulation is something that you should never skimp on. Whether you are restoring, building or extending a house, this is the area that in the long run, if you do it properly now, will save you the most cash. Time and money in the bank Just how frustrating, to the point of exasperation, is the daily grind of commuting to work? It seems to take longer and longer to get to work everyday. No locks lost in Leeds- the importance of a good haircut. Living in Leeds for the best part of my life I realise that if you live 'Up North' in a cosmopolitan city then it is important to have a good haircut. It is no good looking a mess when you’re out on the town if you want to get noticed. Soho makes up the heart and soul of modern and historical London Soho is bordered by Oxford Street, Regent Street, Coventry Street and Charing Cross Road. Touted as the liveliest square mile in London, Soho had a bit of a sleazy image in the late 20th century as a centre of sex, taboo and debauchery. Since this time Soho has shed its old image like a butterfly shedding its flaky brown cocoon. Sohoho and a bottle of rum…or anything else you might want dear sir, Soho has it all. Whispered, the name Soho slips sexily from the lips and ends with a breathy tease. Connotations and images that come to mind are bold and bright, punk and camp, sexy and edgy, rock and roll. Northern style shines through the glossy mains of Manchester's fashion conscious ladies. Manchester is known affectionately by some as Madchester. Certainly a ‘mad’ city in terms of it’s pace; Manchester is the very epitome of a cosmopolitan great northern city. The area exudes might and power, built on the back of proud northern industry and trade, Manchester is not afraid of anything or anyone. Places Celebrities Eat in London Imagine the excitement that comes over you when you realise that on the table opposite there is a celebrity digging into their Sunday lunch? Talking from experience its exhilarating and an amazing feeling, but where do you find these celebrities? Surely they don't just eat anywhere? Read on….
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