Though seemingly counter-intuitive at first glance, concrete boats actually do float, and concrete roofs can protect a dwelling without crushing it beneath the weight. Both technologies have existed since the mid-19th century and many European structures constructed at that time with concrete roofs are still standing today - a true […]
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Organised Crime in the UK: Who's Winning the War?
Organised crime in the UK has developed into something much darker than the conventional working class caricatures portrayed in film and on television. According to estimates published by the government in 2004, organised criminal activity in the UK is probably worth more than £15 billion a year, and the social […]
Should I Get a Specialist Immigration Solicitor to Help Me Immigrate to the UK?
If you are looking to emigrate to the UK, it's worth considering hiring a specialist immigration solicitor to help with the process. Depending on your personal situation, an immigration solicitor can help to resolve any disputes that may occur over asylum or issuing a visa, and can also help with different Tiers of immigration; this ranges from highly skilled Tier 1 to temporary visas […]
Unbelievable Real Life Negotiations
Businesspeople often treat their negotiations as a matter of life and death, even when they really aren't. However, what would happen if the stakes were higher than a handful of jobs, the price of a majority stock option, or even the future of an entire company? Here are seven real-life […]
Health And Safety At The Workplace
For employees to work optimally, their safety must be assured. Safety at the workplace is an important aspect of work relations, and it is for this reason that most governments have put in place a legal framework that outlines the responsibilities of both employees and employers. The employer has to […]
History Of The Sunshine State: A Brief Look At Florida’s History
12,000 years ago the first humans to migrate to pre-historic Florida were tribes of Native Americans. Ancient animals roamed the land of Florida such as the saber-tooth tiger, the mastodon, and the giant armadillo. Native American tribes survived as hunter-gatherers living off small game, plants, nuts, and steady water supply. […]
Malta Fashion Week News and Details
The third edition of Malta Fashion Week started on Sunday as the designers participating to the event finished making the final touches before the world could see their brand New Spring 2014 collections. And what better location to find than Malta, this southern European country that has already featured two events of the […]
Designing Electronic Device Labels
While a manufacturer will usually be most concerned with what is going on on the inside of an electronic device, the user will generally only interact with the outside-that is why it is important to think carefully about the design. When putting together a new device, you can add industrial […]
How to Succeed as a Woman
The world is moving forward faster than ever before. Mind-boggling inventions and creations are unveiled on almost a daily basis. Space travel is no longer just the stuff that comic books are made of. Yet women are still earning less than men, and hitting that proverbial glass ceiling sooner. Less […]