British historical records note that timber was first used on a widespread scale during the 14th century when timber was used as a raw material in the building of numerous components of ships such as masts, planks and spars. During the 14th century the Britain’s need for timber created a trade market with Norway – a country with an area of land that had a large amount of forestry coverage which therefore ma ...

Taking out a financial product or an insurance policy is to be regarded seriously and only undertaken when you have all the facts.  However, there are some light-hearted stories that alleviate the oh-so-serious concept of money borrowing and lending. Show Me the Money Most people take out insurance to protect against damage to their home, car and health, especially if they regularly partake in extreme sport ...

Starting your own business is a huge step and there are so many different things to think about that it is easy to forget something along the way. When I started out my new firm I was pretty pleased with myself because I thought that I had covered all the issues right at the beginning. However, it was only after a few weeks that I realised that I had neglected to take into account our transport needs in the ...

If you are looking for a great way to explore a foreign land, either on or off the beaten path, then you should look into the wide array of tour group excursions available to you. Just before to do ample research before you invest any money in such a vacation experience, as not all tour groups are created equal. Where do you begin? Check out these tips for how to choose an international tour group you can t ...

Everyone wants to be greener and that includes hospitals and other medical care facilities. Developing alternatives to traditional medical waste disposal, especially in under-served areas, isn't easy. An efficient and experienced facilities management company can help medical centres develop greener practices for healthcare facility management in Africa and around the globe. Understanding Medical Waste Befo ...

We wanted to write a quick post to let people know of their options when it comes to paying for educational (college) expenses abroad. Let’s just say that some of the things that we’ve seen being done are less than ideal. One highly not recommended option is to travel abroad with a huge amount of physical currency notes. Believe it or not, we’ve seen this done. This a really bad option since currency you ne ...

London is arguably one of the most exciting cities in the world and is certainly one of the world's most visited. The capital is steeped in history and boasts world-class tourist attractions, shops and restaurants with some of the finest art galleries and museums found anywhere. It is also one of the most heavily populated cities in the world and is a melting pot of ethnic groups, food, culture and religion ...

Even though Facebook is the most popular social network in the whole world, with over 1 billion active users, new social networks continue to pop out of the woodwork. These new networks try to bring something new to the table, something that every other network doesn’t have. One of these new sites is called qm people. First created in 2004, qm people’s goal is to separate itself from other networks by creat ...

The Lemon Law is a legislation addition imposed in some states, with the purpose of helping vehicle owners that have problems with repairing for their cars. With the help of this law, the owner of the vehicle is allowed to cease payments or lease rates for the respective vehicle until he manages to cover the expenses for the reparation.  How you could claim the Lemon Law The Lemon Law can be invoked by any ...

Dealing with the elderly often isn’t easy, but it can be hugely rewarding if you take the right approach. You’ll need to bear a few things in mind, however, such different ways of communication, and you’ll need to have endless patience. There are also a few things you shouldn’t rule out, either. Here’s what to consider when working with the aged. Communication: it’s a little different Communication with the ...