Most of us think of pirates as loveable rogues who sailed the seven seas looking for booty whilst singing songs and telling scallywags to walk the plank. In reality they were murdering rapists who stole soap and candles. Myth 1: Pirates Followed a Code of Honour. People love Hollywood pirates because they’re seen more as [...]
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Sculpture is one of the oldest art forms known to man, having existed for thousands of years. From the Sphinx of Ancient Egypt to the gods of Ancient Greece to the presidential faces of Mount Rushmore, sculpture has long been appreciated by mankind. While traditional sculpture generally involved the shaping of various types of stone [...]
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Enthusiasts of any concept or activity do enjoy the camaraderie of a club or community and it’s no different for a maritime aficionado; a boat club is no different. The Thames Vintage Boat Club is one such community of boat enthusiasts that may not have the rich history of similar groups, but has prestige beyond [...]
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Yarn is made from fibres, which are shipped in bales. These can be natural or synthetic, with the former needing cleaning before use. Fibres are then separated by a picker; this often cleans dirty fibres. At this initial stage, blending of fibres is also taken into account, and amounts are measured. The process can take [...]
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Benefits of Down Jackets Over the centuries man has tried many different ways of keeping warm through the coldest months of the year, or when in hostile environments such as the mountains. Although most of us don’t now wear furs to keep warm, some animal products such as down are still used in jackets, sleeping [...]
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There are many factors to take into consideration when you are starting your own business. The financial start up costs and strategic business plan takes centre stage and this is a prominent sphere of opening a business. What is also incredibly important and sometimes get overlooked, is business branding, the importance of it and how [...]
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