Whilst trying to return an item online recently it occurred to me how much I appreciate those companies that take the time to respond to your query personally. On this occasion I was trying to access the returns link on a website that shall remain nameless. Finding it was broken, I looked for an email…
Month: March 2012
Lost Without My Kitchen Timer
It was only when my trusty kitchen timer recently broke that I realised quite how much I use it. For things like boiling noodles or eggs that require quite careful timing it really is invaluable and something I find really difficult to do without. I have replaced like for like and recently ordered another of…
First Grammar School in 50 Years Could be Coming to Sevenoaks
A big local story is that the first new grammar school in 50 years could be opening in Sevenoaks. Members on the Kent County Council recently voted in favour of a grammar school opening in the area. Currently pupils in the Sevenoaks area have to commute to nearby Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells if they are…
A New Petrol Scam?
I was alerted to this scam by a relative who recently experienced it at our local Sainsbury’s. They had filled up their modest sized family car and queued to pay for their petrol, only to find it has already been paid for. Their bill which came to just over £30 had it seemed been paid…
The Tentsile
This is interesting, it’s a tent that can be suspended from the trees. Called the Tentsile it has been created by a British architect. The tent sleeps up to 8 people and can be suspended 10ft off the ground. It is accessed via a rope ladder and was inspired by a spiders web. The designer…
Should Pregnant Women Limit Their Exposure to Mobile Phones?
There are already so many things you are advised not to do when you are pregnant. It seems, that talking on a mobile phone should now be added to the list. That’s if this study is correct. Scientists have suggested that pregnant women should limit their exposure to mobile phones because it can cause behavioural…
Baby Einstein: Baby Mozart
I recently brought a Baby Einstein DVD and was so impressed with it that I decided to purchase a few of the CD’s as well. I was a little sceptical about how a CD would be received, as I assumed the main appeal of the DVD was the images on the screen and the puppets…
Crocodiles Have the Strongest Bite
If you have ever wondered what animal has the strongest bite then the answer is a saltwater crocodile. That’s according to scientists that measured the bites of animals to find which is the strongest. The saltwater crocodile has jaws that snap shut with a force of 1,700kg which is almost twice as strong as a…
Moisturising Tights
This is interesting, its a pair of moisturising tights. Available from Marks and Spencer the tights claim to moisturise your legs as you move. They are coated with millions of tiny bubbles that are ruptured by friction releasing the moisturiser onto the skin. The tights themselves are made of a sheer fabric which give the…
New Frog Found in New York
I never fail to be amazed at the amount of new species still being discovered. This discovery is a little more surprising because it was found in New York City. The new leopard frog was found after scientists studying frogs in the area found they had a different call. It was then they discovered the…