Blogs

How the right underwear can help you feel empowered

Often, underwear is seen as a practical choice and as an afterthought. No one sees it in your day-to-day life as it is hidden beneath layers of other clothing. But underwear can be the key to boosting your confidence and help empower you to tackle the day.

Let’s dive into the world of empowering lingerie and how to use it to enhance your self-image.

Feeling confident whilst comfortable

The wrong underwear can be a distraction throughout the day, so finding pieces that are comfortable as well as beautiful is important.

Feeling confident in your own skin...

Liv Butler

Liv Butler

Posted:

Sod This for a Game of Soldiers

A painting inspired by the famous football game between German and British soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 was unveiled at Castle Galleries, Exeter on Saturday 19 July ahead of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War on 4 August.

As Europe embarks on four years of events to mark the Great War, Bob Barker has produced ‘Sod This For A Game of Soldiers’, a touching commemoration that depicts unexpected fraternity in the gruesome theatre of war.

The Bradford-based artist, who turned professional in 2000 after years of painting as a hobby, spent months...

7 reasons why women live longer than men

On average, a woman lives 5-10 years longer than a man. Among people who exceed 100 years old, 85% are women. The ‘gap’ between men and women has been explained by biological determination or by the fact that women are more careful, but the amplitude of differences suggests there is a more complex determination.

What is the secret? There are a few that elucidate why all statistics, with no exception, show women as more long-lived.

1 – Unhealthy Habits Excessive smoking, alimentation rich in fats, sedentary activities and consumption of alcohol are typical to men, and...

Top 10 McDonald’s Products That Failed

#1 McLobster

A take-off on the lobster roll, this sandwich was basically lobster meat on a hot dog bun, together with some lettuce and “McLobster sauce.” Every once in awhile, this product reappears in outlets across the country, only to disappear again. One problem with the McLobster is the price, as it costs more than most McDonald’s patrons want to pay. Another problem is that people don’t connect the upscale image of lobster with fast food.

#2 McGratin Croquette

This product was created especially for the market in Japan, where it was called Gurakoro. It’s an...

10 Reasons You Should Be Doing Yoga

#1 - Doing Yoga is a Great Workout

The main thing that yoga will offer you is a great workout and a very good way to lead a healthy lifestyle. If you aren’t used to doing physical exercises, then you might not know that many fitness coaches recommend that you do yoga on a weekly basis at least. However, it is not as easy as you might think; doing quality yoga actually takes a lot of strength and endurance, but you can easily get better at it over time if you exercise regularly.

#2 – Yoga Helps You Sleep Better

You probably know that yoga makes your brain much calmer...

Do our communications devices distort reality?

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Sat, 07/12/2014 - 8:52am

There’s no getting away from the fact that we live increasingly in what we might call a “screen culture”. The number of hours many of us spend in front of television, lap-top, tablet or mobile phone display screen is huge (even larger if one includes vehicle windscreens). In each case we absorb information, ideas, emotions, debates, data-images, even beliefs, through a filter. Modern myths – stories that give us a purpose – are held constantly before us in the form of distant soap operas, computer games and info-programmes. Our instant access to so much knowledge is mind-blowing and brings...

8 Movies That Most People Don’t Understand

#1 – Mulholland Drive

This 2001 thriller was written and directed by David Lynch, hallowed creator of Twin Peaks and overall king of the weird. The film tells the story of Betty Elms, an unknown actress played by Naomi Watts, and her encounter with Rita (Laura Harring), a stranger who has lost her memory in a car accident. As they journey around Los Angeles in search of Rita’s memory they are drawn into a world where dreams blend with reality and nobody can be trusted, not even themselves.

This film is known for being so confusing that the DVD sleeve contained a set of...

8 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating

As much as we try to eat healthy, there are still a lot of foods that we simply overlook. However, knowing about just a few of them can make your life incredibly healthier. That is why we have decided to show you the 8 best foods you probably aren’t eating.

#1 - Kale

Fortunately, kale is becoming more popular these days. However, a lot of people still refuse to try a dish that includes this vegetable and would rather eat spinach when they are thinking of which green veggie to eat. Now, don’t get us wrong, spinach is an excellent source of iron and vitamins, but did you know...

Top 8 Fastest Ways To Lose Fat

#1 – Interval Training

All cardio training is not equal. Whilst any form of exercise is better than none at all, studies have repeatedly shown that interval training is more effective for weight loss that steady state cardio. That is, you will burn more body fat overall by running fast for one minute, steady for two minutes and repeating several times than you will if you run at a steady pace for the duration of your workout. You don’t have to limit this approach to running either – you can adopt it on the bike, rowing machine, X-trainer, in a circuit class etc. The bottom line:...

7 Things to Do if Money Was No Object

Imagine you were one of the founders of huge companies like Apple, Microsoft or Google, and you were worth billions. Of course, most of us would make sure that our families are taken care of. But, do you have any idea what would you buy or do with the rest of the money? Check out these 7 things you could do if money was no object.

#1 - Buy a Cruise Ship

Forget yachts, they are too small. Instead, you can purchase a full-blown cruise ship. You could easily take hundreds, if not thousands of your friends and their friends, and travel the world in style. How’s that for an...

Treat Stock Market newcomers with caution

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Sun, 06/22/2014 - 11:07am

Buying into the excitement over companies’ Initial Public Offerings may not be a golden ticket, warns wealth manager Brewin Dolphin.

Research from the group shows that, of the seven companies that debuted on the UK stock market in the last twelve months, four are currently trading below their flotation price and only two have left investors sitting on significant gains.

“The hype surrounding the Royal Mail float may encourage people to think that buying shares when a company floats is a sure-fire way to make money,” warned Tim Walker, Divisional Director and Head of Office...

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather