One thing most humans can agree on is that road trips are fun. However, they are only fun for about the first fifteen minutes into the trip, after which the initial excitement starts to fade. In time, we’ve begun to understand that what’s fun is the idea of a road trip and the destination itself, but the part where we spend hours in a state of limbo between the two destinations is usually quite boring. This is why most people often put serious thought into how they will pass the time during long drives, and that’s why we have prepared this guide. Here are some ideas that will keep you...
Adults in the UK are getting popular with vaping products for nicotine consumption. Research shows that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes. However, with the global COVID19 pandemic, smokers are advised to stop smoking as it can make them more susceptible to the virus. The components in a cigarette can lower a person's immunity; it is why people are switching to e cigarettes for nicotine and non-nicotine vaping. Although companies like V2 Cigs UK are losing business in nicotine products, consumers increase the uptake in other products.
Exeter sits in quite an unique position when you look at how we get water, and its relative softness compared to nearby areas. If we were positioned just a few miles more easterly, water hardness would typically be much higher, and we’d be reliant on water from more underground sources rather than the local rivers and reservoirs we currently use.
The ease with which we get water and the quality of it can’t be understated, but there is a little truth in that most people don’t give a second thought to how we use and pay for water. We might question a bill from time to time at home...
Though many of us use laptops frequently, be it for work, school or leisure, none of us really
think about how much electricity our laptops consume. If you’re interested in electronics, or simply curious to find out how much energy it takes to power your laptop, this article will provide you with everything you need to know about your laptop’s power consumption.
Generally speaking, most laptops consume anywhere between 30 to 70 watts per hour.
However, the number of watts your laptop consumes depends on various factors such...
Sideshore, Exmouth’s exciting new watersports centre has today announced the launch of its new website showcasing the exhilarating activities available at the centre, both on and off the water.
From kitesurfing, to stand up paddleboarding (SUP), the new watersports centre will not just provide ocean and beach-based activities, but also cater to those looking to dine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Award-winning local chef, Michael Caines, will be providing a casual dining restaurant complete with an upstairs terrace, to a dog-friendly cafe offering a lighter menu and...
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for the UK and its economy. The covid-19 pandemic struck, triggering all businesses to close and people to stay indoors to reduce the rate of infections. It also led to the disruption of the UK economy, causing an increase in inflation by 0.2%. According to the BBC business news, the previous inflation rate was at 0.5%, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's economy has been negatively impacted. The market has left the UK's FTSE 100 lower by 2.6%.
Effects of inflation
Inflation generally means the rise in price levels...
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for the UK and its economy. The covid-19 pandemic struck, triggering all businesses to close and people to stay indoors to reduce the rate of infections. It also led to the disruption of the UK economy, causing an increase in inflation by 0.2%. According to the BBC business news, the previous inflation rate was at 0.5%, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's economy has been negatively impacted. The market has left the UK's FTSE 100 lower by 2.6%.
Effects of inflation
Inflation generally means the rise in price levels...
Exeter will play host to an all star group of adventurers, explorers, TV personalities and sports heroes next Summer, as Gone Wild Festival announces special guest speakers to appear alongside Bear Grylls.
The inspiring group, including Steve Backshall and Nicola Adams, all have amazing stories to share about their remarkable lives and their tales of triumph over adversity. Gone Wild Festival guests will get a once in a lifetime chance to hear these stories face to face and take part in workshops led by world leading experts.
A spectacular drive-through winter wonderland is coming to Exeter’s Westpoint Indoor Arena this Christmas.
Local business, Re:Fuel, will be creating the unique experience for families from all over the South West to enjoy. The company, well known for their “cars and coffee” style events in the South West, has had to close for most of the year due to Covid-19. So, they decided, rather than using the furlough scheme this Christmas, to use their event skills to spread some much-needed Christmas spirit and raise some money for a local charity. The ticket profits will go to the Exeter...
Pivotal work conducted by staff and students to transform the University of Exeter’s approach to sustainability has won a prestigious Guardian University Award.
The transformative work carried out by the University’s Climate Emergency Working Group today (November 25th) won the Sustainability category at the annual awards.
The University also secured runner-up position in the Business Collaboration category, for its work as part at the SETsquared Partnership’s Scale-Up Programme.
Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of...
