February 2010

The Moon: Our Lunar Fascination And A Future Gateway To The Stars

Space

We have a close relationship with the Moon. It still remains the only place that humans have visited outside of the Earth. Not only is it responsible for life on Earth but it still holds our fascination. Our senses are stirred as we gaze upon its unknowable history and serene beauty. Pock-marked and scarred from

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Our Home Planet Earth: Third ‘Rock’ From The Sun

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Our home planet is something that perhaps, at times, we take for granted. However, we owe our entire existence to this third ‘rock’ from the Sun. Upon viewing pictures of the ‘Blue Planet’ one almost instantly realises what a misnomer the word ‘Earth‘ truly is. It would be far more appropriate to call our home

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Quotes On Challenging Conventions

Quotes

‘To know what to be generous and when firm – that is wisdom.’ Elbert Hubbard

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About Jewellery: Adding Glamour And Creativity To Your Clothing

Fun Stuff

‘Baubles, bangles, hear how they jing, jinga-linga .Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads‘. Ah yes as the words of the song goes, the favourite adornment of women and a large proportion of men – jewellery! Whether it be a pair of earrings, a chain or a ring, jewellery has been worn by us for centuries. Coming

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The Inner Limits Of The Solar System: The Terrestrial ‘Rocky’ Planets

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The Solar System is, so far, the only known star and planetary system to contain life. Yet few if us are actually aware of what lies outside of our small round sphere. Fewer still try to place our own existence in a context. Without context there cannot be understanding. Without some knowledge of the bigger picture

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About Nail Polish: Having Fun With Varnish

Fun Stuff

Nail polish or varnish, which ever you prefer,  is fun playful and flirty. Polish  can be a  subtle or bold way of expressing oneself. What a sparkling way to add a little bit of frivolity to your life and tell people that you can be either sweet,  sexy, vampy or business-like depending on the way

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Quotes On The Power Of The Mind

Quotes

‘Little minds attain and are subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.’ Washington Irving

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The Devil Wears Prada Film Review: A Movie With Vivid Performances

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Director: David Frankel. Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker and Adrian Grenier. The Devil Wears Prada is a fun and fast-paced film bristling with crackling bitchiness and feminine wiles. Full of bright and colourful characters the film is escapism at its best, with some outstanding performances from Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.

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