It’s a common misconception that the Toyota Prius was the first hybrid car. It may well have been the first mass-produced one but it was, in fact, the Lohner-Porsche, brainchild of Viennese coachbuilder Jacob Lohner and the then little known Austrian engineer Ferdinand Porsche, that was the first advanced electric car that included an internal… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Hybrid Cars
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6 More Reasons Why Brummies Are So Proud of Their City
Old and New Birmingham is a city of amazing contrasts between old and new when it comes to architecture, with newly refurbished stations across the road from Victorian arcades and the ancient St Martin’s Church just a few hundred meters from the alien-like construct of spheres that make up the walls of the most icon… Continue reading 6 More Reasons Why Brummies Are So Proud of Their City
What Is Company Van Tax?
Did you know that you can pay less tax for a company van than you might for a company car? Company van tax rates are a far simpler beast than the sliding scale employed for cars. For vans, there is a fixed Benefit-in-Kind rate of just £3,170. However, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will… Continue reading What Is Company Van Tax?
How Home Automation Saves Money
Increasingly we’re living in a world of ‘smart’ devices that are able to communicate and accept commands via the internet. Whilst you might think that this is just so much extra gadgetry, automating some aspects of your home has many practical benefits, not least that it can save you money. Heating systems One of the… Continue reading How Home Automation Saves Money
How To Stay Fit Even When You Have A Desk Job
Finding the time and energy to exercise after a full day in the office can be difficult. It’s easy to put it off even though you know your health may be suffering, but there are ways to stay fit if you have a desk job, as these tips show. Work Workouts With a recent study… Continue reading How To Stay Fit Even When You Have A Desk Job
How Can I Protect My IT Network from Worms?
Protecting your dog from worms is relatively straightforward – you just have it persuade it to swallow a tablet. Protecting your computer is a bit trickier. Worms in a computer sense can cause severe disruption to networks and beyond, as they attempt to spread from machine to machine without the user’s knowledge. They may also… Continue reading How Can I Protect My IT Network from Worms?
How To Organise A Great Scout Trip Abroad
It’s never too early to plan a well-organized Scout trip beyond your own borders. The earlier the dates are announced, the more participation you will get. Bookings are often much cheaper if they are made in advance. Do yourself a favor and put together a timeline of the most important dates and their cut-off deadlines.… Continue reading How To Organise A Great Scout Trip Abroad
Is Your Website At Risk Of A Hostage Situation?
Most companies trust their designer, hosting and marketing partners without question. The potential for blackmail is rarely considered, but incidents of partners freezing sites maliciously or for gain have become common. What do you own? The idea that immaterial things – ideas – can be ‘property’ is a historical novelty, and contentious. As a result,… Continue reading Is Your Website At Risk Of A Hostage Situation?
Open Shelving and Other Kitchen Trends Set To Hit In 2017
If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel or you just want to add a few design touches that give you that modern look on a budget, there are plenty of kitchen trends set to hit in 2017 that you can key into. From open shelving to the industrial country, here are some of the hot trends… Continue reading Open Shelving and Other Kitchen Trends Set To Hit In 2017
These Boots Are Made For Walking!
If you’re plan for 2017 was to get more active then you’ve still got a few months left if you haven’t achieved it yet. One of the best forms of exercise, which also gets you out into the great outdoors, is hiking. Don’t panic – it doesn’t have to be extreme mountain hiking as there… Continue reading These Boots Are Made For Walking!