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Word of the Week – Effective
Effective If something is effective it does what it’s supposed to. Here’s what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says. No-one wants to waste their time or money on something that isn’t effective. Remember the advert for wallpaper paste from the ‘70s? If not, or you’re a little too young, check it out the link at the bottom […]
Word of the Week – Vibrant
Vibrant Think about colour for a moment. There are three primary colours, plus black (the absorption of colour) and white (a mix of all primary colours). Think of all the shades and hues we can get from that. A brilliant kaleidoscope of shades from dazzling neon lights to shimmering fabrics. All of them vibrant. What […]
Country Fact File: England
England Capital City: London Major Cities: Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool Language: English. There are also pockets of other languages like Cornish and strong dialects in places like Cumbria and Yorkshire and Northumberland that can sound very different to the English you’d learn at school. Population: 56 million Climate: Warm summers, cool winters. When to […]
Country Fact File – Denmark
Denmark Capital City: Copenhagen Major Cities: Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg. Language: Danish Population: 5.77 million (2017) Climate: A temperate climate. Mild winters and cool summers Top Destinations: The delightful yet poignant Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. Stroll through the iconic Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. If you are interested in ships and shipping, the Maritime Museum of […]
Word of the Week – Embarrassed
Country Fact File – China
China. Full Name: People’s Republic of China Capital City: Beijing Major Cities: Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chongqing, Tianjin Language: The official language is Mandarin, but there are several other linguistical groups. Population: 1.386 billion Climate: China is huge so there is a lot of variation. From arid continental in the north to tropical monsoon in the […]
Word of the Week – Instant
Instant What do we want? [Fill in the blank!] When do we want it? NOW! In a culture of instant gratification, instant messages, instant films or TV series, it’s hard for us to wait. “Instant” or “instantly” taps into this desire to have things now. Your customers might learn a meditation secret as soon as […]
Word of the Week – Magic
Magic/Magically Magic! The mystery, the beauty, the unlimited delight. . . ultimate power . . . Do you want to be beautiful? Healthy? Wealthy? Wise? Do you want life to be relaxing, joyful, exciting or overflowing with domestic contentment? Someone, somewhere, has the magical formula to give you whatever you want. That’s the magic of this […]
Word of the Week – Confidential
Confidential You hear Danny DeVito’s voice, against a backdrop of wholesome images of 1950’s American. . . He’s pulling you in with a voice rich in sordid delight… “Remember dear readers, you heard it here first. Off the record … on the QT … and very … Hush-Hush.” LA Confidential. It’s a great film. Corruption, […]