25 November 1957: If something happened to our present wardrobe, how would we set about replacing it from scratch on a limited budget? PARISIf something happened to our present wardrobe; if it was destroyed by fire or water or were it lost on a journey or stolen, how, I wonder, would we set about replacing it from scratch? And on limited amount of money, of course.Let us suppose that we have insurance coverage of, say, £100* and that we plan to keep our wardrobe down to a minimum of basic elements. It’s quite a problem. Where to begin? Exactly how Read More

Source:: The Guardian

Runners who land on ball of foot and who wear trainers with no padding have lower impact loading rate, doctor saysRunners who wear trainers with no cushioning and land on the ball rather than the heel of the foot significantly reduce the risk of injury, according to a study.Researchers compared how quickly the force acts when runners’ feet hit the ground – known as the loading rate – which has been shown to influence injury risk. Continue reading… Read More

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When my wife died, I felt that nothing was unsaid between us. Now I wish I could share with her my pride about her work in the heritage sector“Adam, if you could say one more thing to Helen, what would it be,” asks my daftly insensitive but well-meaning cousin, Holly.My answer shoots straight from the heart; surprising me and shocking her. “I’d tell Helen how much better I understood her job, how good she was at it and how loved, valued and respected she was by so many of those with whom she worked.” Blimey. Continue reading… Read More

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The once dirty, industrial city now revels in its modern architecture and enterprising outlook, while preserving its traditions and cuisineThere are two cathedrals in Bilbao: the Catholic one and San Mamés, the football stadium. Athletic Bilbao signs Basque players only [a unique case in European football]. I don’t like football but I like the club’s values: work with your people, try your best, respect others, be loyal. People say it’s a pity you can’t hire Ronaldo or Messi, but I say, no, it’s a pity for them they can’t join Athletic. Continue reading… Read More

Source:: The Guardian

Most of us don’t know too much about cars. They get us from A to B, and that’s all we care for. Unfortunately, this can make the task of finding a car somewhat daunting. There are so many things to think about and things to check; it’s easy to make costly mistakes when it comes […]

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Source:: Unfinished Man