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Evolution of the Hen & Stag Party

Evolution of Hen and Stag Parties

Dating from as far back as the Spartans and Henry VIII through to the party-focused events we have today, Stag and hen parties (or bachelor and bachelorette parties) have changed dramatically over the years. Celebrating of the ‘last night of freedom’ is a time-honoured tradition but in recent years we have seen a shift from one-night parties to overseas weekend breaks filled with all manner of activities and celebrations. Even festivals and glamping are proving to be popular activities for stag and hen parties today.

The events also differ vastly between genders – with hens favouring activities like spas and stags preferring to go paintballing or go karting. Hen parties themselves weren’t even an option until the 1960’s when the feminist movement helped to spur on equality for all kinds of events

Here’s a fun look at how these much-loved celebrations started and the ways in which they’ve evolved throughout history.


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The Dishonest Tradition of Fudging the Facts on a Resume

The Dishonest Tradition of Fudging the Facts on a Résumé
Source: The Dishonest Tradition of Fudging the Facts on a Resume

We all fudge the facts sometimes; from how big the fish we

caught was to how old we are. Sometimes we do it to impress somebody, sometimes

we do it to make ourselves look better, whatever the reason sometimes our fact

fudging has consequences. One incident that our fact fudging could have serious

consequences is on a resume.  Fudging the

facts on a resume is one of the most common ways people stretch the truth. However,

before you stretch the truth, fudge some facts, or down right lie on the next

resume you submit keep in mind that many employers are starting to spend more

time looking, researching, and reviewing resumes. For more information on

fudging the facts on a resume check out the attached infographic. 

Try a Home Energy Audit to Save Money on Energy

Audits are usually only for companies, but a home energy audit is actually something to welcome because it can save you hundreds of pounds each year. This is especially good because the cost of energy in the UK has risen over the past decade from £522 to over £1,000, and is set to rise a further 20% over the next 5 years too.

Making some energy saving changes in the home can be a boon for lowering costs. A range of alterations to older homes and the replacement of older appliances can help to cut the number of energy units used for electricity, gas and water which can save money whatever the price per unit happens to be at the time.

Here are a few energy saving ideas which can reduce the amount of energy used in the home considerably over the course of a year.

Loft Insulation

Heat generated in the home often rises into the attic or loft and then is lost through the walls or roofing. By installing a good quality insulation which can cost just £300 to get done, but then creates saving upwards of £180 annually thereafter.

Cavity Wall Insulation

Next up is wall insulation. Big advances with insulation materials have made the latest types of insulated much improved from ones used only 20 years ago. Up to 25% of heat can be lost through poorly insulated walls.

Curtains

Thick curtains can help to keep dampness from entering the home and also to trap heat before it reaches the windows and walls.

Double Glazed Windows

Double glazing provides a buffer to the cold outside and better retain the heat generated inside the home too.

Door Draft Excluders

These little strips around the door or door frame can prevent drafts from moving around the interior.

Energy-saving Light Bulbs

The newer energy-saving light bulbs are easy to swap out from the old CFCs and save up to 90% on electricity used.

Take A Shower Instead

Baths use a lot of of water every time. Heat is used to warm the water and the water used is considerable too. Up to 80% of both energy and water can be saved when switching to showers.

Heating Blanket

Try a blanket laid over the water heater or water boiler to keep the heat inside the unit.

Energy-Saving Kitchen Appliances

The latest A+ rated cookers, fridges and washing machines use as much as 50% less energy versus lower-rated C or non-rated appliances.

Drop the Temperature

Consider dropping the temperature on the thermostat to 22 degrees. This will hardly be noticed with the other energy efficient changes going into the home. Could save as much as £100 annually too.

Wean Yourself Off Standby

Give your electrical devices a rest and turn them off when they are not being used. As much as 18% of electrical consumption could be removed by not using standby any longer.

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Home Energy Audit Could Save You Up To £1000 - An infographic by the team at uSwitch.com

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Home Energy Audit Could Save You Up To £1000 - An infographic by the team at uSwitch.com

Interim Managers- Infographic

Whether in business or football, all interim managers need certain skills to succeed. The use of interim managers is on the increase in both areas, so we’ve created an infographic to look at this growing trend.

The infographic covers three areas: firstly, we analysed ten interims in the Premier League era to see how they compared to their full time predecessors; then we took an in depth look at Chelsea, perhaps the club who use interim managers more than any other, before finally asking the ultimate question: “Who is the King of Interim?” Source:(http://iilovetechnology.blogspot.com/).

The revealing statistics clearly show that, at Chelsea, interim managers enjoy more success than at any other club. Perhaps this is because the use of interims is embedded in the club’s culture from season-to-season?

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Interim Managers: Own Goal or Inspired Substitution?