To understand what makes pearls so special, you have to understand a little bit about where they come from. Whilst many of us know where they are made, it is not so well known quite why they are made.Pearls are formed deep down below the surface of the sea by molluscs, such as oysters. But they don’t do it simply to help us look pretty. [Read more…] about Why Pearls Are The Optimum in Class?
London Loves Sushi
Sushi is a wonderful cuisine which tickles and tantalises the taste buds, provocatively provokes the palate and leaves the consumer completely satisfied without ever feeling stuffed. One of the crucial factors in ensuring that sushi is consumed in optimum condition is that it is fresh. [Read more…] about London Loves Sushi
Bugatti Veyron launches in India
In an exciting development for India’s wealthiest car insurance policyholders, Bugatti has confirmed that the world’s fastest and most expensive production car, the Bugatti Veyron, will finally be sold on Indian shores. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport has been officially launched, with the base model being available to purchase for Rs 16 crores, making it comfortably the most expensive car available in India1. The firm said that it had received enquiries about the car from 3 or 4 prospective Indian customers. The vehicle will be distributed by Exclusive Motors in New Delhi2.
The Bugatti Veyron is named after French racing driver, Pierre Veyron. Its body is made of titanium, carbon fibre and magnesium, for speed and lightness, and the car is assembled by hand at the company’s headquarters in Molsheim in France. The body structure of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport consists of a carbon-fibre monocoque suspended from an aluminium frame in the front and a carbon fibre/stainless steel frame at the rear. The car’s interior incorporates moisture-resistant, backstitched leather, as well as other equipment features such as a reverse camera with a 2.7-inch monitor integrated in the rear-view mirror.
The car is powered by an eight litre, 16-cylinder engine with 64 valves and 4 turbo chargers and produces 1001bhp and 1,200Nm of peak torque. It also has 12 radiators. The car takes just 2.5 seconds to reach 100kph, 7.3 seconds to reach 200kph and 16.7 seconds to reach 300kph, on its way to a top speed of 407kph. The original Veyron claimed the title of the fastest production car in the world, only to be beaten by the SSC Ultimate Aero, at which point Bugatti developed the Veyron Super Sport, which produced 1200bhp and duly regained the record3.
Mr Guy Caquelin, Sales Manager (Middle East, India and Europe) at Bugatti said that the firm had been faring very well in America, Europe and the Middle East. He added that the marque now saw India as an emerging market, which led to its decision to sell the car there.
Meanwhile, Mr Satya Bagla, Managing Director at Exclusive Motors added that it was pleased to launch the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport in India, declaring it to be a modern statement of luxury, speed and style. He added that the company was thrilled with the launch of the Bugatti and expected the car to receive an overwhelming response from premium customers4.
Charlotte Walker writes for MediaVest (Manchester) on a number of motor related topics, including ways to <a href=”http://www.hastingsdirect.com/car-insurance/”> compare car insurance </a>.
Elements to include in your home office
There are many elements that you may wish to include in your home office. If you do choose to base yourself at home, you will need to ensure that there is sufficient space for a desk, chair, shelving, filing cabinet and any other special equipment that you’ll require to do your job effectively. You may also need, most importantly of all: privacy.
One of the most important tasks in setting up your home office is to choose the right stationery. This process includes having business cards, letterheads and compliments slips that reflect your ‘brand’: it is well worth investing time and money in order to obtain ones that are right for you. If your finances are restricted, you should consider your business cards first, perhaps improvising your headed paper and compliments slips to begin with before you invest any money in printing them.
Another element of the home office will be the right furniture to allow you to do your job effectively. You should make sure that any furniture you purchase, particularly chairs, combines comfort with functionality. You are going to spend many hours in your office after all, not to mention a lot of money on setting it up, which makes it important that you choose the correct pieces.
Certainly, as far as home office furniture is concerned, you will need at least a desk and chair. It is worth shopping around for the right furniture at the right price, and the best deals are often to be found online. There is other equipment that you are likely to require for your home office, such as hardware and software. You can usually get better prices at internet-based and mail order suppliers than at the large office supplies stores.
Other useful items for your home office include business card holders and files. These are bound to be useful as you are almost inevitably going to end up collecting a large quantity of business cards. It is basically essential to have an address and contact book, and you should also look into acquiring a filing cabinet or similar piece of furniture, as you are likely to quickly build up client literature and you will benefit from having a tidy place to store and organise this paperwork.
It also helps to have a dedicated telephone line that allows you to keep home and work calls completely separate. It also makes it a lot less difficult to identify expenses that you may charge to your clients.
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The Most ‘Christmassy’ Towns in Wales
If you’re currently looking for a new home in Wales then why not choose one in a town which thrives at Christmas-time?! Christmas can be a magical period, and one of the most exciting times of the year for both children and adults alike. Let’s consider two of the most Christmassy towns in Wales…
Cardiff
Cardiff is not only one of the most thriving, cosmopolitan cities in the UK but it’s also breath-taking during the Christmas period. Beautifully decorated and pumped with Christmas spirit, the festive period truly gets going with Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland which will kick off on 10th November. This year is the 10th anniversary of Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland, making it extra special and its organisers will have lots of treats in store including the magical Admiral Open Air Ice Rink and the spectacular John Lewis Wheel.
The Christmas Lights Switch On party is also quite an event in Cardiff and marks the official opening of the city’s Winter Wonderland. You can expect special guest appearances, festive music and fireworks, making it a fantastic event for all the family!
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a tiny farming village in the county of Carmarthenshire in Wales and, despite its size, it truly comes alive during the Christmas period. This is likely due to its name, the same as Christ’s birthplace in Jerusalem, and many people come from far over to post Christmas cards from the village in order to get a Bethlehem postmark. This is a practice that first gained national attention in around 1965. The village also hosts an impressive, traditional Christmas market, busy carol services and nativities which bring even more visitors flocking.
There’s no getting away from it; everybody loves Christmas – it can be a magical time and is certainly one for families. Wales can be a great place to celebrate Christmas, but it can also be a perfect choice for setting up home.
Whether you want to relocate to the tiny Welsh ‘biblical’ village of Bethlehem or the thriving city or Cardiff, there are certain to be houses for sale, enabling you to move there in time for the exciting holiday period! You could even get in touch with Barratt Homes, a five star house builder, who have a number of beautiful developments in this unique country.
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