The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

Have you heard about the Thermomix kitchen machine. In some European countries it is also called Bimby. It's reputation proceeds it as it seems to be able to create miracles in the kitchen. The Thermomix is made to multitask, it can cook, chop, weigh, crush, emulsify, whip, mix, steam, blend, knead, grind, simmer, grat… read more

Now is the time to consider working in real estate. Yes, the economy has crashed and the housing market is in the pits, but this actually makes it a real estate agent's dream...Everyday new houses go out on the market and receive offers, keeping agents on their toes and helping them to make money from their cut of the … read more

We all call the Internet the World Wide Web, but what does that really mean? Only 40 years ago the Internet was born in California, today the majority of the world uses it for work and entertainment. However, let's not forget that the Internet is still a work in progress, as such, it's evolving and may one day evolve … read more

Many people are unfamiliar with the term general merchandise, and yet this is an essential business and consumer term that we should all know. General merchandise is anything that not sold in the Grocery section of the store - that means the general merchandise list would exclude products like alcohol, but it also excl… read more