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Monday, August 18, 2008
Hotel made from shipping containers
Travelodge today opened its first hotel that was built using modified steel shipping
containers - a construction model that the budget hotel group expects will lead to annual savings of £10m.
The 120-room property, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, has been built from 86 high strength steel containers which were constructed and fitted with the hotel room’s fixture and fittings in Shenzen, China.
On arrival, they were put on a lorry and fitted together like giant Lego blocks on the site, constructing the hotel within 20 days.
Paul Harvey, managing director of international and development at Travelodge, said: "Customers will notice no difference in their room to a traditionally constructed hotel, yet they will benefit from the low prices we charge due to our desire to cut the cost of doing business."
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The first London hotel to be built out of shipping containers has officially opened to the public.
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containers - a construction model that the budget hotel group expects will lead to annual savings of £10m.
The 120-room property, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, has been built from 86 high strength steel containers which were constructed and fitted with the hotel room’s fixture and fittings in Shenzen, China.
On arrival, they were put on a lorry and fitted together like giant Lego blocks on the site, constructing the hotel within 20 days.
Paul Harvey, managing director of international and development at Travelodge, said: "Customers will notice no difference in their room to a traditionally constructed hotel, yet they will benefit from the low prices we charge due to our desire to cut the cost of doing business."
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The first London hotel to be built out of shipping containers has officially opened to the public.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Dog Owners - Doggie Myths You Need To Know About
If you love dogs, join the club! But know this: some of the most common beliefs about doggie health are just old wives tales. So, let’s put a muzzle on the myths with these facts from PetPlace.com
A dog’s nose can’t really tell you if he’s healthy or sick. Cold and wet, or
warm and dry, a nose is just a nose. The only accurate way to test a dog's
temperature is with a thermometer. Normal dog temperature between 100-point-5
and 102-point-5 degrees Fahrenheit.Don’t assume your dog is sick when you see them eat grass. Dogs are descended
from wild wolves and foxes, which means grass was once part of the normal canine
diet. So if they eat small amounts of grass and barf it up, don’t worry.
Mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebreds. Studies show that’s not always
true. Any dog can be unhealthy. But mutts generally do have fewer of the genetic
diseases common in purebred lines.Dogs love to the petted on the head. Not necessarily. Some dogs hate it because
they have very sensitive eyes and ears. So, stroke the sides of a dog’s
neck, or along their back – especially if it’s an unfamiliar dog. When a dog
sees a hand coming at him from overhead, he may see it as a threat.Remember: dogs are not canine garbage disposals! Keep in mind that some table
scraps are dangerous to pets. For example, bones might not get digested,
leaving jagged pieces inside their intestines. And pieces of fat may cause
gastrointestinal problems, like pancreatitis. And never feed your dog grapes,
raisins, garlic, onions, mushrooms, and chocolate. In fact, a pound of milk
chocolate could possibly kill a sixteen pound dog.
Dogs only like tasty food. Not true! Dogs have very poor taste buds, and eat
primarily based on their sense of smell. So, stop cooking up filet mignon for
Fido already!
Baby can use sign language
A two-month-old baby tells her deaf mum when she is hungry — using the Sign Language for milk. Parents Dave Hollings, 46, and Chantelle De La Croix, 37, first thought it was coincidence when baby Ivy clenched her fist, shook it and moved it towards her mouth. But Ivy performed the same action again the next day when she was hungry and has been doing it ever since.
The sign for milk is a shaking clenched fist with the thumb and little finger out.
Dave, of Darwen, Lancs, said: "We thought it was a coincidence that she was hungry but other people have spotted it. "We looked up when babies can start signing and the earliest we have found is three months. We are really proud."
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The sign for milk is a shaking clenched fist with the thumb and little finger out.
Dave, of Darwen, Lancs, said: "We thought it was a coincidence that she was hungry but other people have spotted it. "We looked up when babies can start signing and the earliest we have found is three months. We are really proud."
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£20K of fish and chips saved my life
Every morning, Cypriot-born Ermis and Androniki Nicholas catch two buses to Weston-super-Mare from their home and enjoy a stroll along the promenade. They enjoy a fish and chip lunch before walking along the sea front, then start their journey home at 4.30pm. They started visiting the resort in 1998 when Ermis, 71, suffered a near fatal heart attack and doctors advised him to take a daily walk.
Over the last decade the couple have visited Weston-super-Mare 2,600 times, covered 156,000 miles and spent around £18,200 on fish and chips. Mr Nicholas, a former restaurant owner, said: "We love visiting Weston, it's a wonderful place but it has got to the point where it has become a bit of an addiction." But it's only because we enjoy going there so much. We've have made some fantastic friends over the years who have become like a second family to us. Everyone is so friendly, I think it is the best place in the world."
Over the last decade the couple have visited Weston-super-Mare 2,600 times, covered 156,000 miles and spent around £18,200 on fish and chips. Mr Nicholas, a former restaurant owner, said: "We love visiting Weston, it's a wonderful place but it has got to the point where it has become a bit of an addiction." But it's only because we enjoy going there so much. We've have made some fantastic friends over the years who have become like a second family to us. Everyone is so friendly, I think it is the best place in the world."
Friday, August 15, 2008
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