Pearls Guide - Characteristics and Value of Freshwater Pearls

This article tells you about cultivated freshwater pearls - how they are grown, the different sizes, shapes and colours available, and the factors which affect the pearls' value.

Popular Religious Pub Names in England

Pubs are a ubiquitous and important part of England's social life. Each Public House has a name and a sign; lots of pub names date from centuries ago. Quite a few pubs are named after religious symbols, buildings, or Biblical quotations. This...

Popular Army, Navy and Military Pub Names in England

Pubs are a common and important feature in England's community life. And each pub has a name; many pub names are centuries old. Lot of pubs are named after famous battles, esteemed generals, or heroic admirals. Some are obvious, such as...

Dead Sea salt cosmetics - the Dead Sea's history as a source of health & beauty treatments

The idea of the "Dead Sea Spa" is not a new one. Far from it - for thousands of years the Dead Sea salts have been used for various beauty and cosmetic treatments and products. This article looks at the history of the Dead Sea salt cosmetics industry, and the use of the Dead Sea's health properties, from the age of the Greeks, Romans, and Cleopatra to medieval times.

The Dead Sea - swimming, floating and relaxing in Dead Sea salt

The Dead Sea has a number of unique features - the lowest point in the world (in terms of feet / metres below sea level), the concentration of minerals and salts in the water, and the astonishing scenery and surroundings. This article is about the pleasure and experience of visiting the Dead Sea on the Israeli side of the waters.

From a patient's perspective - how the National Health Service actually works in practice

The "patient's perspective" in question is mine - I was born and brought up in London, have parents, sisters, a brother, a partner and a 3 year old son who are all ordinarily resident in the UK and therefore NHS patients. This article looks at how the National Health Service really works in the United Kingdom - specifically, in England. The NHS is split into four parts, for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The differences aren't great, but there are some minor variations.

What the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK covers, and what costs patients extra

This hub examines what types of medical care are covered by the NHS, including doctors, hospital treatments, dentists, and opticians. It also details what patients have to pay for, such as fillings and prescriptions, how much they cost, and who gets them for free. It also considers other associated matters, such as assistance for wigs or travel costs for NHS patients.

The National Health Service in the UK: who pays, and who is covered

This article sets out how the system came into being, how it works, who pays for it and how, and who is entitled to NHS treatment and coverage.

Solar powered accessories for camping, walking, hiking and travelling

There are some fantastic solar-powered camping kits which allow you to use the natural solar energy to have a warm shower, to cook, or to light up your evenings. This article looks at some of those products, how they work, and which ones are more trouble than they are worth.

Residential energy: A comprehensive guide to solar-powered lights and lighting at home