Watch: Syria’s Young Talent #UpForSchool – Let them fulfil their potential
Rap music, as we all know, is all about telling a story. “We used to run when we were crossing the street so they (Snipers) wouldn’t hit us.” These are the words of Abdulrahman, aged 12, describing his everyday life in war-torn Syria. How’s that for a story?We invite you to meet three young brothers who arrived in Lebanon as...
Study Reveals Most Bizarre Currency Mistakes Amongst Brits
A UK online travel agency has released figures relating to some of the main currency mistakes that the people of Britain make. Research conducted by sunshine.co.uk took the views of 2,173 Brits into consideration, all of which were over 18-years-old. Additionally, all participants had been on holiday at least once over the last three years, meaning that the study accurately...
Do You Know Your ‘Motoring Jargon’?
Open up a car magazine or a brochure than can help you find the right car for you and you might encounter motoring jargon that you probably have no idea about. Although it might take some time before you can get accustomed to these jargons, you can start early by finding the meaning in our handy guide to motoring jargons...
New graphic teaches young people about their financial life stages after graduating
A new graphic has been created to help graduates map out their futures, by running through the most important financial life stages they will face after university. From buying your first car, to planning your pension and will, the graphic features 18 blocks all laid out in a chronological order. It’s filled with resources, designed to be a useful toolkit...
New Year’s resolutions you’ll actually enjoy keeping
Sticking to a New Year’s resolution can be an arduous task, so why not make this year’s choice a little more positive, like learning something new or ticking something off your bucket list? Here are our top picks for resolutions that you’ll actually look forward to keeping come the start of 2017…Visit somewhere different in the worldIt’s always a positive...
3 Signs You Need to Start Your Own Business
Not everybody is cut out to work for the man. It’s easier than ever to start your own business, because the internet brings a whole world of customers right to your service or product. You may not know how to start a business, but this doesn’t mean you can’t figure it out. Many people are doing this every single day...
LOL: Acting top tips by Archie from Gourmet
This article is sponsored by Gourmet®. Have you met or seen Archie before? Sure you have. Archie is Gourmet®'s Cat Food Connoisseur. Watch the video below as Archie tell us his top tips for acting. The furry superstar takes us behind the scenes and on set of the lifestyle of the famous. If you want to know more about the life of stardom, Archie...
Student Advice: What Are Your Options After Completing Your GCSE’s?
As many students in their mid-teens will know, the all-important General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is a stepping-stone to further education, so achieving good grades is essential if you want to have more career options. Once you have finished this set of examinations, there are a number of options available. Stay at schoolMany students choose to continue at school...
Two Fingers Brewing – Saving mankind one beer at a time
We came across this rather quirky video about the Two Fingers Brewing Co. Sticking up the proverbial Two Fingers to prostate cancer.What's intriguing though is the thought process behind the Two Fingers Brewing Co. Picture this; a group of men, round a table discussing pressing health issues. Did you know that 1 in 8 men have a chance of...
ROUGH COPY will come to your home TO PERFORM LIVE
So it’s been three years since the Croydon trio blew a fresh breeze into the UK urban boy band genre when they appeared on X-Factor mentored by one Gary Barlow. In 2014 they dropped a debut single by covering the classic Anita Baker track, Sweet Love (1986) and indeed made it their own. https://youtu.be/t6eHNfEn3LE Some issues with their label folding did not dent...
Five best-looking rooms in 2016
With the end of 2016 fast approaching, it’s time to reflect on the best interior design choices for 2016. Below, we’ve rounded up five of our favourite rooms from the past year.Newport Street Gallery, LondonAlthough the home of the Damien Hirst art collection may not be a choice for your home improvements pin board, the architecture and stunning clean finish...
Women only wear 62% of what they pack to take to a festival
Depending on who you are, packing for a long weekend away can be a highly stressful experience but packing for a festival where you need to include all necessities for the unpredictable English weather means you need to step up your packing game. The avid festival goers amongst us may have the packing process nailed but for festival newbies a little more help is required.With research...
Premier League and Cadbury join forces
The Premier League and confectionery brand, Cadbury, have come together to announce an exciting three-year partnership, kicking off from the start of the 2017/18 season. This agreement brings together two iconic names that have a unique place within popular culture, and the hearts of people across the country.For Cadbury, the nation’s favourite chocolate, this builds on the brand’s history of...
Win Captain America: Civil War on DVD
From the studio that has brought you the biggest superheroes of all time, Marvel Studios unleashes the next global phenomenon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. When Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War arrives early on Digital on 30th August and on 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD on 5th September, viewers can join the nonstop action and...
Teaching revealed as the most rewarding yet stressful career over the Christmas period
Research collated by teacher recruitment service Edustaff has revealed teaching as one of the most rewarding, yet stressful, careers to be involved with over the Christmas period. Researchers found that although 85% of teachers loved their jobs, the stresses and workload of the classroom, especially over the festive period, was a leading factor as to why many decided to leave the profession.To help take the pressure off of our hard...
50% Of Young Brits Like To Stay In Bed On Days Off
Now Flavourmag loves a lie in as much as anyone else, but we were surprised to find out a whopping 50% of young Brits aged between 18 and 24 stated they love having a ‘duvet day’ when off work – so spending the entire day in bed. That was one of the findings, when deal site aggregator site Bownty asked...
Most dangerous industries uncovered
Both in the UK and around the world, there are industry sectors that are unquestionably dangerous. Whether a job in question involves handling toxic chemicals, working with heavy machinery or being exposed to harsh weather conditions, there are all kinds of reasons why it may not be as safe as your typical office-based 9-5. Furthermore, although the UK has an...
Looking Your Best, Even When You’re On the Job
Not everybody is skilled at business and professional clothing. No matter what your job, if you work in an area where you are visible to patrons, there are certain expectations about how you should dress. For people who wear uniforms, all of the decisions are made on your behalf. For people without such constraints, there is a great deal more...
How manage your finances during the month
Do you find yourself reaching the middle of the month and wondering where all of your wages have gone? It's a familiar feeling that many of us dread, however with effective management of your finances you can ensure that you have enough money to spread across the month. One of the key things to remember is that organisation is key....
Van Monster explores #VanLife
Like many Brits, a large proportion of your income will be spent on your home. In London, the average monthly rent is £1,301, while elsewhere in England and Wales we’re paying a staggering £816 in rent each month. But what if you could change all this?In their latest graphic, used commercial vehicle retailer Van Monster has shed some light on...
How to successfully sell your home online
Using an online estate agent might sound like a risky venture to the seller who has never used one before. It’s a transaction involving a physical piece of property costing hundreds of thousands of pounds or more, seemingly being carried out by someone in a virtual world. Little wonder then, that the world of online estate agency has perhaps been...
Study your business degree online – it’s the future
Some have to travel across the country to get to university. Some have to catch a bus to campus. Some have the fortune of ‘rolling out of bed’ to get to their lectures. But what if you didn’t even need to get out of bed in the first place… Online degrees are fast becoming extremely popular in the UK.Taking a...
All locked up : Keep your house secure this summer
Worried about home security while you’re away on your summer holiday? Why not follow our step-by-step guide on keeping your home safe, instead. It’s easy for burglars to tell who’s in and who isn’t. Over 80% of burglaries occur when a house is empty, so it’s important to try and make your house look occupied both when you’re out, and...
The Best Locations in The UK For Successful Property Investment
The property market has always been a safe bet for investment, yet over the past decade, many people have moved into the buy-to-let market. The current trend for young working couples is to rent rather than buy, with rising house prices and lack of wage increases making rentals more attractive. Private property owners are reaping the benefits with attractive portfolios,...
Perfect planning for Christmas 2015
With the summer behind us and the evenings getting darker, it is time to start thinking about the festive season. Although there is still time before the Christmas rush hits us, remember what you promised yourself last year? ‘Next year I am definitely starting my Christmas shopping early!’Follow our top tips below to get organised for Christmas now before...
How to Work out What you Really Want in Life
Often, when faced with a big life-changing decision, we feel worried that we’ll make the wrong choice - we’ll think everything through a hundred times, consider all the possible consequences of our choice and still end up making the wrong one. We often focus too much on thinking through the logic of a decision; drawing up a list of pros...
Exposing a Clear Imbalance in the U.S. Property Market
If you have never heard of Cartograms, you are missing out on a wonderful visual aid. Whether used for educational or entertainment purposes, cartograms are ideal for swapping out land area for an alternative variable in order to showcase national statistics. Thanks to their ability to showcase national data, they are usually utilised to showcase specific trends and imbalances. This...
Nail home improvements with new interactive guide
Last year research by Swinton Insurance claimed that the average person had blown on average £300 employing tradesmen to carry out minor repairs in their homes when really they could have attempted the job themselves. Within the same survey only 48% of people felt brave enough to attempt even the simplest of repairs on their property so to help all...
How To Revitalise Your Skin With These 5 Steps
Our skin gets more of a battering than you may think. Thanks to the weather, indoor conditions and work among many other things, your skin can go from glowing and fresh to dull and dry in a matter of minutes. While you may have a whole team of skincare products in your bathroom cabinet, do you really need them all...
This is our 20’s: The Beard
I've grown a beard. It was accidental to begin with. Like, I just couldn't be arsed to trim it for a few weeks, then there it was, and here it is. Because I'm working in Shoreditch, it kind of feels right, but if I wasn't, would it be right to feel so wrong? In a way I've taken to it...