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How to dress your windows
Fashion fit for a
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Fashion Royalty Zandra Rhodes Arrives to Make Me Beautiful Lund Osler A destination for total health
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Index Gift Ideas
Genius Ring Mouse
Sony Ericsson reveals two new phones to fans through Facebook 4
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Movie, DVD & Show Reviews
Fashion Feature
The SUN models from Silhouette’s Crystal Collection
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Festival Fashion A colourful capsule wardrobe to carry you through the festival season
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Delightful in Denim
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Furnished with the Personal Touch
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Fashion fit for a Zeleb
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Love and Oth Other Impossible Pursuits
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Rhinestone M Mondays
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Horrible Boss Bosses
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Health & Beauty Alergic to tec technology?
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Be hand in gglove for Beauty & Hygiene 25 Lund Oslerr A destination for total health 26 Celebrityy hea health warning
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Fashion Royalty Zandra Rhodes arrives to Make Me Beautiful 12
Senses of Th Thailand at Selfridges
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108 Restaura Restaurant Recipes
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Events
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Online Tutoring Educates Kids in Developing Countries
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VISA Europe Prepaid Partner Forum
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Gift Ideas
Tech Specs
Genius Ring Mouse
Specifications: ■ Touch Control technology enables a 1000 dpi movement sensitivity ■ 2.4GHz radio frequency minimizes interference and extends the working distance up to 10 meters. ■ Use the portable USB charger to charge the built-in Li-ion battery from a notebook or PC. ■ The carrying case gives the most reliable protection to the Ring Mouse anywhere you go. ■ ioMedia software provides up to six Scene Modes controller such as OfficeWebbrowsing/Presentation Entertainment-Photo/Music/Movie/eBook
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enius are proud to announce the launch of the Genius Ring Mouse, a wireless thumb cursor controller. Lean back and relax and enjoy the most innovative 2.4GHz remote controller allowing you to the ultimate control over six different applications. As easy as moving your thumb tip, the Genius Ring Mouse allows you to benefit from its total controlling capability for web browsing, presentations or other entertainment values like music, movies, photos and ebooks! The Ring Mouse uses Genius’ Touch Control technology to enable its sensitivity up to 1000 dpi ,thus creates a smooth, handy control and a low friction working comfort. The 2.4GHz technology minimizes interference and works up to 10 meters with the small Pico receiver, and with its rechargeable Lithium battery and portable
USB charger, the Ring Mouse is the ultimate travel accessory. The Ring Mouse is priced at £30.95 and is available at www.scan.co.uk.
System Requirements: ■ Windows® 7/Vista/XP ■ Available USB Port ■ DVD-ROM drive for software installation ■ Supports these applications for Scene Mode: ■ IE, Windows Media Player, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, and Adobe Reader.
Sony Ericsson reveals two new phones to fans through Facebook slide-o slide-out qwerty keyboard combined with a friends application for social Sony Ericsson ne networking. Both phones inteMix Walkman™ ■ Zappin™ key to ggrate full touch functionality with preview the chorus a corner user interface similar to of the next track tthat available in the Xperia™ mini ■ Karaoke function r range. Both phones are packed ■ 3.5 mm audio jack fu full of features including cameras ■ 3” touch screen wit with video recording and Wi-Fi™. The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman™ comes w with a Zappin™ key to make it even easier and more fun to search for your favourite song. Simply press the Zappin™ key to preview the chorus of her it is a the next track and decide whether ony Ericsson today fully revealed favourite you want to listen to. A karaoke he vocal track from two new phones following a worldfunction also enables the wide competition open to over 4.8 any song to be lowered instantly. million fans that follow Sony Ericsson on The look and feel of the phone can be changeable http://www.facebook.com/sonyericsson . personalised with different exchangeable The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman™ phone colour bands that come with thee phone. ines offers an entertaining music experience, The Sony Ericsson txt pro combines ixel while the Sony Ericsson txt pro has a full a 3” touch screen with a 3.2 megapixel
camera and full slide-out qwerty keyboard. Its integrated friends application enables users to add their five best friends to see om their at a glance updates from er™ Facebook™ and Twitter™ feeds. Sony Ericsson Son txt pr pro The Sony Ericssonn ■ Full slide-out s Mix Walkman™ and qwerty keyboard ricsson txt the Sony Ericsson ■ 3” touch screen pro willll be available ■ 3.2 megapixel megap obally in selected globally camera ■ 3.5 mm audio markets from Q3. jack
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Fashion Feature
Each ray of sunshine with sparkle The SUN models from Silhouette’s Crystal Collection As chic accessories, the sunglasses from Silhouette’s Crystal Collection are not just perfect and versatile escorts, they are must haves on the trend scene.
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he tint in the crystals underlines their cosmopolitan look, which finds its apex in the crystals’ charisma. 100% UV protection, as well as clear vision and glare-free sight in every situation facilitate the highest level of relaxation and intelligent sun protection for the eyes.
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Classic and noble in its design with the perfectly placed crystal, the lightest crystal eett sunglasses in the world are tailored to me meet dent the needs of the modern, self-confident ted woman who prefers an uncomplicated appearance. The highest level of comfort, the timeless design of an icon and its fully carefree nature make the SUN Sparkling Icon the ideal escort for every sunny momentt – on the beach and in the city. Colours: Grey, Apricot, Earth. Crystals: rystal““. Xilion Rose in “Jet Hematite“, “Silk“, “Crystal“.
Gre moments filled with femiGreat nine elegance: SUN Crystal Dreamwings Dream Cool glam glamour, interpreted with greatness: ss: this is SUN Cr Crystal Dreamwings, the mustt
have accessory of the season. It makes the necessary combination of timeless yet young elegance with trendy chicness – the ideal requisites to becoming a favourite g amongg women who wear sunglasses.
The Navette Flat Back crystal – 8 x 4mm –, combined with unconventional design, makes this an exclusive fashion statement. Colours: Grey, Apricot, Earth: Crystals: Navette Flat Back in “Crystal“.
Sparklin Sparkling p like a ray of light: Limelight SUN Lim Wo Women wearing SUN Lim Limelight could enter into a co competition with the sun to see who’s the most ra radiant. A sea of 300 millimetre limetre-sized crystals, perfectly pplaced by hand, sparks a magnnificent fire of passion, placing its wearer directly into the stage lig SUN Limelight combines light. thee characteristics of luxurious elegaance, which will wil definitely turn elegance, itt into one of the most exclusive pairs of sun sive sunglasses of the seas season. Co Colours: Grey, Ap Apricot, Earth. Cry Crystals: Xilion Chaton in “Crystal“, “Light CColorado Topaz“, “Black Diamond“. www.w1magazine.co.uk 5 www.w1m
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Kitty Arden Silk Pzazz Yellow Headscarf £70 www.kittyarden.com Sweatshirt £29 www.ellos.co.uk
Dippy Vest (Lime Green) £6.99 www.storetwentyone.co.uk
Sunglasses £16 www.ellos.co.uk
Shoulder Bag £29 www.ellos.co.uk
Festival Fashion
Pink Parka £39 www.ellos.co.uk
Denim Dress £35 www.ellos.co.uk
Tropical Bird Tunic £10 www.storetwentyone.co.uk
A colourful capsule wardrobe to carry you through the festival season Printed Dress £27 www.ellos.co.uk
From pink hotpants and stylish headscarves to floral tents and camping chairs, here is everything you need to hit the festivals in style this summer! Marni Shorts (desert rose) £25 www.finisterreuk.com
Embellished Chiffon Maxi Dress £24.99 www.storetwentyone.co.uk
Floppy Hat £19 www.ellos.co.uk
Marni Shorts (mayan blue) £25 www.finisterreuk.com
High Point Quick Pitch Tent (Printed) £49.99 www.millets.co.uk
Camping chair (pink) £12 www.storetwentyone.co.uk
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Denim Shorts £27 www.ellos.co.uk
Floral Wellies £12 www.storetwentyone.co.uk
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Blouse, Pure Cotton, from £16, Boyfriend jeans, Double Stonewashed, from £16
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boys Happy Price Cropped Trousers from £9
Combat Shorts from £16
Denim Jacket from £21
Boyfriend Jeans from £16
Shorts, Denim from £13
Delightful in Denim
Get the kids kitted out in denim this season, with shorts, jeans and jackets from Vertbaudet Denim Jacket from £18
Happy Price Trousers from £17
Convertible Trousers from £21
Happy Price Cropped Trousers from £9
Jeans with Turn Ups from £16 Dungarees from £19
Happy Price Wide Leg Shorts from £7
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Furnished with the
Personal Touch Curtain Lab Soft Furnishings come from a designer with a difference. W1 Magazine’s Arthur Browne met Paula Trovalusci to find out more about her passion.
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here’s little doubt that when your business revolves around the finest bespoke curtains, blinds, cushions and accessories you gain a big advantage from loving what you do. That enthusiasm for one’s craft came shining through talking to Paula Trovalusci, who capitalised on her love for creativity by becoming a fully qualified Soft Furnishings Designer and turning her talents to her own company: Curtain Lab Soft Furnishings. I wanted to get to the heart of what was different about Paula’s offering. She 8 W1-July2011.indd 8
summarised it as the personal touch: whereas many designers offer a service or a product in a style they like, she does the opposite by bringing to life a person’s true individual aesthetic style. It’s a philosophy which means she’s featured as a soft furnishings expert on Channel 4’s The Home Show. She points out that many interior designers are too busy with their own visions to remember the client’s desired look for a room or space. Paula, by contrast, knows that the best soft furnishings are produced
when she advises and interacts with her client throughout the process. And what comes out of listening carefully to the customer? Paula puts it this way: “Others want to sell their styles; I focus on yours.” And what she does with panache is soft furnishings. That covers furniture, accessories such as mirrors and anything to do with fabric. Taking the bedroom as an example, it’s not just the window area she can spruce up – Paula’s service spans loose covers, headboards, bed linen, ottomans, the bedspread, the cushions on the
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Fashion Feature bed, and many other options. For the living room she can work wonders on everything from furnishing doors and windows to the throws on the sofa, such that the right colours are brought to the whole By Paula Trovalusci space. Elsewhere, in the kitchen some reupholstered chairs and a change to the table cloth or table runner in Trovalusci’s unique style will bring a dynamic new look to a room. Her influences are varied as she was born in Brazil and is married to an Italian. The result is a taste which is broad and constantly open to ideas, with the expanded horizons that come with having done plenty of travelling. She revels in her varied experiences as a way of overcoming the more fussy and traditional ways of thinking about interior design. As for her favourite colours, it’s the lighter pastel ones because they are timeless, elegant and can be freshened up with just a few dashes of inspiration. When asked about her two most formidable design challenges Paula explained they are bay windows and apex loft windows. The former because every bay window offers a million ways to dress it and the look must be right to be beautiful and bring the room together; the latter because apex loft windows are very shaped and therefore tricky to dress. She loves conquering that particular puzzle though, using techniques such as curtains which keep the shape of the window. And her final message to customers? Never be afraid to call in an expert. Interior and curtain designers aren’t as expensive as you’d think these days and it will save you money in the long run because it will cut out all the mistakes you’d make yourself. Paula will use her expertise to get you what you want and her network of contacts means she can offer a more competitive price for a range of interior design services. What that means is that in these austere times, freshening up a room with a change of accessories or soft furnishings can offer real value for money. After all that excitement I think I’ll have a sit down on that nicely dressed sofa.. www.w1magazine.co.uk 9 W1-July2011.indd 9
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Fashion fit for a
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There’s something special happening on the web which is bringing couture to you - it’s called Zeleb.co.uk and W1 Magazine has the inside story.
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hen someone some mentions the word ‘couture’ the natural reaction still seems to be “whoah, way too r expensive!” But a rising star in the world of fashion is break breaking down the old stereotype. It’s call called Zeleb.co.uk and its motto is ‘Br ‘Bringing Back Couture’, a powerful sta statement by the company with a pr promise that none of its products are m mass manufactured or the standard nnumbered sizes. Nope,
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these guys only do ‘made to measure’ and really, really special dresses. There is even a built-in measurement guide on the website so that all of your evening, party, prom and bridalwear can be made to your exact requirements in only four weeks per dress. And what if you want to get a feel for what you want to wear first? No problem! You can order a swatch on the website for only £1 per item to be sure you like the texture and the feel. That said, with
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duchess satin, silk doupion, silk pongee and silk satin all available there’s every chance you will! Zeleb.co.uk offers a dazzling array of colours and specialises in outfits for an occasion, including evening, party and prom dresses in a breathtakingly wide range of beautiful and unique styles. With every piece of its unique, made-to-measure clothing the Zeleb.co.uk focus is on quality and the most up-to-date styles which go on to set the trend at some famous names on the high street. The company’s connections in the world of fashion are numerous. It ran an exclusive competition to win two dresses on Lovemydress.net, a fellow industry trend-setter, one of which was a prize for a lucky winner attending the Love My Dress Summer Soirée. OK! TV Layla Anna Lee is also a big fan of Zeleb dresses and wore one of their gorgeous designs at the
Embassy Club Christmas party, attended by Joe Calzaghe and Samantha Fox. She also sported a made-to-measure chocolate dress at a recent Westlife concert in aid of the Outward Bound trust. It is safe to say that both times she looked absolutely stunning. Moreover Zeleb can be proud to be a name with a truly global reach. It is the official dress sponsor for Miss England and she will be wearing Zeleb outfits with pride as she competes for the right to be crowned Miss World in the 61st completion – taking place on 6 November 2011. Are you curious to find out more? Zeleb. co.uk will showcasing its exciting new collection of eveningwear, party dresses and prom dresses – with a look for every occasion – at Pure London, Earl’s Court Olympia on 7, 8 and 9 August. Don’t miss it and also look out for all the hottest fashion trends at Zeleb.co.uk! www.w1magazine.co.uk 11
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Fashion Royalty
Zandra Rhodes Arrives to Make Me Beautiful
Make Me Beautiful, the specialists in non pierced and clip on earrings, to launch Zandra Rhodes’ new jewellery collection
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ady Diana’s wedding dress, signature pink hair and her early punk styling, Zandra Rhodes CBE’s career has more sparkling highlights than a sequin dress, yet iconic moments linger on. Zandra Rhodes’ new collaboration with the queen of costume jewellery, Adele Marie, makes a renaissance of much of this early work, turning fabled fabric into statement jewellery with the typical boldness that characterises Rhodes’ style and is set to launch this month with leading online jeweller www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk. With it’s emphasis on prominent pieces, the Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie jewellery collection features a number of large clip on earring matching sets, many emblazoned with the „ZR“ signature. It was therefore a natural collection to sit within the ranges of www.make-me-beautiful. co.uk who specialise in making women who cannot or do not want to have their ears pierced look every bit as stylish as their body modified sisters. Make Me Beautiful has sat pretty with television and stars alike with celebrities like Nigella Lawson to trend setting Shingai Shoniwa
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being covered in the fashion press wearing Make Me Beautiful’s jewellery. The Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie Collection is a premium costume jewellery offering that sits well alongside existing costume jewellery ranges such as Adele Marie London, Fiorelli and Rodney Holman. „Zandra’s career and style are a great source of inspiration to so many,“ said Make Me Beautiful founder Misae Richwoods. „How many 70 year olds do you know who can rock pink hair? Zandra’s bold, fearless energy defies age while maintaining an innocence of spirit that is sexy without being sleazy. Who wouldn’t aspire to have a piece of that?“ Finished in delightful packaging, the Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie jewellery collection showcases the essence of the woman, reinventing her iconography in luxurious jewellery, including lines made in both the UK and Italy. Accessibly priced to offer all a little bit of fashion history, earrings start from £30 and there are co-ordinating necklaces and bracelets in some designs. More info and a gallery of all the pieces is available at www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk.
About Make Me Beautiful Make Me Beautiful was the first site that made clip on earrings sexy and stylish again. Whilst other sites focus on peddling Pat Butcher’s left overs, Make Me Beautiful curates a fashion forward collection of the best of Britain’s talent with over 1,000 lines from leading designers all in clip on, screw on, spring loaded or other non-pierced designs. Make Me Beautiful serves customers in over 30 nations and three languages via it’s online web store at www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk together with partner sites from it’s headquarters in Wimbledon, London and customer service centre in Florida, USA. Make Me Beautiful is a trading name of Rising Dragon Enterprises Ltd.
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Lifestyle Guide
How to dress your
windows Curtains do more than just keep the light out. They maintain privacy, divide a room and provide a punch of colour and personality.
room. More modern are the eyelet curtains which have a simplistic, almost nautical feel.
Go Bespoke Buying curtains or blinds off the shelf may save money but badly fitting dressings stand out a mile and won’t always be fit for purpose. Why buy a blind which hangs an inch from the sill or a pair of curtains which don’t hang right? Going made-to-measure allows you to choose your ideal combination of fabric and shape for your room.
Tracks Are Key Just as important as the curtains themselves are the poles or tracks you hang them on. Choose a sturdy pole which will take the weight of your curtain without bending and which will suit your style – more decorative poles look good with eyelets or ties while simpler poles are better for rings.
Keep Curtains Out Of Kitchens In both kitchens and bathrooms curtains look fussy and out of place and gather dirt and moisture which leads to mould. Pick a simple roman or roller blind but add interest with a bold design to ensure your window doesn’t fade in to the background.
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et many people ignore window dressings when they redecorate, sticking to plain, ill fitting or just plain ugly curtains or blinds. Follow these tips to get the perfect look for your windows.
Consider Role Just as important as style is the role your window dressings will play in a room. Do you wish to block out light in a bedroom? Choose a lined curtain or dim out blind. Or is privacy of utmost importance? Then a bamboo blind or frosting (great DIY options are now available) may be better…
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Don’t Shy From Colour and Texture When you’ve spent time and money getting your room just right it’s a shame to simply hang a boring beige roller blind. A brightly patterned curtain or heavily textured blind can change a room from bland to bling in an instant.
Hangings Count When choosing curtains consider how you would like them to be hung. Gathered curtains on a rail can look dated but tab tops have a casual breeziness, a box valance is boldly luxurious while a rod and rings imparts a neat, classic feel to your
Wooden and bamboo blinds can look fantastic in modern spaces and make an interesting change from the usual curtains. In traditional homes, particularly those with large bay windows there’s really nothing as sophisticated as shutters – panelled or louvered to suit the style of your home.
Shade Glass Rooms Conservatories and sun rooms take the brunt of the sun’s rays. It can prove expensive to protect them with specially created blinds but it’s important to do so. Just an hour in the full sun can turn a conservatory in to a sauna, negating the price you paid for it in the first place!
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Slow services
Business
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When you’re out shopping and need to ask a member of staff for help how long would you consider too long to wait for the response? Most of us don’t like to be kept waiting at all and the same applies when we’re shopping online as well.
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eIf you’re a retail surfer there will probably come a time where you need to ask the retailer a question to help you come to a decision about your purchase. But just like shopping offline, if you don’t get a relatively swift response you will probably look elsewhere. In fact most of us have a 24 hour time limit for online responses from retailers after which point we switch off, according to research by data capture agency Lifestyles Online. The study asked 7637 consumers about their expectations on response rates to online enquiries and revealed that most
Waiting for a response from an online retailer can be frustrating
of us won’t be kept waiting. While most high street shops would never keep customers waiting for more than a few minutes, its fairly common practice among online retailers to leave their customers hanging on for days sometimes. Many of us find this unacceptable and the results suggest businesses need to respond to online enquiries within at least 24 hours to retain their customers. Those of us who enjoy shopping from the comfort of our living room sofa expect an even prompter response if making an online enquiry about a specific product or
request. As many as 84 per cent said they would like a reply within at least 24 hours, while only 16 per cent felt that a response after 24 hours was satisfactory. However, online retailers should understand that getting back to customers within 24 hours is only a minimum requirement, as 36 per cent of us consider an answer within the hour timelier. Co-founder and director of Lifestyles Online Craig Carr says: „A business wouldn’t survive very long if it ignored customers’ questions on the shop floor. The same is now true online, as this research proves. Online leads, whether gathered from your website or captured externally, have a real prospect behind them and need treating as such. In fact we encourage and facilitate real-time responses to all online requests.“ Online retailers should take heed, as many of us will look to a competitor if we don’t receive snappy service. The research shows that 42 per cent of us will start shopping elsewhere, normally a competing business, after just one hour, while 19 per cent of us will expect a reply within just 15 minutes. While most of us would be frustrated at being kept longer than a day, the fatal mistake any online retailer can make is to not reply at all. Not surprisingly the survey reveals that if online queries are ignored, that normally signals the end of any further business from that customer. Internet retailers should take note, as 85 per cent of us say we would never return to a company that ignored our query.
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Range Rover Evoque Live
Groundbreaking Vehicle Showcase Electrifies London Audiences The most exciting vehicle of the year - the Range Rover Evoque - took centre stage in London recently as the star of a spectacular series of live performances that combined state-of the–art motion graphics with high fashion.
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arl’s Court was the venue for the three-day event, which began on Friday (20 May) and saw celebrities and customers alike entertained by Evoque Live’s 360 degree, 25 minute sensory experience. The high octane events represent an industry first - combining visionary art, contemporary design and haute couture with 1
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an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with Land Rover’s smallest, lightest and most fuel-efficient model ever before it goes on sale in September. Evoque Live was brought to life by Lee Lapthorne and Doll Productions (the company behind award winning shows including Clothes Show Live and Britain’s Next Top Model) using a fusion of creative talent including fashion stylist Harriet Jagger, designers Jasper Conran, Amanda Wakeley and choreography by Ashley Wallen. Commenting on the fashions responsible for setting pulses racing, all of which were inspired by different aspects of the vehicle, award-winning designer Amanda Wakeley said: “The Evoque is a truly iconic British car, so it feels appropriate that Land Rover has chosen to showcase British fashion in this way - as both are world renowned for their creativity and craftsmanship.“
With a stylish range of personalisation options both the coupé and 5-Door versions of the Range Rover Evoque give customers the opportunity to tailor their vehicle to suit their lifestyle. It is also available with a choice of powertrains, petrol and diesel, as well as six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Plus, for the first time in a Range Rover, the option of 2WD (front wheel drive) as well as 4WD. Producer Lee Lapthorne added: “I am proud to be behind such a groundbreaking show. It is a genuine first in terms of vehicle launches and delivers a unique audience experience.” The spectacular show moved to Birmingham (opened at the NEC on 27 May) and Manchester (opened at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 3 June) where it delivered the Evoque Live experience to over 10,000 people.
1. (left to right) automotive expert Quentin Willson with Harold Tillman of Jaeger 2. BBC Radio One DJ Nick Grimshaw
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Business
Online Tutoring Educates Kids in Developing Countries EducateNcare is an online personal tutoring service with a social good twist. A portion of each tutoring session’s cost helps educate children in the developing world, applying a one-for-one-style donation model into an online service.
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ducateNcare is an online personal tutoring service with a social good twist. A portion of each tutoring session’s cost helps educate children in the developing world, applying a one-forone-style donation model into an online service. While this model has been used with consumer products before, what makes EducateNcare unique is that its “product” lives on the Internet. A network of certified teachers and college students work with individual students in recorded online sessions, allowing students and parents to review the lessons afterward. Each tutor sets the rate for his services, sending 25% of the proceeds to EducateNcare. After the organization deducts the cost of operations, which vary depending on the tutor’s rate, the rest of the money goes toward the company’s Global Education Projects. Note: There is some branding confusion on the website, as the organization is transitioning from using its original name EduCare into its domain name EducateNcare. TOMS Shoes popularized the one-forone donation model by sending a pair of shoes to a child in the developing world for every pair purchased. We’ve seen other web-based organizations such as Sevenly incorporate the model into their business
operations. But does a service-based version have legs? EducateNcare selects projects based on the likelihood of sustainability within the community. “Before we go into any of the projects, we have a meeting with the organization that’s going to monitor it,” says the EducateNcare founder Piyush Mangukiya. “We want to empower the local community to take care of the school.” So far, EducateNcare has given more than 800 tutoring sessions in the U.S. and a matching 800 lessons for students in
developing countries. In one of its first projects, the organization funded the creation of a computer lab for a school in Gujarat, India. EducateNcare is partnered with Pencils of Promise, an educational non-profit working in Laos, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Adding funding to its Global Education Projects, EducateNcare launched two educational apps two months ago: SAT Math Study Guide and ShapePuzzle4Good. Half of the app’s sales help Pencils for Promise build a pre-school in Guatemala..
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UK top for
online holiday
bookings Capital attraction London is popular for short breaks.
While many people daydream of holidays to exotic destinations, a new study has revealed that destinations in the UK are proving to be most popular with holidaymakers who are looking to book their main 2007 holiday online.
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t also reveals that a staggering 17 million people expect to book some part of their main 2007 holiday online. The study, Continental Research’s 2007 Holiday Online Planning Report , found that the UK was the most requested by the 20 million UK internet users who are planning their main 2007 holiday. The West Country, Scotland and Wales are expected to be the most popular regions in 2007.
For those going abroad, Spain has the greatest appeal, followed by the US, France, the Far East and the Caribbean. Colin Shaddick, director of Continental Research, says, „It is not likely to be a price issue that attracts online holidaymakers to the UK, as internet users are more affluent and younger than the population as a whole. They, therefore, have greater opportunities to travel. „What is noticeable is the UK holiday market has improved considerably in recent years, with innovative boutique hotels, well reviewed restaurants and stunning scenery being some of the reasons why people are rediscovering the UK. What’s more, it’s all on our doorstep.“ For those favouring a holiday abroad, the appeal of sunshine and beaches was given as the main reason. A greater diversity of reasons was mentioned by those intending to holiday in the UK. Shaddick says, „Clearly the UK’s hit and miss weather drives many holidaymakers abroad. However, the UK does rate favourably as a main holiday destination for other reasons. In particular, the opportunity to visit friends and family, stay in a holiday home and enjoy the mountains and countryside as well as having things to do for the children. „This mix of reasons will help the UK appeal to a wider market and explains its growing popularity.“ Other findings of the report are that the short break market is estimated to grow even further in 2007, with more people than ever booking online. In 2007, city breaks and visiting friends and family are set to be the most anticipated short breaks online users plan to take. The UK has a strong market for short breaks, with just over half of all internet users planning one. London and Scotland are especially popular destinations. Luxury hotels around the country have also created an attractive market in the UK for short breaks.
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Movie Review
Zookeeper Griffin Keyes (James) works at a Boston zoo taking care of the animals, but while he’s great with relating to the lions, he’s not so hot with the ladies.
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Credits Starring: Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Lesley Bibb, Cher, Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler, Sylvester Stallone Director: Frank Coraci Rating: PG
ventually, he decides that the only way to find love is to leave and get a more glamourous job to impress potential love matches. In a desperate effort to stop their kind-hearted caretaker from deserting them, the animals decide to break their silence and reveal to him their big secret - they can talk. Hapless but dedicated Griffin has never got over being dumped by his girlfriend Stephanie (Bibb) and when she comes back into his life after five years, he falls over himself trying to impress her. But while he’s busy doing that, he’s completely oblivious to the fact that his soul mate vet Kate (Dawson)- is working right alongside him at the zoo. To stop Griffin from leaving and to help him see the obvious, the zoo animals band together to help his romantic pursuit by teaching him about the rules of love, as
seen from their point of view. It’s all a bit formulaic, but the humour, while basic, works somehow. Adults will be entertained by the zoo animals being voiced by some very recognisable folks Cher as a lioness and Adam Sandler as a monkey, to name but a couple, while the kids will be impressed with the sheer novelty of, well, talking animals. The answer to whether Zookeeper succeeds or fails, though, will fall firmly on the shoulders of James and his ability to make us sympathise with his character and root for him despite the glaringly obvious solutions in front of him. Thankfully, due in large part to the niche James has carved out for himself as a bit of an underdog, we do. It’s never going to win any awards, but it’s an entertaining and likeable summer family movie that will appeal to adults and kids alike.
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Academy Award Winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan) lights up the screen in this frank, funny, and heart-wrenching adaptation of bestselling author Ayelet Waldman’s novel about life, loss, and family.
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Legend), whilst also trying to cope with the constant interferences of her husband’s angry, jealous ex-wife, Carolyn (Lisa Kudrow, Friends). Can Emilia rediscover her own capacity for love in time to salvage her failing marriage and build a family from the wreckage? Directed by Don Roos from his own screenplay, this tearful, terrific tale proves that even with a pursuit like love, nothing is impossible…
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Show Review
Get in line for a
Sparkling New Musical Break out those cowboy boots and Stetson hats and get in line for a toe-tapping, blinging new musical.
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hinestone Mondays, a new romantic comedy written by Joe Graham and directed by Phil Wilmott, will open at the Mercury Theatre Colchester on 31 August prior to a national tour. And it features a whole catalogue of familiar chart music. Featuring country music classics such as Achy Breaky Heart, Rhinestone Cowboy, Stand By Your Man and Crazy, Rhinestone Mondays will star TV favourite Shaun Williamson as Brian, Faye Tozer as Annie, Ian H Watkins as Duncan and Lyn Paul as Sophie. Shaun Williamson is best known as hapless Barry in EastEnders, but his extensive theatrical credits include Saturday Night Fever, (West End), Guyss & Dollss (UK tour), w (UK tour), Never The Rocky Horror Show idge Forget (West End), Porridge (UK tour). As part of pop phenomenon Steps, Faye Tozer had 14 Top Ten Hits and 4 multi-platirall num albums, with overall record sales topping 200 million. Her theatrical credits include Tell Me On a Sunday (UK tour), ace Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (West End), Lovee Shack (UK tour) and Mee and My Girl (UK tour). Ian H Watkins sharedd im in the worldwide acclaim
and success of Steps from 1997 - 2001. He made his West End theatrical debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (New London), before starring in Fame The Musical (Shaftsbury), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour). Lyn Paul found international fame as part of the New Seekers, winning countless awards including gold and silver discs and albums. She also performed at the White House for President Nixon’s inauguration. Rhinestone Mondays is produced by Ian Liston, Richard Ireson, and Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for The Booking Office, in a co-production with the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. For more information, visit www.rhinestonemondays.com
Tour information Wednesday 31 August - Saturday 10 Sept Box Office: 01206 573948 Colchester, Mercury Theatre Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 September Box Office: 01902 429212 Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre Website: www.grandtheatre.info Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 September Box Office: 0131 529 6000 Edinburgh, Festival Theatre Website: www.fctt.org.uk Tuesday 27 September - Saturday 1 October Box Office: 02380 711811 Southampton, Mayflower Theatre Website: www.mayflower.org.uk Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 October Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Cardiff, New Theatre Website: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 October Box Office: 028 9024 1919 Belfast, Grand Opera House Website: www.goh.co.uk Monday 17 - Saturday 22 October Bo Box Office: 08448 11 21 21 Newcastle, Theatre Ro Royal Website: www.theatreroyal.co.uk Tu Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 October Bo Box Office: 01322 220000 Dartford, Orchard Th Theatre Website: www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Mo Monday 31 October - Saturday 5 November Bo Box Office: 024 7655 3055 Coventry, Belgrade Th Theatre Website: www.belgrade.co.uk Mo Monday 7 - Saturday 12 November Bo Box Office: 01382 223530 Dundee, Rep Theattre Website: www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk M Monday 14 - Saturday 19 November B Box Office: 00353 (1) 6771717 Dublin, Gaiety Th Theatre Website: www.gaietytheatre.ie Tu Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 November Bo Box Office: 0844 871 7646 Wimbledon, New Th Theatre Website: www.ambassadortickets.com/ Ne New-Wimbledon-Theatre
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Movie Review
Horrible Bosses
Credits Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx Director: Seth Gordon Rating: 15
There’s an all-star cast out at play in this sharply funny, enjoyable comedy, but perhaps the most notable is Jennifer Aniston, who finally drops her good-girl image to play sexually voracious dentist Julia, just one of the three Horrible Bosses referred to in the film’s title. And clearly, she’s enjoying it - she should let the guard drop a bit more often.
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he plot centres around best friends Nick (Bateman), Kurt (Sudeikis) and Dale (Day), all of whom have the misfortune to be saddled with awful bosses who make their lives a misery on a daily basis. As well as Julia, Kevin Spacey turns up as double-crossing nightmare Harken, while Colin Farrell puts in an almost unrecognisable performance as bald, overweight, drug-addled Pellitt. Eventually, the daily grind gets too much for our three heroes, and they concoct a plot to murder their respective bosses, ably
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assisted by ’murder consultant’ Motherf****r Jones, played with great coming timing by Jamie Foxx. But of course, nothing goes according to plan and hilarity ensues. The funnies here work brilliantly thanks to great comic performances from a strong ensemble cast. As well as Aniston’s convincing departure from her normal image, Kevin Spacey turns in one of his best performances in recent years as Harken, and his sex-obsessed wife (Julie Bowen) is also very entertaining. Good support comes from Donald Sutherland in the form of Pellitt’s
boss, although he’s woefully underused in places. Director Seth Gordon (The King Of Kong) maintains a good pace throughout, with the laughs being liberally peppered and well-spaced, but at times the script seems almost afraid to venture into any kind of depth: obvious gags are favoured at the expense of any darker black comedy, which is a bit of a shame. But despite it being a tad shallow and oddly prudish in places, it’s worth a look for the performances. Recommended.
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Health & Beauty
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lectro-hypersensitivity, an unhealthy sensitivity to sources of electricity, was only recognised as a ’real’ condition by the Health Protection Agency as recently as 2005 and even now is not considered an acceptable diagnosis by the vast majority of health professionals, but for the sufferer living in a wireless world the condition is uncomfortable, debilitating and can even affect one’s ability to carry out everyday tasks. Due to the scepticism surrounding the disorder little research has taken place in the UK and indeed research from other countries conflicts: some suggests just a few cases occur per million, others that
as much as 5% of the population suffer from the condition. With little information available on the subject and few specialists taking an interest, not to mention the similarities in symptoms between electrohypersensitivity and other illnesses and allergies it is difficult to diagnose and it appears that sufferers often approach their doctors with the suggestion after years of tests and appointments when they uncover the condition through internet research. Caused most usually by personal computers electro-hypersensitivity is also often connected to mobile phone use and TVs while those living close to overhead power
not this can be proved is not known but something that cannot be argued is that those with EHS are commonly heavy users of electrical equipment such as PCs and mobile phones. Those who feel that they have electrohypersensitivity generally tend to avoid the use of everyday electrical items that can cause severe social problems, resulting in withdrawal from a normal lifestyle. However, an assessment of items in one’s own home or even a move to a rural setting, a simple, organic diet and plenty of exercise can almost certainly help, if only due to the slower and healthier lifestyle this affords. Medical professionals, how-
Alergic to technology
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Have you ever heard someone say ’I’m allergic to computers’? It might be a joke that some of us without a head for technology make, but for a handful of people an allergy to modern life is all too real.
Headaches can be a symptom of EHS.
cables, mobile phone masts and electricity transformers are considered more likely to develop the condition. Symptoms vary from minor - dry, itchy eyes, burning or irritated skin (particularly on the face in VDU users) or headaches - to severe enough to cause a sufferer to take time off or even leave work permanently with irregular heartbeat, memory problems, tinnitus and even benign tumours reported. Researchers have noted an overlap between EHS and other ’modern day’ conditions, suggesting that electromagnetic fields could even be the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, autism and even Gulf War syndrome. Whether or
ever, suggest cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as well as neutralising chemical dilution, acupuncture, shiatsu massage and antioxidant treatment although none of these, with the exception of CBT, have been proven to have a significant effect. As with so many modern day maladies, EHS may come to be recognised as a serious condition - it’s easy now to forget that until relatively recently depression, ME and autism were often considered ’fake illnesses’ - but until then those believing that they have the condition can be encouraged that treatment, however rarely, is now being offered. www.w1magazine.co.uk 23
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elebrities and fans alike are discovering the benefits of the unique gel formula. Unlike other nail finishes, Bio Sculpture Gel is a nail treatment that is applied as a coating onto your own natural nails to strengthen and condition them. Today women want beauty products with added health benefits, which due to the zero damage Bio Sculpture Gel causes to your nails, is why it is fast becoming the brand of choice in fashion nail care.
How it works Unlike other finishes that chip or peel, Bio Sculpture is a durable Gel that is
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applied as an overlay or “coating” onto your nails by a qualified nail technician. The Gel is then cured under UV lamp, which dries it instantly guaranteeing no smudges and no waiting around. You are left with a permanent colour gel that is strong and flexible, with a glossy finish, which lasts for three weeks. Should you wish to change the colour, you can choose from one of the 140 different colour nail polishes available and apply it over the top of the permanent colour gel. The polishes can easily be removed with non-acetone nail polish remover taking you back to your permanent gel colour. Your gel will last up to three weeks, after which time the new nail growth will start to show and you will need an infill or alternatively you can soak it off and have a fresh set of gels applied. The gel is thin, strong and allows your nails to have the flexibility they need to carry out all your daily duties. Bio Sculpture Gel contains no Formaldehyde, Toluene, Acetone and
Phthalates and will give you a natural looking finish without damaging the natural nail underneath. Bio Sculpture provides long wearing, chip-proof nails making it perfect for those going on holiday. It enables your toes to go from daytime on the beach and in the sea, through to evening in either summer sandals or stilettos, without having to touch up you colour. Each season exciting new colours are launched. Bio Sculpture Gel is a simple process with incredible results and with all its health and grooming benefits is a very worthwhile treatment for your nails! A full range of professional treatments and consumer products are available at professional salons nationwide. For your nearest salon and for information on training courses for beginners and experienced nail technicians contact: 0845 331 2347 www.biosculpture.co.uk
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Health & Beauty Having beautiful hands is big business. They are the first part of the body to show your age and image-conscious women spend millions of pounds every year on products which promise to keep their hands looking young and wrinkle-free.
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s well as smooth skin, nail art is the new must-have, with many women desiring mini works of art at their fingertips and happily spending hours - and money! - in nail bars having their talons primped, primed and painted with all the latest fashionable designs. Our hands are at the mercy of all sorts of everyday aggressors, from the weather to household detergents. We wear gloves for gardening so that we are not stung by nettles and scratched by brambles and we don’t think twice about pulling on our woolly mitts outdoors in winter to keep our hands safe from the cold and ravages of the harsh climate. But many of us neglect our hands when we are indoors. It’s not only cleaning agents that can be extremely harsh on both nails and hands; simply exposing them to water makes your nails swell and then shrink back as they dry, contributing to brittle nails. As well as beauty we need to be aware of hand hygiene, considered to be one of the biggest areas in the field of infection control, notably in hospitals, restaurants and care homes. Sanitized gel is widely used to combat germs. But making sure you have a regular supply of rubber gloves of various varieties means all you need to do is just slip on a pair to give yourself peace of mind that you are doing your best to keep those bacteria at bay and ensure your hands and nails stay looking lovely.
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Beauty & Hygiene
There are many types of gloves available in the marketplace, from heavy duty to lightweight and even close-clinging disposables which allow greater sensitivity and are ideal when preparing food, hand-washing delicate items of clothing or maybe dusting precious ornaments. Use the tougher gloves for heavy-duty cleaning: keep a pair in the bathroom and at least a couple of pairs in the kitchen for different tasks. As well as keeping your hands hygienic, another major bonus of using rubber gloves is that you never have to take off your precious rings to do your housework. We all know that washing up and other tasks can scratch and chip precious stones, loosen them from their settings or even result in them falling out and so many of us take our rings off beforehand. But one of the easiest ways to lose a ring is to remove it to do the chores and then forget where you have left it only to have it vanish forever. Investing in some rubber gloves not only saves your hands - it saves your jewellery too! Here are a few more simple tips to help keep your hands looking their best: Moisturise often with hand cream - keep bottles of it handy in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroomUse sunscreen lotion on hands to guard against ageing sun damage.Pat your hands dry frequently to avoid fungal infections.Use special treatments such as a warm oil bath and herbal therapies to keep your hands soft.Don’t use acetone polish removers as they dry out nails.Dip your fingertips in lukewarm olive oil for stronger nails.Do not remove cuticles - they are there to protect your nails from infection.Wear gloves at all times while doing gardening, washing dishes or any grubby chores to protect your hands from dust, pollution and chemical reactions.
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Lund Osler
A destination for total health W1 Magazine sat down for an exclusive chat with Dr Surinder Hundle, Principal Clinician at Lund Osler, to find out more
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expanding range of alternative therapies, soon to include massages, reflexology and stone therapies. Lund Osler also means the best skin. Where dermal health is concerned, among the range of exciting options now or soon to be available are an array of non-surgical procedures including botox, dermal fillers, pouting lip fillers, facial resculpting, facial rejuvenation and laser hair removal. Lund Osler also has world-renowned permanent makeup artist Dunja Ghag on the team, a veteran from the world of TV and film who offers the perfect solution to those who
want to be admired for their eyes and lips but are busy mums and/or professionals without the time to constantly reapply makeup. It also perfect for people who are worried about facial asymmetries. It’s referred to as the “3D Range” and gives a more real yet also effortlessly glamorous look to eyelashes, brows and lips. The key to the company’s growing customer base is flexibility: they pick the best and most passionate clinicians from junior level right up to senior level, with over twenty of years of experience, and operate the latest equipment and technology.
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Health & Beauty This variety means treatments are available to suit all price ranges – with the highest quality at every level. If you have a specific treatment in mind, both surgical and nonsurgical experts are available to meet your requirements. It’s what Dr Hundle calls “a menu within a menu” of options. And Lund Osler will make sure you are looked after from beginning to end. The word this company likes to use is ‘journey’: the team at Lund Osler work closely together and that’s a vital part of gaining the trust of its clients, forming a relationship which allows them to journey together to overcome the barriers to good health. Whether a customer visits for one particular item or a number of times to achieve continuous long term wellbeing, the end result is the same: a tangible step by them, and in many cases their family members as clients too, on the path to better long term health. Why does all this matter so much to Dr Hundle? He explains that in a stressful city like London, Lund Osler acts as a sanctuary and the perfect place to lose your stress. It comes from the guarantee of one-to-one Lund Osler Dental Health Care London, 56 Knightsbridge London +44 (0)20 7838 8969 enquiries@lundoslerdental.com www.lundoslerdental.com
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service, a devotion to the customer experience and the space and time to ensure all treatments are therapeutic and relaxed. All the clinicians give great attention to customer service with the specific aim of allowing those they’re seeing to “get away” – enjoying the experience both of their treatment and the ointment to their inner being. What that means in reality is a full care package of nothing but the best service which is tailored to clinical, lifestyle, personal and emotional needs. Lund Osler’s work has notched up appearances on everything from BBC Radio to Channel 4’s ’10 Years Younger’ and its blend of science, technology and art is loved by top designers and TV celebrities alike. But its clinicians are also there for the guy or gal who “just don’t feel happy” or who gets nervous about medical treatment. This all comes in a pleasant environment with opening hours to suit the customer in today’s busy world. Visit the website at www.lundosler.com today to see a range of special offers and to find out more about the right choice for you! Face by Lund Osler Smile and Skin Spa Manchester, Harvey Nichols Manchester +44 (0)161 828 8851 enquiries@facebylundosler.com
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Health & Beauty
Celebrity health warning After all, if some megastar keeps her porcelain skin wrinkle-free with that new organic skin cream, you’d be crazy not to try it, right? It’s natural for people to want to be more like those they admire. So when a celebrity talks about how a product has improved their health in some way or Get smart: it could save another, many people are money or more likely to take notice even your life. of them rather then a boring scientist or doctor who has years of experience in research and practice. But recently in the press, celebrities have come under attack for making claims that are not backed by proven evidence. Gwyneth Paltrow recently said she was The cult of celebrity is big business. convinced that by eating People fork out millions every week to biological foods it is possito avoid tumours, and buy newspapers and magazine to read ble Nicole Kidman is quoted about them, we buy their eau de toias claiming that a „brain lette ranges, the clothes that they wear training“ game, which she endorses „is a great way and generally assume them to be the to keep my mind feeling young“. ultimate arbiters of style and taste. Scientists have dismissed the scientific basis t may all be a fairly harmless way of of both these comments as having no conparting us from excessive amounts of clusive evidence. cash, but when it comes to health and There is a particular danger in making a beauty, is this ethical or even safe? For choice about our health without first conyears celebrities have been recruited to not sidering all options and questioning what only put a face to a product or service, but we hear. Just because celebrities are high also, in some cases, a voice. profile, does not mean they are experts Whether what they say is factual or not, on health. Yet we probably question the many of us don’t even stop to consider. advice of our own GP more often than we
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ask whether our favourite celebrity’s formula for health and vitality is a load of rot. To help people make the right health choices for themselves, Professor Les Irwig, Judy Irwig, Dr Lyndal Trevena and Melissa Sweet have brought out a book entitled Smart Health Choices (Hammersmith Press, £12.99, www.hammersmithpress.co.uk). This is an essential guide to making sense of health advice. It arms the reader with a healthy scepticism as well as the tools for evaluating the messages they’re confronted with on a regular basis, whether those messages come from a specialist, general practitioner, naturopath, the media, the internet or a well-intentioned friend or family member. For instance, what’s the best way to unravel the scientific jargon used by health product advertisers? How can you tell the difference between a good, solid clinical study and a poor one? Smart Health Choices highlights why some health advice may be misleading and offers ways to identify meaningful health claims and research, and explains why it can sometimes be unwise to rely on the opinions of experts. It also shows the reader how to make the right health decisions by asking the right questions. The five most important of these are: what will happen if I wait and watch; what are my test or treatment options; what are the benefits and harms of these options; how do the benefits and harms weigh up for me; and do I have enough information to make a choice? Where your health is concerned, the absolutely essential thing is to know the facts before making any kind of decision, no matter how small. Smart Health Choices shows how to get to those facts rather than be overwhelmed by information that may, at best, be unreliable.
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ver the fortnight, customFrom the 14th to 30th July, Selfridges London, with Thai inspired cocktails. ers will be able to join Singha Beer, the oldest and the in partnership with the Royal Thai Embassy, most popular Thai beer will create in a celebration of Thai food and culture, with live expert a temporary bar in Gordons Café Thai Trade Centre, Tourism Authority of cooking demonstrations, food Thailand, will be bringing a taste of the exotic on the 1st floor where customers tastings, modern and traditional can enjoy a traditional Thai snack to the Food Hall and selected restaurants. Thai dance performances and menu, washed down with an ice puppet shows. cold lager or a selection of Thai Thailand has commissioned GFC, a spesummer’s superfruit owing to its high level cocktails. The Oyster & Seafood Bar on the cialist food and drink agency, to create and of xanthones (potent antioxidants that are ground floor will have a guest menu from run the event, which aims to bring the true good for detoxification). Nahm. flavours and senses of Thailand to Oxford The menus have been designed to Authentic ingredients. Street, with regional specialities and tratake the diner on a brief journey through A wide range of exclusive snacks, conditional delights normally enjoyed by the Thailand, featuring the cuisine of the north, fectionery and grocery products from locals. the northeast (Isaan) through to the Royal Thailand will be available to purchase durThai cuisine of the Central Region and Street Food. ing the promotion. Customers will be able finally the rich pungent style of the South. A selection of street food carts run by to sample authentic curry pastes and fish Launch Event on 14th July some of London’s top Thai restaurants will sauce, to more unusual concepts, such as Press are invited to the opening ceresell authentic snacks, including Som Tam the rice boutique, which will offer a variety mony on 14th July. Ambassador of Thailand (Spicy Papaya Salad), a dedicated Mieng of aged and flavoured rice, including GABA Kham stall (wrapped betel leaves stuffed rice, a super food made up of 4 varieties of to the UK ( Mr Kitti Wasinondh) will officially open the promotion followed by a recepwith nuts, dried shrimp, chillis and shallots), sprouted brown / unhusked rice. tion to preview all elements of what is set and Thai dessert cart featuring the iconic Dining Thai style. to be a true insiders guide to Thai food mango and sticky rice. Renowned Thai Chef, Pongtawat Ian and drink. A tropical fruit stand and juice bar will Chalermkittichai who has been dazzling offer whole fruits or whip up a cocktail For further information, please visit diners in New York, Bangkok and Mumbai of fresh vitamins and antioxidants in a www.selfridges.com or call with his contemporary Thai cuisine will glass, using a dazzling array of in season Tel: 0800 123 400 be taking up a temporary residence at Hix exotic fruits, from the familiar Mango and +44 113 369 8040 (from overseas) Restaurant and Champagne Bar, offering a Dragon Fruit, to the unusual Bael, Rosella • 9am - 10pm seven days a week Thai menu of regional specialities together and Mangosteen – destined to be this
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108 Restaurant Recipes Pan fried scallops mango & lime salsa, mixed leaves serves 4
For the mango & lime salsa: ■ 2 medium or 1.5 large mangoes ■ Half a red chilli – de-seeded ■ 10g Red onion ■ 5g coriander ■ 4 Limes Very finely chop the coriander, red onion and chilli. Cube the mango into 1cm cubes and mix with the coriander, onion and chilli mix. Pour over the juice of 4 limes and mix well Allow to infuse. Scallops: ■ Allow 10 Queen scallops per person
■ 40g unsalted butter ■ 2 limes ■ 10ml olive oil Heat the oil in a heavy based pan until it is smoking. Add the butter and the scallops and season. Cook the scallops very fast, turning continuously. Juice the 2 limes into the pan and drop the limes into the pan. Arrange the mango & lime salsa in a row. Dress with mixed leaves or micro leaves. Place the scallops on top and pour over the pan juices.
Pan fried fillet of sea bass
lemon cous cous, tomato & caper sauce, seasonal vegetables. Serves 1 Lemon cous cous: ■ 50g cous cous ■ 5g lemongrass ■ 1/2 a small shallot ■ 5g flatleaf parsley 1 lemon ■ Splash of olive oil Finely chop the shallot and lemongrass and swet in hot oil. Cook off the cous cous and once fluffy add the shallot mix, finely chopped parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Mix all together and allow to stand for 2 minutes to infuse
Tomato & caper sauce ■ 1 plum tomato ■ 5g red onion ■ 1/2 clove garlic ■ Splash of white wine ■ Splash of olive oil ■ 5g capers Swet off the finely chopped onion with garlic and add the chopped tomato. Reduce down. Sieve the mix to remove all the tough tomato pieces and place on the heat again. Add white wine. At the last minute add the capers and mix well Sea Bass 1 fillet of sea bass. Ask your fishmonger to fillet the sea bass if you are not confident filleting yourself. Score the skin this will help crisping. Season the fish. Pan fry in hot butter & olive oil for 1 minute on each side, until crisp Serve immediately. Arrange the cous cous in the centre of the plate and place sea bass on top. Use steamed seasonal vegetables and place around the sea bass. Pour around the tomato & caper sauce.
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Events Guide
The Bribery Act 2010 What is the workshop about?
The Bribery Act 2010 seeks to strengthen UK law to prevent bribery by UK businesses. It introduces an offence of ‘failure of a commercial organisation to prevent bribery’. Firms convicted risk an unlimited fine and very unwelcomed publicity. However, firms will be considered to have a full defence if they can demonstrate that they have put in place appropriate procedures to prevent bribery. This interactive workshop will help you decide what risk your firm is exposed to and plan what you have to do to implement appropriate procedures.
Half Day Workshop
Sep 06, 2011 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Please book: http://briberyact2010.eventbrite.com MWB 77 Oxford Street W1D 2ES London
Who should attend?
The Act covers all commercial organisations carrying out business in the UK, no matter what their sector. The workshop will be of most benefit to those individuals who are responsible for implementing and/or monitoring a firm’s compliance with the Act.
What are the learning objectives?
The aim of the workshop is to enable businesses affected by the introduction of the Act to protect their organisations from bribery convictions.
By the end of the workshop you will be able to: ■ Understand the objectives of the Act ■ Understand the offences defined by the Act ■ Analyse the impact of the Act upon your business ■ Apply your knowledge to be able to outline the procedures required by your firm.
Compliance Specialists for Electronic Money Issuers and Payment Institutions Neopay leads the market in delivering anti financial crime and compliance solutions to a variety of organisations, specialising in electronic money and payment institutions. Sharing
their knowledge and expertise, Neopay helps clients develop comfortable solutions and best practice for their businesses. Neopay navigates businesses through their legal and regula-
With 100% success rate in gaining authorisation for their clients, Neopay has helped more electronic money and payment institutions to
develop successful compliance frameworks and become authorised than any other specialist consultancy.
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tory obligations, developing their compliant processes, guiding them through authorisation and helping them to maintain solid compliance frameworks.
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Events - Prepaid Cards
BOOK NOW!
Europe Prepaid Partner Forum
7 September 2011, London Duration 1 day Cost €395 per delegate Overview Following the success of the inaugural ’Visa Europe Prepaid Partner Forum’, we are pleased to announce that the second ‘Visa Europe Prepaid Partner Forum’ will take place in London on the 7 September 2011. The forum is an opportunity for prepaidindustry specialists to interact with Visa, to share experiences and trends, to communicate processes and benefits and to work towards the growth and development of the prepaid market. The event consists of highly interactive presentations and case studies combining theory with the reality check of real-life application. It will feature a wealth of card industry expertise gained in prepaid markets around Europe.
Outline agenda Registration, including coffee and pastries, will be from 08h30 on 7 September 2011 and presentations will run from 09h30- 17h00, with breaks for coffee/networking and lunch. Following the closing comments there will be a drinks reception with a chance for you to network over
Contact Details
T +44 (0) 20 7795 5050 | F +44 (0) 20 7795 5712
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a glass of wine. Presentation topics will include: ■ A tour of prepaid around the world ■ Update on EMD2 ■ Contactless for low value payments and the prepaid fit ■ ‘Who are the real consumers in prepaid?’ ■ An insight into RFID technology and prepaid ■ Delivering a multi currency travel solution ■ Leveraging Visa’s sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics ■ Technical evolution of the prepaid mobile wallet ■ Opportunities for mobile and prepaid; making mobile payments more customer accessible.
Speakers At this year’s event we focus on innovation and how it will affect the evolution of prepaid. We are delighted to announce that we have accessed a number of exclusive speakers at a Senior Executive level, who will be sharing their vision on prepaid for the future and their interaction with Visa in delivering solutions in their specialist area. Speakers will include: Email: visabs@visa.com
■ Giovanni Bettoni- Director, Corner Banca ■ Gary Palmer- CEO, Wavecrest ■ John Yeomans- MD, FIS ■ Kieron Guilfoyle- CEO, 3V ■ Monica Monaco- Senior Manager EU
Relations, Visa Europe Blount- Vice President Marketing, Visa Europe ■ Greg Sheppard- Head of Prepaid Business Development, Visa Europe ■ Jon Reynolds-Senior Business Leader, Visa Inc. ■ Natasha Toothill- Vice President Prepaid Sales, Visa Europe ■ Colin
Who should attend? This forum has been created for organisations who are prepaid industry specialists that are driving growth in the prepaid market today: ■ Programme Managers ■ Processors ■ Co-brand partners ■ Consultants It is also suitable for organisations that are looking to enter the prepaid market or existing Visa members that wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding within the prepaid industry. Web: www.visabs.com
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W1 Directory Hotels
Baglioni Hotel 60 Hyde Park Gate London SW7 5BB, 0207 368 5700
Bermondsey Square Tower Bridge Road London SE1 3UN 0870 111 2525
Chesterfield 35 Charles Street London W1J 5EB 0207 491 2622
Hyatt Regency 30 Portman Square London W1H 7BH 0207 486 5800
Kensington Rooms Courtfield Gardens 131-137 Cromwell Rd LondonSW7 4DW, 0207 598 7979
Lancaster Lancaster Terrace London W2 2TY 0207 262 6737
Mandarin Oriental 66 Knightsbridge London SW1 7XY 0207 201 3733
Marriott London Grosvenor Square London W1K 6JP 0207 491 3201
Millenium Knightsbridge 17-25 Sloane Street London SW1X 9NU 0207 235 4377
Millenium Mayfair 39-44 Grosvenor Square Lodon w1K 2HP 0207 629 9400
Pestana Chelsea Bridge 354 Queenstown Road London SW8 4AE 0207 062 8036
Radisson Edwardian Grafton 130 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 5AY 0207 388 4131
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire 31-36 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LH, 0207 839 9399
Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten 7 Shorts Garden London WC2H 9HD, 0207 836 4300
Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt 68-86 Cromwell Road London SW7 5BT, 0207 761 9000
Royal Garden 2-24 Kensington High Street London W8 4PT 0207 937 8000
Ten Manchester Street Hotel 10 Manchester Street London W1U 4DG 0207 317 5900
The Bentley 27-33 Harrington Gardens London SW7 4JX 0207 244 5568
The Cranleys 10 Bina Gardens London SW5 0LA 0207 373 0123
The Dorchester Mayfair Park Lane London W1K 1QA 0207 629 8888
The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner London SW1X 7TA 0207 259 5599
The Langham Regent Street 1C Portland London W1B 1JA 0207 636 1000
The Mandeville Mandeville Place London W1U 2BE 0207 486 8677
The Milestone Hotel 1 Kensington Court London W8 5DL 0207 917 1000
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Restaurants
Awana Restaurant 85 Sloane Avenue London SW3 3DX, 0207 584 8880, Malaysian Cuisine
Foliage 66 Knightsbridge London SW1 7XY 0207 201 3728
Jom Makan 6-7 Pall Mall East London SW1Y 5BA, 0207 925 2402, Malaysian Cuisine
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon 13-15 West Street London WC2H 9NE 0207 010 8600
Mango Tree 46 Grosvenor Place London SW1X 7EQ, 0207 823 1888, Thai Cuisines
Nobu 15 Berkeley Street London W1J 8DY, 0207 290 9222, Japanese
Nobu 19 Old Park Lane London W1K 1LB 0207 447 4747, Japanese
Pied A Terre 34 Charlotte Street London W1T 2NH 0207 636 1178
Quillon 51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF 0207 821 1899
Rules of London 35 Maiden Lane Convent Garden London WC2E 7LB, 0207 836 5314, Traditional British Food
The Ivy 1-5 West Street London WC2H 9NQ 0207 836 4751
China City 4 Leicester Street China Town London WC2H 7BL, 0207 437 1528
Cyclone Cars 27-29 Whitfield Street London W1T 2SE, 0845 456 8881
West One 58-62 Scrutton Road London EC2A 4PH, 0207 880 1066
Creative Cars 5 Windmill Street London W1T 2JA, 0207 612 4040
Harrods 87-135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL, 0207 730 1234, Twitter: HarrodsofLondon
Liberty 218 St John Street London EC1V 4AT, 0207 112 1494
Westfield London Ariel Way London W12 7SL, Twitter: westfieldlondon
Car&Courier Services
Addison Lee 35-37 William Road London NW1 3ER, 0844 800 6677
Department Store
Fortnum & Mason 181 Piccadilly London W1A 1ER, 0207 734 8040
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Leisure
Enjoy a luxury break in
Cornwall St Mellion International Resort is set in 450 acres of stunning countryside near the Cornish seaside towns of Looe and Polperro.
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– the a la carte restaurant, An Boesti, with imaginative dishes created from locallysourced fresh produce, the more informal Bewdern Brasserie, overlooking the 18th green on the Nicklaus Course, and the Nicklaus Bar. The hotel is ideal for couples and families to enjoy a relaxing stay, but also provides the perfect base for exploring the many attractions of the region, including the Eden Project, pretty harbour towns and the fascinating Cornish coastline. To book, just call 01579-352001 and quote W1 magazine. For further hotel details, please visit: www.st-mellion.co.uk. *Offer, based on two adults sharing a double/twin room, valid until 30th November, 2011, excluding Bank Holiday weekends and school holidays and subject to availability, only available on selected dates.. Dinner and Treatment charges apply. A single supplement applies. Advanced booking rate carries a zero cancellation policy and full payment at the time of booking.
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