Single Parent Holidays

Single parents are part of a growing community, with research carried out by the office of national statistics showing that they represent nearly a quarter of all UK families with dependable children. That’s why lowcostholidays asked over 1,200 single parents about their travel experiences, to hear about their top concerns, popular activities and how much they want ‘me time’.

The Winter Olympics – A Look Back

All roads are leading to Sochi, Russia for this year’s Winter Olympic Games which commences on February 7 and concludes on February 23. However, the Winter Olympics have very interesting and rich history that makes it worthwhile to take a look back. You will be surprised by how far the games have come and how much the event has grown.

Up, Up and Away: All About Airports and Airlines

This infographic is an A to Z of facts and figures about airports, aircrafts and airlines. Airports are the start and end of many journeys, with millions of people passing through them each day. They are a world of their own with a countless number of amenities and services available inside their doors.

Top Social Universities in Canada

Universities compete fiercely with one another for funding, rankings, and for prospective students. But how about social influence? MediaMiser tracked Canada’s universities on Twitter and Facebook this winter to see which schools should be on the Dean’s social media list.

The Most Expensive Divorce Settlements in History

Marriage is sadly not always for life. When a marriage breaks down, for whatever reason and if divorce mediation fails sometimes a financial settlement is the only option. Hollywood stars, famous sports players and even billionaires must too deal with the strain of divorce and often are involved in huge financial settlements.

9 Facts You May Not Know About Cancer

Following the success of last year’s campaign, this year the 4th of February marks ‘World Cancer Day 2014.’ It presents an opportunity to talk about cancer and help to dispel common rumors and misconceptions associated with the disease. Asons Solicitors are proud to promote the initiative, spreading the word through the following infographic.

The Staggering Cost of Stress On Your Business

The cost of stress affects several bodily functions and when we’re stressed, our brain gets washed with powerful hormones that are meant to help us in emergencies. So when we’re chronically stressed, these hormones can damage and kill brain cells. Needless to say, stress can really impede our work productivity and make us much more ineffective at our work. In fact, job stress costs U.S. companies $300 billion from turnover, absenteeism and loss of productivity.

Spiders of the Pacific Northwest

The first thing that pest control experts will tell you is that spiders are largely harmless. There are two medically significant species in the Pacific Northwest (the Black Widow and the Hobo Spider), but those species are unlikely to attack unless provoked. Still, spiders make it to the top of peoples’ lists of pests to get rid of.