Converse: From the Courts to the Stars

When it comes to fashion, history often has a way of turning an ugly duckling into a swan. Brands that were once considered ‘alternative’ or ‘budget’ often have a way of becoming sought after items thanks to a few twists of fate. One brand that’s seemingly risen through the fashion ranks over the years is … Read more

Intelligently connected home can do more today than we considered possible. Survey

Smart home technologies are still completely underestimated: Survey A smart home helps make our everyday lives more convenient, saves energy, and protects the home better. And yet many Twitter users are not yet aware of what a connected home is already capable of doing, according to the latest survey by Twitter and Bosch. The results … Read more

Most dog owners think their own dogs are better trained than the average dog

Most dog owners think their own dogs are better trained than the average dog. Dogs who had been socialised as puppies are easier to train as they grow up. These two interesting findings were revealed by a new survey conducted by UK based online pet retailer Pet365. The UK retailer surveyed 1,000 pet owners to … Read more

Infographic: the world’s 50 best restaurants

All the culinary world watched with great interest the Restaurant Magazine’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2012 Awards. If you want to know everything about the awards and enjoy a  great collection of facts and figures, here is an info-graphic created by thefoodpeople.com. The graphic includes: To 10 restaurants awarded versus Michelin stars, the average age of chefs (43 … Read more