Web Design – Should You Always Follow the Latest Trends?

Web Design – Should You Always Follow the Latest Trends?

Web design is a bit like house design; different trends evolve over time. If your business website was designed 10 or more years ago and you’ve never changed it, you might be wondering if you need to upgrade. Much depends on what your website was designed to do – and if it is still performing as you would like it to.

There have been many changes in website design over just the last few years. Some are excellent; others not so good. Once it was thought that if a website had all the bells and whistles that were available and popular at the time, it would be a success. Then it was found that adding all that stuff not only confused visitors, but made the page load slowly.

Both of these results ended up turning visitors away from the website. Visitors to a website are looking for something specific and the quicker they find it the happier they are. If they have to wade through the muddy waters of too much stuff that’s not really what they are after they’ll leave. And of course, a page that loads slowly is a turn-off right from the start.

While it seems that simple is best when it comes to websites, remember that your ancestors had a simple house. They thought it was great because there was nothing else to compare it with. But it may not have had running water or electricity. Similarly, you can be too simple when it comes to websites.

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Getting Your Business Online Quickly

Getting Your Business Online Quickly

Most businesses these days have an online presence. Not only is it good for your business, but people expect it.  With the upsurge of all things Internet over the last few years, if a business has no website people tend to wonder if it is actually a bona fide business. Once the decision has been made to go online you will want to get everything set up as quickly and efficiently as possible and the best way to do that is to consult a professional digital marketing agency right from the start.

Of course, you will have to work out what you want your website to accomplish before you go ahead. Is it just to advertise the business or do you want to take orders, sell products, offer a service or just provide a contact point? The digital agency needs to know so they can set up the website properly.

An eCommerce website will need a shopping cart and a merchant that accepts credit cards and PayPal at the very least. If you are just offering a service, these won’t be needed. If you are selling products you’ll need things like a returns policy and other similar things that you will have seen when shopping online yourself. But a website that is just to harvest email addresses will not need those extra things.

So having thought about how you want your website to work, you then have to hire the digital agency to do the work. You’ll work with them and may need to fill out a brief, answering the questions they need to know. Your business name and logo will have to be sent to them so they can use them on your website, which then can be used for Internet Marketing.

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Web Design – Your Image, Graphic and Visual Options

Web Design – Your Image, Graphic and Visual Options

Images are one of the most effective ways of communicating knowledge and meaning. The examples exist throughout human history with cave paintings in France, hieroglyphics in Egypt and indigenous art in Australia all showing that communicating stories and ideas through images is a universal trait we all share.

Just because websites can host an unlimited amount of text, it doesn’t mean that they should. In fact, website experts say most websites could be greatly improved by paying far more attention to images and visuals.

We’ve identified the most effective ways of communicating through images and broken them down below to give you a solid overview of the different ways you could add these elements to your website to reach your customers better.

Logo Familiarity

Your logo is the ‘face’ of your business. And just like any relationship, you want people to remember your ‘face’. The simplest way you can do that is to make sure that your logo is present on every one of your web pages, and also in the footer of each page.

Sliding ‘headers’ that stay pinned to the top of the screen while browsers scroll through your pages can accomplish this goal as well.

Another neat trick you can use it to add a ‘moving’ element to your logo by animating it. Google does this to good effect to highlight important dates, holidays and people but even something as simple as having the logo unfurl as the page is opened for the first time can accomplish the job.

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6 Sports Where Netting Is Essential

6 Sports Where Netting Is Essential

Even if you are not the most ardent of sports fans, you will know that many sports rely upon and utilise netting in one way or another. Netting specialists will tell you sports netting either plays an intrinsic part in the way that a sport is played, or it is utilised in other ways such as during practice and spectator safety.

There are many pieces of sports equipment that people take lots more notice of and pay plenty of attention to such as the ball in football, the bat in cricket, and the clubs in golf. However, sports nets tend not to be at the top of the agenda when people discuss sports equipment. They exist, almost unnoticed, but it is certain, if they were not there, sports fans, and participants, would soon notice.

To give you a better understanding of what we mean here are some examples of sports nets and a brief explanation of why they are so important to that sport.

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How To Request That Old Convictions Are Considered Spent

If you have been previously convicted of a crime, even if you served your sentence or paid the fine, it can still cause a number of difficulties in your life. Even with the best criminal lawyer representing you, they cannot simply wipe the slate clean for you, no matter how model a citizen you are now.

However, what your criminal lawyer can do is to start the process of having your conviction considered as spent. Once this occurs, you are no longer obligated by law to disclose that you have been previously convicted of a crime to anyone.

Now you might be thinking, that if you were asked to disclose any criminal convictions that you could simply not admit anything for the reason that you have already served your punishment, be that a prison sentence, community service, or a fine. Unfortunately, it is not that simple, and worse, by withholding that information, you could be committing yet another crime.

There are a number of circumstances in which you are legally obligated to disclose any previous conviction and when we explain them, you will hopefully understand why. First, anyone who is applying to become a police, prison or transport officer must disclose. This is understandable given that those who are employed to uphold the law, should not be lawbreakers themselves.

Other roles that involve high levels of duty of care must also disclose convictions. This list sees those who work in hospitals, schools, and care centres, as well as anyone who wishes to be a volunteer.

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7 Corporate Event Ideas That Will Motivate Your Team

7 Corporate Event Ideas That Will Motivate Your Team

There are many reasons why a business owner might wish to research corporate event ideas. They could be garnering publicity for a new product launch, cementing their relationship with important clients, building staff teamwork, or simply getting their staff together to thank them for an outstanding year.

While all of those corporate events will benefit the business, one type of corporate event can bring many more, and that is one that has the prime goal of motivating staff. Any successful business owner knows that no matter how good their product is, without a motivated team behind them, the success of that business will be severely hampered.

This is the main reason why corporate events designed to motivate staff have proven to be so popular and successful, as evidenced by the subsequent progress that businesses have made. Here are some corporate event ideas that will help motivate your team.

Casino Night

A great way to have a corporate event that allows your team to relax and have fun together is to have a casino-themed evening. You can hire a company that will bring all the equipment and the croupiers, and as well as food and drink, your team can try to win some money. You could even give each person a $100 stake courtesy of the company to thank them for their hard work.

Axe Throwing

This is definitely something most of your team are unlikely to have tried before, but when they do, they will love it. It requires a mixture of competitive spirit and skill as they compete to score the highest number of points by throwing axes at a target. This combined with some food and drink, which axe throwing centres usually have, will make it a highly enjoyable corporate event for all.

Team Sports Day

You can either theme this around a single sport or, better still, for several different sports during the day. You could include football, rugby, cricket, volleyball, netball, or basketball. Where you can, try to make the teams equal so have a mix of ages, sexes, and abilities with regards to specific sports, in each team.

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Choose Epoxy Floors

Why Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses Should Choose Epoxy Floors

There are many reasons epoxy floor coatings are popular with all kinds of business, which is why it is seen as an extremely versatile flooring product. You are as likely to walk on an epoxy floor at your local gym or cinema, as you are in your office, or works canteen.

Even domestically, there are many homeowners who use epoxy floor coatings to completely transform rooms or use it on a practical basis for the flooring in their garage or workshop.

Obviously, the domestic use of coat flooring is at one end of the spectrum, and many would consider the other end to be industrial facilities, which includes factories, and other types of manufacturing units. With these, the needs are completely different and many of the reasons for choosing epoxy floor coatings will differ too.

For example, one of the main advantages of using epoxy floors is that it is resistant to chemicals. While there might be some substances that we could classify as a chemical in a home such as bleach and washing-up liquid it is highly unlikely that anyone who is considering a coat flooring for their home has chemical resistance at the top of their list of reasons to buy it.

On the other hand, for an industrial facility, where chemicals will often be used frequently as part of their manufacturing process, the need for a chemical resistant floor coating is likely to be high.

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Create Indoor-Outdoor Flow

How to Create Indoor-Outdoor Flow

When you finally decide to come up with a new landscaping plan for your property, there’s one thing that may come to mind: indoor-outdoor flow.

You want your home and outdoor area to be comfortable in their own right, but what about together? If one seamlessly flows into the other, then you get even more bang for your buck.

It’s far easier to work on indoor-outdoor flow with new homes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve it with older homes, too. With the right landscaping plan or team, it’s easier than you might think.

It’s All in the Decking

One of the best ways to achieve indoor-outdoor flow is with decking. Building a deck that extends from your home to your outdoor space can bridge the gap between the indoors and the outdoors with ease.

As soon as you exit your home from one of your home’s exit points, you can immediately be in an area for entertainment. You can then start putting other features in place to enhance that feeling further.

A Door Do-Over

If you have a traditional entry door on your house, then you may like to look at other options to achieve indoor-outdoor flow. Many new homes built today have sliding, stacking, and bi-fold doors that open from the house to the outdoor entertainment area.

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7 Factors That Affect How Much You Pay To Hire A Limo

7 Factors That Affect How Much You Pay To Hire A Limo

One of the most common queries that arise whenever someone is considering limo hire is how much it will cost. Doubtless, the limo hire company will eventually provide a quote for the price, but this leads to many people thinking of another question. That question is, “What factors do limo hire companies take into account when determining their prices?”

Many limo hire customers barely give this question a second thought. However, for those who are keen to know, we are happy to help. Below, we have outlined seven of the main contributory factors that limo hire companies consider when preparing a price quotation for their customers.

#1 – Limo Car Model

One of the biggest influences on the price of limo hire is the make and model of the car you hire. This will also consider the size of the limo hire car, its age, and its perceived value. For example, a brand-new Rolls Royce will cost more than a 5-year-old Mercedes.

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Online Business Presence

How Legally Compliant Is Your Online Business Presence?

If you ask any commercial lawyer what one of the biggest oversights business owners make is, they will tell you that they fail to ensure their online presence is legally compliant.

By online presence, we are primarily talking about the business’s website in whatever form it may take. A business could have a corporate website, a separate blog, or an online e-commerce site. Whatever type of online property they use, they must realise and appreciate that everything needs to be legally protected.

When we say protected, we do not mean they need to take out any kind of insurance, but instead that they have elements within their websites that cover them against litigation or falling foul of the law as it relates to operating online.

As any commercial lawyer will attest, the frustrating aspect of this is that it is not especially difficult to ensure that you have all the bases covered when it comes to being compliant and meeting your legal obligations online. The addition of a number of pages with specific text can often be all that is needed to be compliant.

You will undoubtedly be aware of the significant increase in publicity about online privacy and data protection. If you operate any website, especially a commercial one, you need to consider privacy laws.

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Choosing the Right CCTV System

Five Tips for Choosing the Right CCTV System for Your Home

Using CCTV surveillance and security cameras is a great way to secure your home, but it can be extremely difficult to choose the right option. There are countless video security systems on the market, and every security company will try and sell you something that little bit different.

Because of this, it’s important to do your own research and make your own decisions to ensure you’re getting exactly what you need. In the rest of this article, we’ve outlined our top five tips for choosing the best CCTV system for your home and commercial property. They include:

  1. Don’t Make Cost the Be All and End All

To begin with, it’s important not to let prices dictate every aspect of your decision. On the one hand, cheaper isn’t always better (obviously), although there are plenty of quality budget options out there. However, the same goes at the other end of the spectrum. Just because a CCTV system is more expensive doesn’t mean that it’s better, and it’s a good idea to remember this.

  1. Think About Where You’re Going to Install Them

Different cameras are designed to be used in different places. For example, some systems are designed specifically with indoor use in mind. Others are weatherproofed and better suited to outside installation. The take-home message here is that it’s important to get the right CCTV equipment for the job.

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Contract Termination

What Is the Difference Between Redundancy and Contract Termination?

As an employer, it’s extremely important to make sure that you’re familiar with common legal jargon to ensure you’re following the correct procedures and not unknowingly breaking the law. Consulting with employment lawyers is never a bad idea, as they will be able to explain everything and direct you if you’re not quite doing things right.

A lot of inexperienced employers get confused about the differences between redundancy and standard contract termination, and they make mistakes as a result. In the rest of this article, we’ve explored both of these, as well as what each one involves and what your obligations as an employer are.

What Is Redundancy?

Redundancy refers to removing a position because it’s no longer needed. In many cases, a person will lose their job when a position is made redundant, but it won’t always happen. Redundancies occur because:

  • A person’s job has been automated or taken over by a machine of some sort.
  • A company downsizes and therefore the position isn’t required anymore.
  • A person’s job is no longer required because the work is split between other existing positions.
  • A company goes bankrupt or insolvent and can’t afford to keep the employee on.

Unfortunately, redundancies are all too common in the modern world. But, the good news is that employees who are made redundant are usually entitled to a redundancy payout which, in some cases, can be quite large.

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Laser Eye Surgery

Is Laser Eye Surgery a Permanent Fix?

Those with poor vision who require contact lenses or glasses often consider laser eye surgery to fix their sight. Ultimately, laser eye surgery usually offers a permanent solution to poor vision, but there are some cases where problems can occur.

In this article, we’re going to look closer at what laser eye surgery is, how it works and precisely what risks are associated with it. Generally, it’s a very safe procedure that can dramatically improve your quality of life. But, it’s always worth speaking with an experienced optometrist or eye surgeon to ensure you understand the procedure and what it involves.

What Is Laser Eye Surgery?

Simply put, laser eye surgery involves removing a small part of your eye tissue to fix issues with light focusing. When performed correctly, there’s a high chance of you coming out of the procedure with 20/20 vision, or at least something very close.

There are three main types of laser eye surgery, including:

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Why Should I Aerate My Lawn?

Why Should I Aerate My Lawn?

For the most part, homeowners shouldn’t need to dedicate too much time to lawn care. A little bit of TLC at the changing of the seasons is often all it takes to sustain its quality and keep it looking lush and healthy. However, if there’s one thing you should think about doing, it’s aerating your lawn. Why Should I Aerate My Lawn? Read on to find out.

What is Lawn Aeration?

Before you find out why lawn aeration is essential, it’s a good idea to discover what it is first. You can then decide whether it’s a lawn care option that can suit your property. Lawn aeration is the process of putting holes in your lawn to allow air, water, and nutrients to get where they are needed the most.

You can use a garden fork or even purchase special footwear with spikes to get the job done quicker. Lawn aeration is also a process that lawn care experts can take care of with the use of proper aeration equipment.

Compact Soil

One of the primary reasons why lawn aeration is necessary is due to compaction. Compact soil can be caused by one section of your lawn getting a lot of heavy use. For example, the kids might use it to play a game of rugby, or it might be a common foot traffic area to get to your washing line. Once rain falls, any air pockets that may have been there to aid in root growth are now filled.

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Dental Denture

Best Dental Denture Type for You

There are many reasons why your dentist might recommend dentures. Your teeth might be damaged, or poor oral hygiene may cause them to be in poor condition. Whatever the reason, if they are not fit for purpose anymore, options are available.

Dentures replace your missing teeth, look like the perfect set of teeth, and function as your natural ones would. They may not feel like natural teeth, but they are a convenient replacement, given that you can remove them to clean. You couldn’t do that with your natural ones!

Dentures are an acrylic gum-coloured base that sits on top of your gums. The top denture covers the roof of your mouth, while the lower portion has a unique shape to accommodate your tongue.

Depending on your situation, you may require a conventional denture, an immediate one, or a partial one. Read on to find out which option could be right for you.

Conventional Dentures

Conventional dentures are a full set for both the bottom and top of your mouth. Your dentist removes your remaining natural teeth and then waits for the tissue to heal before fitting you with the dentures. Even though you might be without teeth for several months, this is often the best method.

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Jewellery Trends

2019 Jewellery Trends

With a new year underway, Perth Jewellers Diamonds & Pearls recommend that it is a new opportunity to wear something different is now arising. While you can still wear your favorite pieces from last year, there’s also no reason why you can’t find out what the top 2019 jewellery trends are, then head to your local jewellers to prepare yourself for the year ahead.

Brooches

Traditionally, brooches were often something that those 50 and above wore. They were a stylish piece on most blazers but did tend to have a niche market. This year, however, the younger market is all about the brooch – the bolder, the better. Fortunately, if you can’t find one hidden amongst your grandma’s jewellery box, you’re bound to see a few exquisite pieces at jewellers. You can then match them with your favourite outfit and look the part.

Crescent Hoop Earrings

Forget closed hoop earrings or studs. This year, we are all about crescent hoops. Crescent hoop earrings are similar to traditional hoops, but they don’t form a full loop. Instead, they finish in more of a moon shape without connecting to the other end. The crescent hoop market is broad, but the most common option you will find at jewellers is a thick, gold set that pairs beautifully with casual or formal attire.

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Top Tips For Maintaining A Sparkly Clean Pool Fence

Top Tips For Maintaining A Sparkly Clean Pool Fence

If you own a swimming pool in Australia or are planning a pool renovation, you need some sort of pool fencing. Pool fences are governed by a range of legal requirements throughout Australia, and you need to make sure that your fence meets these requirements, otherwise you might find yourself hit with major fines or other penalties.

Glass pool fencing is one of the most popular fence styles to surround your swimming pool, but it has to be kept clean and well maintained. Glass fencing experts clearazglassfencing.com.au advise that if your glass fence isn’t properly maintained, it will look dirty and worn, defeating the purpose of having a stylish glass fence in the first place.

To help you combat the dust, dirt, grime and bird poop that will seem drawn to your glass fence like nails to a magnet, we’ve put together the following list of top tips for maintaining a sparkly clean pool fence:

  1. Clean It Regularly!

The key to keeping your glass pool fence in sparkly new condition is cleaning it as often as possible. While you can get away with only cleaning your fence a couple of times a year in mild climates, you should try to clean it at least once a month if you live near the ocean, near an industrial area, or in a harsh climate.

Remember – you can’t hurt your fence by washing it too much!

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Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Nails

Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Nails

When you use your hands every day, it’s not all that easy to keep them in the best condition. However, if you have access to the best natural body care products and you set yourself “rules” for looking after your nails, you can be well on your way to better nail health and nails that look stunning. Here’s what you need to know.

Do Use Hand and Nail Treatment Cream

You use your hands every day, and by doing so, you are exposing them to a lot of damage. To prevent some of that damage, and to make sure it doesn’t affect your hands and nails as much as it could, select natural body care products such as hand and nail cream.

The best nail creams on the market are ones that feature organic or natural ingredients such as almond oil and aloe vera – both of which help to keep your skin hydrated and your nails in tip-top condition.

Do Limit Exposure to Chemicals and Moisture

Whether you’re pottering around in the gardens, doing the dishes, or even doing a load of laundry, you are exposing your nails to some reasonably gnarly chemicals. What’s more, when you put your nails in water for long periods, you are increasing the risk of softening them which can cause them to split.

Do Perform Nail Maintenance

Instead of leaving your nails to their own devices, look after them as you would your skin with natural body care products. Use manicure scissors to trim them, and round the tips in a curving motion. What’s more, when you finish cutting them, apply nail treatment cream as a finishing touch.

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How to Reduce the Stress of Divorce

How to Reduce the Stress of Divorce

Few people want to go through a divorce, but in some cases, it happens, and there’s not much you can do about it. Most lawyers will tell you that understanding your rights is the best way to ease the stress. A consultation with a top family lawyer with experience in handling a divorce is the best way to achieve this.

These days, divorce is not the painful procedure it once was. No one has to prove fault to get a divorce. All you need to do is leave your spouse for 12 months and then apply for a divorce, citing there is no chance the marriage can be made to work and that the two people are not likely to get back together again. You can apply for a divorce online if you have the necessary computer skills. You also need to pay the fee online.

In some cases, it is better to consult with a lawyer or legal advisor who can put the application for the divorce in for you. He may even do it online, but you’ll need to pay him the fee plus his consultation fee. Still, it can be worth it to ease your stress, especially if you have no computer or don’t have the skills or an internet connection. It is also very helpful to talk to someone about your rights, especially if children or financial assets are involved.

It’s important to understand that an application for a divorce does not settle the above questions; children and assets. If the children are minors, it is essential to ensure they will be well looked after. This may have happened if you’ve lived apart for 12 months. Traditionally, children lived with their mother so long as she was a fit person to care for them. These days, this is not always the case.

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Tooth Cavity

How to Know You Have a Cavity

Sometimes going to your dentist can offer up a nasty surprise, particularly if you didn’t realise just how many problems you had. Your dentist doesn’t set out to shock you or cause any panic, but if you fail to pick up the signs, take care of your teeth, and get a regular check-up, there’s every possibility these shocks will take place more often than not.

If you’d like to avoid unhappy trips to the dentist in the future, and would rather glowing compliments from them instead, then pay attention to the signs of cavities and decay. We’ve included them below.

How Dentists Detect Decay

Without telling your dentist too much, they can identify signs of decay with relative ease. While they will ask you about any pain or sensitivity, they can pick up a lot of information by examining your mouth, using instruments to probe your teeth, and taking x-rays. Typically, these can show the extent of decay as well as whether you’ve got any in the first place.

Finally, from your dentist’s inspection, they will be able to tell whether you have root decay or fissure, pit, or smooth surface cavities.

How You Detect Decay

By looking at your teeth, it can be challenging to see whether there’s a problem. After all, on the surface, they often look okay. However, there are signs to be on the lookout for that can more than confirm your suspicions of having a cavity. Firstly, toothache and sensitivity are two alarm bells that tell you there are problems. When you feel random, spontaneous pain, it can mean you have decay or a cavity.

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5 Romantic Things to do and See in Bali

5 Romantic Things to do and See in Bali

Many young people come to Bali for their honeymoon – some even get married in Bali. If you come to this beautiful tropical island for your romantic getaway, you will need to know what to do and where to stay. One of the best places to stay in is a villa because it affords you all the privacy you need. As well as all the places you need to visit in Bali, your villa can be private and romantic often with a pool right outside – or perhaps inside. Having a villa to stay in gives you lots more space and privacy.

Once you’ve settled your accommodation you will need to organise a few romantic places to go and things to see. Here are just some suggestions to enhance your Bali honeymoon.

  • Dine in a cave at a private beach. This can be arranged at Samabe, with a chef to cook your 5-course meal and wait staff to bring it to you in a cave especially set up with dining for two. While you eat you can watch the sunset over the ocean from the cave. The address is Jl Pura Barong – Barong Sawangan, Nusa Dua Seletan 80363, Bali, Indonesia and bookings are required in advance.
  • Take photos at the magical gold marigold fields at Desa Beloc. Driving from Bedugul to Kintamani will get you there. The marigold fields are on the side of the road and the photos you take do not incur any fee.

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Bridesmaid Traditions Best Left Forgotten

Bridesmaid Traditions Best Left Forgotten

When looking online for appropriate bridesmaid gifts, such as bridesmaid robes and matching sashes, you may come across some crazy traditions and roles bridesmaids used to play. While you might think you’re asking too much of your bridesmaids for your upcoming nuptials, spare a thought for those, who followed these traditions below.

The Double Act

These days, it’s considered bad taste to dress in a similar dress to the bride. In fact, doing so has broken up families and friendships. However, wearing the same outfit as the bride was encouraged in Victorian times. To confuse evil spirits who wanted to ruin the bride’s day, the bridesmaids had to dress the same or similar to the bride to confuse the evil spirits and drive them away. However, the bridesmaids possibly thought they were at risk by doing so. Therefore, you’d have to hope the bride and groom put up some generous bridesmaids’ gifts.

Garlic Not Geraniums

If similar dresses to the bride weren’t enough to confuse and drive evil spirits away, then maybe the assortment of posies would be. Bridesmaids used to have to carry bouquets of herbs and grains down the aisle, as opposed to the bright and beautiful flowers they get to take now. Garlic was a firm favourite and worked not only as a deterrent to evil spirits but also to mask poor hygiene. Showers were a rarity in Victorian times.

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Where to Find Addiction Help

Where to Find Addiction Help

If you or a loved one are suffering from an addiction to some substance such as drugs or alcohol, you need to seek help to recover and be able to live a normal life. Many addicts go to a residential rehab centre which can be very effective in dealing with your problem. In residential rehab, you are taken out of your normal environment where you can easily get more drugs and instead, live at the centre for up to a month.

What the rehab centre is like

This environment is a very caring, non-judgemental place where there are trained medical staff and counsellors on hand day and night to help you both physically and mentally. They will make you more comfortable as you go through that time of coming off the drugs and your body struggles to cope. With caring people there to help you there is no need to fear the result of going off the drugs.

The end result

Instead, you can concentrate on looking forward to the end result where you will get back your health, relationships and self-esteem. You will be able to make plans for your future and see them through to fruition by supporting yourself with your chosen job. Or you’ll be able to successfully pursue a course of study that will lead to employment in a career of your choice. You may even be able to help and support other addicts as they follow in your footsteps.

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Why You May Need an Emergency Dentist

Why You May Need an Emergency Dentist

There are valid reasons for having an emergency dentist like Joondalup City Dental. This dentist will ‘fit you in’ if you need treatment that can’t wait or who keeps a certain amount of time in the day free for emergencies. A dentist who books up their day has no room left for emergency work unless they simply put you in, and then everyone else has to wait. Sometimes, this can’t be helped, but it is better to avoid it.

Knowing who to go to in an emergency takes some of the stress out, especially if you are sure they’ll be able to see you – or your child – when needed. So when are you likely to need emergency treatment at the dentist?

  • If you play sport and end up getting your face kicked, or a ball – or hockey stick – in the face, knocking your teeth out or breaking them, you’ll need immediate treatment.
  • If your child plays sports, rides a bike or a skateboard, or goes skating on a rink, they will likely fall at some time and damage their teeth. They may even have one knocked out.
  • If you don’t go to the dentist regularly, you are likely to wake up in the middle of the night with a severe toothache from a decay. You’ll want to get to the dentist as soon as possible to get that filling.
  • If you have a car accident, your teeth can be damaged, especially if your car is an old one with no airbags.

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Why Should I Use An Accountant Instead Of Doing It Myself?

Why Should I Use An Accountant Instead Of Doing It Myself?

When it comes to accounting, either for your personal finances or for your small business – a lot of people choose to do it themselves. While there is no laws preventing this, it is often a very good idea to at least speak with an accountant before completing your tax return. There are a lot of benefits associated with using an accountant to complete your tax return for you, including:

You will save time:

Unless you have been doing your own tax returns for years, it probably takes you a long time to fill out your return every year. Unfortunately, the paperwork that you have to fill out to complete your tax return seems to change almost yearly, which can make it hard to keep up with if you aren’t an accountant.

An experienced accountant will know exactly what sort of paperwork they need to complete your tax return, and they should be able to fill it out quickly and efficiently. This will save you time, and allow you to do other things which could be more beneficial for your business.

Everything will be done right:

If you do your tax return yourself, there is always the chance that you will make a mistake of some sort. Although this may not end up being a problem in the long run, there is the chance of penalties or fines from the ATO if you don’t do your tax return right.

If you use an experienced accountant, they should know exactly what information needs to be included and how to include it. They shouldn’t make any mistakes, which means that you will be able to rest easy with the knowledge that your tax affairs are in order.

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