http://www.podmaster.co.uk/shows.php?id=21 Every podcast from Podmaster.co.uk all on one RSS feed, with news, entertainment, business, sport and health podcasts and many more. 60 en-gb Ã,© podmaster.co.uk info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:35:02 GMT Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:22:14 GMT Highlights Podmaster http://www.podmaster.co.uk/assets/images/channel/thumbnail/21.jpg http://www.podmaster.co.uk/shows.php?id=21 100 100 no Podmaster, Podcast, Podcaster, Highlight, Highlights, Features Every podcast from Podmaster.co.uk all on one RSS feed, with news, entertainment, business, sport and health podcasts and many more podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Every podcast from Podmaster.co.uk all on one RSS feed, with news, entertainment, business, sport and health podcasts and many more. The Podmaster info@podmaster.co.uk Devonshire cream tea is one of the staple dishes of the British summer, and celebrity chef Lesley Waters has given this old favourite a makeover, replacing scones with wraps cut into triangles to create a dynamic multi-layered dessert. Gently baking the wraps with a light coating of caster sugar makes them an ideal option in this recipe, and the finished product not only looks great but is healthier too. At this time of year strawberries and raspberries are plentiful and delicious, so using them to create the summer fruit filling makes perfect sense. Click here to contemporise your cuisine and find out how to ensure your cream tea is the crème de la crème: For more information visit www.missiondeli.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=320 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=320 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:46:46 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Celebrity chef Lesley Water’s delicious update on an old British favourite 00:03:10 Devonshire cream tea is one of the staple dishes of the British summer, and celebrity chef Lesley Waters has given this old favourite a makeover, replacing scones with wraps cut into triangles to create a dynamic multi-layered dessert. Gently baking the wraps with a light coating of caster sugar makes them an ideal option in this recipe, and the finished product not only looks great but is healthier too. At this time of year strawberries and raspberries are plentiful and delicious, so using them to create the summer fruit filling makes perfect sense. Click here to contemporise your cuisine and find out how to ensure your cream tea is the crème de la crème: For more information visit www.missiondeli.com no Food, Cream Tea Twenty-first century cream tea cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Celebrity chef Lesley Water’s delicious update on an old British favourite Food, Cream Tea Devonshire cream tea is one of the staple dishes of the British summer, and celebrity chef Lesley Waters has given this old favourite a makeover, replacing scones with wraps cut into triangles to create a dynamic multi-layered dessert. Gently baking the wraps with a light coating of caster sugar makes them an ideal option in this recipe, and the finished product not only looks great but is healthier too. At this time of year strawberries and raspberries are plentiful and delicious, so using them to create the summer fruit filling makes perfect sense. Click here to contemporise your cuisine and find out how to ensure your cream tea is the crème de la crème: For more information visit www.missiondeli.com Lifestyle/Food & Drink With a little imagination the best of British cooking can be brought up to date, using little variations that make them not only easier to make but more healthy too. For example, using Mission Deli Wraps rather than rolling pastry when making a Cornish pasty can really make a difference, using the same delicious fillings as always but cutting out the bothersome baking. In this video feature, celebrity chef Lesley Waters shows us how to make everyday food more exciting, creating pasties with a modern twist. The finished article not only has a distinctive aesthetic appeal but is also a lighter bite for snacks, starters or a main course. For more information www.missiondeli.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=319 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=319 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:31:19 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Lesley Waters shows you how to make a lighter snack for summer 00:03:22 With a little imagination the best of British cooking can be brought up to date, using little variations that make them not only easier to make but more healthy too. For example, using Mission Deli Wraps rather than rolling pastry when making a Cornish pasty can really make a difference, using the same delicious fillings as always but cutting out the bothersome baking. In this video feature, celebrity chef Lesley Waters shows us how to make everyday food more exciting, creating pasties with a modern twist. The finished article not only has a distinctive aesthetic appeal but is also a lighter bite for snacks, starters or a main course. For more information www.missiondeli.com no Food, Cornish Pasty Create a Cornish pasty with a twist cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Lesley Waters shows you how to make a lighter snack for summer Food, Cornish Pasty With a little imagination the best of British cooking can be brought up to date, using little variations that make them not only easier to make but more healthy too. For example, using Mission Deli Wraps rather than rolling pastry when making a Cornish pasty can really make a difference, using the same delicious fillings as always but cutting out the bothersome baking. In this video feature, celebrity chef Lesley Waters shows us how to make everyday food more exciting, creating pasties with a modern twist. The finished article not only has a distinctive aesthetic appeal but is also a lighter bite for snacks, starters or a main course. For more information www.missiondeli.com Lifestyle/Food & Drink Whether you’re twenty or fifty the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to. With over two thirds of the nation wishing they had the classic Marilyn curves, it would seem that the boyish body personified by Twiggy in the sixties and Kate Moss in the nineties and noughties is somewhat outdated. In a landmark study, commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kellogg’s Special K, over 2,000 women across the UK were surveyed to examine the key influences that have impacted on the female body ideal and the things that have boosted and bruised our confidence over the last five decades. The results showed that real women are resolutely rejecting perfection and demanding more honesty to inspire better ‘shape’ confidence. Key body shape boosters include seeing shapely women on TV rather than size zero models, curvy celebrities with hunky boyfriends (such as Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson), and older actresses such as Helen Mirren ‘baring all’ for nude scenes. As well as applauding women in the public eye who are honest about their bodies, British women believe influencers like the media could and should do more to inspire real women. Well someone who knows a thing or two about the pressures of staying in shape is TV presenter and mum Kirsty Gallacher. After almost a decade in the spotlight, the recently engaged star talks frankly about her body and how she maintains her classic hour glass shape. For more information about shape management visit www.specialk.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=318 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=318 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:53:51 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Kirsty Gallacher tells us why hour glass overtakes the perfect 10 in the shape aspiration stakes 00:03:49 Whether you’re twenty or fifty the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to. With over two thirds of the nation wishing they had the classic Marilyn curves, it would seem that the boyish body personified by Twiggy in the sixties and Kate Moss in the nineties and noughties is somewhat outdated. In a landmark study, commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kellogg’s Special K, over 2,000 women across the UK were surveyed to examine the key influences that have impacted on the female body ideal and the things that have boosted and bruised our confidence over the last five decades. The results showed that real women are resolutely rejecting perfection and demanding more honesty to inspire better ‘shape’ confidence. Key body shape boosters include seeing shapely women on TV rather than size zero models, curvy celebrities with hunky boyfriends (such as Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson), and older actresses such as Helen Mirren ‘baring all’ for nude scenes. As well as applauding women in the public eye who are honest about their bodies, British women believe influencers like the media could and should do more to inspire real women. Well someone who knows a thing or two about the pressures of staying in shape is TV presenter and mum Kirsty Gallacher. After almost a decade in the spotlight, the recently engaged star talks frankly about her body and how she maintains her classic hour glass shape. For more information about shape management visit www.specialk.co.uk no Special K, Health & Beauty The Shape of Things to Come cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Kirsty Gallacher tells us why hour glass overtakes the perfect 10 in the shape aspiration stakes Special K, Health & Beauty Whether you’re twenty or fifty the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to. With over two thirds of the nation wishing they had the classic Marilyn curves, it would seem that the boyish body personified by Twiggy in the sixties and Kate Moss in the nineties and noughties is somewhat outdated. In a landmark study, commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kellogg’s Special K, over 2,000 women across the UK were surveyed to examine the key influences that have impacted on the female body ideal and the things that have boosted and bruised our confidence over the last five decades. The results showed that real women are resolutely rejecting perfection and demanding more honesty to inspire better ‘shape’ confidence. Key body shape boosters include seeing shapely women on TV rather than size zero models, curvy celebrities with hunky boyfriends (such as Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson), and older actresses such as Helen Mirren ‘baring all’ for nude scenes. As well as applauding women in the public eye who are honest about their bodies, British women believe influencers like the media could and should do more to inspire real women. Well someone who knows a thing or two about the pressures of staying in shape is TV presenter and mum Kirsty Gallacher. After almost a decade in the spotlight, the recently engaged star talks frankly about her body and how she maintains her classic hour glass shape. For more information about shape management visit www.specialk.co.uk Lifestyle/Health Everyone who lives or works in and around the big city sometimes needs a break from crowded tube trains, hectic offices, busy pavements and packed cafés. All too often though we don’t take the time to seek out oases in the city to relax and reflect - whether it’s seeking out a romantic hideaway, tranquil retreat or simply somewhere to eat your lunch for half an hour in peace. You wouldn’t think it but there are more than 500 secluded idylls in London only a short walk from the hustle and bustle – meaning virtually all workers in the capital are only five minutes away from a green space of some kind. Squares, gardens and heritage sites are dotted around the Capital – oases to spend some well-earned ‘me time’ or mingle and relax with friends. Summer is the ideal time of year to discover these secret spots, and as you start exploring you’ll soon find they take on entirely new characters as we move through the seasons, providing ever-changing places of sanctuary from the hectic pace of modern life – and with only one-in-six UK workers currently taking a regular lunch break, what better time to get back to nature! In this video feature, Ben Fogle teams up with Nature Valley to take us on a journey in and around Holborn to discover the delights of several locations including Coram’s Fields and Russell Square Gardens. For more information visit www.naturevalley.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=317 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=317 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:23:06 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Follow Ben on a trail around some of the capital’s secret idylls 00:02:59 Everyone who lives or works in and around the big city sometimes needs a break from crowded tube trains, hectic offices, busy pavements and packed cafés. All too often though we don’t take the time to seek out oases in the city to relax and reflect - whether it’s seeking out a romantic hideaway, tranquil retreat or simply somewhere to eat your lunch for half an hour in peace. You wouldn’t think it but there are more than 500 secluded idylls in London only a short walk from the hustle and bustle – meaning virtually all workers in the capital are only five minutes away from a green space of some kind. Squares, gardens and heritage sites are dotted around the Capital – oases to spend some well-earned ‘me time’ or mingle and relax with friends. Summer is the ideal time of year to discover these secret spots, and as you start exploring you’ll soon find they take on entirely new characters as we move through the seasons, providing ever-changing places of sanctuary from the hectic pace of modern life – and with only one-in-six UK workers currently taking a regular lunch break, what better time to get back to nature! In this video feature, Ben Fogle teams up with Nature Valley to take us on a journey in and around Holborn to discover the delights of several locations including Coram’s Fields and Russell Square Gardens. For more information visit www.naturevalley.co.uk no Nature Valley, London Ben Fogle’s hidden London cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Follow Ben on a trail around some of the capital’s secret idylls Nature Valley, London Everyone who lives or works in and around the big city sometimes needs a break from crowded tube trains, hectic offices, busy pavements and packed cafés. All too often though we don’t take the time to seek out oases in the city to relax and reflect - whether it’s seeking out a romantic hideaway, tranquil retreat or simply somewhere to eat your lunch for half an hour in peace. You wouldn’t think it but there are more than 500 secluded idylls in London only a short walk from the hustle and bustle – meaning virtually all workers in the capital are only five minutes away from a green space of some kind. Squares, gardens and heritage sites are dotted around the Capital – oases to spend some well-earned ‘me time’ or mingle and relax with friends. Summer is the ideal time of year to discover these secret spots, and as you start exploring you’ll soon find they take on entirely new characters as we move through the seasons, providing ever-changing places of sanctuary from the hectic pace of modern life – and with only one-in-six UK workers currently taking a regular lunch break, what better time to get back to nature! In this video feature, Ben Fogle teams up with Nature Valley to take us on a journey in and around Holborn to discover the delights of several locations including Coram’s Fields and Russell Square Gardens. For more information visit www.naturevalley.co.uk Leisure & Travel/ Is looking for that swimsuit a tortuous experience? Do you find the colour and style you like and then find it doesn’t quite fit your body contours? You’re not alone. Three-quarters of women find it difficult to find swimwear that fits properly, according to new research from INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® fibre brand. The survey also revealed that a staggering 89% of women don’t feel comfortable when they are wearing their swimwear. Flattering swimwear is the key to any summer wardrobe – the alternative being a selection of sarongs to cover yourself up with if you’re not quite comfortable with your final choice. The survey indicated that if given the option, one third of women would wave a magic wand and conjure up flattering swimwear for their summer wardrobe must have. In this video feature, stylist Mark Heyes gets in the swimsuit fast lane, helping you find comfortable and stylish swimsuits that adapt to women’s particular body shapes. So if it’s something to flatter your chest, make the most of your long legs or give your stomach some tone, look no further. In his ‘Costume Clinic’ Mark is on hand to offer his expert advice, including how to address the trouble zones such as tummy control, with different cuts and colours which play to your complexion and body size. For more information visit www.LYCRA.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=316 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=316 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:47:04 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Top TV stylist Mark Heyes helps you to find the swimwear that’s right for you 00:03:49 Is looking for that swimsuit a tortuous experience? Do you find the colour and style you like and then find it doesn’t quite fit your body contours? You’re not alone. Three-quarters of women find it difficult to find swimwear that fits properly, according to new research from INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® fibre brand. The survey also revealed that a staggering 89% of women don’t feel comfortable when they are wearing their swimwear. Flattering swimwear is the key to any summer wardrobe – the alternative being a selection of sarongs to cover yourself up with if you’re not quite comfortable with your final choice. The survey indicated that if given the option, one third of women would wave a magic wand and conjure up flattering swimwear for their summer wardrobe must have. In this video feature, stylist Mark Heyes gets in the swimsuit fast lane, helping you find comfortable and stylish swimsuits that adapt to women’s particular body shapes. So if it’s something to flatter your chest, make the most of your long legs or give your stomach some tone, look no further. In his ‘Costume Clinic’ Mark is on hand to offer his expert advice, including how to address the trouble zones such as tummy control, with different cuts and colours which play to your complexion and body size. For more information visit www.LYCRA.com no Swimwear, lycra Making a splash cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Top TV stylist Mark Heyes helps you to find the swimwear that’s right for you Swimwear, lycra Is looking for that swimsuit a tortuous experience? Do you find the colour and style you like and then find it doesn’t quite fit your body contours? You’re not alone. Three-quarters of women find it difficult to find swimwear that fits properly, according to new research from INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® fibre brand. The survey also revealed that a staggering 89% of women don’t feel comfortable when they are wearing their swimwear. Flattering swimwear is the key to any summer wardrobe – the alternative being a selection of sarongs to cover yourself up with if you’re not quite comfortable with your final choice. The survey indicated that if given the option, one third of women would wave a magic wand and conjure up flattering swimwear for their summer wardrobe must have. In this video feature, stylist Mark Heyes gets in the swimsuit fast lane, helping you find comfortable and stylish swimsuits that adapt to women’s particular body shapes. So if it’s something to flatter your chest, make the most of your long legs or give your stomach some tone, look no further. In his ‘Costume Clinic’ Mark is on hand to offer his expert advice, including how to address the trouble zones such as tummy control, with different cuts and colours which play to your complexion and body size. For more information visit www.LYCRA.com Leisure & Travel/ We all think we are safety conscious, especially when it comes to our home. We make sure that our fire alarms work correctly, that we lock all doors and windows before leaving the house and that we switch off all plugs before going on holiday, but are we being as safe as we think? Impossible to detect without the aid of an alarm, Carbon Monoxide poisoning claims the lives of 30 people each year and many more become seriously ill as a result of it. In fact according to research* by the Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed campaign, eight out of ten people (81%) could actually be at risk of this deadly gas because they don’t have an audible alarm and with around one in ten of us not realising just how dangerous Carbon Monoxide is to your health**, there is a serious concern about our lack of knowledge. Carbon Monoxide is produced when fuel-burning appliances, such as boilers and cookers are incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. Danger signs that indicate the possibility of a Carbon Monoxide leak include gas appliances burning with a lazy yellow or orange flame, sooting or staining around the appliances, and excessive condensation in the room where the appliance is installed. In this video Melissa Matthews, whose brother Tony died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and Dr Rob Hicks, explain the dangers, the symptoms and just how easy it can be to make your home safe. For more information visitwww.co-bealarmed.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=315 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=315 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:08:30 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Campaign warms public of Carbon Monoxide dangers 00:02:44 We all think we are safety conscious, especially when it comes to our home. We make sure that our fire alarms work correctly, that we lock all doors and windows before leaving the house and that we switch off all plugs before going on holiday, but are we being as safe as we think? Impossible to detect without the aid of an alarm, Carbon Monoxide poisoning claims the lives of 30 people each year and many more become seriously ill as a result of it. In fact according to research* by the Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed campaign, eight out of ten people (81%) could actually be at risk of this deadly gas because they don’t have an audible alarm and with around one in ten of us not realising just how dangerous Carbon Monoxide is to your health**, there is a serious concern about our lack of knowledge. Carbon Monoxide is produced when fuel-burning appliances, such as boilers and cookers are incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. Danger signs that indicate the possibility of a Carbon Monoxide leak include gas appliances burning with a lazy yellow or orange flame, sooting or staining around the appliances, and excessive condensation in the room where the appliance is installed. In this video Melissa Matthews, whose brother Tony died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and Dr Rob Hicks, explain the dangers, the symptoms and just how easy it can be to make your home safe. For more information visitwww.co-bealarmed.co.uk no Safety, Fire Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed! cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Campaign warms public of Carbon Monoxide dangers Safety, Fire Alarms, Carbon Monoxide We all think we are safety conscious, especially when it comes to our home. We make sure that our fire alarms work correctly, that we lock all doors and windows before leaving the house and that we switch off all plugs before going on holiday, but are we being as safe as we think? Impossible to detect without the aid of an alarm, Carbon Monoxide poisoning claims the lives of 30 people each year and many more become seriously ill as a result of it. In fact according to research* by the Carbon Monoxide - Be Alarmed campaign, eight out of ten people (81%) could actually be at risk of this deadly gas because they don’t have an audible alarm and with around one in ten of us not realising just how dangerous Carbon Monoxide is to your health**, there is a serious concern about our lack of knowledge. Carbon Monoxide is produced when fuel-burning appliances, such as boilers and cookers are incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. Danger signs that indicate the possibility of a Carbon Monoxide leak include gas appliances burning with a lazy yellow or orange flame, sooting or staining around the appliances, and excessive condensation in the room where the appliance is installed. In this video Melissa Matthews, whose brother Tony died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and Dr Rob Hicks, explain the dangers, the symptoms and just how easy it can be to make your home safe. For more information visitwww.co-bealarmed.co.uk News & Media/Health A girls night out is often exactly what many of us need after a long week at work or college! As we plan what to wear and what accessories to go with it, we also need to think about our makeup…We want to look striking, yet classy, and feel confident in knowing that we look good. To achieve a real stunning party look, it’s not always about applying lots of makeup. More is often not the key here, but instead it’s about accentuating your best features and bringing them to life. With beautiful colours and some glitter, you can draw attention to your eyes and create a sparkle, to brighten up any party. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create a stunning party look to make you the belle of the ball. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=314 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=314 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:33 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch this step-by-step guide from a top makeup artist to get the party look 00:04:38 A girls night out is often exactly what many of us need after a long week at work or college! As we plan what to wear and what accessories to go with it, we also need to think about our makeup…We want to look striking, yet classy, and feel confident in knowing that we look good. To achieve a real stunning party look, it’s not always about applying lots of makeup. More is often not the key here, but instead it’s about accentuating your best features and bringing them to life. With beautiful colours and some glitter, you can draw attention to your eyes and create a sparkle, to brighten up any party. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create a stunning party look to make you the belle of the ball. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk no Beauty, Collection Makeup Masterclass - Be the Belle of the Ball cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch this step-by-step guide from a top makeup artist to get the party look Beauty, Collection A girls night out is often exactly what many of us need after a long week at work or college! As we plan what to wear and what accessories to go with it, we also need to think about our makeup…We want to look striking, yet classy, and feel confident in knowing that we look good. To achieve a real stunning party look, it’s not always about applying lots of makeup. More is often not the key here, but instead it’s about accentuating your best features and bringing them to life. With beautiful colours and some glitter, you can draw attention to your eyes and create a sparkle, to brighten up any party. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create a stunning party look to make you the belle of the ball. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk Lifestyle/Health The key to wearing great makeup is to look like you are not wearing any at all. However it is often the ‘natural look’ which is the hardest to achieve. From when you were a child playing with your mum’s makeup, to a teenager experimenting with colours and textures, most of us are used to wearing makeup, that looks like, well, makeup! Whilst we can go crazy with bright eye shadows and lipsticks for a night on the town, the natural look is fresh, sophisticated and can be worn anywhere, anytime. The key to achieving this look is all about using foundation, concealer and powder alongside subtle shades of eye shadow and neutral lip colours. While the prospect of creating this flawless finish may seem a little daunting - it is actually a lot simpler than you would believe and can be quick and easy to apply once you get the hang of it. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create the perfect natural look. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=313 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=313 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:56:21 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch our step-by-step video on how to achieve the natural look, with minimum effort. 00:05:32 The key to wearing great makeup is to look like you are not wearing any at all. However it is often the ‘natural look’ which is the hardest to achieve. From when you were a child playing with your mum’s makeup, to a teenager experimenting with colours and textures, most of us are used to wearing makeup, that looks like, well, makeup! Whilst we can go crazy with bright eye shadows and lipsticks for a night on the town, the natural look is fresh, sophisticated and can be worn anywhere, anytime. The key to achieving this look is all about using foundation, concealer and powder alongside subtle shades of eye shadow and neutral lip colours. While the prospect of creating this flawless finish may seem a little daunting - it is actually a lot simpler than you would believe and can be quick and easy to apply once you get the hang of it. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create the perfect natural look. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk no Beauty, Collection Barely There Makeup Masterclass cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch our step-by-step video on how to achieve the natural look, with minimum effort. Beauty, Collection The key to wearing great makeup is to look like you are not wearing any at all. However it is often the ‘natural look’ which is the hardest to achieve. From when you were a child playing with your mum’s makeup, to a teenager experimenting with colours and textures, most of us are used to wearing makeup, that looks like, well, makeup! Whilst we can go crazy with bright eye shadows and lipsticks for a night on the town, the natural look is fresh, sophisticated and can be worn anywhere, anytime. The key to achieving this look is all about using foundation, concealer and powder alongside subtle shades of eye shadow and neutral lip colours. While the prospect of creating this flawless finish may seem a little daunting - it is actually a lot simpler than you would believe and can be quick and easy to apply once you get the hang of it. Our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to create the perfect natural look. Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk Lifestyle/Health Summer has drawn to a close and as Autumn and Winter take hold, so does a whole new wardrobe and a new makeup trend to go with it. What is the look for the upcoming season? And how can you recreate it yourself with minimal effort? At this year’s London Fashion Week we saw some fabulous clothes - but even more fabulous was the makeup. It seems bold, 80’s colours were everywhere, from the shows of Matthew Williamson to Nicole Fahri. And with the likes of Little Boots and Le Roux hitting the charts it seems bold makeup has never been more popular. Yet recreating such a daring look for ourselves can be bit daunting. But fear not, because our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to wear this season’s brightest, boldest colours, so you too can pull off this season’s look with style! Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=312 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=312 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:36:48 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch this step-by-step guide on how to recreate this season’s hottest makeup trends 00:03:59 Summer has drawn to a close and as Autumn and Winter take hold, so does a whole new wardrobe and a new makeup trend to go with it. What is the look for the upcoming season? And how can you recreate it yourself with minimal effort? At this year’s London Fashion Week we saw some fabulous clothes - but even more fabulous was the makeup. It seems bold, 80’s colours were everywhere, from the shows of Matthew Williamson to Nicole Fahri. And with the likes of Little Boots and Le Roux hitting the charts it seems bold makeup has never been more popular. Yet recreating such a daring look for ourselves can be bit daunting. But fear not, because our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to wear this season’s brightest, boldest colours, so you too can pull off this season’s look with style! Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk no Beauty, Collection Makeup Masterclass - Get the Latest Look cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch this step-by-step guide on how to recreate this season’s hottest makeup trends Beauty, Collection Summer has drawn to a close and as Autumn and Winter take hold, so does a whole new wardrobe and a new makeup trend to go with it. What is the look for the upcoming season? And how can you recreate it yourself with minimal effort? At this year’s London Fashion Week we saw some fabulous clothes - but even more fabulous was the makeup. It seems bold, 80’s colours were everywhere, from the shows of Matthew Williamson to Nicole Fahri. And with the likes of Little Boots and Le Roux hitting the charts it seems bold makeup has never been more popular. Yet recreating such a daring look for ourselves can be bit daunting. But fear not, because our video with fashion makeup artist Athena Skouvakis will show you exactly how to wear this season’s brightest, boldest colours, so you too can pull off this season’s look with style! Click here for the step-by-step guide – brought to you by Collection 2000. For more information visitwww.collection2000.co.uk Lifestyle/Health Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=308 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=308 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:14:58 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Brits missing a trick by ordering expensive takeaways 00:03:25 Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com no Food, Cooking, Curry Head out (to your kitchen) for a curry cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Brits missing a trick by ordering expensive takeaways Food, Cooking, Curry Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com Lifestyle/Food & Drink Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=307 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=307 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:10:25 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Brits missing a trick by ordering expensive takeaways 00:02:05 Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com no Food, Cooking, Curry Head out (to your kitchen) for a curry cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Brits missing a trick by ordering expensive takeaways Food, Cooking, Curry Why is it we always feel that we have to go out to get a delicious, authentic-tasting curry? Whether it’s the neighbourhood Indian restaurant that knows your favourite dish by memory or the local curry house that you have on speed dial, there’s something that keeps you from trying to prepare the food yourself. Recent research by Sharwood’s has revealed that it’s likely to be that you have no idea where to get the ingredients that make the flavour so alluring and you think it’s a lot more complicated than it needs to be . But now is your chance to learn how to make those curries for a fraction of the cost and in no time at all. Sharwood’s Indian Head Chef, Munish Manocha, was born and raised in Delhi. His expertise comes from several years spent backpacking around the most remote corners of India to discover secret cooking methods and recipes plus years as a chef in top restaurants around the world - this has helped him develop some of the UK’s most popular cooking sauces. In the following videos he shows you how to make a Lamb Balti and Pork & Spinach Biryani, with a few key ingredients and almost no effort at all. To expand your curry-making skills, check out the videos below and add two simple but satisfying dishes to your culinary repertoire! For more information and recipes visit www.sharwoods.com Lifestyle/Food & Drink 20 million households across the country use gas for heating, hot water and cooking, yet we often take it for granted that our boilers, cookers and gas fires are safe. It is only when there is a problem with an appliance that many of us take any notice at all. In the right hands gas is perfectly safe, but in the hands of an illegal gas fitter it can kill. All gas fitters in Great Britain have to be Gas Safe registered by law. While the purse strings are tight, many of us may be tempted to get a friend who dabbles in DIY or odd job man to fix the boiler or put in a new gas fire. But you could be putting you and your family at serious risk. Research on illegal cowboy gas fitters in Great Britain reveals that they are doing a quarter of a million gas jobs each year. Gas Safe Register estimates that at least 7,500 hard core illegal gas fitters are doing these jobs without the skills or the qualifications to work on gas. Illegal gas work can lead to gas leaks, fires, explosions and exposure to carbon monoxide – which can all cause serious injury or death. Watch the video below with The Home Show presenter George Clarke and Phill Brewster from the Gas Safe Register to learn how to protect your family from illegal gas workers. For more information visit:www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk/illegals http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=306 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=306 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:01:33 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Learn how protect your family from deadly illegal gas work 00:02:15 20 million households across the country use gas for heating, hot water and cooking, yet we often take it for granted that our boilers, cookers and gas fires are safe. It is only when there is a problem with an appliance that many of us take any notice at all. In the right hands gas is perfectly safe, but in the hands of an illegal gas fitter it can kill. All gas fitters in Great Britain have to be Gas Safe registered by law. While the purse strings are tight, many of us may be tempted to get a friend who dabbles in DIY or odd job man to fix the boiler or put in a new gas fire. But you could be putting you and your family at serious risk. Research on illegal cowboy gas fitters in Great Britain reveals that they are doing a quarter of a million gas jobs each year. Gas Safe Register estimates that at least 7,500 hard core illegal gas fitters are doing these jobs without the skills or the qualifications to work on gas. Illegal gas work can lead to gas leaks, fires, explosions and exposure to carbon monoxide – which can all cause serious injury or death. Watch the video below with The Home Show presenter George Clarke and Phill Brewster from the Gas Safe Register to learn how to protect your family from illegal gas workers. For more information visit:www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk/illegals no Gas Safety Cowboy Gas Fitters – Know The Facts cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Learn how protect your family from deadly illegal gas work Gas Safety 20 million households across the country use gas for heating, hot water and cooking, yet we often take it for granted that our boilers, cookers and gas fires are safe. It is only when there is a problem with an appliance that many of us take any notice at all. In the right hands gas is perfectly safe, but in the hands of an illegal gas fitter it can kill. All gas fitters in Great Britain have to be Gas Safe registered by law. While the purse strings are tight, many of us may be tempted to get a friend who dabbles in DIY or odd job man to fix the boiler or put in a new gas fire. But you could be putting you and your family at serious risk. Research on illegal cowboy gas fitters in Great Britain reveals that they are doing a quarter of a million gas jobs each year. Gas Safe Register estimates that at least 7,500 hard core illegal gas fitters are doing these jobs without the skills or the qualifications to work on gas. Illegal gas work can lead to gas leaks, fires, explosions and exposure to carbon monoxide – which can all cause serious injury or death. Watch the video below with The Home Show presenter George Clarke and Phill Brewster from the Gas Safe Register to learn how to protect your family from illegal gas workers. For more information visit:www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk/illegals Lifestyle/Home & Garden Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not. Antioxidants can help protect our bodies’ cells from day to day damage and you might be surprised to hear that coffee is a major source of dietary antioxidants. This is certainly news to the 1 in 5 people who, according to new research, mistakenly believe coffee is bad for them and fantastic news for the half of UK households who collectively drink the beverage at a rate of almost 14,000 cups a minute! With its beneficial health and taste properties there’s no question it belongs in the top three most popular drinks in the world, along with water and tea. However, whilst all coffee is naturally high in antioxidants, for the first time in the UK we now have the chance to drink coffee containing naturally occurring Polyphenol antioxidants. The new NESCAFÉ Green Blend is made of both roasted and unroasted coffee beans, with the latter containing high levels of naturally present Polyphenols, which are also found in green tea and cocoa. Here to explain more about the health benefits of drinking coffee and give you some top tips on how to choose the right coffee to suit you are, NESCAFÉ Master Taster Dave Roberts and Nutritionist Liz Read. They’re joined by medal winning Olympic athlete and self confessed coffee-lover Kelly Sotherton. For more information visit the coffee cupboard at www.nescafe.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=305 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=305 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:36:58 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Olympic athlete Kelly Sotherton puts weight behind new ‘Green’ coffee 00:02:39 Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not. Antioxidants can help protect our bodies’ cells from day to day damage and you might be surprised to hear that coffee is a major source of dietary antioxidants. This is certainly news to the 1 in 5 people who, according to new research, mistakenly believe coffee is bad for them and fantastic news for the half of UK households who collectively drink the beverage at a rate of almost 14,000 cups a minute! With its beneficial health and taste properties there’s no question it belongs in the top three most popular drinks in the world, along with water and tea. However, whilst all coffee is naturally high in antioxidants, for the first time in the UK we now have the chance to drink coffee containing naturally occurring Polyphenol antioxidants. The new NESCAFÉ Green Blend is made of both roasted and unroasted coffee beans, with the latter containing high levels of naturally present Polyphenols, which are also found in green tea and cocoa. Here to explain more about the health benefits of drinking coffee and give you some top tips on how to choose the right coffee to suit you are, NESCAFÉ Master Taster Dave Roberts and Nutritionist Liz Read. They’re joined by medal winning Olympic athlete and self confessed coffee-lover Kelly Sotherton. For more information visit the coffee cupboard at www.nescafe.co.uk no Food & Drink, Coffee, Health Natural Antioxidants in your Coffee Cup cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Olympic athlete Kelly Sotherton puts weight behind new ‘Green’ coffee Food & Drink, Coffee, Health Most of us have heard of antioxidants (over nine in 10 if you want to get technical) but far fewer are aware how good they are for us. In fact, around one third of Brits have no idea whether they’re good for them or not. Antioxidants can help protect our bodies’ cells from day to day damage and you might be surprised to hear that coffee is a major source of dietary antioxidants. This is certainly news to the 1 in 5 people who, according to new research, mistakenly believe coffee is bad for them and fantastic news for the half of UK households who collectively drink the beverage at a rate of almost 14,000 cups a minute! With its beneficial health and taste properties there’s no question it belongs in the top three most popular drinks in the world, along with water and tea. However, whilst all coffee is naturally high in antioxidants, for the first time in the UK we now have the chance to drink coffee containing naturally occurring Polyphenol antioxidants. The new NESCAFÉ Green Blend is made of both roasted and unroasted coffee beans, with the latter containing high levels of naturally present Polyphenols, which are also found in green tea and cocoa. Here to explain more about the health benefits of drinking coffee and give you some top tips on how to choose the right coffee to suit you are, NESCAFÉ Master Taster Dave Roberts and Nutritionist Liz Read. They’re joined by medal winning Olympic athlete and self confessed coffee-lover Kelly Sotherton. For more information visit the coffee cupboard at www.nescafe.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink Chris took home the top gong for his eMotion Shuffle project (www.emotionshuffle.com) which aims to create a pioneering mp3 player that uses the power of music to change and potentially improve the listener's mood. The award comes as research from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, shows that 53% of young people with IT qualifications (post GCSE) remain upbeat about their job prospects in the next year plus a third (32%) of young people anticipate more jobs for IT qualified young people over the next two years. Significantly, careers in the information technology are also now proving to be as highly rated as those in law and medicine, with four out of five people seeing IT workers as on a par with doctors and lawyers. Half of Brits also feel that IT can change the world (49%) and over three-quarters say IT is a global industry offering careers (77%). Here to explain the varied and stimulating career opportunities available in the world of IT as well as his winning innovation is last night's winner, Christopher Green. Also in the video are shortlisted candidate Sarah Wiseman from Edinburgh University, Professor Dame Wendy Hall of Southampton University and Bill Mitchell, BCS Director, Academy of Computing. For more information visit www.bcs.org http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=304 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=304 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:57:10 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Manchester’s Chris Green, who is studying at Sheffield University, has just claimed the title of BCS IT Student of the Year at the prestigious Science, Engineering and Technology Awards 2009 in London on Thursday 24th September. 00:02:28 Chris took home the top gong for his eMotion Shuffle project (www.emotionshuffle.com) which aims to create a pioneering mp3 player that uses the power of music to change and potentially improve the listener's mood. The award comes as research from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, shows that 53% of young people with IT qualifications (post GCSE) remain upbeat about their job prospects in the next year plus a third (32%) of young people anticipate more jobs for IT qualified young people over the next two years. Significantly, careers in the information technology are also now proving to be as highly rated as those in law and medicine, with four out of five people seeing IT workers as on a par with doctors and lawyers. Half of Brits also feel that IT can change the world (49%) and over three-quarters say IT is a global industry offering careers (77%). Here to explain the varied and stimulating career opportunities available in the world of IT as well as his winning innovation is last night's winner, Christopher Green. Also in the video are shortlisted candidate Sarah Wiseman from Edinburgh University, Professor Dame Wendy Hall of Southampton University and Bill Mitchell, BCS Director, Academy of Computing. For more information visit www.bcs.org no Student Awards, University, Careers Advice Local IT student of the Year top of the pops with mood changing mp3 player cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Manchester’s Chris Green, who is studying at Sheffield University, has just claimed the title of BCS IT Student of the Year at the prestigious Science, Engineering and Technology Awards 2009 in London on Thursday 24th September. Student Awards, University, Careers Advice Chris took home the top gong for his eMotion Shuffle project (www.emotionshuffle.com) which aims to create a pioneering mp3 player that uses the power of music to change and potentially improve the listener's mood. The award comes as research from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, shows that 53% of young people with IT qualifications (post GCSE) remain upbeat about their job prospects in the next year plus a third (32%) of young people anticipate more jobs for IT qualified young people over the next two years. Significantly, careers in the information technology are also now proving to be as highly rated as those in law and medicine, with four out of five people seeing IT workers as on a par with doctors and lawyers. Half of Brits also feel that IT can change the world (49%) and over three-quarters say IT is a global industry offering careers (77%). Here to explain the varied and stimulating career opportunities available in the world of IT as well as his winning innovation is last night's winner, Christopher Green. Also in the video are shortlisted candidate Sarah Wiseman from Edinburgh University, Professor Dame Wendy Hall of Southampton University and Bill Mitchell, BCS Director, Academy of Computing. For more information visit www.bcs.org News & Media/Education The freedom of moving with friends into private rented accommodation is one of best parts of being at university. However, most student digs are not exactly luxurious – they’re often damp, leaking and have the seemingly obligatory ageing gas cooker and pile of dirty dishes. And it appears students never change – most are more concerned about where their next pint is coming from than how safe their new surroundings are. Recent research by National Grid found that four in ten students (43%) wouldn’t know how to minimise the risk of an explosion if they smelt gas, and worryingly just one in seven (16%) rate having a fire alarm as one of most important things when selecting accommodation. Instead they’re more concerned about whether the nearest club is in crawling distance. The majority also struggle to recognise the five indicators of CO poisoning - despite the silent, odourless gas having the ability to cause brain damage and even death. So if you don’t know where your fuse box is, or think a gas safety certificate is something that should be issued to your flatmate after they’ve eaten beans on toast… then you need some safety advice from everyone’s favourite TV doctor! To stay safe this term, click on the video link below for some handy tips from Alan Fletcher, aka Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours. Also, search National Grid Student Union on Facebook to see Alan giving his advice on University life - dating, saving money, staying safe… and even playing the guitar! For more information, visit www.nationalgrid.com/uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=303 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=303 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:27:29 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) A virtual tutorial you can’t afford to miss! Watch our video with Neighbours’ star Alan Fletcher for top tips to survive student life 00:03:17 The freedom of moving with friends into private rented accommodation is one of best parts of being at university. However, most student digs are not exactly luxurious – they’re often damp, leaking and have the seemingly obligatory ageing gas cooker and pile of dirty dishes. And it appears students never change – most are more concerned about where their next pint is coming from than how safe their new surroundings are. Recent research by National Grid found that four in ten students (43%) wouldn’t know how to minimise the risk of an explosion if they smelt gas, and worryingly just one in seven (16%) rate having a fire alarm as one of most important things when selecting accommodation. Instead they’re more concerned about whether the nearest club is in crawling distance. The majority also struggle to recognise the five indicators of CO poisoning - despite the silent, odourless gas having the ability to cause brain damage and even death. So if you don’t know where your fuse box is, or think a gas safety certificate is something that should be issued to your flatmate after they’ve eaten beans on toast… then you need some safety advice from everyone’s favourite TV doctor! To stay safe this term, click on the video link below for some handy tips from Alan Fletcher, aka Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours. Also, search National Grid Student Union on Facebook to see Alan giving his advice on University life - dating, saving money, staying safe… and even playing the guitar! For more information, visit www.nationalgrid.com/uk no Students, University, Safety, National Grid Stay safe this semester with Dr Karl Kennedy! cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk A virtual tutorial you can’t afford to miss! Watch our video with Neighbours’ star Alan Fletcher for top tips to survive student life Students, University, Safety, National Grid The freedom of moving with friends into private rented accommodation is one of best parts of being at university. However, most student digs are not exactly luxurious – they’re often damp, leaking and have the seemingly obligatory ageing gas cooker and pile of dirty dishes. And it appears students never change – most are more concerned about where their next pint is coming from than how safe their new surroundings are. Recent research by National Grid found that four in ten students (43%) wouldn’t know how to minimise the risk of an explosion if they smelt gas, and worryingly just one in seven (16%) rate having a fire alarm as one of most important things when selecting accommodation. Instead they’re more concerned about whether the nearest club is in crawling distance. The majority also struggle to recognise the five indicators of CO poisoning - despite the silent, odourless gas having the ability to cause brain damage and even death. So if you don’t know where your fuse box is, or think a gas safety certificate is something that should be issued to your flatmate after they’ve eaten beans on toast… then you need some safety advice from everyone’s favourite TV doctor! To stay safe this term, click on the video link below for some handy tips from Alan Fletcher, aka Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours. Also, search National Grid Student Union on Facebook to see Alan giving his advice on University life - dating, saving money, staying safe… and even playing the guitar! For more information, visit www.nationalgrid.com/uk Lifestyle/Health We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus. But before you can turn a wheel on the tarmac you need to think about car insurance. While going without it may seem like a great way to save on the pennies, it is a legal requirement and when the penalties involve an automatic fine, penalty points on your licence, having your car seized and possibly even having your licence revoked – at the end of the day it’s simply not worth the risk. These days all the police have to do is check to see whether your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database. And if you’re not on there – you’ll get stopped. It’s that simple. But there are ways you can get insurance that suits you. Shop around, take a ‘pass plus’ or advance driving test, or talk to a broker. Natalie Pinkham – presenter of ‘You’re Nicked’ – has some tips on looking around for the best motor insurance … and she gives you a peek at what happens when you get caught by the police for going without it. For more information visitwww.askMID.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=302 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=302 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:33:41 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) ‘Insure’ you watch our video with hot motoring babe Natalie Pinkham for expert advice on getting the best insurance for you and your wheels 00:03:24 We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus. But before you can turn a wheel on the tarmac you need to think about car insurance. While going without it may seem like a great way to save on the pennies, it is a legal requirement and when the penalties involve an automatic fine, penalty points on your licence, having your car seized and possibly even having your licence revoked – at the end of the day it’s simply not worth the risk. These days all the police have to do is check to see whether your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database. And if you’re not on there – you’ll get stopped. It’s that simple. But there are ways you can get insurance that suits you. Shop around, take a ‘pass plus’ or advance driving test, or talk to a broker. Natalie Pinkham – presenter of ‘You’re Nicked’ – has some tips on looking around for the best motor insurance … and she gives you a peek at what happens when you get caught by the police for going without it. For more information visitwww.askMID.com no Motor Insurance You Auto Know... cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk ‘Insure’ you watch our video with hot motoring babe Natalie Pinkham for expert advice on getting the best insurance for you and your wheels Motor Insurance We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus. But before you can turn a wheel on the tarmac you need to think about car insurance. While going without it may seem like a great way to save on the pennies, it is a legal requirement and when the penalties involve an automatic fine, penalty points on your licence, having your car seized and possibly even having your licence revoked – at the end of the day it’s simply not worth the risk. These days all the police have to do is check to see whether your vehicle is on the Motor Insurance Database. And if you’re not on there – you’ll get stopped. It’s that simple. But there are ways you can get insurance that suits you. Shop around, take a ‘pass plus’ or advance driving test, or talk to a broker. Natalie Pinkham – presenter of ‘You’re Nicked’ – has some tips on looking around for the best motor insurance … and she gives you a peek at what happens when you get caught by the police for going without it. For more information visitwww.askMID.com Leisure & Travel/ According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear. Fortunately there are things you, as a parent, can do. From ensuring batteries in bike lights are always fresh to making sure your kids are wearing the correct safety gear like helmets and reflective clothing - these small things can mean the difference between life and death. It’s hard being a parent and making sure your child has all the right kit for school, but clothing and accessories that can be seen by all road users is not something that should be scrimped on. Parents and their children should know they can accessorise with small items like clip-on reflectors, arm bands and stickers, and wearing bright or light coloured clothes will give them even better visibility. Now Ready Brek is supporting the Department for Transport’s ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ campaign in an effort to reduce child casualties on our roads, and ensure that wearing fluorescent & reflective gear is as much a part of a child’s daily routine as a healthy breakfast - making sure they’re ready for anything the day might bring. Along for the ride is someone who knows a thing or two about bikes and safety - Olympic BMX star Shanaze Reade. In the following clip she highlights the importance of both. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk/brands/ready-brek/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=301 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=301 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:19:41 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Olympic BMX star Shanaze Reade explains how you can make road safety 00:02:13 According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear. Fortunately there are things you, as a parent, can do. From ensuring batteries in bike lights are always fresh to making sure your kids are wearing the correct safety gear like helmets and reflective clothing - these small things can mean the difference between life and death. It’s hard being a parent and making sure your child has all the right kit for school, but clothing and accessories that can be seen by all road users is not something that should be scrimped on. Parents and their children should know they can accessorise with small items like clip-on reflectors, arm bands and stickers, and wearing bright or light coloured clothes will give them even better visibility. Now Ready Brek is supporting the Department for Transport’s ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ campaign in an effort to reduce child casualties on our roads, and ensure that wearing fluorescent & reflective gear is as much a part of a child’s daily routine as a healthy breakfast - making sure they’re ready for anything the day might bring. Along for the ride is someone who knows a thing or two about bikes and safety - Olympic BMX star Shanaze Reade. In the following clip she highlights the importance of both. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk/brands/ready-brek/ no Road Safety, Breakfast, Ready Brek Kids more at danger right now on our roads cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Olympic BMX star Shanaze Reade explains how you can make road safety Road Safety, Breakfast, Ready Brek According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear. Fortunately there are things you, as a parent, can do. From ensuring batteries in bike lights are always fresh to making sure your kids are wearing the correct safety gear like helmets and reflective clothing - these small things can mean the difference between life and death. It’s hard being a parent and making sure your child has all the right kit for school, but clothing and accessories that can be seen by all road users is not something that should be scrimped on. Parents and their children should know they can accessorise with small items like clip-on reflectors, arm bands and stickers, and wearing bright or light coloured clothes will give them even better visibility. Now Ready Brek is supporting the Department for Transport’s ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ campaign in an effort to reduce child casualties on our roads, and ensure that wearing fluorescent & reflective gear is as much a part of a child’s daily routine as a healthy breakfast - making sure they’re ready for anything the day might bring. Along for the ride is someone who knows a thing or two about bikes and safety - Olympic BMX star Shanaze Reade. In the following clip she highlights the importance of both. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk/brands/ready-brek/ Lifestyle/Food & Drink Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything?* Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book has been released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - has been written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from most bookshops now. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon and does an exclusive reading from 'And Another Thing...' For more information visit www.6of3.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=300 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=300 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:54:29 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Iconic comedy science fiction classic reborn 00:04:03 Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything?* Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book has been released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - has been written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from most bookshops now. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon and does an exclusive reading from 'And Another Thing...' For more information visit www.6of3.com no Science Fiction, Hitchhikers Galaxy People of Earth! Don’t Panic cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Iconic comedy science fiction classic reborn Science Fiction, Hitchhikers Galaxy Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything?* Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book has been released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - has been written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from most bookshops now. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon and does an exclusive reading from 'And Another Thing...' For more information visit www.6of3.com Entertainment & Arts/Books and Literature Mobile European citizens including workers, students, holiday-home owners, tourists and retirees living abroad will be among those who will benefit from a new direct debit scheme. The European Payments Council (EPC), the coordination and decision-making body of the European banking industry in relation to payments, has unveiled the SEPA Core Direct Debit Scheme. For the first time ever, customers are now able to set up cross-border euro direct debit payments in 32 countries across Europe. SEPA will empower 490 million citizens to rely on one home bank account and one bank card when making payments for all domestic and cross-border euro payments within and across the 27 EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Monaco. This will be coupled with more highly competitive services on offer by banks. Whether you're renting a holiday home in France or buying food supplies from Norway for your restaurant, the new changes are good news for any European citizens whose lives are found at least partially outside of one country. Almost three-quarters (70%) of all banks that deal with Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) have already signed up to the schemes, with the remainder to join over the next 12 months. All branches of banks in the euro area must be reachable for SEPA Core Direct Debit by the 1st of November 2010 as mandated by the EU Regulation on cross-border payments. For more information visit www.europeanpaymentscouncil.eu http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=299 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=299 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:44:07 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) European Payments Council to launch new direct debit schemes. 00:03:32 Mobile European citizens including workers, students, holiday-home owners, tourists and retirees living abroad will be among those who will benefit from a new direct debit scheme. The European Payments Council (EPC), the coordination and decision-making body of the European banking industry in relation to payments, has unveiled the SEPA Core Direct Debit Scheme. For the first time ever, customers are now able to set up cross-border euro direct debit payments in 32 countries across Europe. SEPA will empower 490 million citizens to rely on one home bank account and one bank card when making payments for all domestic and cross-border euro payments within and across the 27 EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Monaco. This will be coupled with more highly competitive services on offer by banks. Whether you're renting a holiday home in France or buying food supplies from Norway for your restaurant, the new changes are good news for any European citizens whose lives are found at least partially outside of one country. Almost three-quarters (70%) of all banks that deal with Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) have already signed up to the schemes, with the remainder to join over the next 12 months. All branches of banks in the euro area must be reachable for SEPA Core Direct Debit by the 1st of November 2010 as mandated by the EU Regulation on cross-border payments. For more information visit www.europeanpaymentscouncil.eu no Banking, European Payments Council New scheme paves way for one bank account throughout Europe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk European Payments Council to launch new direct debit schemes. Banking, European Payments Council Mobile European citizens including workers, students, holiday-home owners, tourists and retirees living abroad will be among those who will benefit from a new direct debit scheme. The European Payments Council (EPC), the coordination and decision-making body of the European banking industry in relation to payments, has unveiled the SEPA Core Direct Debit Scheme. For the first time ever, customers are now able to set up cross-border euro direct debit payments in 32 countries across Europe. SEPA will empower 490 million citizens to rely on one home bank account and one bank card when making payments for all domestic and cross-border euro payments within and across the 27 EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Monaco. This will be coupled with more highly competitive services on offer by banks. Whether you're renting a holiday home in France or buying food supplies from Norway for your restaurant, the new changes are good news for any European citizens whose lives are found at least partially outside of one country. Almost three-quarters (70%) of all banks that deal with Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) have already signed up to the schemes, with the remainder to join over the next 12 months. All branches of banks in the euro area must be reachable for SEPA Core Direct Debit by the 1st of November 2010 as mandated by the EU Regulation on cross-border payments. For more information visit www.europeanpaymentscouncil.eu News & Media/Business Never heard of COPD? You're not alone. But 3.7 million Brits are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), most without knowing it. The disease is most common in smokers - whether you're a current smoker or quit years ago and are healthy apart from the odd cold or chesty cough - it doesn't matter. COPD permanently damages your airways and at least 30,000 people die from it each year in the UK. While there is no cure, treatments are available that can slow down this progressive disease and improve the quality of life of people with the condition. So if you get out of breath after climbing just a few stairs, or often get a cough, it's important to get your lungs checked for early signs of the condition. And with World COPD Day just around the corner (Wednesday November 18th), the British Lung Foundation is urging people to 'Love their Lungs', and ask their GP to arrange a simple lung function test. For more information on symptoms and what the test involves, watch the video below. For more information visitwww.lunguk.org http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=298 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=298 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:19:36 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Millions of Brits may unknowingly have the lung disease COPD – make sure you watch our video to learn the key symptoms 00:03:05 Never heard of COPD? You're not alone. But 3.7 million Brits are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), most without knowing it. The disease is most common in smokers - whether you're a current smoker or quit years ago and are healthy apart from the odd cold or chesty cough - it doesn't matter. COPD permanently damages your airways and at least 30,000 people die from it each year in the UK. While there is no cure, treatments are available that can slow down this progressive disease and improve the quality of life of people with the condition. So if you get out of breath after climbing just a few stairs, or often get a cough, it's important to get your lungs checked for early signs of the condition. And with World COPD Day just around the corner (Wednesday November 18th), the British Lung Foundation is urging people to 'Love their Lungs', and ask their GP to arrange a simple lung function test. For more information on symptoms and what the test involves, watch the video below. For more information visitwww.lunguk.org no British Lung Foundation, Health, Chronic Obstructi Breathless? Persistent Cough? Don’t let it go unchecked… cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Millions of Brits may unknowingly have the lung disease COPD – make sure you watch our video to learn the key symptoms British Lung Foundation, Health, Chronic Obstructi Never heard of COPD? You're not alone. But 3.7 million Brits are estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), most without knowing it. The disease is most common in smokers - whether you're a current smoker or quit years ago and are healthy apart from the odd cold or chesty cough - it doesn't matter. COPD permanently damages your airways and at least 30,000 people die from it each year in the UK. While there is no cure, treatments are available that can slow down this progressive disease and improve the quality of life of people with the condition. So if you get out of breath after climbing just a few stairs, or often get a cough, it's important to get your lungs checked for early signs of the condition. And with World COPD Day just around the corner (Wednesday November 18th), the British Lung Foundation is urging people to 'Love their Lungs', and ask their GP to arrange a simple lung function test. For more information on symptoms and what the test involves, watch the video below. For more information visitwww.lunguk.org News & Media/Health Who better to teach you how to hula than Marawa the Amazing, star of the sensational cabaret and circus act, La Clique. In this fun video she takes you through the basics of hula hooping and gives some top tips for being able to keep it going for the two minutes needed to help set a new world record at the Hula Hoops Hoopathons for Sport Relief. The public are being encouraged to register for a place at one of the 16 nationwide events where thousands of people will simultaneously hula hoop across different locations for two minutes to set a new hula hooping record. The Hula Hoops Hoopathons are taking place at the 16 Flagship Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile events across the UK on Sunday 21st March. Book a place at www.hulahoops.com and get sponsored to raise loads of cash for this fantastic cause. http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=297 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=297 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:43:52 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Want to help set a new world record? Watch this video with La Clique star Marawa the Amazing to learn how 00:03:16 Who better to teach you how to hula than Marawa the Amazing, star of the sensational cabaret and circus act, La Clique. In this fun video she takes you through the basics of hula hooping and gives some top tips for being able to keep it going for the two minutes needed to help set a new world record at the Hula Hoops Hoopathons for Sport Relief. The public are being encouraged to register for a place at one of the 16 nationwide events where thousands of people will simultaneously hula hoop across different locations for two minutes to set a new hula hooping record. The Hula Hoops Hoopathons are taking place at the 16 Flagship Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile events across the UK on Sunday 21st March. Book a place at www.hulahoops.com and get sponsored to raise loads of cash for this fantastic cause. no Hula Hoops, Sport Relief How to Hula cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Want to help set a new world record? Watch this video with La Clique star Marawa the Amazing to learn how Hula Hoops, Sport Relief Who better to teach you how to hula than Marawa the Amazing, star of the sensational cabaret and circus act, La Clique. In this fun video she takes you through the basics of hula hooping and gives some top tips for being able to keep it going for the two minutes needed to help set a new world record at the Hula Hoops Hoopathons for Sport Relief. The public are being encouraged to register for a place at one of the 16 nationwide events where thousands of people will simultaneously hula hoop across different locations for two minutes to set a new hula hooping record. The Hula Hoops Hoopathons are taking place at the 16 Flagship Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile events across the UK on Sunday 21st March. Book a place at www.hulahoops.com and get sponsored to raise loads of cash for this fantastic cause. News & Media/Sport Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food - sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it's no wonder if you haven't taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed at home or travelled to Europe and have the post holiday blues, worry not as some of the very best quality produce is available in the UK and readily at your fingertips. In this video, wine expert Joe Wadsack gives you tips on making the most out of Port (and not just for Christmas), the wines of the Burgundy region in France and the Douro Valley in Portugal. He'll also give advice to ensure you're trying true top-quality European foods that have the PDO official stamp. Watch Joe's video to find out how to have your own "Pinot Noir Epiphany" and the best way to serve and eat hors d'oeuvres like Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. For more information visit: discovertheorigin.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=296 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=296 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:39:53 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Wine expert Joe Wadsack talks Pinot Noir Epiphanies and how to pair hors d’oeuvres with your favourite tipple 00:04:33 Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food - sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it's no wonder if you haven't taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed at home or travelled to Europe and have the post holiday blues, worry not as some of the very best quality produce is available in the UK and readily at your fingertips. In this video, wine expert Joe Wadsack gives you tips on making the most out of Port (and not just for Christmas), the wines of the Burgundy region in France and the Douro Valley in Portugal. He'll also give advice to ensure you're trying true top-quality European foods that have the PDO official stamp. Watch Joe's video to find out how to have your own "Pinot Noir Epiphany" and the best way to serve and eat hors d'oeuvres like Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. For more information visit: discovertheorigin.co.uk no Drink, Wine A Tour of Europe’s Wine Regions cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Wine expert Joe Wadsack talks Pinot Noir Epiphanies and how to pair hors d’oeuvres with your favourite tipple Drink, Wine Going abroad is when many people take the opportunity to try new gourmet food - sampling a gorgeous new drop of red or a new type of cured ham, so it's no wonder if you haven't taken a trip this year you may be feeling like you are missing out on the experience. Whether you stayed at home or travelled to Europe and have the post holiday blues, worry not as some of the very best quality produce is available in the UK and readily at your fingertips. In this video, wine expert Joe Wadsack gives you tips on making the most out of Port (and not just for Christmas), the wines of the Burgundy region in France and the Douro Valley in Portugal. He'll also give advice to ensure you're trying true top-quality European foods that have the PDO official stamp. Watch Joe's video to find out how to have your own "Pinot Noir Epiphany" and the best way to serve and eat hors d'oeuvres like Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. For more information visit: discovertheorigin.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink One in three young workers start the working week filled with dread. Whether it’s the thought of having to work through lunch, sit through endless meetings, talk to the office bore or avoid the office letch, very few of us begin the week with a genuine spring in our step. But what would make you happier at work and banish that Monday morning misery? Well according to a new employment study by Kellogg’s, a little bit of flexibility and consideration goes a long way. It seems the UK working nation, perhaps recognising the tough year experienced by most businesses, are happy to swap cash for personalised working hours. More flexible working to incorporate Friday afternoons off in the summer, taking your birthday off, time off to watch big sporting events and get in some early Christmas shopping are all valued as more beneficial to morale than a bump in the bank balance. With workers feeling under pressure to start earlier, finish later and lunch at their desk, it’s no surprise that a quarter of employees say just being able to take their full hour for lunch would motivate them! Whatever size company you work for, getting your boss to make simple changes and offer more personal flexibility is likely to make you feel more in control and thus happier as a result. Watch the video with work-life balance expert Helen Whitten for simple tips on how to beat those working blues. For more information visit www.kellogg.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=295 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=295 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:54:40 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) UK workers reveal their ideal office environment… 00:02:41 One in three young workers start the working week filled with dread. Whether it’s the thought of having to work through lunch, sit through endless meetings, talk to the office bore or avoid the office letch, very few of us begin the week with a genuine spring in our step. But what would make you happier at work and banish that Monday morning misery? Well according to a new employment study by Kellogg’s, a little bit of flexibility and consideration goes a long way. It seems the UK working nation, perhaps recognising the tough year experienced by most businesses, are happy to swap cash for personalised working hours. More flexible working to incorporate Friday afternoons off in the summer, taking your birthday off, time off to watch big sporting events and get in some early Christmas shopping are all valued as more beneficial to morale than a bump in the bank balance. With workers feeling under pressure to start earlier, finish later and lunch at their desk, it’s no surprise that a quarter of employees say just being able to take their full hour for lunch would motivate them! Whatever size company you work for, getting your boss to make simple changes and offer more personal flexibility is likely to make you feel more in control and thus happier as a result. Watch the video with work-life balance expert Helen Whitten for simple tips on how to beat those working blues. For more information visit www.kellogg.co.uk no Kellogg's, Work How to Banish the Workplace Blues cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk UK workers reveal their ideal office environment… Kellogg's, Work One in three young workers start the working week filled with dread. Whether it’s the thought of having to work through lunch, sit through endless meetings, talk to the office bore or avoid the office letch, very few of us begin the week with a genuine spring in our step. But what would make you happier at work and banish that Monday morning misery? Well according to a new employment study by Kellogg’s, a little bit of flexibility and consideration goes a long way. It seems the UK working nation, perhaps recognising the tough year experienced by most businesses, are happy to swap cash for personalised working hours. More flexible working to incorporate Friday afternoons off in the summer, taking your birthday off, time off to watch big sporting events and get in some early Christmas shopping are all valued as more beneficial to morale than a bump in the bank balance. With workers feeling under pressure to start earlier, finish later and lunch at their desk, it’s no surprise that a quarter of employees say just being able to take their full hour for lunch would motivate them! Whatever size company you work for, getting your boss to make simple changes and offer more personal flexibility is likely to make you feel more in control and thus happier as a result. Watch the video with work-life balance expert Helen Whitten for simple tips on how to beat those working blues. For more information visit www.kellogg.co.uk News & Media/Health Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level - swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg's Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country's most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=294 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=294 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:25:10 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Sport, fitness and fun - Kellogg's celebrates unsung Heroes of British Swimming 00:03:02 Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level - swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg's Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country's most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming no Swimming, Kellogg's Simply Swimtastic cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Sport, fitness and fun - Kellogg's celebrates unsung Heroes of British Swimming Swimming, Kellogg's Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level - swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg's Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country's most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming Lifestyle/Health Dogs have always been known as man's best friend. With long walks in the park and nights cuddled up in front of the TV, the relationship we share with our canine companion is a special one. Simple dog agility exercises can be an ideal way to develop even further the bond you have with your pet as well as improve your dog's obedience and behaviour. And it's not only an enjoyable way to not only improve your dog's health and fitness, but yours too! Best of all, it's easy to do and absolutely anyone can give it a go. Pet owners can use nature's resources to construct their own course, from weaving in and out of trees to jumping over logs. You can also buy training kits at minimal cost to set up in your back garden or local park. Of course, with all of this additional exercise a well-balanced diet has never been so important for your dog. Look for hearty foods like Supadog from Burgess, make sure they are nutritionally-packed, provide energy and sustenance, and will set him or her up for a good work out! In the following video, Jeremy Edwards and his five-year-old Boston Terrier Molly are put through their paces by dog agility expert Gina Graham. Jeremy and Molly demonstrate just how accessible dog agility is, whilst showing us the great benefits it can bring - including good health, bonding and interaction, and best of all fun! For more information visit www.burgesspetcare.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=293 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=293 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:36:49 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) This video demonstrates the benefits of dog agility for both you and your four-legged friend 00:03:35 Dogs have always been known as man's best friend. With long walks in the park and nights cuddled up in front of the TV, the relationship we share with our canine companion is a special one. Simple dog agility exercises can be an ideal way to develop even further the bond you have with your pet as well as improve your dog's obedience and behaviour. And it's not only an enjoyable way to not only improve your dog's health and fitness, but yours too! Best of all, it's easy to do and absolutely anyone can give it a go. Pet owners can use nature's resources to construct their own course, from weaving in and out of trees to jumping over logs. You can also buy training kits at minimal cost to set up in your back garden or local park. Of course, with all of this additional exercise a well-balanced diet has never been so important for your dog. Look for hearty foods like Supadog from Burgess, make sure they are nutritionally-packed, provide energy and sustenance, and will set him or her up for a good work out! In the following video, Jeremy Edwards and his five-year-old Boston Terrier Molly are put through their paces by dog agility expert Gina Graham. Jeremy and Molly demonstrate just how accessible dog agility is, whilst showing us the great benefits it can bring - including good health, bonding and interaction, and best of all fun! For more information visit www.burgesspetcare.co.uk no Pets, Dogs An agile dog is a happy dog cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk This video demonstrates the benefits of dog agility for both you and your four-legged friend Pets, Dogs Dogs have always been known as man's best friend. With long walks in the park and nights cuddled up in front of the TV, the relationship we share with our canine companion is a special one. Simple dog agility exercises can be an ideal way to develop even further the bond you have with your pet as well as improve your dog's obedience and behaviour. And it's not only an enjoyable way to not only improve your dog's health and fitness, but yours too! Best of all, it's easy to do and absolutely anyone can give it a go. Pet owners can use nature's resources to construct their own course, from weaving in and out of trees to jumping over logs. You can also buy training kits at minimal cost to set up in your back garden or local park. Of course, with all of this additional exercise a well-balanced diet has never been so important for your dog. Look for hearty foods like Supadog from Burgess, make sure they are nutritionally-packed, provide energy and sustenance, and will set him or her up for a good work out! In the following video, Jeremy Edwards and his five-year-old Boston Terrier Molly are put through their paces by dog agility expert Gina Graham. Jeremy and Molly demonstrate just how accessible dog agility is, whilst showing us the great benefits it can bring - including good health, bonding and interaction, and best of all fun! For more information visit www.burgesspetcare.co.uk Leisure & Travel/ What would you do with a million pounds? Are you one of the 23 million Brits - one in four adults - convinced you're going to bank a seven figure cheque on the lottery sometime in the future, and do you already have a master plan for what you would do with the cash? You're not alone. According to research by The National Lottery for EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle, half of us confess to dreamily window shopping for houses, cars, holidays and the perfect millionaire's wardrobe so we know exactly where to start when we hit that jackpot. The new draw every Friday guarantees to create a UK millionaire every week, so these daydreams could very well be turned in to a reality sooner than you think. So, despite having your master plan, it could be you're going to need a little guidance on how to step in to your new role - and the place to start is your look. It's all very well being a millionaire, but you need to be seen as one too and the last thing you want is to spend your next 20 years cringing in embarrassment at pictures of you strolling down the red carpet in a badly fitted outfit, posing awkwardly with a geeky grin! Never fear, help is at hand from two true gurus of the celebrity fashion and photography world. In this video, celebrity stylist Neil Cunningham shares his top tips for perfecting your style - and what to avoid. Joining him is top celebrity photographer James Rudland, who is an expert in making sure top models and actresses strike the perfect pose in pictures. From raising your neck to hide that double chin and creating an s-shape with your body to create a slimmer waistline, you can instantly shed the ten pounds a camera normally adds. Even if you're not doing a lottery winner photocall, you still want to look good at the Christmas party and for those Facebook pictures, so tune in to see how. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=292 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=292 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:22:32 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Learn how to create a picture perfect look with a celebrity snapper and Top celebrity stylist 00:04:43 What would you do with a million pounds? Are you one of the 23 million Brits - one in four adults - convinced you're going to bank a seven figure cheque on the lottery sometime in the future, and do you already have a master plan for what you would do with the cash? You're not alone. According to research by The National Lottery for EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle, half of us confess to dreamily window shopping for houses, cars, holidays and the perfect millionaire's wardrobe so we know exactly where to start when we hit that jackpot. The new draw every Friday guarantees to create a UK millionaire every week, so these daydreams could very well be turned in to a reality sooner than you think. So, despite having your master plan, it could be you're going to need a little guidance on how to step in to your new role - and the place to start is your look. It's all very well being a millionaire, but you need to be seen as one too and the last thing you want is to spend your next 20 years cringing in embarrassment at pictures of you strolling down the red carpet in a badly fitted outfit, posing awkwardly with a geeky grin! Never fear, help is at hand from two true gurus of the celebrity fashion and photography world. In this video, celebrity stylist Neil Cunningham shares his top tips for perfecting your style - and what to avoid. Joining him is top celebrity photographer James Rudland, who is an expert in making sure top models and actresses strike the perfect pose in pictures. From raising your neck to hide that double chin and creating an s-shape with your body to create a slimmer waistline, you can instantly shed the ten pounds a camera normally adds. Even if you're not doing a lottery winner photocall, you still want to look good at the Christmas party and for those Facebook pictures, so tune in to see how. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk no Fashion, EuroMillions Strike a Millionaire Pose cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Learn how to create a picture perfect look with a celebrity snapper and Top celebrity stylist Fashion, EuroMillions What would you do with a million pounds? Are you one of the 23 million Brits - one in four adults - convinced you're going to bank a seven figure cheque on the lottery sometime in the future, and do you already have a master plan for what you would do with the cash? You're not alone. According to research by The National Lottery for EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle, half of us confess to dreamily window shopping for houses, cars, holidays and the perfect millionaire's wardrobe so we know exactly where to start when we hit that jackpot. The new draw every Friday guarantees to create a UK millionaire every week, so these daydreams could very well be turned in to a reality sooner than you think. So, despite having your master plan, it could be you're going to need a little guidance on how to step in to your new role - and the place to start is your look. It's all very well being a millionaire, but you need to be seen as one too and the last thing you want is to spend your next 20 years cringing in embarrassment at pictures of you strolling down the red carpet in a badly fitted outfit, posing awkwardly with a geeky grin! Never fear, help is at hand from two true gurus of the celebrity fashion and photography world. In this video, celebrity stylist Neil Cunningham shares his top tips for perfecting your style - and what to avoid. Joining him is top celebrity photographer James Rudland, who is an expert in making sure top models and actresses strike the perfect pose in pictures. From raising your neck to hide that double chin and creating an s-shape with your body to create a slimmer waistline, you can instantly shed the ten pounds a camera normally adds. Even if you're not doing a lottery winner photocall, you still want to look good at the Christmas party and for those Facebook pictures, so tune in to see how. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk Entertainment & Arts/Entertainment News Where would Britain be without arguably its favourite story format - the murder mystery? Gone would be the enigma Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson. Agatha Christie's famous characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, would never have graced the pages of tens of millions of books, and the various TV series and movies portraying clever detectives and their mind-boggling skills that always unearth the killer. But it's not just in books, novellas and screens. The murder mystery found itself in game format sixty years ago when a musician from Birmingham named Anthony E. Pratt was inspired and worked to create "Cluedo", the atypical whodunnit board game. Iconic characters like Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett and Professor Plum now rank among the greatest villains in history, having taken part in millions of murders re-enacted in family homes over previous decades. To celebrate the board game's 60th anniversary, Barry Forshaw from the Crime Writer's Association recounts the evolution of the murder mystery and gives some great tips on how to write your own. For more information visitwww.hasbro.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=291 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=291 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:32:07 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Barry Forshaw discusses the nation’s love affair with the whodunnit 00:02:30 Where would Britain be without arguably its favourite story format - the murder mystery? Gone would be the enigma Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson. Agatha Christie's famous characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, would never have graced the pages of tens of millions of books, and the various TV series and movies portraying clever detectives and their mind-boggling skills that always unearth the killer. But it's not just in books, novellas and screens. The murder mystery found itself in game format sixty years ago when a musician from Birmingham named Anthony E. Pratt was inspired and worked to create "Cluedo", the atypical whodunnit board game. Iconic characters like Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett and Professor Plum now rank among the greatest villains in history, having taken part in millions of murders re-enacted in family homes over previous decades. To celebrate the board game's 60th anniversary, Barry Forshaw from the Crime Writer's Association recounts the evolution of the murder mystery and gives some great tips on how to write your own. For more information visitwww.hasbro.co.uk no Board game, Cluedo, Murder Mystery Britain's Love for the Murder Mystery cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Barry Forshaw discusses the nation’s love affair with the whodunnit Board game, Cluedo, Murder Mystery Where would Britain be without arguably its favourite story format - the murder mystery? Gone would be the enigma Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Watson. Agatha Christie's famous characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, would never have graced the pages of tens of millions of books, and the various TV series and movies portraying clever detectives and their mind-boggling skills that always unearth the killer. But it's not just in books, novellas and screens. The murder mystery found itself in game format sixty years ago when a musician from Birmingham named Anthony E. Pratt was inspired and worked to create "Cluedo", the atypical whodunnit board game. Iconic characters like Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett and Professor Plum now rank among the greatest villains in history, having taken part in millions of murders re-enacted in family homes over previous decades. To celebrate the board game's 60th anniversary, Barry Forshaw from the Crime Writer's Association recounts the evolution of the murder mystery and gives some great tips on how to write your own. For more information visitwww.hasbro.co.uk Entertainment & Arts/Entertainment News How many sit-ups should you do for that Gwen Stefani-inspired washboard stomach? Will you end up looking like female wrestler if you use weights to tone up? Should you warm-up before your run? There are hundreds of ‘experts’ giving advice on the best way to get your body looking its best, but often that advice is confusing and unhelpful and can have you running for the biscuits before you’ve got your trainers on. Even once you have decided to get healthy, do you really have the time to exercise? RAF Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) undergo nine months of intensive training. RAF PTIs Cpl Louise Redmond, future England women’s rugby star and Cpl Simon Wray, previous winner of the Gladiators, both know that by setting manageable and achievable goals you can get in shape in no time. In the following video, let Cpl Simon Wray and Cpl Louise Redmond enlighten you as to what is myth, what is fact and what will really have you looking your best in 2010. For more information visit www.raf.mod.uk/careers to download more information about fitness and how you can put these skills into practice in the RAF. The RAF is actively recruiting for RAF Reserves, Aerospace Battle Managers, Air Traffic Controllers, Medics and Regiment Officers. Search online for ‘RAF Careers’ for more information or call 0845 605 5555. http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=290 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=290 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:09:40 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) RAF Physical Training Instructors expose exercising myths and give you manageable tips to get in shape for 2010 00:03:38 How many sit-ups should you do for that Gwen Stefani-inspired washboard stomach? Will you end up looking like female wrestler if you use weights to tone up? Should you warm-up before your run? There are hundreds of ‘experts’ giving advice on the best way to get your body looking its best, but often that advice is confusing and unhelpful and can have you running for the biscuits before you’ve got your trainers on. Even once you have decided to get healthy, do you really have the time to exercise? RAF Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) undergo nine months of intensive training. RAF PTIs Cpl Louise Redmond, future England women’s rugby star and Cpl Simon Wray, previous winner of the Gladiators, both know that by setting manageable and achievable goals you can get in shape in no time. In the following video, let Cpl Simon Wray and Cpl Louise Redmond enlighten you as to what is myth, what is fact and what will really have you looking your best in 2010. For more information visit www.raf.mod.uk/careers to download more information about fitness and how you can put these skills into practice in the RAF. The RAF is actively recruiting for RAF Reserves, Aerospace Battle Managers, Air Traffic Controllers, Medics and Regiment Officers. Search online for ‘RAF Careers’ for more information or call 0845 605 5555. no Exercise, Fitness, RAF Fight the flab with military precision cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk RAF Physical Training Instructors expose exercising myths and give you manageable tips to get in shape for 2010 Exercise, Fitness, RAF How many sit-ups should you do for that Gwen Stefani-inspired washboard stomach? Will you end up looking like female wrestler if you use weights to tone up? Should you warm-up before your run? There are hundreds of ‘experts’ giving advice on the best way to get your body looking its best, but often that advice is confusing and unhelpful and can have you running for the biscuits before you’ve got your trainers on. Even once you have decided to get healthy, do you really have the time to exercise? RAF Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) undergo nine months of intensive training. RAF PTIs Cpl Louise Redmond, future England women’s rugby star and Cpl Simon Wray, previous winner of the Gladiators, both know that by setting manageable and achievable goals you can get in shape in no time. In the following video, let Cpl Simon Wray and Cpl Louise Redmond enlighten you as to what is myth, what is fact and what will really have you looking your best in 2010. For more information visit www.raf.mod.uk/careers to download more information about fitness and how you can put these skills into practice in the RAF. The RAF is actively recruiting for RAF Reserves, Aerospace Battle Managers, Air Traffic Controllers, Medics and Regiment Officers. Search online for ‘RAF Careers’ for more information or call 0845 605 5555. Lifestyle/Health We all know that champagne sets off canapés perfectly, and that white wine and fish is the perfect partnership, but how many of us know what foods should be consumed with whisky? Made from malted barley, water and yeast, single malt whiskies like The Balvenie have long been drunk in the festive season. But it’s not just an after-dinner drink – whisky complements starters, main courses and desserts equally well, as long as you pair it up correctly. Different aged whiskies work better with some dishes than others and in the video below our guests explain how to get the best out of a whisky during all courses, from a smoked-salmon starter to the after-dinner chocolates. How much water, if any, should you add to your glass? What do the aromas tell you about the whisky, and how can they enhance the flavour of food? In the following video, The Balvenie whisky expert Andrew Forrester guides you through the best dishes to pair various whiskies with, ensuring that the enjoyment of your Christmas dram doesn’t have to begin once the meal is over. For more information visit www.thebalvenie.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=289 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=289 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:21:47 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) A dram of wisdom from a whisky expert for Christmas food and drink combinations 00:03:27 We all know that champagne sets off canapés perfectly, and that white wine and fish is the perfect partnership, but how many of us know what foods should be consumed with whisky? Made from malted barley, water and yeast, single malt whiskies like The Balvenie have long been drunk in the festive season. But it’s not just an after-dinner drink – whisky complements starters, main courses and desserts equally well, as long as you pair it up correctly. Different aged whiskies work better with some dishes than others and in the video below our guests explain how to get the best out of a whisky during all courses, from a smoked-salmon starter to the after-dinner chocolates. How much water, if any, should you add to your glass? What do the aromas tell you about the whisky, and how can they enhance the flavour of food? In the following video, The Balvenie whisky expert Andrew Forrester guides you through the best dishes to pair various whiskies with, ensuring that the enjoyment of your Christmas dram doesn’t have to begin once the meal is over. For more information visit www.thebalvenie.com no Whisky Whisky - the perfect Christmas accompaniment cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk A dram of wisdom from a whisky expert for Christmas food and drink combinations Whisky We all know that champagne sets off canapés perfectly, and that white wine and fish is the perfect partnership, but how many of us know what foods should be consumed with whisky? Made from malted barley, water and yeast, single malt whiskies like The Balvenie have long been drunk in the festive season. But it’s not just an after-dinner drink – whisky complements starters, main courses and desserts equally well, as long as you pair it up correctly. Different aged whiskies work better with some dishes than others and in the video below our guests explain how to get the best out of a whisky during all courses, from a smoked-salmon starter to the after-dinner chocolates. How much water, if any, should you add to your glass? What do the aromas tell you about the whisky, and how can they enhance the flavour of food? In the following video, The Balvenie whisky expert Andrew Forrester guides you through the best dishes to pair various whiskies with, ensuring that the enjoyment of your Christmas dram doesn’t have to begin once the meal is over. For more information visit www.thebalvenie.com Lifestyle/Food & Drink As many a chef knows, Christmas is not just one day every year - the festive season lasts a fortnight with people coming over in the lead up to Christmas, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, forcing you to keep variety in mind when it comes to planning your meals and serving food to your guests. A different choice in meat can make all the difference - you want to entice your friends and family with something new and exciting. So why not choose Quality Standard Gammon. It is a popular meat for the festive period, not least because it's incredibly versatile and so easy to cook. It is available in a variety of glazes, smokes or cures which all go to make a delicious roast. But equally it is also great when used to create a variety of tasty meals which means you can offer something to please everyone's taste buds. In the following video, TV presenter Anthea Turner shows you how to prepare a simple clementine relish with ginger beer-basted gammon, as well as delicious left-over dishes such as Ham Thai green broth or Gammon, Cranberry and Chestnut Tart that will continue to surprise your guests throughout the festive season. For more information visitwww.lovepork.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=288 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=288 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:26:46 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch this video with Anthea Turner for some inspiration this Christmas 00:03:43 As many a chef knows, Christmas is not just one day every year - the festive season lasts a fortnight with people coming over in the lead up to Christmas, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, forcing you to keep variety in mind when it comes to planning your meals and serving food to your guests. A different choice in meat can make all the difference - you want to entice your friends and family with something new and exciting. So why not choose Quality Standard Gammon. It is a popular meat for the festive period, not least because it's incredibly versatile and so easy to cook. It is available in a variety of glazes, smokes or cures which all go to make a delicious roast. But equally it is also great when used to create a variety of tasty meals which means you can offer something to please everyone's taste buds. In the following video, TV presenter Anthea Turner shows you how to prepare a simple clementine relish with ginger beer-basted gammon, as well as delicious left-over dishes such as Ham Thai green broth or Gammon, Cranberry and Chestnut Tart that will continue to surprise your guests throughout the festive season. For more information visitwww.lovepork.co.uk no Food, Cooking Glorious Gammon this Festive Season cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch this video with Anthea Turner for some inspiration this Christmas Food, Cooking As many a chef knows, Christmas is not just one day every year - the festive season lasts a fortnight with people coming over in the lead up to Christmas, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, forcing you to keep variety in mind when it comes to planning your meals and serving food to your guests. A different choice in meat can make all the difference - you want to entice your friends and family with something new and exciting. So why not choose Quality Standard Gammon. It is a popular meat for the festive period, not least because it's incredibly versatile and so easy to cook. It is available in a variety of glazes, smokes or cures which all go to make a delicious roast. But equally it is also great when used to create a variety of tasty meals which means you can offer something to please everyone's taste buds. In the following video, TV presenter Anthea Turner shows you how to prepare a simple clementine relish with ginger beer-basted gammon, as well as delicious left-over dishes such as Ham Thai green broth or Gammon, Cranberry and Chestnut Tart that will continue to surprise your guests throughout the festive season. For more information visitwww.lovepork.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink 'Tis the season of expense, so how do you make sure that you get exactly what you have paid for with your hard earned money? New research from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), shows almost a third of us made an official complaint in the last twelve months about a product or service but the vast majority (67%) found the experience stressful. One third (32%) found that the time taken to complain was an hour or longer. Despite the experience above, both consumers and companies can be winners when there is an effective complaints procedure in place. Companies signed up to the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, are obliged to adhere to a higher standard of customer service and protection than normally required by law, resulting in a better customer experience and, if necessary, simpler and better complaint resolution. Consumer Champion, Lynn Faulds Wood has had many years experience and helped deal with over one million complaints from customers. Here she gives her top tips on how to make a complaint and avoid stress when you are wrongly sold a faulty product, so you can get back to enjoying your purchase. For more information visit www.oft.gov.uk/codes http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=287 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=287 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:15:18 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Make the most of festive shopping with tips on what to do if you are sold faulty goods and why you should look out for firms operating to an OFT approved code 00:01:59 'Tis the season of expense, so how do you make sure that you get exactly what you have paid for with your hard earned money? New research from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), shows almost a third of us made an official complaint in the last twelve months about a product or service but the vast majority (67%) found the experience stressful. One third (32%) found that the time taken to complain was an hour or longer. Despite the experience above, both consumers and companies can be winners when there is an effective complaints procedure in place. Companies signed up to the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, are obliged to adhere to a higher standard of customer service and protection than normally required by law, resulting in a better customer experience and, if necessary, simpler and better complaint resolution. Consumer Champion, Lynn Faulds Wood has had many years experience and helped deal with over one million complaints from customers. Here she gives her top tips on how to make a complaint and avoid stress when you are wrongly sold a faulty product, so you can get back to enjoying your purchase. For more information visit www.oft.gov.uk/codes no Shopping, Consumer Advice Service above and beyond cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Make the most of festive shopping with tips on what to do if you are sold faulty goods and why you should look out for firms operating to an OFT approved code Shopping, Consumer Advice 'Tis the season of expense, so how do you make sure that you get exactly what you have paid for with your hard earned money? New research from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), shows almost a third of us made an official complaint in the last twelve months about a product or service but the vast majority (67%) found the experience stressful. One third (32%) found that the time taken to complain was an hour or longer. Despite the experience above, both consumers and companies can be winners when there is an effective complaints procedure in place. Companies signed up to the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, are obliged to adhere to a higher standard of customer service and protection than normally required by law, resulting in a better customer experience and, if necessary, simpler and better complaint resolution. Consumer Champion, Lynn Faulds Wood has had many years experience and helped deal with over one million complaints from customers. Here she gives her top tips on how to make a complaint and avoid stress when you are wrongly sold a faulty product, so you can get back to enjoying your purchase. For more information visit www.oft.gov.uk/codes News & Media/Business Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they had recently made a starring appearance at a free concert in Covent Garden, would you think you’d gone crazy? Let’s hope not, because thanks to the resourceful members of the Really Rubbish Orchestra, many old small electronic and electrical goods are now becoming the latest workable instruments for the modern day band. Skateboard guitars with bits of telephone and radio zithers are now some of the more popular pieces of equipment being strummed by the musicians this festive season. With the UK public predicted to spend £7.3bn on electronics in the run up to Christmas this year, a new survey from Recycle Now has revealed that almost 40 per cent of Londoners don’t know where to take their small waste electrical items, such as kettles, games consoles, phones and garden power tools, for recycling, and nearly a third (30%) of us throw them away in the bin. In an effort to encourage more of us to recycle our old unwanted or broken small electrical goods this season, Recycle Now held a concert in the capital. The Really Rubbish Orchestra was joined by last year’s Last Choir Standing finalists ‘Hear Me Now’ in Covent Garden to play some well-known Christmas carols for locals and tourists. This event was held to raise awareness of the opportunities to recycle small electronic and electrical goods. For more information visit www.recyclenow.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=286 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=286 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:56:32 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Covent Garden played host to the music extravaganza of the festive season 00:01:35 Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they had recently made a starring appearance at a free concert in Covent Garden, would you think you’d gone crazy? Let’s hope not, because thanks to the resourceful members of the Really Rubbish Orchestra, many old small electronic and electrical goods are now becoming the latest workable instruments for the modern day band. Skateboard guitars with bits of telephone and radio zithers are now some of the more popular pieces of equipment being strummed by the musicians this festive season. With the UK public predicted to spend £7.3bn on electronics in the run up to Christmas this year, a new survey from Recycle Now has revealed that almost 40 per cent of Londoners don’t know where to take their small waste electrical items, such as kettles, games consoles, phones and garden power tools, for recycling, and nearly a third (30%) of us throw them away in the bin. In an effort to encourage more of us to recycle our old unwanted or broken small electrical goods this season, Recycle Now held a concert in the capital. The Really Rubbish Orchestra was joined by last year’s Last Choir Standing finalists ‘Hear Me Now’ in Covent Garden to play some well-known Christmas carols for locals and tourists. This event was held to raise awareness of the opportunities to recycle small electronic and electrical goods. For more information visit www.recyclenow.com no Recycle Orchestra A Really Rubbish Orchestra In London cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Covent Garden played host to the music extravaganza of the festive season Recycle Orchestra Ever wonder what happened to your old toaster that finally kicked the bucket, or the kettle that got replaced, or even your outdated corded telephone? If you were told that they had recently made a starring appearance at a free concert in Covent Garden, would you think you’d gone crazy? Let’s hope not, because thanks to the resourceful members of the Really Rubbish Orchestra, many old small electronic and electrical goods are now becoming the latest workable instruments for the modern day band. Skateboard guitars with bits of telephone and radio zithers are now some of the more popular pieces of equipment being strummed by the musicians this festive season. With the UK public predicted to spend £7.3bn on electronics in the run up to Christmas this year, a new survey from Recycle Now has revealed that almost 40 per cent of Londoners don’t know where to take their small waste electrical items, such as kettles, games consoles, phones and garden power tools, for recycling, and nearly a third (30%) of us throw them away in the bin. In an effort to encourage more of us to recycle our old unwanted or broken small electrical goods this season, Recycle Now held a concert in the capital. The Really Rubbish Orchestra was joined by last year’s Last Choir Standing finalists ‘Hear Me Now’ in Covent Garden to play some well-known Christmas carols for locals and tourists. This event was held to raise awareness of the opportunities to recycle small electronic and electrical goods. For more information visit www.recyclenow.com Entertainment & Arts/Music The crème de la crème of designers have been collaborating with high street stores in recent times, and it seems the best teaming was yet to come. German minimalist designer Jil Sander has decided to bring her fabulous ideas and knowledge to the high street and has teamed up with UNIQLO to create an exclusive collection for this autumn/winter called +J. This is the first time Jil Sander has teamed up with a high street brand to showcase some of her exciting new designs and signifies her return to designing after a five year absence. Hitting the shops on October 1st, the collection will include jersey t-shirts, crisp white shirts, cashmere knitwear, wool outerwear and accessories. With 100 pieces for women and around 40 pieces for men, ranging from denim to formal wear, this collection encompasses the luxury of a designer collection at high street prices. In this exclusive behind the scenes video, straight from the UNIQLO press team we feature some of the key pieces that you will find when the collection hits stores. So take a sneak peak now, so that you’re ready as soon as the doors open! Available exclusively at 311 and 170 Oxford Street, Westfield London and online. For more information visitwww.uniqlo.com/plusj/uk/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=285 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=285 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:42:17 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Exclusive video offers a sneak peek at the hotly anticipated +J range created by top designer Jil Sander especially for our high street favourite 00:03:01 The crème de la crème of designers have been collaborating with high street stores in recent times, and it seems the best teaming was yet to come. German minimalist designer Jil Sander has decided to bring her fabulous ideas and knowledge to the high street and has teamed up with UNIQLO to create an exclusive collection for this autumn/winter called +J. This is the first time Jil Sander has teamed up with a high street brand to showcase some of her exciting new designs and signifies her return to designing after a five year absence. Hitting the shops on October 1st, the collection will include jersey t-shirts, crisp white shirts, cashmere knitwear, wool outerwear and accessories. With 100 pieces for women and around 40 pieces for men, ranging from denim to formal wear, this collection encompasses the luxury of a designer collection at high street prices. In this exclusive behind the scenes video, straight from the UNIQLO press team we feature some of the key pieces that you will find when the collection hits stores. So take a sneak peak now, so that you’re ready as soon as the doors open! Available exclusively at 311 and 170 Oxford Street, Westfield London and online. For more information visitwww.uniqlo.com/plusj/uk/ no Designer clothes First Preview of Designer Jil Sanders New Collection for UNIQLO cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Exclusive video offers a sneak peek at the hotly anticipated +J range created by top designer Jil Sander especially for our high street favourite Designer clothes The crème de la crème of designers have been collaborating with high street stores in recent times, and it seems the best teaming was yet to come. German minimalist designer Jil Sander has decided to bring her fabulous ideas and knowledge to the high street and has teamed up with UNIQLO to create an exclusive collection for this autumn/winter called +J. This is the first time Jil Sander has teamed up with a high street brand to showcase some of her exciting new designs and signifies her return to designing after a five year absence. Hitting the shops on October 1st, the collection will include jersey t-shirts, crisp white shirts, cashmere knitwear, wool outerwear and accessories. With 100 pieces for women and around 40 pieces for men, ranging from denim to formal wear, this collection encompasses the luxury of a designer collection at high street prices. In this exclusive behind the scenes video, straight from the UNIQLO press team we feature some of the key pieces that you will find when the collection hits stores. So take a sneak peak now, so that you’re ready as soon as the doors open! Available exclusively at 311 and 170 Oxford Street, Westfield London and online. For more information visitwww.uniqlo.com/plusj/uk/ Leisure & Travel/ For some of us getting photographed on the red carpet is our biggest dream. For others, winning the lottery is the key to happiness. And for others, more than 9 million women to be precise, getting into their trophy jeans is the ultimate achievement... Over a third of women (35%) admit to owning trophy jeans, a pair they used to fit into and aspire to fit into again in the future. These jeans -held on to on average for 3 years as physical reminder of when they felt they looked their best - are frequently used as an inspiration to women to lose weight. There are close to 130m pairs of jeans across the UK, with each woman owning an average of five different pairs. It's clear to see jeans are still the benchmark women match their shape success against. New research shows one in five say the elation of fitting into their slim pair of jeans would evoke more euphoria than attending their best friend's wedding (21%) or even winning the lottery (20%). In fact, around one sixth of those women (16%) would forego more than £10,000 just to fit into their slim jeans! 2.3m women said achieving that jean dream would be better than a £25k lottery win. As fashion is cyclical, chances are many women's goal jeans will be back in fashion in 2010! On average women have held on to their goal jeans for 3 years with one in six women holding onto their trophy jeans for the length of time they've been at their job (18%), and a further one in ten women admitting their perfect jeans have outlasted their longest relationship, according to the research by Kellogg's Special K as part of their Love Your Jeans Again campaign. Psychotherapist Elisabeth Wilson said, ""For many women having a motivational milestone is absolutely vital to their success and moreover their sense of achievement. 70% of the women surveyed said they would consider fitting back into their goal jeans a considerable achievement they'd be very proud of and it's well documented that visualising themselves wearing their goal jeans is the kind of positive imaging that will help them achieve great results. This combined with the power of positive thinking, support from others and a plan to kick-start a healthy lifestyle leads to real results." For more information visit www.myspecialk.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=284 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=284 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:24:05 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Getting into shape and looking great is more important to many British women than fame or a lottery win 00:03:25 For some of us getting photographed on the red carpet is our biggest dream. For others, winning the lottery is the key to happiness. And for others, more than 9 million women to be precise, getting into their trophy jeans is the ultimate achievement... Over a third of women (35%) admit to owning trophy jeans, a pair they used to fit into and aspire to fit into again in the future. These jeans -held on to on average for 3 years as physical reminder of when they felt they looked their best - are frequently used as an inspiration to women to lose weight. There are close to 130m pairs of jeans across the UK, with each woman owning an average of five different pairs. It's clear to see jeans are still the benchmark women match their shape success against. New research shows one in five say the elation of fitting into their slim pair of jeans would evoke more euphoria than attending their best friend's wedding (21%) or even winning the lottery (20%). In fact, around one sixth of those women (16%) would forego more than £10,000 just to fit into their slim jeans! 2.3m women said achieving that jean dream would be better than a £25k lottery win. As fashion is cyclical, chances are many women's goal jeans will be back in fashion in 2010! On average women have held on to their goal jeans for 3 years with one in six women holding onto their trophy jeans for the length of time they've been at their job (18%), and a further one in ten women admitting their perfect jeans have outlasted their longest relationship, according to the research by Kellogg's Special K as part of their Love Your Jeans Again campaign. Psychotherapist Elisabeth Wilson said, ""For many women having a motivational milestone is absolutely vital to their success and moreover their sense of achievement. 70% of the women surveyed said they would consider fitting back into their goal jeans a considerable achievement they'd be very proud of and it's well documented that visualising themselves wearing their goal jeans is the kind of positive imaging that will help them achieve great results. This combined with the power of positive thinking, support from others and a plan to kick-start a healthy lifestyle leads to real results." For more information visit www.myspecialk.co.uk no Kellogg's HAPPINESS EQUALS...LOOKING GREAT IN MY TROPHY JEANS cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Getting into shape and looking great is more important to many British women than fame or a lottery win Kellogg's For some of us getting photographed on the red carpet is our biggest dream. For others, winning the lottery is the key to happiness. And for others, more than 9 million women to be precise, getting into their trophy jeans is the ultimate achievement... Over a third of women (35%) admit to owning trophy jeans, a pair they used to fit into and aspire to fit into again in the future. These jeans -held on to on average for 3 years as physical reminder of when they felt they looked their best - are frequently used as an inspiration to women to lose weight. There are close to 130m pairs of jeans across the UK, with each woman owning an average of five different pairs. It's clear to see jeans are still the benchmark women match their shape success against. New research shows one in five say the elation of fitting into their slim pair of jeans would evoke more euphoria than attending their best friend's wedding (21%) or even winning the lottery (20%). In fact, around one sixth of those women (16%) would forego more than £10,000 just to fit into their slim jeans! 2.3m women said achieving that jean dream would be better than a £25k lottery win. As fashion is cyclical, chances are many women's goal jeans will be back in fashion in 2010! On average women have held on to their goal jeans for 3 years with one in six women holding onto their trophy jeans for the length of time they've been at their job (18%), and a further one in ten women admitting their perfect jeans have outlasted their longest relationship, according to the research by Kellogg's Special K as part of their Love Your Jeans Again campaign. Psychotherapist Elisabeth Wilson said, ""For many women having a motivational milestone is absolutely vital to their success and moreover their sense of achievement. 70% of the women surveyed said they would consider fitting back into their goal jeans a considerable achievement they'd be very proud of and it's well documented that visualising themselves wearing their goal jeans is the kind of positive imaging that will help them achieve great results. This combined with the power of positive thinking, support from others and a plan to kick-start a healthy lifestyle leads to real results." For more information visit www.myspecialk.co.uk Lifestyle/Health How to make a PPI Claim (Payment Protection Insurance) Watch this HowTo.tv video to see if you're eligible for money back Have you taken out a loan or credit card from a bank or building society? Are you one of the 2 million people who have been sold insurance they don't need and can't use? You may have been recommended to take out something called Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It helps borrowers to meet the repayments of a loan if they are unable to keep up repayments due to accident, sickness or unemployment. This works in theory, but in practice many people have had their claims turned down due to policy clauses and exclusions. The Office of Fair Trading estimates that there are around 20 million policies currently in force, with as many as 7.5 million further policies being sold every year. The profit the industry makes each year from the sale of PPI policies is estimated to be £5 billion. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have fined a number of High Street Banks and Building Societies for Mis-selling PPI which means you may now claim back the payments you have made. In the following video, an expert from Belmont Thornton explains who is eligible to apply for money back. For more information visit www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=283 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=283 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:21:56 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch this HowTo.tv video to see if you're eligible for money back 00:01:46 How to make a PPI Claim (Payment Protection Insurance) Watch this HowTo.tv video to see if you're eligible for money back Have you taken out a loan or credit card from a bank or building society? Are you one of the 2 million people who have been sold insurance they don't need and can't use? You may have been recommended to take out something called Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It helps borrowers to meet the repayments of a loan if they are unable to keep up repayments due to accident, sickness or unemployment. This works in theory, but in practice many people have had their claims turned down due to policy clauses and exclusions. The Office of Fair Trading estimates that there are around 20 million policies currently in force, with as many as 7.5 million further policies being sold every year. The profit the industry makes each year from the sale of PPI policies is estimated to be £5 billion. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have fined a number of High Street Banks and Building Societies for Mis-selling PPI which means you may now claim back the payments you have made. In the following video, an expert from Belmont Thornton explains who is eligible to apply for money back. For more information visit www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk no ppi,payment protection,insurance,loan,credit,fsa,b How to make a PPI Claim (Payment Protection Insurance) cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch this HowTo.tv video to see if you're eligible for money back ppi,payment protection,insurance,loan,credit,fsa,b How to make a PPI Claim (Payment Protection Insurance) Watch this HowTo.tv video to see if you're eligible for money back Have you taken out a loan or credit card from a bank or building society? Are you one of the 2 million people who have been sold insurance they don't need and can't use? You may have been recommended to take out something called Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It helps borrowers to meet the repayments of a loan if they are unable to keep up repayments due to accident, sickness or unemployment. This works in theory, but in practice many people have had their claims turned down due to policy clauses and exclusions. The Office of Fair Trading estimates that there are around 20 million policies currently in force, with as many as 7.5 million further policies being sold every year. The profit the industry makes each year from the sale of PPI policies is estimated to be £5 billion. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have fined a number of High Street Banks and Building Societies for Mis-selling PPI which means you may now claim back the payments you have made. In the following video, an expert from Belmont Thornton explains who is eligible to apply for money back. For more information visit www.ppiclaimcompany.co.uk Business & Finance/Business News Celebrity Big Brother winner and beau of Katie Price talks about life since leaving the house 2010 has already been a rollercoaster year for mixed martial arts fighter Alex Reid. Not only did he beat off the competition to win Celebrity Big Brother but the former cage fighter is now also rumoured to be engaged to glamour model and celebrity mum Katie Price. Always one to push himself to the max, the Big Brother survivor has also just launched a search for ultimate adrenaline junkies. These hardcore action lovers will preview the new rollercoaster TH13TEEN at the Alton Towers Resort before its grand opening on March 20th 2010 - but it's not going to be an easy ride. Determined thrill seekers are being invited to test their metal with an application process that makes Big Brother seem like your little sister! In true BB style, wannabe riders will be put through their paces in a series of gruelling tests including: - Psychometric testing - Interrogation interview - 2 hr physical assessment - Rollercoaster endurance (1 hr of continuous rides on Air) - 'Midnight bootcamp' So how does Alex feel since leaving the house and how much of an adrenaline junkie is he? To hear more and see Alex in action, watch the video. For more information visit www.altontowers.com/thirteen http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=282 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=282 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:37:36 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Always one to push himself to the max, the Big Brother survivor has also just launched a search for ultimate adrenaline junkies. These hardcore action lovers will preview the new rollercoaster TH13TEEN at the Alton Towers Resort before its grand open 00:01:56 Celebrity Big Brother winner and beau of Katie Price talks about life since leaving the house 2010 has already been a rollercoaster year for mixed martial arts fighter Alex Reid. Not only did he beat off the competition to win Celebrity Big Brother but the former cage fighter is now also rumoured to be engaged to glamour model and celebrity mum Katie Price. Always one to push himself to the max, the Big Brother survivor has also just launched a search for ultimate adrenaline junkies. These hardcore action lovers will preview the new rollercoaster TH13TEEN at the Alton Towers Resort before its grand opening on March 20th 2010 - but it's not going to be an easy ride. Determined thrill seekers are being invited to test their metal with an application process that makes Big Brother seem like your little sister! In true BB style, wannabe riders will be put through their paces in a series of gruelling tests including: - Psychometric testing - Interrogation interview - 2 hr physical assessment - Rollercoaster endurance (1 hr of continuous rides on Air) - 'Midnight bootcamp' So how does Alex feel since leaving the house and how much of an adrenaline junkie is he? To hear more and see Alex in action, watch the video. For more information visit www.altontowers.com/thirteen no alex reid, alton towers, rollercoaster, th13rteen Take a ride with Alex Reid cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Always one to push himself to the max, the Big Brother survivor has also just launched a search for ultimate adrenaline junkies. These hardcore action lovers will preview the new rollercoaster TH13TEEN at the Alton Towers Resort before its grand open alex reid, alton towers, rollercoaster, th13rteen Celebrity Big Brother winner and beau of Katie Price talks about life since leaving the house 2010 has already been a rollercoaster year for mixed martial arts fighter Alex Reid. Not only did he beat off the competition to win Celebrity Big Brother but the former cage fighter is now also rumoured to be engaged to glamour model and celebrity mum Katie Price. Always one to push himself to the max, the Big Brother survivor has also just launched a search for ultimate adrenaline junkies. These hardcore action lovers will preview the new rollercoaster TH13TEEN at the Alton Towers Resort before its grand opening on March 20th 2010 - but it's not going to be an easy ride. Determined thrill seekers are being invited to test their metal with an application process that makes Big Brother seem like your little sister! In true BB style, wannabe riders will be put through their paces in a series of gruelling tests including: - Psychometric testing - Interrogation interview - 2 hr physical assessment - Rollercoaster endurance (1 hr of continuous rides on Air) - 'Midnight bootcamp' So how does Alex feel since leaving the house and how much of an adrenaline junkie is he? To hear more and see Alex in action, watch the video. For more information visit www.altontowers.com/thirteen Entertainment & Arts/Entertainment News Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March's World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes. Unveiled as the new Hovis ambassador as part of a three year sponsorship deal which includes a series of healthy eating initiatives and educational campaigns, it is hoped the cycling star will be a source of inspiration as Hovis' new 'Girl on a Bike'. Pendleton, 29, first rode for Great Britain in 2002. She won Olympic Sprint Gold in Beijing and a recent overhaul of the Olympic track cycling programme means she has the chance to emulate Sir Chris Hoy and claim three gold medals in London in 2012. Working with Hovis, she says "I hope to inspire a new generation of 'girls and boys on bikes' who enjoy cycling as much as I did when I was younger and maybe even inspire some champions of the future." It was back in 1973 that Hovis launched a TV ad that was to become the nation's favourite-ever ad, "Boy on Bike", directed by Ridley Scott. The ad was filmed on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset and the iconic bike image is the first thing many people recall when thinking of Britain's most famous breadmaker. We spoke to Victoria ahead of her departure from UK shores to talk about her plans for the World Championships and Commonwealth Games; the impact of the IOC's recent decision; being a source of inspiration for young people and how she feels about being the new 'Girl on a Bike'. For more information visitwww.hovisbakery.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=280 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=280 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:54 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March’s World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes. 00:01:37 Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March's World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes. Unveiled as the new Hovis ambassador as part of a three year sponsorship deal which includes a series of healthy eating initiatives and educational campaigns, it is hoped the cycling star will be a source of inspiration as Hovis' new 'Girl on a Bike'. Pendleton, 29, first rode for Great Britain in 2002. She won Olympic Sprint Gold in Beijing and a recent overhaul of the Olympic track cycling programme means she has the chance to emulate Sir Chris Hoy and claim three gold medals in London in 2012. Working with Hovis, she says "I hope to inspire a new generation of 'girls and boys on bikes' who enjoy cycling as much as I did when I was younger and maybe even inspire some champions of the future." It was back in 1973 that Hovis launched a TV ad that was to become the nation's favourite-ever ad, "Boy on Bike", directed by Ridley Scott. The ad was filmed on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset and the iconic bike image is the first thing many people recall when thinking of Britain's most famous breadmaker. We spoke to Victoria ahead of her departure from UK shores to talk about her plans for the World Championships and Commonwealth Games; the impact of the IOC's recent decision; being a source of inspiration for young people and how she feels about being the new 'Girl on a Bike'. For more information visitwww.hovisbakery.co.uk no hovis Victoria Pendleton inspires new generation of ‘girls and boys on bikes’ cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March’s World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes. hovis Due to start six weeks of warm weather training in Perth before March's World Championships in Copenhagen, Victoria Pendleton - Olympic cycling champion - is encouraging a new generation to get on their bikes. Unveiled as the new Hovis ambassador as part of a three year sponsorship deal which includes a series of healthy eating initiatives and educational campaigns, it is hoped the cycling star will be a source of inspiration as Hovis' new 'Girl on a Bike'. Pendleton, 29, first rode for Great Britain in 2002. She won Olympic Sprint Gold in Beijing and a recent overhaul of the Olympic track cycling programme means she has the chance to emulate Sir Chris Hoy and claim three gold medals in London in 2012. Working with Hovis, she says "I hope to inspire a new generation of 'girls and boys on bikes' who enjoy cycling as much as I did when I was younger and maybe even inspire some champions of the future." It was back in 1973 that Hovis launched a TV ad that was to become the nation's favourite-ever ad, "Boy on Bike", directed by Ridley Scott. The ad was filmed on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset and the iconic bike image is the first thing many people recall when thinking of Britain's most famous breadmaker. We spoke to Victoria ahead of her departure from UK shores to talk about her plans for the World Championships and Commonwealth Games; the impact of the IOC's recent decision; being a source of inspiration for young people and how she feels about being the new 'Girl on a Bike'. For more information visitwww.hovisbakery.co.uk Sport/Cycling How To Build A Wormery Award-winning gardener Chris Beardshaw on mother nature's recycling plants Do you ever feel like your garden could be greener? Many of us have made our houses more eco-friendly but lack the knowledge to make our lawns, borders and hedges grow in a more sustainable manner. Yet there are many simple and effective steps we can take to make our gardens more environmentally sound such as using a watering can instead of a hose, installing a waterbutt to collect rain water, making our own compost or creating a wormery. Worm composting is a method of recycling food and garden waste into a rich, dark, soil conditioner. Not only is it a low-cost way of keeping your garden in tip-top condition without the use of chemicals, it's also a great way of keeping those trips to the tip to a minimum. Yorkshire Bank and the National Trust have teamed up to encourage people to make their gardening more environmentally friendly and save money in the process with their 'Greener Gardens' campaign. So to start you off, check out this HowTo video guide with award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw as he shows you how to create your own wormery, as we take a worm's eye view of the sustainable stewardship of our gardens... For more information visitwww.ukgreenergardens.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=279 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=279 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:06:01 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) How To Build A Wormery. Award-winning gardener Chris Beardshaw on mother nature's recycling plants 00:03:02 How To Build A Wormery Award-winning gardener Chris Beardshaw on mother nature's recycling plants Do you ever feel like your garden could be greener? Many of us have made our houses more eco-friendly but lack the knowledge to make our lawns, borders and hedges grow in a more sustainable manner. Yet there are many simple and effective steps we can take to make our gardens more environmentally sound such as using a watering can instead of a hose, installing a waterbutt to collect rain water, making our own compost or creating a wormery. Worm composting is a method of recycling food and garden waste into a rich, dark, soil conditioner. Not only is it a low-cost way of keeping your garden in tip-top condition without the use of chemicals, it's also a great way of keeping those trips to the tip to a minimum. Yorkshire Bank and the National Trust have teamed up to encourage people to make their gardening more environmentally friendly and save money in the process with their 'Greener Gardens' campaign. So to start you off, check out this HowTo video guide with award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw as he shows you how to create your own wormery, as we take a worm's eye view of the sustainable stewardship of our gardens... For more information visitwww.ukgreenergardens.com no wormery, green, gardens, eco friendly, environment How To Build A Wormery cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk How To Build A Wormery. Award-winning gardener Chris Beardshaw on mother nature's recycling plants wormery, green, gardens, eco friendly, environment How To Build A Wormery Award-winning gardener Chris Beardshaw on mother nature's recycling plants Do you ever feel like your garden could be greener? Many of us have made our houses more eco-friendly but lack the knowledge to make our lawns, borders and hedges grow in a more sustainable manner. Yet there are many simple and effective steps we can take to make our gardens more environmentally sound such as using a watering can instead of a hose, installing a waterbutt to collect rain water, making our own compost or creating a wormery. Worm composting is a method of recycling food and garden waste into a rich, dark, soil conditioner. Not only is it a low-cost way of keeping your garden in tip-top condition without the use of chemicals, it's also a great way of keeping those trips to the tip to a minimum. Yorkshire Bank and the National Trust have teamed up to encourage people to make their gardening more environmentally friendly and save money in the process with their 'Greener Gardens' campaign. So to start you off, check out this HowTo video guide with award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw as he shows you how to create your own wormery, as we take a worm's eye view of the sustainable stewardship of our gardens... For more information visitwww.ukgreenergardens.com Lifestyle/Home & Garden How green is your garden? Top tips for creating sustainable outdoor spaces These days many of us are well versed in trying to be eco-friendly in the house, but what about our gardens? There are relatively easy steps we can take to help our gardens grow in harmony with Mother Nature, but according to new research by Yorkshire Bank, the majority of us feel there is a lack of information about how to go about it, and two-thirds believe they would be greener gardeners if free composting kits and garden waste collection services were provided. Creating a sustainable outdoor space doesn't require too much spadework - though the use of hand tools is a great form of eco-exercise! In this HowTo guide, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw takes you through the basics, from methods to conserve precious water to growing your own delicious vegetables without using pesticides. With a little planning and know how, nature can actually do much of the work for you. Composting is another great way to reduce your garden's carbon footprint, save you tiresome trips to the tip and save you money. So if you want to get genuinely green-fingered, check out the videos below. For more information visit www.ukgreenergardens.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=278 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=278 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:02:18 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) How green is your garden? Top tips for creating sustainable outdoor spaces 00:03:15 How green is your garden? Top tips for creating sustainable outdoor spaces These days many of us are well versed in trying to be eco-friendly in the house, but what about our gardens? There are relatively easy steps we can take to help our gardens grow in harmony with Mother Nature, but according to new research by Yorkshire Bank, the majority of us feel there is a lack of information about how to go about it, and two-thirds believe they would be greener gardeners if free composting kits and garden waste collection services were provided. Creating a sustainable outdoor space doesn't require too much spadework - though the use of hand tools is a great form of eco-exercise! In this HowTo guide, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw takes you through the basics, from methods to conserve precious water to growing your own delicious vegetables without using pesticides. With a little planning and know how, nature can actually do much of the work for you. Composting is another great way to reduce your garden's carbon footprint, save you tiresome trips to the tip and save you money. So if you want to get genuinely green-fingered, check out the videos below. For more information visit www.ukgreenergardens.com no green, gardens, eco friendly, environment How To Create A Green Sustainable Garden cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk How green is your garden? Top tips for creating sustainable outdoor spaces green, gardens, eco friendly, environment How green is your garden? Top tips for creating sustainable outdoor spaces These days many of us are well versed in trying to be eco-friendly in the house, but what about our gardens? There are relatively easy steps we can take to help our gardens grow in harmony with Mother Nature, but according to new research by Yorkshire Bank, the majority of us feel there is a lack of information about how to go about it, and two-thirds believe they would be greener gardeners if free composting kits and garden waste collection services were provided. Creating a sustainable outdoor space doesn't require too much spadework - though the use of hand tools is a great form of eco-exercise! In this HowTo guide, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw takes you through the basics, from methods to conserve precious water to growing your own delicious vegetables without using pesticides. With a little planning and know how, nature can actually do much of the work for you. Composting is another great way to reduce your garden's carbon footprint, save you tiresome trips to the tip and save you money. So if you want to get genuinely green-fingered, check out the videos below. For more information visit www.ukgreenergardens.com Lifestyle/Home & Garden With the summers days having come to a close and the autumn winds getting evermore brisk, the time has come to get our gardens ready for winter so they don't get damaged by wind, rain and snow. But on which side of the fence do you find yourself when it comes to trimming around in the garden? Are you a Barber, constantly snipping away at plants, giving them the proverbial short, back and sides? Or are you a Butcher, desperate to get right to the meat of the plant and hack out as much growth as possible? We all fall into one of these two camps, and knowing which is the right approach will make a big difference this autumn and even through to next summer, when your plants will thank you for doing it right. There are dozens of different ways to cut back foliage, whether it’s getting rid of dead or dying growth, or pruning for flowering, fruiting or stem and leaf colour, and you can save yourself a lot of time with a quick tutorial from the experts. Knowledge and skill aren’t all it takes to have the greenest garden – the tools and the confidence are also an essential part of proper pruning. Bosch introduces the world’s first secateur with integrated lithium-ion battery. The Ciso is a lightweight and cordless pruning device which can cut through twigs and branches up to 14mm on average at the press of a button. What’s more it can deliver more than 500 cuts through twigs with a diameter of nine millimetres with one battery charge. For those who have arthritis or RSI, this is the perfect solution to ensure you can get your garden looking its best – all the gain without the pain. To start you off, check out this video with garden journalist Geoff Hodge as he shows you how and when to prune your garden and avoid it looking like a jungle... For more information visit www.boschgarden.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=277 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=277 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:49:04 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Gardening expert Geoff Hodge discusses the proper way to prune your garden 00:03:37 With the summers days having come to a close and the autumn winds getting evermore brisk, the time has come to get our gardens ready for winter so they don't get damaged by wind, rain and snow. But on which side of the fence do you find yourself when it comes to trimming around in the garden? Are you a Barber, constantly snipping away at plants, giving them the proverbial short, back and sides? Or are you a Butcher, desperate to get right to the meat of the plant and hack out as much growth as possible? We all fall into one of these two camps, and knowing which is the right approach will make a big difference this autumn and even through to next summer, when your plants will thank you for doing it right. There are dozens of different ways to cut back foliage, whether it’s getting rid of dead or dying growth, or pruning for flowering, fruiting or stem and leaf colour, and you can save yourself a lot of time with a quick tutorial from the experts. Knowledge and skill aren’t all it takes to have the greenest garden – the tools and the confidence are also an essential part of proper pruning. Bosch introduces the world’s first secateur with integrated lithium-ion battery. The Ciso is a lightweight and cordless pruning device which can cut through twigs and branches up to 14mm on average at the press of a button. What’s more it can deliver more than 500 cuts through twigs with a diameter of nine millimetres with one battery charge. For those who have arthritis or RSI, this is the perfect solution to ensure you can get your garden looking its best – all the gain without the pain. To start you off, check out this video with garden journalist Geoff Hodge as he shows you how and when to prune your garden and avoid it looking like a jungle... For more information visit www.boschgarden.co.uk no bosch hedge gardening Butchers and Barbers – the bush dilemma cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Gardening expert Geoff Hodge discusses the proper way to prune your garden bosch hedge gardening With the summers days having come to a close and the autumn winds getting evermore brisk, the time has come to get our gardens ready for winter so they don't get damaged by wind, rain and snow. But on which side of the fence do you find yourself when it comes to trimming around in the garden? Are you a Barber, constantly snipping away at plants, giving them the proverbial short, back and sides? Or are you a Butcher, desperate to get right to the meat of the plant and hack out as much growth as possible? We all fall into one of these two camps, and knowing which is the right approach will make a big difference this autumn and even through to next summer, when your plants will thank you for doing it right. There are dozens of different ways to cut back foliage, whether it’s getting rid of dead or dying growth, or pruning for flowering, fruiting or stem and leaf colour, and you can save yourself a lot of time with a quick tutorial from the experts. Knowledge and skill aren’t all it takes to have the greenest garden – the tools and the confidence are also an essential part of proper pruning. Bosch introduces the world’s first secateur with integrated lithium-ion battery. The Ciso is a lightweight and cordless pruning device which can cut through twigs and branches up to 14mm on average at the press of a button. What’s more it can deliver more than 500 cuts through twigs with a diameter of nine millimetres with one battery charge. For those who have arthritis or RSI, this is the perfect solution to ensure you can get your garden looking its best – all the gain without the pain. To start you off, check out this video with garden journalist Geoff Hodge as he shows you how and when to prune your garden and avoid it looking like a jungle... For more information visit www.boschgarden.co.uk Lifestyle/Home & Garden This month's podcast is all about getting fit and healthy for 2010 and features the original Green Goddess, Diana Moran, Psychologist and former wellbeing editor of She Magazine, Elisabeth Wilson, Dr Pixi McKenna from Channel 4's Embarrassin http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=276 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=276 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:45:58 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) This month's podcast is all about getting fit and healthy for 2010 and features the original Green Goddess, Diana Moran, Psychologist and former wellbeing editor of She Magazine, Elisabeth Wilson, Dr Pixi McKenna from Channel 4's Embarrassin 00:12:37 This month's podcast is all about getting fit and healthy for 2010 and features the original Green Goddess, Diana Moran, Psychologist and former wellbeing editor of She Magazine, Elisabeth Wilson, Dr Pixi McKenna from Channel 4's Embarrassin no diana morgan, elisabeth wilson, pixi mckenna, clai Show 1 cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk This month's podcast is all about getting fit and healthy for 2010 and features the original Green Goddess, Diana Moran, Psychologist and former wellbeing editor of She Magazine, Elisabeth Wilson, Dr Pixi McKenna from Channel 4's Embarrassin diana morgan, elisabeth wilson, pixi mckenna, clai This month's podcast is all about getting fit and healthy for 2010 and features the original Green Goddess, Diana Moran, Psychologist and former wellbeing editor of She Magazine, Elisabeth Wilson, Dr Pixi McKenna from Channel 4's Embarrassin Lifestyle/Health Lifestyle/Health Lifestyle/Health Every year, cowboy builders and rogue traders clock up around £1.5 billion worth of problems for homeowners across the country. From shoddy kitchens, to improperly installed whitegoods, to leaky roofs, there are plenty of horror tales around. With large numbers of rogue tradesmen roaming the country, the good news is that there are still registered builders who are reliable and do an excellent job. But what can you do to protect yourself from making the wrong choice and potentially ruining your home? It's not as if they wear nametags that read "hello, my name is Matt and I'm a cowboy builder". Fortunately there is some help at hand. After a nationwide search to find Britain's top tradesman by TrustMark, the Government backed not-for-profit quality mark for tradesmen, Bristol builder Nick Orchard has beaten off stiff competition to be named as Britain's No 1 tradesman. In this video, Nick gives his top tips on how to do renovations right. How should you pay the tradesman? What's the best way to find out how reliable they are? Check out the video below to discover how to pick a tradesman that won't rob you of all your cattle. For more information visit www.trustmark.org.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=274 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=274 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:25:14 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Top tips to avoid being taken for a ride by rogue tradesmen. 00:02:15 Every year, cowboy builders and rogue traders clock up around £1.5 billion worth of problems for homeowners across the country. From shoddy kitchens, to improperly installed whitegoods, to leaky roofs, there are plenty of horror tales around. With large numbers of rogue tradesmen roaming the country, the good news is that there are still registered builders who are reliable and do an excellent job. But what can you do to protect yourself from making the wrong choice and potentially ruining your home? It's not as if they wear nametags that read "hello, my name is Matt and I'm a cowboy builder". Fortunately there is some help at hand. After a nationwide search to find Britain's top tradesman by TrustMark, the Government backed not-for-profit quality mark for tradesmen, Bristol builder Nick Orchard has beaten off stiff competition to be named as Britain's No 1 tradesman. In this video, Nick gives his top tips on how to do renovations right. How should you pay the tradesman? What's the best way to find out how reliable they are? Check out the video below to discover how to pick a tradesman that won't rob you of all your cattle. For more information visit www.trustmark.org.uk no rogue tradesman,trustmark,builder,tradesman How to spot a top tradesman cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Top tips to avoid being taken for a ride by rogue tradesmen. rogue tradesman,trustmark,builder,tradesman Every year, cowboy builders and rogue traders clock up around £1.5 billion worth of problems for homeowners across the country. From shoddy kitchens, to improperly installed whitegoods, to leaky roofs, there are plenty of horror tales around. With large numbers of rogue tradesmen roaming the country, the good news is that there are still registered builders who are reliable and do an excellent job. But what can you do to protect yourself from making the wrong choice and potentially ruining your home? It's not as if they wear nametags that read "hello, my name is Matt and I'm a cowboy builder". Fortunately there is some help at hand. After a nationwide search to find Britain's top tradesman by TrustMark, the Government backed not-for-profit quality mark for tradesmen, Bristol builder Nick Orchard has beaten off stiff competition to be named as Britain's No 1 tradesman. In this video, Nick gives his top tips on how to do renovations right. How should you pay the tradesman? What's the best way to find out how reliable they are? Check out the video below to discover how to pick a tradesman that won't rob you of all your cattle. For more information visit www.trustmark.org.uk Lifestyle/Home & Garden Aleksandr Orlov, the billionaire meerkat made famous by his comparison website, comparethemeerkat.com is turning his paw to presenting for a brand new monthly "Meerchat" podcast launching today with Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff. http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=273 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=273 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:20 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Aleksandr Orlov, the billionaire meerkat made famous by his comparison website, comparethemeerkat.com is turning his paw to presenting for a brand new monthly "Meerchat" podcast launching today with Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff. 00:12:38 Aleksandr Orlov, the billionaire meerkat made famous by his comparison website, comparethemeerkat.com is turning his paw to presenting for a brand new monthly "Meerchat" podcast launching today with Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff. no aleksandr,orlov,hasselhoff,meerkat,comparethemeerk Aleksandr Orlov launches new monthly Meerchat show with David Hasselhoff cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Aleksandr Orlov, the billionaire meerkat made famous by his comparison website, comparethemeerkat.com is turning his paw to presenting for a brand new monthly "Meerchat" podcast launching today with Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff. aleksandr,orlov,hasselhoff,meerkat,comparethemeerk Aleksandr Orlov, the billionaire meerkat made famous by his comparison website, comparethemeerkat.com is turning his paw to presenting for a brand new monthly "Meerchat" podcast launching today with Hollywood legend David Hasselhoff. Business & Finance/Business News Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg’s Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country’s most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=272 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=272 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:42:53 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Sport, fitness and fun – Kellogg’s celebrates unsung Heroes of British Swimming 00:03:02 Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg’s Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country’s most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming no kellogg's, swimtastic Simply Swimtastic cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Sport, fitness and fun – Kellogg’s celebrates unsung Heroes of British Swimming kellogg's, swimtastic Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, attending life-saving lessons or competing at grassroots level – swimming allows everyone to have fun and stay fit whatever your age. The sport has grown in popularity since the Beijing Olympics last year - with stars such as Rebecca Adlington providing positive role models for rising talent. The sport now plays a wider role in improving health and fitness levels across the UK. Nowhere else is this more apparent than at the Kellogg’s Swimtastic Awards 2009, which celebrated some of the country’s most outstanding non-elite achievements in the pool. Aimed at amateur swimmers, the awards recognise people of all ages and abilities as well as those responsible for providing learn to swim lessons. Some have gone beyond the call of duty to help share the love of swimming with their friends, family and community. Others are so committed to bettering themselves or improving the lives of others that they set the standard for others to draw inspiration from, raising money for noble causes or showing the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. For more information visit www.kelloggs.co.uk/swimming News & Media/Sport Women are always being told that the key to staying trim is to avoid the snack trap. However, evidence supports the fact that snacking isn’t inherently bad for you – the issue is in fact choosing the right snacks that can become part of a balanced diet and help you on your way to longer term weight management. Shocking as it sounds to many dedicated dieters, well timed and planned out nibbling can actually be good for you because it can help keep your metabolism working at a consistent rate throughout the day and help fill the hunger gap so you don’t over-indulge at meal times. One of the first and most important things to identify is what type of a snacking personality type you are; when you find yourself snacking and the reasons why you snack. Once you’ve identified this, it’s easy to plan out your steps to avoid any ‘bad’ snack pitfalls. It could be that you’re a mum, who can’t help picking at food whilst making your kids’ tea or perhaps you get home from work exhausted, and slump in front of the TV with anything you can find to pick at from the fridge. The truth is that it can be very hard not to have a little nibble as most women crave snacks throughout the day and the denial of these cravings can often lead to us reaching for the biscuit tin. A massive 97% of women said they felt guilty after snacking alone, with 43% concerned about the weight gain potential of snacking. Lucky for us though we have expert advice on hand from leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby who talks us through the best route to successful nibbling, so that the sweet doughnuts and cakes stay in the box. Click on the link below to find out what type you are and get some nibbling know how: For more information visit http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/whatson/snacks/snackingtips.htm http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=271 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=271 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:44 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby shows you how you can have a nibble and manage your body shape 00:03:20 Women are always being told that the key to staying trim is to avoid the snack trap. However, evidence supports the fact that snacking isn’t inherently bad for you – the issue is in fact choosing the right snacks that can become part of a balanced diet and help you on your way to longer term weight management. Shocking as it sounds to many dedicated dieters, well timed and planned out nibbling can actually be good for you because it can help keep your metabolism working at a consistent rate throughout the day and help fill the hunger gap so you don’t over-indulge at meal times. One of the first and most important things to identify is what type of a snacking personality type you are; when you find yourself snacking and the reasons why you snack. Once you’ve identified this, it’s easy to plan out your steps to avoid any ‘bad’ snack pitfalls. It could be that you’re a mum, who can’t help picking at food whilst making your kids’ tea or perhaps you get home from work exhausted, and slump in front of the TV with anything you can find to pick at from the fridge. The truth is that it can be very hard not to have a little nibble as most women crave snacks throughout the day and the denial of these cravings can often lead to us reaching for the biscuit tin. A massive 97% of women said they felt guilty after snacking alone, with 43% concerned about the weight gain potential of snacking. Lucky for us though we have expert advice on hand from leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby who talks us through the best route to successful nibbling, so that the sweet doughnuts and cakes stay in the box. Click on the link below to find out what type you are and get some nibbling know how: For more information visit http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/whatson/snacks/snackingtips.htm no kellogg's, mini breaks Snack Fantastic cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby shows you how you can have a nibble and manage your body shape kellogg's, mini breaks Women are always being told that the key to staying trim is to avoid the snack trap. However, evidence supports the fact that snacking isn’t inherently bad for you – the issue is in fact choosing the right snacks that can become part of a balanced diet and help you on your way to longer term weight management. Shocking as it sounds to many dedicated dieters, well timed and planned out nibbling can actually be good for you because it can help keep your metabolism working at a consistent rate throughout the day and help fill the hunger gap so you don’t over-indulge at meal times. One of the first and most important things to identify is what type of a snacking personality type you are; when you find yourself snacking and the reasons why you snack. Once you’ve identified this, it’s easy to plan out your steps to avoid any ‘bad’ snack pitfalls. It could be that you’re a mum, who can’t help picking at food whilst making your kids’ tea or perhaps you get home from work exhausted, and slump in front of the TV with anything you can find to pick at from the fridge. The truth is that it can be very hard not to have a little nibble as most women crave snacks throughout the day and the denial of these cravings can often lead to us reaching for the biscuit tin. A massive 97% of women said they felt guilty after snacking alone, with 43% concerned about the weight gain potential of snacking. Lucky for us though we have expert advice on hand from leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby who talks us through the best route to successful nibbling, so that the sweet doughnuts and cakes stay in the box. Click on the link below to find out what type you are and get some nibbling know how: For more information visit http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/whatson/snacks/snackingtips.htm Lifestyle/Health Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=270 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=270 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:56 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Major new report shows virtualisation set for change 00:04:55 Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk no IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu IT professionals doubt infrastructures cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Major new report shows virtualisation set for change IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk News & Media/Media & PR Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=269 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=269 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:59:17 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Major new report shows public sector behind in meeting flexibility demands for business in 2009 00:02:59 Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk no IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu IT professionals doubt infrastructures cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Major new report shows public sector behind in meeting flexibility demands for business in 2009 IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk News & Media/Media & PR Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=268 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=268 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:57:03 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Major new report shows virtualisation set for change 00:02:44 Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk no IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu IT professionals doubt infrastructures cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Major new report shows virtualisation set for change IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk News & Media/Media & PR Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=267 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=267 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:38:06 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Major new report shows virtualisation set for change 00:03:34 Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk no IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu IT professionals doubt infrastructures cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Major new report shows virtualisation set for change IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk News & Media/Media & PR Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=266 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=266 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:52 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Major new report shows virtualisation set for change 00:02:41 Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk no IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu IT professionals doubt infrastructures cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Major new report shows virtualisation set for change IT, internet, information, technology, Fujitsu Nearly two-thirds of leading IT professionals believe their infrastructures are not flexible enough to meet the changing business priorities, according to research released. Of the 200 top IT professionals surveyed in Fujitsu’s new report entitled Dynamic Infrastructures and the Future of IT, 61% feel that their IT infrastructure will have to be more flexible in order to cope with present economic conditions. The report explores the need for increased agility in the current economic conditions to ensure the businesses that survive, thrive come the recovery. This is set to become the cornerstone of improved competitive advantage. As signs of economic recovery start to appear after a year of doom and gloom, competition in the bounceback is essential - IT professionals can emerge with renewed vigour and properly assess their company’s needs in a new business environment. 53% of respondents expressed a desire to be proactive and change the way that IT is recognised within their organisation. Signs that the business/IT relationship requires rethinking is also becoming apparent with IT departments researching alternative IT delivery scenarios such as ‘as a service’ models and cloud computing – computing models that were largely conceptual before the recession and have now matured. However, many organisations have not been able to implement them due to cutbacks in the downturn. This has also held back strategic investment into server virtualisation which nearly half of respondents say they plan to implement to help achieve corporate and operational change goals. The findings unveiled in a White Paper this week have garnered the opinions from 200 top IT professionals. Almost half of the IT leaders canvassed stated they’d be focussed on enhancing their company’s competitive advantage in the recession by exploring flexible approaches to IT delivery (52%), improving communications within their organisation (51%) and reducing the cost of IT delivery (43%). It seems tech-led companies are set on creating a competitive edge for themselves and offering cutting edge customer service. Customer experience was highlighted as a particular pressure ‘from above’ felt by IT departments and one which ideally they can be integral in providing solutions to. Chris Bone, the Enterprise Products and Solutions Specialist at Fujitsu has for a number of years been at the forefront of innovation within the IT sector. Here he talks us through the power of thinking differently; the importance of strategy, which shouldn’t be confused with the size of investment; and why there’s not one panacea necessarily to solve your IT issues. For more information on the research report and how Fujitsu can provide practical advice on business-impacting changes to IT delivery, however advanced you are with you current infrastructure click here www.iexpectmore.co.uk News & Media/Media & PR Breastfeeding is natural and has benefits for both mums and babies. It should be easy and trouble-free, and a good start helps to ensure that is a happy experience. To establish breastfeeding, the early days are crucial and when it comes to technique, you may need guidance from a midwife or breastfeeding counsellor. Also, there is a lot of information available from reliable sources like Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club. In this close-up video clip, we offer guidance with latching-on and positioning tips for both you and baby as well as highlight the signs that help you know that all is going well to make that special time a happy one for you both. For more information visit www.bounty.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=265 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=265 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:08:02 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Tips to help both you and baby get the most from it 00:03:59 Breastfeeding is natural and has benefits for both mums and babies. It should be easy and trouble-free, and a good start helps to ensure that is a happy experience. To establish breastfeeding, the early days are crucial and when it comes to technique, you may need guidance from a midwife or breastfeeding counsellor. Also, there is a lot of information available from reliable sources like Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club. In this close-up video clip, we offer guidance with latching-on and positioning tips for both you and baby as well as highlight the signs that help you know that all is going well to make that special time a happy one for you both. For more information visit www.bounty.com no bounty,breastfeed,baby,parent Breastfeeding - what you should know cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Tips to help both you and baby get the most from it bounty,breastfeed,baby,parent Breastfeeding is natural and has benefits for both mums and babies. It should be easy and trouble-free, and a good start helps to ensure that is a happy experience. To establish breastfeeding, the early days are crucial and when it comes to technique, you may need guidance from a midwife or breastfeeding counsellor. Also, there is a lot of information available from reliable sources like Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club. In this close-up video clip, we offer guidance with latching-on and positioning tips for both you and baby as well as highlight the signs that help you know that all is going well to make that special time a happy one for you both. For more information visit www.bounty.com Lifestyle/Parenting Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything? Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book is being released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - was written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from Monday 12th October. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. Colfer will be touring around the UK to sign copies of his book beginning Sunday 11th October, where hundreds of eager readers will turn up in their dressing gowns - like the series' protagonist Arthur Dent - to hear a live reading of the eagerly-awaited book from the new author himself at the Southbank Centre in London... So don your dressing gown and make your way down there! In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon, as well as the pressure to make 'And Another Thing...' as funny, and as enjoyable, as its predecessors. For more information visit www.6of3.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=264 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=264 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:21:41 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Iconic comedy science fiction classic reborn 00:02:35 Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything? Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book is being released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - was written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from Monday 12th October. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. Colfer will be touring around the UK to sign copies of his book beginning Sunday 11th October, where hundreds of eager readers will turn up in their dressing gowns - like the series' protagonist Arthur Dent - to hear a live reading of the eagerly-awaited book from the new author himself at the Southbank Centre in London... So don your dressing gown and make your way down there! In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon, as well as the pressure to make 'And Another Thing...' as funny, and as enjoyable, as its predecessors. For more information visit www.6of3.com no and another thing,douglas adams,eoin colfer People of Earth! Don't Panic cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Iconic comedy science fiction classic reborn and another thing,douglas adams,eoin colfer Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything? Can you make a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster? Do you know where your towel is? If this makes sense then you must be aware of the science fiction comedy phenomenon Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If not then where have you been for the past 30 years? To mark the three decades since Douglas Adams' idea first came to life as a BBC Radio 4 series, a new book is being released that continues the adventures of Arthur Dent. The book - 'And Another Thing...' - was written by the best-selling author Eoin Colfer, and will be the first instalment in over seventeen years. It has received support from Jane Belson, the widow of the series' creator Douglas Adams, and is available to buy from Monday 12th October. Colfer is best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. It's come a long way from the drunken musings of Adams, who claimed he was lying in a field in Austria in the early 1970s gazing up at the stars when he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. The original radio series developed into a multi media phenomenon, which spawned books, records, a TV series, comic books, computer games, a stage show and in 2005 a Hollywood movie. Colfer will be touring around the UK to sign copies of his book beginning Sunday 11th October, where hundreds of eager readers will turn up in their dressing gowns - like the series' protagonist Arthur Dent - to hear a live reading of the eagerly-awaited book from the new author himself at the Southbank Centre in London... So don your dressing gown and make your way down there! In the clip below, Colfer discusses the Hitchhiker's phenomenon, as well as the pressure to make 'And Another Thing...' as funny, and as enjoyable, as its predecessors. For more information visit www.6of3.com Entertainment & Arts/Books and Literature If you think being a mum in the 21st century is hard work, spare a thought for the mums of 100 years ago. Like us, they had their hands full. Unlike us, they had little social freedom and no household gadgets to ease the gruelling manual labour of housework. Things have changed a lot in 100 years, but just how different is our own experience of motherhood from that of our own mums and grandmas? A significant three quarters of women agree that the responsibility of household chores has been lifted from them over the past 100 years. Yet only 34% of us say that these responsibilities in the home are now shared between partners more than they had been between their parents. The report published by Persil to commemorate its centenary reveals that 72% of modern women think the washing machine has afforded them the most time in their day. While we have moved forward towards equal rights and greater freedom, it seems some of us would like to take a step back in into domesticity (although maybe a more modern version). A quarter of us genuinely enjoy our roles as homemakers and over two thirds (63 per cent) of women who describe themselves as stay-at-home mums cherish the role. We are increasingly attracted to spending more time at home yet a fifth don’t feel we have taken on traditional homemaking skills as well as our mothers. We now even cite the likes of Barbara Good and Nigella Lawson as role models and hanker for the status of ‘domestic goddess’ our mums and grandmas enjoyed. There is, of course, much more to the story of how women’s – and mums’ – roles in society have changed over the course of the last century. How well do you know the history of the British mum and what’s next in their evolution? In the 1950’s Persil asked the question ‘What is a mum?’ in their first TV advert and mums have remained a key theme over the decades. Click here to learn how major events have helped shape women and modern mums during the last 100 years. For more information visit www.persil.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=263 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=263 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:14:03 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) The way mums used to live – have we never had it so good? 00:05:05 If you think being a mum in the 21st century is hard work, spare a thought for the mums of 100 years ago. Like us, they had their hands full. Unlike us, they had little social freedom and no household gadgets to ease the gruelling manual labour of housework. Things have changed a lot in 100 years, but just how different is our own experience of motherhood from that of our own mums and grandmas? A significant three quarters of women agree that the responsibility of household chores has been lifted from them over the past 100 years. Yet only 34% of us say that these responsibilities in the home are now shared between partners more than they had been between their parents. The report published by Persil to commemorate its centenary reveals that 72% of modern women think the washing machine has afforded them the most time in their day. While we have moved forward towards equal rights and greater freedom, it seems some of us would like to take a step back in into domesticity (although maybe a more modern version). A quarter of us genuinely enjoy our roles as homemakers and over two thirds (63 per cent) of women who describe themselves as stay-at-home mums cherish the role. We are increasingly attracted to spending more time at home yet a fifth don’t feel we have taken on traditional homemaking skills as well as our mothers. We now even cite the likes of Barbara Good and Nigella Lawson as role models and hanker for the status of ‘domestic goddess’ our mums and grandmas enjoyed. There is, of course, much more to the story of how women’s – and mums’ – roles in society have changed over the course of the last century. How well do you know the history of the British mum and what’s next in their evolution? In the 1950’s Persil asked the question ‘What is a mum?’ in their first TV advert and mums have remained a key theme over the decades. Click here to learn how major events have helped shape women and modern mums during the last 100 years. For more information visit www.persil.co.uk no persil 50 years women What makes a modern mum? cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk The way mums used to live – have we never had it so good? persil 50 years women If you think being a mum in the 21st century is hard work, spare a thought for the mums of 100 years ago. Like us, they had their hands full. Unlike us, they had little social freedom and no household gadgets to ease the gruelling manual labour of housework. Things have changed a lot in 100 years, but just how different is our own experience of motherhood from that of our own mums and grandmas? A significant three quarters of women agree that the responsibility of household chores has been lifted from them over the past 100 years. Yet only 34% of us say that these responsibilities in the home are now shared between partners more than they had been between their parents. The report published by Persil to commemorate its centenary reveals that 72% of modern women think the washing machine has afforded them the most time in their day. While we have moved forward towards equal rights and greater freedom, it seems some of us would like to take a step back in into domesticity (although maybe a more modern version). A quarter of us genuinely enjoy our roles as homemakers and over two thirds (63 per cent) of women who describe themselves as stay-at-home mums cherish the role. We are increasingly attracted to spending more time at home yet a fifth don’t feel we have taken on traditional homemaking skills as well as our mothers. We now even cite the likes of Barbara Good and Nigella Lawson as role models and hanker for the status of ‘domestic goddess’ our mums and grandmas enjoyed. There is, of course, much more to the story of how women’s – and mums’ – roles in society have changed over the course of the last century. How well do you know the history of the British mum and what’s next in their evolution? In the 1950’s Persil asked the question ‘What is a mum?’ in their first TV advert and mums have remained a key theme over the decades. Click here to learn how major events have helped shape women and modern mums during the last 100 years. For more information visit www.persil.co.uk Lifestyle/Home & Garden Over half of Brits don't know where Hadrian's Wall is! Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed some serious knowledge gaps about precisely what is on offer, right here on our doorstep. According to the study by destination marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative, when confronted with an image of Hadrian's Wall (the UK's greatest Roman monument) over half were unaware it was even in Britain. 27% assumed it was in Canada, 16% plumped for Finland and a confused 10% placed the photo in Alaska. Over a third of the polled respondents admitted to putting more into research of foreign tourist destinations than UK hotspots and 29% admitted they are more likely to visit historic landmarks when they go abroad. For those of us keen to holiday at home this year, it's clear we need to do more research to get the most out of our time away. Coming soon, listen to our top tips with archaeologist Bill Griffiths and Carol Bell head of programme development for North East England's cultural programme (culture10). For more information visit: www.newcastlegateshead.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=260 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=260 Fri, 29 May 2009 15:24:33 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed so 00:03:30 Over half of Brits don't know where Hadrian's Wall is! Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed some serious knowledge gaps about precisely what is on offer, right here on our doorstep. According to the study by destination marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative, when confronted with an image of Hadrian's Wall (the UK's greatest Roman monument) over half were unaware it was even in Britain. 27% assumed it was in Canada, 16% plumped for Finland and a confused 10% placed the photo in Alaska. Over a third of the polled respondents admitted to putting more into research of foreign tourist destinations than UK hotspots and 29% admitted they are more likely to visit historic landmarks when they go abroad. For those of us keen to holiday at home this year, it's clear we need to do more research to get the most out of our time away. Coming soon, listen to our top tips with archaeologist Bill Griffiths and Carol Bell head of programme development for North East England's cultural programme (culture10). For more information visit: www.newcastlegateshead.com no hadrian, hadrian wall, hadrian's wall, holiday, ne Brits Ignorant of Home Heritage cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed so hadrian, hadrian wall, hadrian's wall, holiday, ne Over half of Brits don't know where Hadrian's Wall is! Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year, with more than four in ten more likely to holiday in Britain this year than previously. While this is potentially great news for British tourism, new research has revealed some serious knowledge gaps about precisely what is on offer, right here on our doorstep. According to the study by destination marketing agency NewcastleGateshead Initiative, when confronted with an image of Hadrian's Wall (the UK's greatest Roman monument) over half were unaware it was even in Britain. 27% assumed it was in Canada, 16% plumped for Finland and a confused 10% placed the photo in Alaska. Over a third of the polled respondents admitted to putting more into research of foreign tourist destinations than UK hotspots and 29% admitted they are more likely to visit historic landmarks when they go abroad. For those of us keen to holiday at home this year, it's clear we need to do more research to get the most out of our time away. Coming soon, listen to our top tips with archaeologist Bill Griffiths and Carol Bell head of programme development for North East England's cultural programme (culture10). For more information visit: www.newcastlegateshead.com Leisure & Travel/ We've all had that excited feeling in the pit of our stomach at the beginning of new a relationship. But after the honeymoon period is over and the butterflies have faded, our other half's annoying habits can start to niggle and we often doubt whether it actually has any potential. Yet despite our gut instincts it seems we still want to hold on, as a new report reveals that more than a third (34%) of us will persevere with a relationship well after we've realised we are with the wrong person. While we all want to find that special someone, a lot of us in fact won't mind settling with that not-quite-so-special-one in the meantime. Research by eHarmony.co.uk shows more than four in ten of us have gone out with someone we didn't feel any spark or chemistry with. While a staggering third of us have dated someone who has made us unhappy. Celebrities do not have it any easier - despite their fame, looks and money it seems they suffer the same trials and tribulations as us - just look at poor Katie and Peter! So how can we found out what makes up a compatible relationship? And why is it that we stick with the wrong guy? Lucky for you we have some answers, as world-renowned love and relationship scientist Dr Gian Gonzaga answers all our burning questions on love and finding 'the one.' Click the video below to get relationship advice that even the likes of Jen and Cameron would be after. For more information visit www.eharmony.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=259 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=259 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:52:42 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Find out what makes a relationship work and why celebrities don't seem to last the distance with expert Dr Gian Gonzaga 00:02:13 We've all had that excited feeling in the pit of our stomach at the beginning of new a relationship. But after the honeymoon period is over and the butterflies have faded, our other half's annoying habits can start to niggle and we often doubt whether it actually has any potential. Yet despite our gut instincts it seems we still want to hold on, as a new report reveals that more than a third (34%) of us will persevere with a relationship well after we've realised we are with the wrong person. While we all want to find that special someone, a lot of us in fact won't mind settling with that not-quite-so-special-one in the meantime. Research by eHarmony.co.uk shows more than four in ten of us have gone out with someone we didn't feel any spark or chemistry with. While a staggering third of us have dated someone who has made us unhappy. Celebrities do not have it any easier - despite their fame, looks and money it seems they suffer the same trials and tribulations as us - just look at poor Katie and Peter! So how can we found out what makes up a compatible relationship? And why is it that we stick with the wrong guy? Lucky for you we have some answers, as world-renowned love and relationship scientist Dr Gian Gonzaga answers all our burning questions on love and finding 'the one.' Click the video below to get relationship advice that even the likes of Jen and Cameron would be after. For more information visit www.eharmony.co.uk no eharmony Does Your Relationship Have Staying Power? cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Find out what makes a relationship work and why celebrities don't seem to last the distance with expert Dr Gian Gonzaga eharmony We've all had that excited feeling in the pit of our stomach at the beginning of new a relationship. But after the honeymoon period is over and the butterflies have faded, our other half's annoying habits can start to niggle and we often doubt whether it actually has any potential. Yet despite our gut instincts it seems we still want to hold on, as a new report reveals that more than a third (34%) of us will persevere with a relationship well after we've realised we are with the wrong person. While we all want to find that special someone, a lot of us in fact won't mind settling with that not-quite-so-special-one in the meantime. Research by eHarmony.co.uk shows more than four in ten of us have gone out with someone we didn't feel any spark or chemistry with. While a staggering third of us have dated someone who has made us unhappy. Celebrities do not have it any easier - despite their fame, looks and money it seems they suffer the same trials and tribulations as us - just look at poor Katie and Peter! So how can we found out what makes up a compatible relationship? And why is it that we stick with the wrong guy? Lucky for you we have some answers, as world-renowned love and relationship scientist Dr Gian Gonzaga answers all our burning questions on love and finding 'the one.' Click the video below to get relationship advice that even the likes of Jen and Cameron would be after. For more information visit www.eharmony.co.uk Leisure & Travel/ As we prepare for the season of warm weather ahead, the need to update our summer wardrobe provides a great excuse for hitting the high street! Yet instead of filling us with glee, many of us may already be experiencing the onset of ‘Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome’ – worrying about what we’ll look like in those skimpier summer clothes. Over the last few months we’ve been hiding our arms and legs away behind thick jumpers and woolly tights – and for many the thought of wearing a strappy top or bikini is already a daunting prospect. There’s no need to panic though, if you are worried about exposing those winter muffin tops then there is still time to tone your tummy. By simply adopting a healthier lifestyle and eating sensibly, you can look great and enjoy this summertime with confidence. This summer 2 out of 3 British women will suffer from “Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome”, according to the new research by Special K, with the average British woman setting a target of losing half a stone or more. The syndrome also manifests itself in a significant number of women being in denial when it comes to their actual size. The research shows that 54 per cent of women admit they will diet to get into their summer clothes from last year rather than move up a size. A spokeswoman for Special K said: "The onset of finer weather is often the spark for a wave of summer dieting by British women, we found. "Women do not want to buy a new summer wardrobe because it means they are admitting they cannot fit into last year's so they either lose weight or feel the squeeze. "And this year, unlike others, financial reasons are also a major factor behind Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome. So it is even more important to be able to wear last year's clothes." So rather than have your confidence levels plummet when the temperature rises Lisa Butcher is on hand to guide you through the styles which will work best for your shape. The What Not To Wear fashion expert and model shows us a selection of fabulous clothes and flattering seasonal trends to allow you to dress with confidence at any stage of your transformation. For more information on slimming for summer visit www.shapemate.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=258 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=258 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:39:22 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) What Not To Wear fashion expert Lisa Butcher shows you how to dress for your shape with this year's summer trends. 00:03:15 As we prepare for the season of warm weather ahead, the need to update our summer wardrobe provides a great excuse for hitting the high street! Yet instead of filling us with glee, many of us may already be experiencing the onset of ‘Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome’ – worrying about what we’ll look like in those skimpier summer clothes. Over the last few months we’ve been hiding our arms and legs away behind thick jumpers and woolly tights – and for many the thought of wearing a strappy top or bikini is already a daunting prospect. There’s no need to panic though, if you are worried about exposing those winter muffin tops then there is still time to tone your tummy. By simply adopting a healthier lifestyle and eating sensibly, you can look great and enjoy this summertime with confidence. This summer 2 out of 3 British women will suffer from “Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome”, according to the new research by Special K, with the average British woman setting a target of losing half a stone or more. The syndrome also manifests itself in a significant number of women being in denial when it comes to their actual size. The research shows that 54 per cent of women admit they will diet to get into their summer clothes from last year rather than move up a size. A spokeswoman for Special K said: "The onset of finer weather is often the spark for a wave of summer dieting by British women, we found. "Women do not want to buy a new summer wardrobe because it means they are admitting they cannot fit into last year's so they either lose weight or feel the squeeze. "And this year, unlike others, financial reasons are also a major factor behind Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome. So it is even more important to be able to wear last year's clothes." So rather than have your confidence levels plummet when the temperature rises Lisa Butcher is on hand to guide you through the styles which will work best for your shape. The What Not To Wear fashion expert and model shows us a selection of fabulous clothes and flattering seasonal trends to allow you to dress with confidence at any stage of your transformation. For more information on slimming for summer visit www.shapemate.co.uk no lisa butcher kellogg's Lisa Butcher’s Summer Fashion Fix cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk What Not To Wear fashion expert Lisa Butcher shows you how to dress for your shape with this year's summer trends. lisa butcher kellogg's As we prepare for the season of warm weather ahead, the need to update our summer wardrobe provides a great excuse for hitting the high street! Yet instead of filling us with glee, many of us may already be experiencing the onset of ‘Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome’ – worrying about what we’ll look like in those skimpier summer clothes. Over the last few months we’ve been hiding our arms and legs away behind thick jumpers and woolly tights – and for many the thought of wearing a strappy top or bikini is already a daunting prospect. There’s no need to panic though, if you are worried about exposing those winter muffin tops then there is still time to tone your tummy. By simply adopting a healthier lifestyle and eating sensibly, you can look great and enjoy this summertime with confidence. This summer 2 out of 3 British women will suffer from “Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome”, according to the new research by Special K, with the average British woman setting a target of losing half a stone or more. The syndrome also manifests itself in a significant number of women being in denial when it comes to their actual size. The research shows that 54 per cent of women admit they will diet to get into their summer clothes from last year rather than move up a size. A spokeswoman for Special K said: "The onset of finer weather is often the spark for a wave of summer dieting by British women, we found. "Women do not want to buy a new summer wardrobe because it means they are admitting they cannot fit into last year's so they either lose weight or feel the squeeze. "And this year, unlike others, financial reasons are also a major factor behind Seasonal Wardrobe Syndrome. So it is even more important to be able to wear last year's clothes." So rather than have your confidence levels plummet when the temperature rises Lisa Butcher is on hand to guide you through the styles which will work best for your shape. The What Not To Wear fashion expert and model shows us a selection of fabulous clothes and flattering seasonal trends to allow you to dress with confidence at any stage of your transformation. For more information on slimming for summer visit www.shapemate.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink The UK's largest construction firms have offered a glimmer of hope to subcontractors striving to beat the recession. In a shrinking market where competition is fierce, new research from NetRegs.gov.uk shows that 95 per cent of large firms will give preference to subcontractors who can prove their green credentials. The survey shows that during a time of oversupply, large firms with a turnover in excess of £10 million will increasingly use a subcontractor's environmental credentials as a key factor when deciding how to award contracts. The results also highlighted that 87 per cent of large construction firms have more confidence in subcontractors with proven green credentials: 76 per cent of them citing a reduced risk of prosecution. In addition, over half of respondents (56 per cent) think green policies will save subcontractors money - a welcome bonus in these tough economic times. A staggering 93 per cent of construction industry bosses also think that proof of environmental responsibility will move up their firm's agenda over the next two years. For a clearer picture of how adopting positive environmental practices can boost the fortunes of your own business, click on the link below to watch a video report with comment from ED Mitchell, Head of Business Performance and Regulation for the Environment Agency. Whilst Stuart Rowe, Contracts Executive, from contractor Ellmer Construction Ltd and Bill O'Connor, Director at sub-contractor Beckdene discuss the changes they have made to their waste management in recent times to improve their green credentials. For more information visit www.netregs.gov.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=256 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=256 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:27:03 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Construction firms that adopt greener strategies aren't just helping the environment - they're cutting costs and edging out competition 00:03:08 The UK's largest construction firms have offered a glimmer of hope to subcontractors striving to beat the recession. In a shrinking market where competition is fierce, new research from NetRegs.gov.uk shows that 95 per cent of large firms will give preference to subcontractors who can prove their green credentials. The survey shows that during a time of oversupply, large firms with a turnover in excess of £10 million will increasingly use a subcontractor's environmental credentials as a key factor when deciding how to award contracts. The results also highlighted that 87 per cent of large construction firms have more confidence in subcontractors with proven green credentials: 76 per cent of them citing a reduced risk of prosecution. In addition, over half of respondents (56 per cent) think green policies will save subcontractors money - a welcome bonus in these tough economic times. A staggering 93 per cent of construction industry bosses also think that proof of environmental responsibility will move up their firm's agenda over the next two years. For a clearer picture of how adopting positive environmental practices can boost the fortunes of your own business, click on the link below to watch a video report with comment from ED Mitchell, Head of Business Performance and Regulation for the Environment Agency. Whilst Stuart Rowe, Contracts Executive, from contractor Ellmer Construction Ltd and Bill O'Connor, Director at sub-contractor Beckdene discuss the changes they have made to their waste management in recent times to improve their green credentials. For more information visit www.netregs.gov.uk no net regs Building For The Future cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Construction firms that adopt greener strategies aren't just helping the environment - they're cutting costs and edging out competition net regs The UK's largest construction firms have offered a glimmer of hope to subcontractors striving to beat the recession. In a shrinking market where competition is fierce, new research from NetRegs.gov.uk shows that 95 per cent of large firms will give preference to subcontractors who can prove their green credentials. The survey shows that during a time of oversupply, large firms with a turnover in excess of £10 million will increasingly use a subcontractor's environmental credentials as a key factor when deciding how to award contracts. The results also highlighted that 87 per cent of large construction firms have more confidence in subcontractors with proven green credentials: 76 per cent of them citing a reduced risk of prosecution. In addition, over half of respondents (56 per cent) think green policies will save subcontractors money - a welcome bonus in these tough economic times. A staggering 93 per cent of construction industry bosses also think that proof of environmental responsibility will move up their firm's agenda over the next two years. For a clearer picture of how adopting positive environmental practices can boost the fortunes of your own business, click on the link below to watch a video report with comment from ED Mitchell, Head of Business Performance and Regulation for the Environment Agency. Whilst Stuart Rowe, Contracts Executive, from contractor Ellmer Construction Ltd and Bill O'Connor, Director at sub-contractor Beckdene discuss the changes they have made to their waste management in recent times to improve their green credentials. For more information visit www.netregs.gov.uk News & Media/Business All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department of Health by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, based on the World Health Organisation's work, coincides with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 - 16 May) and replaces current measures which are based predominately on babies fed with formula milk. Research shows that breast-fed babies tend to gain weight at a healthier pace and are less likely to become obese in later life. The new charts will play an important role in establishing breastfeeding as the norm and will be included in the Personal Child Health Records, which parents of every newborn are given. They will help parents and healthcare professionals identify children at early risk of obesity and provide important reassurance for parents of breast-fed babies, who are likely to gain weight more slowly. The new charts include parent-friendly instructions and a chart specifically for premature babies. As babies can lose and gain weight at different rates during birth and two weeks, it is recommended that they are not measured during this time. The charts also help make more reliable predictions of a child's adult height. In this video, Professor Charlotte Wright of the Royal College of Paediatrics explains why the charts have been introduced and how they can help you follow the growth of your baby For more information visit www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=255 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=255 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:19:42 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Breastfeeding 00:01:50 All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department of Health by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, based on the World Health Organisation's work, coincides with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 - 16 May) and replaces current measures which are based predominately on babies fed with formula milk. Research shows that breast-fed babies tend to gain weight at a healthier pace and are less likely to become obese in later life. The new charts will play an important role in establishing breastfeeding as the norm and will be included in the Personal Child Health Records, which parents of every newborn are given. They will help parents and healthcare professionals identify children at early risk of obesity and provide important reassurance for parents of breast-fed babies, who are likely to gain weight more slowly. The new charts include parent-friendly instructions and a chart specifically for premature babies. As babies can lose and gain weight at different rates during birth and two weeks, it is recommended that they are not measured during this time. The charts also help make more reliable predictions of a child's adult height. In this video, Professor Charlotte Wright of the Royal College of Paediatrics explains why the charts have been introduced and how they can help you follow the growth of your baby For more information visit www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk no breast feeding growth charts New growth charts launched for National Breastfeeding Awareness Week cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Breastfeeding breast feeding growth charts All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department of Health by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, based on the World Health Organisation's work, coincides with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 - 16 May) and replaces current measures which are based predominately on babies fed with formula milk. Research shows that breast-fed babies tend to gain weight at a healthier pace and are less likely to become obese in later life. The new charts will play an important role in establishing breastfeeding as the norm and will be included in the Personal Child Health Records, which parents of every newborn are given. They will help parents and healthcare professionals identify children at early risk of obesity and provide important reassurance for parents of breast-fed babies, who are likely to gain weight more slowly. The new charts include parent-friendly instructions and a chart specifically for premature babies. As babies can lose and gain weight at different rates during birth and two weeks, it is recommended that they are not measured during this time. The charts also help make more reliable predictions of a child's adult height. In this video, Professor Charlotte Wright of the Royal College of Paediatrics explains why the charts have been introduced and how they can help you follow the growth of your baby For more information visit www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk Lifestyle/Parenting With less than 8 weeks to go until the kids break up from school and the summer holidays officially begin - millions of us are already getting our bodies ship-shape for the beach. But while this may be boosting self esteem and giving us a much needed feel-good factor, we should also consider the impact our diet can have on the inside, where it really counts. While we are increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much saturated fat, according to a new report over eight in ten Brits are still putting their health at risk by exceeding the Food Standards Agency's Recommended Daily Allowance of 20g per day for women (30g per day for men). Eating too much saturated fat increases blood cholesterol levels and thus the risk of heart disease. However research by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel reveals that one in ten Brits are still getting more than 18% of their daily calories from this dietary 'baddie' compared with the recommended target of 11%. According to the Cabinet Office, if everyone reduced their intake to the Government's recommended levels a staggering 3,500 lives could be saved each year across the UK. Starting this week, if we all took a few simple steps to cut our saturated fat intake, the health benefits could make huge differences to our lives. We all know the typical foods that contain high levels of saturated fat - such as fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese, whole milk and pastries. However even foods we tend to think of as non-fatty can also contain saturated fat - there can be a lot of it in yoghurt and in and under chicken skin, for example. Whether it be eating low-fat dairy products, grating cheese instead of slicing it, or reading food labels correctly - there are simple steps we can all take to reduce saturated fat levels in both our own and our family's daily diet. To help you get started in the run up to summer, to actually be as healthy as you'd like to look, click here for The Fat Panel's video of ten easy but potentially life-saving tips. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=254 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=254 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:57:05 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Simple steps to cut dangerous saturated fat intake can reduce serious health risks 00:03:03 With less than 8 weeks to go until the kids break up from school and the summer holidays officially begin - millions of us are already getting our bodies ship-shape for the beach. But while this may be boosting self esteem and giving us a much needed feel-good factor, we should also consider the impact our diet can have on the inside, where it really counts. While we are increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much saturated fat, according to a new report over eight in ten Brits are still putting their health at risk by exceeding the Food Standards Agency's Recommended Daily Allowance of 20g per day for women (30g per day for men). Eating too much saturated fat increases blood cholesterol levels and thus the risk of heart disease. However research by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel reveals that one in ten Brits are still getting more than 18% of their daily calories from this dietary 'baddie' compared with the recommended target of 11%. According to the Cabinet Office, if everyone reduced their intake to the Government's recommended levels a staggering 3,500 lives could be saved each year across the UK. Starting this week, if we all took a few simple steps to cut our saturated fat intake, the health benefits could make huge differences to our lives. We all know the typical foods that contain high levels of saturated fat - such as fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese, whole milk and pastries. However even foods we tend to think of as non-fatty can also contain saturated fat - there can be a lot of it in yoghurt and in and under chicken skin, for example. Whether it be eating low-fat dairy products, grating cheese instead of slicing it, or reading food labels correctly - there are simple steps we can all take to reduce saturated fat levels in both our own and our family's daily diet. To help you get started in the run up to summer, to actually be as healthy as you'd like to look, click here for The Fat Panel's video of ten easy but potentially life-saving tips. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk no fat panel Get Your Family Healthy From cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Simple steps to cut dangerous saturated fat intake can reduce serious health risks fat panel With less than 8 weeks to go until the kids break up from school and the summer holidays officially begin - millions of us are already getting our bodies ship-shape for the beach. But while this may be boosting self esteem and giving us a much needed feel-good factor, we should also consider the impact our diet can have on the inside, where it really counts. While we are increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much saturated fat, according to a new report over eight in ten Brits are still putting their health at risk by exceeding the Food Standards Agency's Recommended Daily Allowance of 20g per day for women (30g per day for men). Eating too much saturated fat increases blood cholesterol levels and thus the risk of heart disease. However research by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel reveals that one in ten Brits are still getting more than 18% of their daily calories from this dietary 'baddie' compared with the recommended target of 11%. According to the Cabinet Office, if everyone reduced their intake to the Government's recommended levels a staggering 3,500 lives could be saved each year across the UK. Starting this week, if we all took a few simple steps to cut our saturated fat intake, the health benefits could make huge differences to our lives. We all know the typical foods that contain high levels of saturated fat - such as fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese, whole milk and pastries. However even foods we tend to think of as non-fatty can also contain saturated fat - there can be a lot of it in yoghurt and in and under chicken skin, for example. Whether it be eating low-fat dairy products, grating cheese instead of slicing it, or reading food labels correctly - there are simple steps we can all take to reduce saturated fat levels in both our own and our family's daily diet. To help you get started in the run up to summer, to actually be as healthy as you'd like to look, click here for The Fat Panel's video of ten easy but potentially life-saving tips. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink With the vast array of celebrity chefs offering their mouth-watering recipes for us to follow, cooking restaurant quality food in our own kitchen has never been easier. Celebrity chefs themselves have become household names, and their cookbooks offer quick and easy ways to make delicious meals. But when it comes down to it, how healthy are these recipes? A new report by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel found that following a recipe from the likes of Anthony Worrell Thompson or Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall can contain over 200% of your Guideline Daily allowance (GDA) of saturated fat in a single serving. This is fine as a tasty treat once in a while, but eaten on a regular basis can cause problems to your health. The report goes on to show how some simple swaps and switches can make a dramatic difference to saturated fat content, without affecting the flavour and food experience. For instance, simply swapping butter and cream for margarine or a vegetable oil based spread and yoghurt in one recipe (Baked Apples by John Burton Race and Allegra Hicks) would reduce the saturated fat content by 83%, from 120% of a woman's GDA of saturated fat (24g) to just 20% (24g down to 4g of saturated fat). In this video feature, The Fat Panel's registered dietician Sian shows us how simple it is to follow your favourite chef's cookbook and with a few little tweaks, turn them into scrumptious meals that you can enjoy as often as you like. Your heart will love you for it. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=253 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=253 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:52:36 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Dietician Sian Porter from The Fat Panel shows you how to follow your favourite chef's meal the healthy way. 00:03:05 With the vast array of celebrity chefs offering their mouth-watering recipes for us to follow, cooking restaurant quality food in our own kitchen has never been easier. Celebrity chefs themselves have become household names, and their cookbooks offer quick and easy ways to make delicious meals. But when it comes down to it, how healthy are these recipes? A new report by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel found that following a recipe from the likes of Anthony Worrell Thompson or Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall can contain over 200% of your Guideline Daily allowance (GDA) of saturated fat in a single serving. This is fine as a tasty treat once in a while, but eaten on a regular basis can cause problems to your health. The report goes on to show how some simple swaps and switches can make a dramatic difference to saturated fat content, without affecting the flavour and food experience. For instance, simply swapping butter and cream for margarine or a vegetable oil based spread and yoghurt in one recipe (Baked Apples by John Burton Race and Allegra Hicks) would reduce the saturated fat content by 83%, from 120% of a woman's GDA of saturated fat (24g) to just 20% (24g down to 4g of saturated fat). In this video feature, The Fat Panel's registered dietician Sian shows us how simple it is to follow your favourite chef's cookbook and with a few little tweaks, turn them into scrumptious meals that you can enjoy as often as you like. Your heart will love you for it. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk no fat panel Delicious Celebrity Recipes... cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Dietician Sian Porter from The Fat Panel shows you how to follow your favourite chef's meal the healthy way. fat panel With the vast array of celebrity chefs offering their mouth-watering recipes for us to follow, cooking restaurant quality food in our own kitchen has never been easier. Celebrity chefs themselves have become household names, and their cookbooks offer quick and easy ways to make delicious meals. But when it comes down to it, how healthy are these recipes? A new report by independent dietary advisory body The Fat Panel found that following a recipe from the likes of Anthony Worrell Thompson or Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall can contain over 200% of your Guideline Daily allowance (GDA) of saturated fat in a single serving. This is fine as a tasty treat once in a while, but eaten on a regular basis can cause problems to your health. The report goes on to show how some simple swaps and switches can make a dramatic difference to saturated fat content, without affecting the flavour and food experience. For instance, simply swapping butter and cream for margarine or a vegetable oil based spread and yoghurt in one recipe (Baked Apples by John Burton Race and Allegra Hicks) would reduce the saturated fat content by 83%, from 120% of a woman's GDA of saturated fat (24g) to just 20% (24g down to 4g of saturated fat). In this video feature, The Fat Panel's registered dietician Sian shows us how simple it is to follow your favourite chef's cookbook and with a few little tweaks, turn them into scrumptious meals that you can enjoy as often as you like. Your heart will love you for it. For more information visit www.thefatpanel.org.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink Hundreds of thousands of horses and donkeys are suffering overseas due to tourists, yet many British holidaymakers are unaware of their impact and how to act responsibly when they encounter working animals abroad. While British beach donkeys are regulated - no passengers over eight stone, a day off each week and a one hour lunch break - overseas it is a different story. Egypt and Jordan have been recognised by the Brooke, the UK's leading overseas equine welfare charity, as popular tourist destinations that widely use horses and donkeys for tourist trade. With recent ONS statistics showing that the number of Brits travelling to Jordan doubled last year and that nearly half a million British people travelled to Egypt within the first nine months of 2008, it is important that British travellers are aware of the issues concerning the use of working animals abroad. Horses and donkeys are used to taxi tourists across difficult and dangerous terrain to historical landmarks. The animals are often over-worked, under-watered and under-fed, and have the added burden of frequently carrying passengers who are too heavy for them. Haggling is common as credit crunch tourists negotiate rock bottom prices and quibble over the last pound. Owners, whose livelihoods are dependent on these earnings, are often left short changed and are tempted to overwork the animals in their desperation to bring in enough money to feed their family. The Brooke has released video footage and images from popular British tourist destinations including the Temples of Luxor and the Ancient City of Petra, showing that many tourists disregard the welfare of animals whilst they have fun in the sun. The Brooke is calling on all tourists to take action against this anguish by following a simple code when using working horses and donkeys abroad. Key points include: * Match your size with the size of the animal - if you are heavy or tall, think whether a small donkey can really take your weight * Pay a fair price for a ride - bargaining means the animal will have to work harder and longer to bring in an income * One person per animal when riding * The number of people shouldn't exceed the number of wheels when using a carriage horse * Don't be distracted by decorations - check for hidden sores, wounds or prominent bones Kimberly Wells, from the Brooke's Animal Welfare Team, who wrote the code states: "It may seem obvious, but it's being ignored. We see first hand the painful results - exhaustion, injuries, dehydration, heat stress, beatings and wounds - overworked animals suffering for tourism. Tourists can have a hugely positive impact on how communities treat their animals so we are urging them to play their part and work with us to reduce animal suffering across the world. Every tourist has the power to reduce animal affliction - both by following these simple guidelines and also by flagging up concerns to local authorities and tour operators, which will encourage a needed change in poor animal welfare practices." The Brooke's lifesaving work helps ease animal suffering across the developing world while supporting the livelihoods of the owners who depend on their animals to bring in an income. For more information or to see the code in full visit www.thebrooke.org/travel http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=252 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=252 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:44:45 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Shock footage reveals animals are paying the price for cheap rides and overweight tourists 00:02:02 Hundreds of thousands of horses and donkeys are suffering overseas due to tourists, yet many British holidaymakers are unaware of their impact and how to act responsibly when they encounter working animals abroad. While British beach donkeys are regulated - no passengers over eight stone, a day off each week and a one hour lunch break - overseas it is a different story. Egypt and Jordan have been recognised by the Brooke, the UK's leading overseas equine welfare charity, as popular tourist destinations that widely use horses and donkeys for tourist trade. With recent ONS statistics showing that the number of Brits travelling to Jordan doubled last year and that nearly half a million British people travelled to Egypt within the first nine months of 2008, it is important that British travellers are aware of the issues concerning the use of working animals abroad. Horses and donkeys are used to taxi tourists across difficult and dangerous terrain to historical landmarks. The animals are often over-worked, under-watered and under-fed, and have the added burden of frequently carrying passengers who are too heavy for them. Haggling is common as credit crunch tourists negotiate rock bottom prices and quibble over the last pound. Owners, whose livelihoods are dependent on these earnings, are often left short changed and are tempted to overwork the animals in their desperation to bring in enough money to feed their family. The Brooke has released video footage and images from popular British tourist destinations including the Temples of Luxor and the Ancient City of Petra, showing that many tourists disregard the welfare of animals whilst they have fun in the sun. The Brooke is calling on all tourists to take action against this anguish by following a simple code when using working horses and donkeys abroad. Key points include: * Match your size with the size of the animal - if you are heavy or tall, think whether a small donkey can really take your weight * Pay a fair price for a ride - bargaining means the animal will have to work harder and longer to bring in an income * One person per animal when riding * The number of people shouldn't exceed the number of wheels when using a carriage horse * Don't be distracted by decorations - check for hidden sores, wounds or prominent bones Kimberly Wells, from the Brooke's Animal Welfare Team, who wrote the code states: "It may seem obvious, but it's being ignored. We see first hand the painful results - exhaustion, injuries, dehydration, heat stress, beatings and wounds - overworked animals suffering for tourism. Tourists can have a hugely positive impact on how communities treat their animals so we are urging them to play their part and work with us to reduce animal suffering across the world. Every tourist has the power to reduce animal affliction - both by following these simple guidelines and also by flagging up concerns to local authorities and tour operators, which will encourage a needed change in poor animal welfare practices." The Brooke's lifesaving work helps ease animal suffering across the developing world while supporting the livelihoods of the owners who depend on their animals to bring in an income. For more information or to see the code in full visit www.thebrooke.org/travel no brooke horse Life's no beach for holiday donkeys cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Shock footage reveals animals are paying the price for cheap rides and overweight tourists brooke horse Hundreds of thousands of horses and donkeys are suffering overseas due to tourists, yet many British holidaymakers are unaware of their impact and how to act responsibly when they encounter working animals abroad. While British beach donkeys are regulated - no passengers over eight stone, a day off each week and a one hour lunch break - overseas it is a different story. Egypt and Jordan have been recognised by the Brooke, the UK's leading overseas equine welfare charity, as popular tourist destinations that widely use horses and donkeys for tourist trade. With recent ONS statistics showing that the number of Brits travelling to Jordan doubled last year and that nearly half a million British people travelled to Egypt within the first nine months of 2008, it is important that British travellers are aware of the issues concerning the use of working animals abroad. Horses and donkeys are used to taxi tourists across difficult and dangerous terrain to historical landmarks. The animals are often over-worked, under-watered and under-fed, and have the added burden of frequently carrying passengers who are too heavy for them. Haggling is common as credit crunch tourists negotiate rock bottom prices and quibble over the last pound. Owners, whose livelihoods are dependent on these earnings, are often left short changed and are tempted to overwork the animals in their desperation to bring in enough money to feed their family. The Brooke has released video footage and images from popular British tourist destinations including the Temples of Luxor and the Ancient City of Petra, showing that many tourists disregard the welfare of animals whilst they have fun in the sun. The Brooke is calling on all tourists to take action against this anguish by following a simple code when using working horses and donkeys abroad. Key points include: * Match your size with the size of the animal - if you are heavy or tall, think whether a small donkey can really take your weight * Pay a fair price for a ride - bargaining means the animal will have to work harder and longer to bring in an income * One person per animal when riding * The number of people shouldn't exceed the number of wheels when using a carriage horse * Don't be distracted by decorations - check for hidden sores, wounds or prominent bones Kimberly Wells, from the Brooke's Animal Welfare Team, who wrote the code states: "It may seem obvious, but it's being ignored. We see first hand the painful results - exhaustion, injuries, dehydration, heat stress, beatings and wounds - overworked animals suffering for tourism. Tourists can have a hugely positive impact on how communities treat their animals so we are urging them to play their part and work with us to reduce animal suffering across the world. Every tourist has the power to reduce animal affliction - both by following these simple guidelines and also by flagging up concerns to local authorities and tour operators, which will encourage a needed change in poor animal welfare practices." The Brooke's lifesaving work helps ease animal suffering across the developing world while supporting the livelihoods of the owners who depend on their animals to bring in an income. For more information or to see the code in full visit www.thebrooke.org/travel Leisure & Travel/ While well over a third (38%) of Brits have seen a crime-taking place, 36% have not volunteered to act as a witness in court, according to a new report. Thousands of prosecutions are going without vital testimony because eye-witnesses are deterred from attending court due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of what is required. Many are scared to relay their account of events because they simply do not know enough about being a witness in court. Others are afraid of the thought of standing up in the courtroom, while some are even concerned they will receive third party threats. The survey by Directgov reveals that out of those UK residents who have witnessed a crime, 36% have witnessed an assault take place. Under a quarter (23%) have witnessed a motoring offence while only 16% have witnessed a burglary. However over a quarter (27%) of residents say they would not know where to turn for information about appearing as a witness to such crimes in court. Others admit they would rely solely on the advice of family and friends. Eyewitness testimony is a critical part of the judicial process. To provide people with more information on going to court and the special protection methods available, the Government has set up a new online initiative to guide people through the process. If you are going to court in the future, or know someone who is, watch video for a step-by-step guide. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Goingtocourt/DG_070444?CID=New_sound http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=251 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=251 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:40:12 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) If you are going to court in the future, or know someone who is, watch video for a step-by-step guide 00:01:05 While well over a third (38%) of Brits have seen a crime-taking place, 36% have not volunteered to act as a witness in court, according to a new report. Thousands of prosecutions are going without vital testimony because eye-witnesses are deterred from attending court due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of what is required. Many are scared to relay their account of events because they simply do not know enough about being a witness in court. Others are afraid of the thought of standing up in the courtroom, while some are even concerned they will receive third party threats. The survey by Directgov reveals that out of those UK residents who have witnessed a crime, 36% have witnessed an assault take place. Under a quarter (23%) have witnessed a motoring offence while only 16% have witnessed a burglary. However over a quarter (27%) of residents say they would not know where to turn for information about appearing as a witness to such crimes in court. Others admit they would rely solely on the advice of family and friends. Eyewitness testimony is a critical part of the judicial process. To provide people with more information on going to court and the special protection methods available, the Government has set up a new online initiative to guide people through the process. If you are going to court in the future, or know someone who is, watch video for a step-by-step guide. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Goingtocourt/DG_070444?CID=New_sound no directgov, court, crime, justice UK Crime Witnesses Offered More cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk If you are going to court in the future, or know someone who is, watch video for a step-by-step guide directgov, court, crime, justice While well over a third (38%) of Brits have seen a crime-taking place, 36% have not volunteered to act as a witness in court, according to a new report. Thousands of prosecutions are going without vital testimony because eye-witnesses are deterred from attending court due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of what is required. Many are scared to relay their account of events because they simply do not know enough about being a witness in court. Others are afraid of the thought of standing up in the courtroom, while some are even concerned they will receive third party threats. The survey by Directgov reveals that out of those UK residents who have witnessed a crime, 36% have witnessed an assault take place. Under a quarter (23%) have witnessed a motoring offence while only 16% have witnessed a burglary. However over a quarter (27%) of residents say they would not know where to turn for information about appearing as a witness to such crimes in court. Others admit they would rely solely on the advice of family and friends. Eyewitness testimony is a critical part of the judicial process. To provide people with more information on going to court and the special protection methods available, the Government has set up a new online initiative to guide people through the process. If you are going to court in the future, or know someone who is, watch video for a step-by-step guide. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Goingtocourt/DG_070444?CID=New_sound News & Media/Education As a homeowner in the current climate, there's a good chance you're worried - perhaps deeply - about being able to pay your mortgage. It may seem small consolation but, as you may have noticed, at least you're not the only one. But whatever the extent of your personal situation, panicking or ignoring your problems are the worst things you could do. Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of Shelter said: "As the credit crunch continues to bite, the reality is that more and more homeowners will struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments this year. We are seeing increasing numbers of people coming to us for help with mortgage problems and we would urge anyone in difficulty not to bury their heads in the sand and to seek advice early to ensure they don't lose their homes." Instead, it's important to keep cool and undertake practical strategies for staying on track and out of trouble. Here are just a few, as recommended by leading money advice charities and the Council of Mortgage Lenders: * If you're beginning to worry, you should talk your lender immediately. Yes, you might be reluctant and even find the prospect a bit scary, but it's crucial. The Government has created safety nets to help you, such as the Court Pre-Action Protocol, which requires lenders to demonstrate that repossession of your home is their last resort. * If you are benefitting from lower mortgage rates, overpay each month if you can. It will improve equity, reduce interest payments and cut the length of your mortgage. * While interest rates are low, switch to a repayment mortgage - but check if there are charges associated with it first. * Prioritise debts - pay your mortgage, utilities and council tax before unsecured debts like credit cards - though you should continue to talk to your creditors and seek free independent financial advice. If you're already in trouble it's vital not ignore your debts, or they'll just get worse. Keep paying as much as you can, as this will help you in negotiations with your lender. And don't just walk away from the property - the debt on it remains your responsibility. If you feel you're at a loss for ways to get out of trouble, it's important that you take advantage of the free, independent and incredibly valuable advice that organisations like your local Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter, National Debtline and CCCS has to offer. It can make a huge and positive difference, regardless of the severity of your situation. And now there's also a brand new Government scheme specifically designed to help homeowners remain in their homes if they fall on difficult times. The Homeowners Mortgage Support (HMS) scheme will enable borrowers who suffer from a temporary loss of income to cut their mortgage interest payments for up to two years and help them get back on track with their finances. To find out more, take a look at the video below in which Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Housing Minister Margaret Beckett announce and explain the scheme. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/HMS http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=250 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=250 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:23:21 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) There is a wealth of strategies, advice and practical support that can help you keep your head - and your home 00:02:42 As a homeowner in the current climate, there's a good chance you're worried - perhaps deeply - about being able to pay your mortgage. It may seem small consolation but, as you may have noticed, at least you're not the only one. But whatever the extent of your personal situation, panicking or ignoring your problems are the worst things you could do. Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of Shelter said: "As the credit crunch continues to bite, the reality is that more and more homeowners will struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments this year. We are seeing increasing numbers of people coming to us for help with mortgage problems and we would urge anyone in difficulty not to bury their heads in the sand and to seek advice early to ensure they don't lose their homes." Instead, it's important to keep cool and undertake practical strategies for staying on track and out of trouble. Here are just a few, as recommended by leading money advice charities and the Council of Mortgage Lenders: * If you're beginning to worry, you should talk your lender immediately. Yes, you might be reluctant and even find the prospect a bit scary, but it's crucial. The Government has created safety nets to help you, such as the Court Pre-Action Protocol, which requires lenders to demonstrate that repossession of your home is their last resort. * If you are benefitting from lower mortgage rates, overpay each month if you can. It will improve equity, reduce interest payments and cut the length of your mortgage. * While interest rates are low, switch to a repayment mortgage - but check if there are charges associated with it first. * Prioritise debts - pay your mortgage, utilities and council tax before unsecured debts like credit cards - though you should continue to talk to your creditors and seek free independent financial advice. If you're already in trouble it's vital not ignore your debts, or they'll just get worse. Keep paying as much as you can, as this will help you in negotiations with your lender. And don't just walk away from the property - the debt on it remains your responsibility. If you feel you're at a loss for ways to get out of trouble, it's important that you take advantage of the free, independent and incredibly valuable advice that organisations like your local Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter, National Debtline and CCCS has to offer. It can make a huge and positive difference, regardless of the severity of your situation. And now there's also a brand new Government scheme specifically designed to help homeowners remain in their homes if they fall on difficult times. The Homeowners Mortgage Support (HMS) scheme will enable borrowers who suffer from a temporary loss of income to cut their mortgage interest payments for up to two years and help them get back on track with their finances. To find out more, take a look at the video below in which Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Housing Minister Margaret Beckett announce and explain the scheme. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/HMS no Gordon Brown Margaret Beckett Homeowners Mortgage How To Solve Your Mortgage Repayment Problems cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk There is a wealth of strategies, advice and practical support that can help you keep your head - and your home Gordon Brown Margaret Beckett Homeowners Mortgage As a homeowner in the current climate, there's a good chance you're worried - perhaps deeply - about being able to pay your mortgage. It may seem small consolation but, as you may have noticed, at least you're not the only one. But whatever the extent of your personal situation, panicking or ignoring your problems are the worst things you could do. Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of Shelter said: "As the credit crunch continues to bite, the reality is that more and more homeowners will struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments this year. We are seeing increasing numbers of people coming to us for help with mortgage problems and we would urge anyone in difficulty not to bury their heads in the sand and to seek advice early to ensure they don't lose their homes." Instead, it's important to keep cool and undertake practical strategies for staying on track and out of trouble. Here are just a few, as recommended by leading money advice charities and the Council of Mortgage Lenders: * If you're beginning to worry, you should talk your lender immediately. Yes, you might be reluctant and even find the prospect a bit scary, but it's crucial. The Government has created safety nets to help you, such as the Court Pre-Action Protocol, which requires lenders to demonstrate that repossession of your home is their last resort. * If you are benefitting from lower mortgage rates, overpay each month if you can. It will improve equity, reduce interest payments and cut the length of your mortgage. * While interest rates are low, switch to a repayment mortgage - but check if there are charges associated with it first. * Prioritise debts - pay your mortgage, utilities and council tax before unsecured debts like credit cards - though you should continue to talk to your creditors and seek free independent financial advice. If you're already in trouble it's vital not ignore your debts, or they'll just get worse. Keep paying as much as you can, as this will help you in negotiations with your lender. And don't just walk away from the property - the debt on it remains your responsibility. If you feel you're at a loss for ways to get out of trouble, it's important that you take advantage of the free, independent and incredibly valuable advice that organisations like your local Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter, National Debtline and CCCS has to offer. It can make a huge and positive difference, regardless of the severity of your situation. And now there's also a brand new Government scheme specifically designed to help homeowners remain in their homes if they fall on difficult times. The Homeowners Mortgage Support (HMS) scheme will enable borrowers who suffer from a temporary loss of income to cut their mortgage interest payments for up to two years and help them get back on track with their finances. To find out more, take a look at the video below in which Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Housing Minister Margaret Beckett announce and explain the scheme. For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk/HMS News & Media/Politics "Manners maketh the man", the saying goes, but "motors maketh the man" could be a lot nearer the target. Why? Because your car says as much about you as a well-tailored suit or the latest gadget. And yet, as a Karcher survey reveals, 40% of us only wash our car every few months! If you don't take any pride in your car, it's not exactly giving the best impression about how you look after yourself, is it? The no-brainer solution to a dirty car crisis is to give it a good clean. Luckily a sparkling set of wheels is within easy reach nowadays, and it's entirely possible to achieve a professional standard of cleaning without having to shell out for the services of a professional valet. Nor will you wind up wasting water or your hard earned cash. Instead, you can do the job yourself with an absolute minimum of effort and outlay. Take a look at our video with Fifth Gear presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell for the full, gleaming story. Along with car-cleaning wiz Nigel Adams from the Karcher Academy, he'll tell you everything you need to know about how to turn your dirty car into a clean mean machine. For more information visit www.karcher.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=249 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=249 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:34:35 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) If your motor looks bad, you look bad. So let Tiff Needell show you how to get your car looking squeaky clean with minimum effort 00:02:40 "Manners maketh the man", the saying goes, but "motors maketh the man" could be a lot nearer the target. Why? Because your car says as much about you as a well-tailored suit or the latest gadget. And yet, as a Karcher survey reveals, 40% of us only wash our car every few months! If you don't take any pride in your car, it's not exactly giving the best impression about how you look after yourself, is it? The no-brainer solution to a dirty car crisis is to give it a good clean. Luckily a sparkling set of wheels is within easy reach nowadays, and it's entirely possible to achieve a professional standard of cleaning without having to shell out for the services of a professional valet. Nor will you wind up wasting water or your hard earned cash. Instead, you can do the job yourself with an absolute minimum of effort and outlay. Take a look at our video with Fifth Gear presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell for the full, gleaming story. Along with car-cleaning wiz Nigel Adams from the Karcher Academy, he'll tell you everything you need to know about how to turn your dirty car into a clean mean machine. For more information visit www.karcher.co.uk no clean, car, wheels, karcher, tiff, needell, fifth, Show Them A Clean Set Of Wheels cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk If your motor looks bad, you look bad. So let Tiff Needell show you how to get your car looking squeaky clean with minimum effort clean, car, wheels, karcher, tiff, needell, fifth, "Manners maketh the man", the saying goes, but "motors maketh the man" could be a lot nearer the target. Why? Because your car says as much about you as a well-tailored suit or the latest gadget. And yet, as a Karcher survey reveals, 40% of us only wash our car every few months! If you don't take any pride in your car, it's not exactly giving the best impression about how you look after yourself, is it? The no-brainer solution to a dirty car crisis is to give it a good clean. Luckily a sparkling set of wheels is within easy reach nowadays, and it's entirely possible to achieve a professional standard of cleaning without having to shell out for the services of a professional valet. Nor will you wind up wasting water or your hard earned cash. Instead, you can do the job yourself with an absolute minimum of effort and outlay. Take a look at our video with Fifth Gear presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell for the full, gleaming story. Along with car-cleaning wiz Nigel Adams from the Karcher Academy, he'll tell you everything you need to know about how to turn your dirty car into a clean mean machine. For more information visit www.karcher.co.uk News & Media/Technology How many times a week do you eat fish? The Food Standards Agency recommends that we should all eat at least two portions every week, one of which should be oily. Not only is fish a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, but it is extensive in variety - so there is a fish out there to suit every taste bud and occasion. However, it seems only a quarter of us are meeting this quota. So why is this? Perhaps one reason is the dying tradition of eating fish on a Friday, with only 5% of us now still sitting down to a fish based meal at the end of the week. To support the launch of their Simply Baked to Perfection range, Birds Eye took a closer look at our fish-eating habits, with their research finding that one in four people say they would rather not cook fish as they think it is too expensive. Nearly one in five people think fish is too smelly, while just under a quarter either don't know how to prepare fish or simply don't like handling it. Whatever your excuse is, the facts are there - fish should be an important part of everyone's diet. So whether you are new to preparing fish, aren't sure what to do with it, or just don't have the time to try, take a look at this video. Aldo Zilli, one of the nation's favourite fish chefs, takes us to Billingsgate Market where he gives us some of his top tips and introduces us to a few friends on the way. His main aim? To show the great British public that fish needn't be complicated and encourage them to start eating more fish as part of a healthy balanced diet - especially on a Friday! For more information visit www.birdseye.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=248 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=248 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:29:49 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Aldo Zilli shows us that fish doesn't have to be fiddly or complicated, with his top tips on making fish simple 00:01:56 How many times a week do you eat fish? The Food Standards Agency recommends that we should all eat at least two portions every week, one of which should be oily. Not only is fish a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, but it is extensive in variety - so there is a fish out there to suit every taste bud and occasion. However, it seems only a quarter of us are meeting this quota. So why is this? Perhaps one reason is the dying tradition of eating fish on a Friday, with only 5% of us now still sitting down to a fish based meal at the end of the week. To support the launch of their Simply Baked to Perfection range, Birds Eye took a closer look at our fish-eating habits, with their research finding that one in four people say they would rather not cook fish as they think it is too expensive. Nearly one in five people think fish is too smelly, while just under a quarter either don't know how to prepare fish or simply don't like handling it. Whatever your excuse is, the facts are there - fish should be an important part of everyone's diet. So whether you are new to preparing fish, aren't sure what to do with it, or just don't have the time to try, take a look at this video. Aldo Zilli, one of the nation's favourite fish chefs, takes us to Billingsgate Market where he gives us some of his top tips and introduces us to a few friends on the way. His main aim? To show the great British public that fish needn't be complicated and encourage them to start eating more fish as part of a healthy balanced diet - especially on a Friday! For more information visit www.birdseye.co.uk no birds, eye, fish, friday, aldo, zilli, billingsgat Bring back Fish on a Friday! cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Aldo Zilli shows us that fish doesn't have to be fiddly or complicated, with his top tips on making fish simple birds, eye, fish, friday, aldo, zilli, billingsgat How many times a week do you eat fish? The Food Standards Agency recommends that we should all eat at least two portions every week, one of which should be oily. Not only is fish a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, but it is extensive in variety - so there is a fish out there to suit every taste bud and occasion. However, it seems only a quarter of us are meeting this quota. So why is this? Perhaps one reason is the dying tradition of eating fish on a Friday, with only 5% of us now still sitting down to a fish based meal at the end of the week. To support the launch of their Simply Baked to Perfection range, Birds Eye took a closer look at our fish-eating habits, with their research finding that one in four people say they would rather not cook fish as they think it is too expensive. Nearly one in five people think fish is too smelly, while just under a quarter either don't know how to prepare fish or simply don't like handling it. Whatever your excuse is, the facts are there - fish should be an important part of everyone's diet. So whether you are new to preparing fish, aren't sure what to do with it, or just don't have the time to try, take a look at this video. Aldo Zilli, one of the nation's favourite fish chefs, takes us to Billingsgate Market where he gives us some of his top tips and introduces us to a few friends on the way. His main aim? To show the great British public that fish needn't be complicated and encourage them to start eating more fish as part of a healthy balanced diet - especially on a Friday! For more information visit www.birdseye.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink At a time in which we're too often called upon to think about our own security, it can be all too easy to forget that there are other vitally important causes that require our attention just as much. One man who's never forgotten this and never will is Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a radical environmental organisation. After nearly forty years, his passionate commitment to eliminating the practices of whaling, poaching, shark farming and the destruction of marine habitat. Captain Paul Watson was a co-founder of Greenpeace in the early '70s. Midway through the decade he broke away and formed the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, driven by the belief that a much tougher approach was needed to effectively combat whalers and other violators of ocean law. Every winter since then, he and his group of volunteers have engaged in a campaign to hunt down and stop Japanese ships from killing whales in the name of research. Called activists and heroes by some, eco-pirates by others, their work is dangerous, controversial and has garnered huge media interest worldwide. Whale Wars, a new documentary series beginning on the Discovery Channel on Monday 27th April charts the latest endeavours of the team aboard the Steve Irwin. A heady mix of ecological education and nail-biting adventure, there's every cause to watch it. For more information visit www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/whale-wars http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=247 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=247 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:26:05 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Passion, courage, danger, controversy. A new documentary series follows the men and women dedicated to wiping out Japanese whaling 00:02:50 At a time in which we're too often called upon to think about our own security, it can be all too easy to forget that there are other vitally important causes that require our attention just as much. One man who's never forgotten this and never will is Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a radical environmental organisation. After nearly forty years, his passionate commitment to eliminating the practices of whaling, poaching, shark farming and the destruction of marine habitat. Captain Paul Watson was a co-founder of Greenpeace in the early '70s. Midway through the decade he broke away and formed the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, driven by the belief that a much tougher approach was needed to effectively combat whalers and other violators of ocean law. Every winter since then, he and his group of volunteers have engaged in a campaign to hunt down and stop Japanese ships from killing whales in the name of research. Called activists and heroes by some, eco-pirates by others, their work is dangerous, controversial and has garnered huge media interest worldwide. Whale Wars, a new documentary series beginning on the Discovery Channel on Monday 27th April charts the latest endeavours of the team aboard the Steve Irwin. A heady mix of ecological education and nail-biting adventure, there's every cause to watch it. For more information visit www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/whale-wars no whale, wars, discovery, channel, warriors, whaling Watching The Whale Warriors cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Passion, courage, danger, controversy. A new documentary series follows the men and women dedicated to wiping out Japanese whaling whale, wars, discovery, channel, warriors, whaling At a time in which we're too often called upon to think about our own security, it can be all too easy to forget that there are other vitally important causes that require our attention just as much. One man who's never forgotten this and never will is Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a radical environmental organisation. After nearly forty years, his passionate commitment to eliminating the practices of whaling, poaching, shark farming and the destruction of marine habitat. Captain Paul Watson was a co-founder of Greenpeace in the early '70s. Midway through the decade he broke away and formed the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, driven by the belief that a much tougher approach was needed to effectively combat whalers and other violators of ocean law. Every winter since then, he and his group of volunteers have engaged in a campaign to hunt down and stop Japanese ships from killing whales in the name of research. Called activists and heroes by some, eco-pirates by others, their work is dangerous, controversial and has garnered huge media interest worldwide. Whale Wars, a new documentary series beginning on the Discovery Channel on Monday 27th April charts the latest endeavours of the team aboard the Steve Irwin. A heady mix of ecological education and nail-biting adventure, there's every cause to watch it. For more information visit www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/whale-wars Entertainment & Arts/TV Liz McLarnon first rocketed to fame in one of Britain's top girl bands Atomic Kitten, racking up hit after hit here in the UK and around the world. Since the girl group decided to call it a day, the multi-talented pop princess has wasted no time in showing the world that there are more strings to her bow than just a great voice, great moves and an impeccable sense of style. Not only has Liz made her mark as a songwriter and enjoyed success as a solo artist, most impressively she proved she was a titanic talent in the kitchen when she became champion of last year's Celebrity Masterchef. But what does it take to be as all-round fabulous as the lovely Liz? Is it possible to live the celebrity lifestyle on a budget? In a special internet-only interview conducted on behalf of Jeeves of 'Ask Jeeves' search engine fame, Liz spills the beans on her all-star secrets and how to get in on some celebrity action without breaking the bank. She answers questions ranging from where can I get that special dress to how can I feed my family for less? For more information visit www.askjeeves.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=246 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=246 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:22:08 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Want to know what it takes to be a pop princess, style icon and champion chef? Just ask Liz McLarnon... 00:02:43 Liz McLarnon first rocketed to fame in one of Britain's top girl bands Atomic Kitten, racking up hit after hit here in the UK and around the world. Since the girl group decided to call it a day, the multi-talented pop princess has wasted no time in showing the world that there are more strings to her bow than just a great voice, great moves and an impeccable sense of style. Not only has Liz made her mark as a songwriter and enjoyed success as a solo artist, most impressively she proved she was a titanic talent in the kitchen when she became champion of last year's Celebrity Masterchef. But what does it take to be as all-round fabulous as the lovely Liz? Is it possible to live the celebrity lifestyle on a budget? In a special internet-only interview conducted on behalf of Jeeves of 'Ask Jeeves' search engine fame, Liz spills the beans on her all-star secrets and how to get in on some celebrity action without breaking the bank. She answers questions ranging from where can I get that special dress to how can I feed my family for less? For more information visit www.askjeeves.com no liz, mclarnon, atomic, kitten, secrets, star, ask, Liz McLarnon's Star Secrets cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Want to know what it takes to be a pop princess, style icon and champion chef? Just ask Liz McLarnon... liz, mclarnon, atomic, kitten, secrets, star, ask, Liz McLarnon first rocketed to fame in one of Britain's top girl bands Atomic Kitten, racking up hit after hit here in the UK and around the world. Since the girl group decided to call it a day, the multi-talented pop princess has wasted no time in showing the world that there are more strings to her bow than just a great voice, great moves and an impeccable sense of style. Not only has Liz made her mark as a songwriter and enjoyed success as a solo artist, most impressively she proved she was a titanic talent in the kitchen when she became champion of last year's Celebrity Masterchef. But what does it take to be as all-round fabulous as the lovely Liz? Is it possible to live the celebrity lifestyle on a budget? In a special internet-only interview conducted on behalf of Jeeves of 'Ask Jeeves' search engine fame, Liz spills the beans on her all-star secrets and how to get in on some celebrity action without breaking the bank. She answers questions ranging from where can I get that special dress to how can I feed my family for less? For more information visit www.askjeeves.com Entertainment & Arts/Entertainment News Our eating habits have come a long way in recent years but with complicated labelling and so much information out there, knowing what's good for you isn't always that easy. Recent findings show that in fact almost two thirds of us are confused by reading reports on what is and isn't healthy and even more recall conflicting stories about the same food or drink being both good and bad for our health. Well keeping it simple can often be best so what could be simpler than the great British staple, oats. Eating just one portion of oats per day [approximately three grams] is a highly effective way to prevent fatty build-ups in our arteries. A groundbreaking recent report published in the British Food Journal found that this can reduce cholesterol levels by as much as 20%. This adds to a growing body of evidence showing that porridge and similar foodstuffs can make a unique contribution to our general health. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the UK today but the humble oat holds the secret to a healthier heart, containing a compound of soluble fibre called beta-glucan that can be found in bread, cereals and oat-based bars. They're easy to prepare and won't break the bank. For all the information you need on keeping your heart healthy, watch this video with top dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton who has all the advice you need. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=245 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=245 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:45:34 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Top dietician's guide to cholesterol-fighting foods 00:04:02 Our eating habits have come a long way in recent years but with complicated labelling and so much information out there, knowing what's good for you isn't always that easy. Recent findings show that in fact almost two thirds of us are confused by reading reports on what is and isn't healthy and even more recall conflicting stories about the same food or drink being both good and bad for our health. Well keeping it simple can often be best so what could be simpler than the great British staple, oats. Eating just one portion of oats per day [approximately three grams] is a highly effective way to prevent fatty build-ups in our arteries. A groundbreaking recent report published in the British Food Journal found that this can reduce cholesterol levels by as much as 20%. This adds to a growing body of evidence showing that porridge and similar foodstuffs can make a unique contribution to our general health. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the UK today but the humble oat holds the secret to a healthier heart, containing a compound of soluble fibre called beta-glucan that can be found in bread, cereals and oat-based bars. They're easy to prepare and won't break the bank. For all the information you need on keeping your heart healthy, watch this video with top dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton who has all the advice you need. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk no oats, oatibix, weetabix, dietician, cholesterol, f Know your oats cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Top dietician's guide to cholesterol-fighting foods oats, oatibix, weetabix, dietician, cholesterol, f Our eating habits have come a long way in recent years but with complicated labelling and so much information out there, knowing what's good for you isn't always that easy. Recent findings show that in fact almost two thirds of us are confused by reading reports on what is and isn't healthy and even more recall conflicting stories about the same food or drink being both good and bad for our health. Well keeping it simple can often be best so what could be simpler than the great British staple, oats. Eating just one portion of oats per day [approximately three grams] is a highly effective way to prevent fatty build-ups in our arteries. A groundbreaking recent report published in the British Food Journal found that this can reduce cholesterol levels by as much as 20%. This adds to a growing body of evidence showing that porridge and similar foodstuffs can make a unique contribution to our general health. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the UK today but the humble oat holds the secret to a healthier heart, containing a compound of soluble fibre called beta-glucan that can be found in bread, cereals and oat-based bars. They're easy to prepare and won't break the bank. For all the information you need on keeping your heart healthy, watch this video with top dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton who has all the advice you need. For more information visit www.weetabix.co.uk Lifestyle/Health Lifestyle/Food & Drink When it comes to Rugby Union, Northampton Saints and England player Ben Foden is the man to watch. As a full back who can also cover for scrum half he is one of the new breed of versatile backs - quick, strong, skilful and versatile - that is the future of the national game. At Northampton Saints, Ben is also part of squad pushing for domestic and European honours. At just 23 years of age his achievements are impressive. But how does he maintain his incredible physical condition? The answer is that Ben maintains a rigorous physical regime that unfailingly observes the three fundamental tenets of fitness: exercise, diet and - last but not least - proper hydration. New research by Iceni Water shows that more than four in ten of us don't know how much water we really need during strenuous exercise. One in five think they don't need water at all. Poor hydration can cause dizziness, fatigue and muscle cramps. It hinders performance and increases health risks and the possibility of injury. Ben's taken time out from his packed schedule to present a video to talk about his career, but also on how he maintains his body at the peak of physical fitness with tips on how you can do the same. For more information visit www.iceniwaters.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=244 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=244 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:54:11 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Get the inside track on the super-fit star's personal fitness regime 00:02:10 When it comes to Rugby Union, Northampton Saints and England player Ben Foden is the man to watch. As a full back who can also cover for scrum half he is one of the new breed of versatile backs - quick, strong, skilful and versatile - that is the future of the national game. At Northampton Saints, Ben is also part of squad pushing for domestic and European honours. At just 23 years of age his achievements are impressive. But how does he maintain his incredible physical condition? The answer is that Ben maintains a rigorous physical regime that unfailingly observes the three fundamental tenets of fitness: exercise, diet and - last but not least - proper hydration. New research by Iceni Water shows that more than four in ten of us don't know how much water we really need during strenuous exercise. One in five think they don't need water at all. Poor hydration can cause dizziness, fatigue and muscle cramps. It hinders performance and increases health risks and the possibility of injury. Ben's taken time out from his packed schedule to present a video to talk about his career, but also on how he maintains his body at the peak of physical fitness with tips on how you can do the same. For more information visit www.iceniwaters.co.uk no rugby, fit, ben, foden, match, union, gym, sportin Sporting Secrets Of Rugby Union Ace Ben Foden cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Get the inside track on the super-fit star's personal fitness regime rugby, fit, ben, foden, match, union, gym, sportin When it comes to Rugby Union, Northampton Saints and England player Ben Foden is the man to watch. As a full back who can also cover for scrum half he is one of the new breed of versatile backs - quick, strong, skilful and versatile - that is the future of the national game. At Northampton Saints, Ben is also part of squad pushing for domestic and European honours. At just 23 years of age his achievements are impressive. But how does he maintain his incredible physical condition? The answer is that Ben maintains a rigorous physical regime that unfailingly observes the three fundamental tenets of fitness: exercise, diet and - last but not least - proper hydration. New research by Iceni Water shows that more than four in ten of us don't know how much water we really need during strenuous exercise. One in five think they don't need water at all. Poor hydration can cause dizziness, fatigue and muscle cramps. It hinders performance and increases health risks and the possibility of injury. Ben's taken time out from his packed schedule to present a video to talk about his career, but also on how he maintains his body at the peak of physical fitness with tips on how you can do the same. For more information visit www.iceniwaters.co.uk Sport/Rugby Lifestyle/Health The company is seeking greater Government, industry and consumer collaboration in order to meet the Government targets of 80 per cent emissions reduction by 2050, and 15 per cent renewable energy sources by 2020. National Grid Chief Executive, Steve Holliday, said; "Despite the challenging economic conditions, we must not take our eye off the ball in tackling climate change. This joined-up approach is essential to get the right legislative and regulatory frameworks in place and ensure necessary infrastructure investment is available in a timely manner for the connection of new renewable sources of electricity generation, and development of technologies such as biogas production, and linking smart meters into smart grids. "However, electricity is not the full story. Heat and transport must also play their part. These are all areas where policy is still to be developed and new technology needs to be fostered. That is why we need a Masterplan." National Grid has developed scenario's to determine the projected energy mix required to meet Government's 2020 climate change and renewable sources targets. It is investing around £3 billion a year in its electricity and gas networks - approximately three quarters of this investment in the UK - and focusing on new technologies to enhance energy efficiency across its networks. The company is also implementing annual carbon budgets across all its operations from 1 April 2009 and aligning emissions reductions alongside customer service, reliability, safety and financial performance management. National Grid's Head of Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility, Joe Kwasnik, said; "We believe National Grid is one of the first companies in the world to align company-wide emissions with performance management. Our new interim emissions reduction target of 45 per cent by 2020 - which goes further than the European Union's potential 30% reduction commitment by 2020 - will provide a more relevant milestone for our business planning process and ensure emissions management is integrated into every aspect of our operational decision-making." For more information visit www.nationalgrid.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=243 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=243 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:39:01 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) National Grid is taking an energy and climate change leadership role in the UK and calling for a national Masterplan to be developed to determine the route-map for a low-carbon economy. 00:03:31 The company is seeking greater Government, industry and consumer collaboration in order to meet the Government targets of 80 per cent emissions reduction by 2050, and 15 per cent renewable energy sources by 2020. National Grid Chief Executive, Steve Holliday, said; "Despite the challenging economic conditions, we must not take our eye off the ball in tackling climate change. This joined-up approach is essential to get the right legislative and regulatory frameworks in place and ensure necessary infrastructure investment is available in a timely manner for the connection of new renewable sources of electricity generation, and development of technologies such as biogas production, and linking smart meters into smart grids. "However, electricity is not the full story. Heat and transport must also play their part. These are all areas where policy is still to be developed and new technology needs to be fostered. That is why we need a Masterplan." National Grid has developed scenario's to determine the projected energy mix required to meet Government's 2020 climate change and renewable sources targets. It is investing around £3 billion a year in its electricity and gas networks - approximately three quarters of this investment in the UK - and focusing on new technologies to enhance energy efficiency across its networks. The company is also implementing annual carbon budgets across all its operations from 1 April 2009 and aligning emissions reductions alongside customer service, reliability, safety and financial performance management. National Grid's Head of Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility, Joe Kwasnik, said; "We believe National Grid is one of the first companies in the world to align company-wide emissions with performance management. Our new interim emissions reduction target of 45 per cent by 2020 - which goes further than the European Union's potential 30% reduction commitment by 2020 - will provide a more relevant milestone for our business planning process and ensure emissions management is integrated into every aspect of our operational decision-making." For more information visit www.nationalgrid.com no National, Grid, energy, masterplan, climate, chang National Grid Calls for UK Energy Masterplan To Meet Climate Change Challenge cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk National Grid is taking an energy and climate change leadership role in the UK and calling for a national Masterplan to be developed to determine the route-map for a low-carbon economy. National, Grid, energy, masterplan, climate, chang The company is seeking greater Government, industry and consumer collaboration in order to meet the Government targets of 80 per cent emissions reduction by 2050, and 15 per cent renewable energy sources by 2020. National Grid Chief Executive, Steve Holliday, said; "Despite the challenging economic conditions, we must not take our eye off the ball in tackling climate change. This joined-up approach is essential to get the right legislative and regulatory frameworks in place and ensure necessary infrastructure investment is available in a timely manner for the connection of new renewable sources of electricity generation, and development of technologies such as biogas production, and linking smart meters into smart grids. "However, electricity is not the full story. Heat and transport must also play their part. These are all areas where policy is still to be developed and new technology needs to be fostered. That is why we need a Masterplan." National Grid has developed scenario's to determine the projected energy mix required to meet Government's 2020 climate change and renewable sources targets. It is investing around £3 billion a year in its electricity and gas networks - approximately three quarters of this investment in the UK - and focusing on new technologies to enhance energy efficiency across its networks. The company is also implementing annual carbon budgets across all its operations from 1 April 2009 and aligning emissions reductions alongside customer service, reliability, safety and financial performance management. National Grid's Head of Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility, Joe Kwasnik, said; "We believe National Grid is one of the first companies in the world to align company-wide emissions with performance management. Our new interim emissions reduction target of 45 per cent by 2020 - which goes further than the European Union's potential 30% reduction commitment by 2020 - will provide a more relevant milestone for our business planning process and ensure emissions management is integrated into every aspect of our operational decision-making." For more information visit www.nationalgrid.com Business & Finance/Business News It seems we all get a little down at times, but there is one cheeky chappy who always manages to see the brighter side of life. Former Eastender and 'I am Celebrity...' winner Joe Swash seems to have optimism running through him - but he isn't the only cheerful person out there. A recent survey by The National Lottery, has found that we are a nation of sunny people - three quarters of us see ourselves as being generally optimistic and nearly six out of ten felt that optimism could be contagious. Joe certainly needed to keep his spirits up in the jungle as he reveals in this video. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=242 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=242 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:32:58 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Joe Swash takes time out of his schedule to give us the low down on life since leaving jungle and how to stay optimistic 00:02:49 It seems we all get a little down at times, but there is one cheeky chappy who always manages to see the brighter side of life. Former Eastender and 'I am Celebrity...' winner Joe Swash seems to have optimism running through him - but he isn't the only cheerful person out there. A recent survey by The National Lottery, has found that we are a nation of sunny people - three quarters of us see ourselves as being generally optimistic and nearly six out of ten felt that optimism could be contagious. Joe certainly needed to keep his spirits up in the jungle as he reveals in this video. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk no Joe, Swash, jungle, lottery, national, optimism, h Be a Happy Joe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Joe Swash takes time out of his schedule to give us the low down on life since leaving jungle and how to stay optimistic Joe, Swash, jungle, lottery, national, optimism, h It seems we all get a little down at times, but there is one cheeky chappy who always manages to see the brighter side of life. Former Eastender and 'I am Celebrity...' winner Joe Swash seems to have optimism running through him - but he isn't the only cheerful person out there. A recent survey by The National Lottery, has found that we are a nation of sunny people - three quarters of us see ourselves as being generally optimistic and nearly six out of ten felt that optimism could be contagious. Joe certainly needed to keep his spirits up in the jungle as he reveals in this video. For more information visit www.national-lottery.co.uk Entertainment & Arts/Entertainment News Lifestyle/Astrology Winter's here, and with it comes the ideal time to get busy transforming your home into a welcoming oasis of colour and beauty to keep those winter blues at bay. In this exclusive series of videos Sarah Holland from the Flowers & Plants Association will show you how to get creative with the use of plants and flowers in your home. From your kitchen to the bathroom, Sarah will show you which plants or flowers work best, so you can brighten up every corner of your house. Sarah will be dispensing her invaluable tips on which plants work best in specific rooms. Orchids, for example, will love the steamy atmosphere in your bathroom; while Mother-In-Law's-Tongue don't mind being in a study, as they don't require too much love and attention - or water! You'll be amazed how a couple of plants or a vase of flowers can really makeover the look - and feel - of any room in your home - fast. For more information visit The Flowers and Plants Association website, a UK not for profit organisation, giving non-biased advice on plants and flowers: www.flowers.org.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=241 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=241 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:03:35 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Watch our series of video guides with Sarah Holland of the Flowers & Plants Association to see how you can transform each room in your house with flowers and plants. 00:06:32 Winter's here, and with it comes the ideal time to get busy transforming your home into a welcoming oasis of colour and beauty to keep those winter blues at bay. In this exclusive series of videos Sarah Holland from the Flowers & Plants Association will show you how to get creative with the use of plants and flowers in your home. From your kitchen to the bathroom, Sarah will show you which plants or flowers work best, so you can brighten up every corner of your house. Sarah will be dispensing her invaluable tips on which plants work best in specific rooms. Orchids, for example, will love the steamy atmosphere in your bathroom; while Mother-In-Law's-Tongue don't mind being in a study, as they don't require too much love and attention - or water! You'll be amazed how a couple of plants or a vase of flowers can really makeover the look - and feel - of any room in your home - fast. For more information visit The Flowers and Plants Association website, a UK not for profit organisation, giving non-biased advice on plants and flowers: www.flowers.org.uk no flowers, plants, beauty, nature, home, house, asso Bring the beauty of nature into your home this winter cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Watch our series of video guides with Sarah Holland of the Flowers & Plants Association to see how you can transform each room in your house with flowers and plants. flowers, plants, beauty, nature, home, house, asso Winter's here, and with it comes the ideal time to get busy transforming your home into a welcoming oasis of colour and beauty to keep those winter blues at bay. In this exclusive series of videos Sarah Holland from the Flowers & Plants Association will show you how to get creative with the use of plants and flowers in your home. From your kitchen to the bathroom, Sarah will show you which plants or flowers work best, so you can brighten up every corner of your house. Sarah will be dispensing her invaluable tips on which plants work best in specific rooms. Orchids, for example, will love the steamy atmosphere in your bathroom; while Mother-In-Law's-Tongue don't mind being in a study, as they don't require too much love and attention - or water! You'll be amazed how a couple of plants or a vase of flowers can really makeover the look - and feel - of any room in your home - fast. For more information visit The Flowers and Plants Association website, a UK not for profit organisation, giving non-biased advice on plants and flowers: www.flowers.org.uk Lifestyle/Home & Garden For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=239 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=239 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:32:27 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Kevin Dundon cooks 'Parma Ham Wrapped Pork served on a bed of Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Peppers, topped with a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Crisp' 00:04:50 For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ no discover, origin, parma, ham, pork, kevin, dundon Discover the Origin Recipe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Kevin Dundon cooks 'Parma Ham Wrapped Pork served on a bed of Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Peppers, topped with a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Crisp' discover, origin, parma, ham, pork, kevin, dundon For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ Lifestyle/Food & Drink For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=238 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=238 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:29:55 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Peter Gordon cooks 'Spiced Pear Tatin with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Puff Pastry' 00:06:43 For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ no peter, gordon, discover, origin, spiced, pear, tat Discover the Origin Recipe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Peter Gordon cooks 'Spiced Pear Tatin with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Puff Pastry' peter, gordon, discover, origin, spiced, pear, tat For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ Lifestyle/Food & Drink For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=237 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=237 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:26:10 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Ed Baines cooks 'Porcini Mushroom and Parma Ham Risotto with Peas and Rocket, scattered with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings' 00:05:27 For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ no ed, baines, discover, the, origin, porcini, mushro Discover the Origin Recipe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Ed Baines cooks 'Porcini Mushroom and Parma Ham Risotto with Peas and Rocket, scattered with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings' ed, baines, discover, the, origin, porcini, mushro For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ Lifestyle/Food & Drink For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=236 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=236 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:03:20 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Katie Caldesi cooks 'Pasta al Forno - Neapolitan baked pasta' 00:04:53 For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ no pasta, al, forno, neapolitan, baked, katie, caldes Discover the Origin Recipe cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Katie Caldesi cooks 'Pasta al Forno - Neapolitan baked pasta' pasta, al, forno, neapolitan, baked, katie, caldes For years we were looked down on by our European peers when it came to our interest in food - or lack of it. But that's all changed and we are now a nation of foodies. The plethora of cookery books, acres of press coverage and TV programmes devoted to food and wine are all testament to this. Sometimes, though, such a wide choice can be bewildering and this can result in consumers making disappointing and poor quality choices. This is when it can be helpful to have some guidance as to the source and quality of a product. Discover the Origin has come to the rescue with four delicious recipes and wine matching ideas for you to bring the best of European cuisine in to your home. The five products used are guaranteed of their provenance and quality: the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for Parma Ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, AOC for Burgundy wines and DOC for Port and Douro Valley wines. If you see these labels on any food or drinks, you can rest assured that you will be rewarded with excellent quality. The products are affordable luxuries which can be enjoyed in the confines of your own home, providing good, nutritious dishes, yet still seeming a little bit special. Check out the 'Discover the Origin' vodcasts, presented by celebrity chefs who are supporting the campaign, to give you more inspiration in the kitchen. For more information go to http://www.discovertheorigin.co.uk/ Lifestyle/Food & Drink Are You Covered For Cancer Costs? One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video above. We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it's still easy to take an 'out-of-sight, out-of-mind' approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us. Yet over 45,000 women across the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, that's more than 100 British women being diagnosed on a daily basis, and three quarters of women affected are under 70 years of age.* High profile celebrity cancer patients have helped increase public awareness in women's cancer. This combined with the positive changes to the way such issues are now talked about in society, and improvements in technology has lead to earlier diagnosis, meaning more women are able to successfully fight the disease. Breast cancer survival rates in particular have improved dramatically over the last 20 years - 8 out of 10* of us would survive if we were diagnosed today. Yet any one of us could be struck down with cancer at any time - contrary to popular belief, the disease does not just affect those with a family history or poor lifestyle. And it's not just the health and emotional demands we need to think about, but the financial implications as well. Many of us are unaware of the financial consequences a cancer diagnosis would have on our lives and family. With having to take time off work, many patients find themselves without enough money to cover the things we take for granted in good health, such as paying for bills or childcare costs. According to Macmillan Cancer Support, one in four cancer patients admit having difficulty keeping up with payments whilst fighting the disease - with many suffering real financial hardship. It's a stress we could all do without at a time when we should be concentrating on getting better. For expert information on the risk and causes of female specific cancers, and how to insure you have the financial help you and your family need should you be diagnosed with cancer, watch the video. * Cancer Research UK For more information, visit www.aigdirect.co.uk/health/products/wellwoman/?DCMP=WellWoman_HowtoTV http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=235 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=235 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:38:07 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Are You Covered For Cancer Costs? One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video. 00:06:10 Are You Covered For Cancer Costs? One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video above. We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it's still easy to take an 'out-of-sight, out-of-mind' approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us. Yet over 45,000 women across the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, that's more than 100 British women being diagnosed on a daily basis, and three quarters of women affected are under 70 years of age.* High profile celebrity cancer patients have helped increase public awareness in women's cancer. This combined with the positive changes to the way such issues are now talked about in society, and improvements in technology has lead to earlier diagnosis, meaning more women are able to successfully fight the disease. Breast cancer survival rates in particular have improved dramatically over the last 20 years - 8 out of 10* of us would survive if we were diagnosed today. Yet any one of us could be struck down with cancer at any time - contrary to popular belief, the disease does not just affect those with a family history or poor lifestyle. And it's not just the health and emotional demands we need to think about, but the financial implications as well. Many of us are unaware of the financial consequences a cancer diagnosis would have on our lives and family. With having to take time off work, many patients find themselves without enough money to cover the things we take for granted in good health, such as paying for bills or childcare costs. According to Macmillan Cancer Support, one in four cancer patients admit having difficulty keeping up with payments whilst fighting the disease - with many suffering real financial hardship. It's a stress we could all do without at a time when we should be concentrating on getting better. For expert information on the risk and causes of female specific cancers, and how to insure you have the financial help you and your family need should you be diagnosed with cancer, watch the video. * Cancer Research UK For more information, visit www.aigdirect.co.uk/health/products/wellwoman/?DCMP=WellWoman_HowtoTV no aig, cancer, cost, cost, patient, finance, cancer Be financially prepared for female cancers cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Are You Covered For Cancer Costs? One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video. aig, cancer, cost, cost, patient, finance, cancer Are You Covered For Cancer Costs? One in four cancer patients have difficulty keeping up with everyday payments. Learn how to keep your family financially safe in our video above. We all worry about our health to a certain degree, but when it comes to more serious issues such as cancer it's still easy to take an 'out-of-sight, out-of-mind' approach. While many of us will know a female friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, we may still think it will never happen to us. Yet over 45,000 women across the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, that's more than 100 British women being diagnosed on a daily basis, and three quarters of women affected are under 70 years of age.* High profile celebrity cancer patients have helped increase public awareness in women's cancer. This combined with the positive changes to the way such issues are now talked about in society, and improvements in technology has lead to earlier diagnosis, meaning more women are able to successfully fight the disease. Breast cancer survival rates in particular have improved dramatically over the last 20 years - 8 out of 10* of us would survive if we were diagnosed today. Yet any one of us could be struck down with cancer at any time - contrary to popular belief, the disease does not just affect those with a family history or poor lifestyle. And it's not just the health and emotional demands we need to think about, but the financial implications as well. Many of us are unaware of the financial consequences a cancer diagnosis would have on our lives and family. With having to take time off work, many patients find themselves without enough money to cover the things we take for granted in good health, such as paying for bills or childcare costs. According to Macmillan Cancer Support, one in four cancer patients admit having difficulty keeping up with payments whilst fighting the disease - with many suffering real financial hardship. It's a stress we could all do without at a time when we should be concentrating on getting better. For expert information on the risk and causes of female specific cancers, and how to insure you have the financial help you and your family need should you be diagnosed with cancer, watch the video. * Cancer Research UK For more information, visit www.aigdirect.co.uk/health/products/wellwoman/?DCMP=WellWoman_HowtoTV Lifestyle/Health Whether you're considering early retirement or you've simply had enough of gloomy Britain, now is a fantastic time to consider buying a property abroad. Despite the slump in the UK housing market, property prices overseas are still offering better value to potential buyers. But before you make your great escape, there are crucial details that need to be properly addressed, from managing finances to choosing the ideal location. Dependable advice and good budgeting in advance can make the world of difference to the success of your move. A recent poll of readers of A Place In The Sun magazine reveals the current top five international property hotspots for UK buyers. Its popularity among UK buyers resolutely undiminished after more than 30 years, Spain tops the list. Hot on its heels are France, Portugal, Cyprus and Turkey. Whether you're still undecided about taking the plunge or feel you need some extra help with planning your escape to sunnier climes, a visit to A Place in the Sun Live will equip you with the tools and advice you need to make an informed decision, and to ensure that your new life is happy and fulfilling from the start. To get you in the right frame of mind listen to our top tips for buying abroad with Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman. For more information visit: www.aplaceinthesun.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=234 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=234 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:35:50 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Whether you're considering early retirement or you've simply had enough of gloomy Britain, now is a fantastic time to consider buying a property abroad. 00:02:48 Whether you're considering early retirement or you've simply had enough of gloomy Britain, now is a fantastic time to consider buying a property abroad. Despite the slump in the UK housing market, property prices overseas are still offering better value to potential buyers. But before you make your great escape, there are crucial details that need to be properly addressed, from managing finances to choosing the ideal location. Dependable advice and good budgeting in advance can make the world of difference to the success of your move. A recent poll of readers of A Place In The Sun magazine reveals the current top five international property hotspots for UK buyers. Its popularity among UK buyers resolutely undiminished after more than 30 years, Spain tops the list. Hot on its heels are France, Portugal, Cyprus and Turkey. Whether you're still undecided about taking the plunge or feel you need some extra help with planning your escape to sunnier climes, a visit to A Place in the Sun Live will equip you with the tools and advice you need to make an informed decision, and to ensure that your new life is happy and fulfilling from the start. To get you in the right frame of mind listen to our top tips for buying abroad with Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman. For more information visit: www.aplaceinthesun.com no great, escape, place, in, the sun, auido, podcast, The Great Escape cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Whether you're considering early retirement or you've simply had enough of gloomy Britain, now is a fantastic time to consider buying a property abroad. great, escape, place, in, the sun, auido, podcast, Whether you're considering early retirement or you've simply had enough of gloomy Britain, now is a fantastic time to consider buying a property abroad. Despite the slump in the UK housing market, property prices overseas are still offering better value to potential buyers. But before you make your great escape, there are crucial details that need to be properly addressed, from managing finances to choosing the ideal location. Dependable advice and good budgeting in advance can make the world of difference to the success of your move. A recent poll of readers of A Place In The Sun magazine reveals the current top five international property hotspots for UK buyers. Its popularity among UK buyers resolutely undiminished after more than 30 years, Spain tops the list. Hot on its heels are France, Portugal, Cyprus and Turkey. Whether you're still undecided about taking the plunge or feel you need some extra help with planning your escape to sunnier climes, a visit to A Place in the Sun Live will equip you with the tools and advice you need to make an informed decision, and to ensure that your new life is happy and fulfilling from the start. To get you in the right frame of mind listen to our top tips for buying abroad with Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman. For more information visit: www.aplaceinthesun.com Leisure & Travel/ Are you one of those people who love the idea of homemade food but find the concept a little daunting? Well don't be scared! Homemade food doesn't have to be a chore to taste delicious. Lasagne has always been a firm family favourite as it is homely, hearty and delicious and by following three easy steps in our video, you will see that it is actually a really simple dish that you can impress your friends and family with. And you don't just have to stick to traditional beef lasagne. We can show you, thanks to Dolmio, some new recipe suggestions to tempt your taste buds. Why not be a little bit more adventurous and include seafood in your filling? Prawns and smoked haddock go beautifully with a white sauce. And if that doesn't tickle your fancy, why not try a vegetarian option - mushrooms, carrots, aubergine or broccoli combine to make a delicious roasted winter vegetable variation. For more information and recipe inspiration visit www.dolmio.co.uk http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=233 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=233 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:05:28 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Follow 3 easy steps to culinary delight 00:03:40 Are you one of those people who love the idea of homemade food but find the concept a little daunting? Well don't be scared! Homemade food doesn't have to be a chore to taste delicious. Lasagne has always been a firm family favourite as it is homely, hearty and delicious and by following three easy steps in our video, you will see that it is actually a really simple dish that you can impress your friends and family with. And you don't just have to stick to traditional beef lasagne. We can show you, thanks to Dolmio, some new recipe suggestions to tempt your taste buds. Why not be a little bit more adventurous and include seafood in your filling? Prawns and smoked haddock go beautifully with a white sauce. And if that doesn't tickle your fancy, why not try a vegetarian option - mushrooms, carrots, aubergine or broccoli combine to make a delicious roasted winter vegetable variation. For more information and recipe inspiration visit www.dolmio.co.uk no dolmio, lasagne, perfect, culinary How to make the perfect lasagne cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Follow 3 easy steps to culinary delight dolmio, lasagne, perfect, culinary Are you one of those people who love the idea of homemade food but find the concept a little daunting? Well don't be scared! Homemade food doesn't have to be a chore to taste delicious. Lasagne has always been a firm family favourite as it is homely, hearty and delicious and by following three easy steps in our video, you will see that it is actually a really simple dish that you can impress your friends and family with. And you don't just have to stick to traditional beef lasagne. We can show you, thanks to Dolmio, some new recipe suggestions to tempt your taste buds. Why not be a little bit more adventurous and include seafood in your filling? Prawns and smoked haddock go beautifully with a white sauce. And if that doesn't tickle your fancy, why not try a vegetarian option - mushrooms, carrots, aubergine or broccoli combine to make a delicious roasted winter vegetable variation. For more information and recipe inspiration visit www.dolmio.co.uk Lifestyle/Food & Drink Spring is on its way and with it, the chance to shake off the cobwebs by throwing a celebrity inspired party for your family and friends. But as every hostess worth her canapés is aware, without adequate preparation a spirits-boosting bash can easily turn into a headache for you and a flop for your guests. Creating the right atmosphere, getting the most out of your budget, deciding on the perfect mix of guests and making sure any children in attendance are well catered for can make for a stressful experience. However, this need not be the case - in this video feature brought to you by MySims Party, we show just how just a little organisation, creativity and careful shopping can make your guests feel like Posh and Becks at an A-list bash. One man who knows all about parties is Peregrine Armstrong-Jones. Peregrine has organised major events for the likes of the aforementioned Posh & Becks and Elizabeth Hurley, not to mention staging the wedding of legendary party monsters Elton John and David Furnish. Who better to guide you through the party planning minefield? If you're inviting people from a wide age range, how do you make sure none of them feel left out or overwhelmed? What kind of mood do you want to create? How many people should you invite? How do you ensure everyone of every age is catered for? Is it a good idea to lay on a medieval banquet or is a less-is-more approach advisable when it comes to the food? For the answers to all the above questions and killer tips on how to sprinkle that extra little touch of glamour over the proceedings, press play and let our presenter and us show you how. MySims Party is available on the Nintendo Wii and DS from 13th march. For more information visit www.mysimsparty.com http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=232 info@podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) http://www.podmaster.co.uk/podcast.php?ID=232 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:48:17 GMT podmaster.co.uk (Podmaster) Planning a great party can seem daunting but here are some easy tips to make guests feel like A-listers 00:02:59 Spring is on its way and with it, the chance to shake off the cobwebs by throwing a celebrity inspired party for your family and friends. But as every hostess worth her canapés is aware, without adequate preparation a spirits-boosting bash can easily turn into a headache for you and a flop for your guests. Creating the right atmosphere, getting the most out of your budget, deciding on the perfect mix of guests and making sure any children in attendance are well catered for can make for a stressful experience. However, this need not be the case - in this video feature brought to you by MySims Party, we show just how just a little organisation, creativity and careful shopping can make your guests feel like Posh and Becks at an A-list bash. One man who knows all about parties is Peregrine Armstrong-Jones. Peregrine has organised major events for the likes of the aforementioned Posh & Becks and Elizabeth Hurley, not to mention staging the wedding of legendary party monsters Elton John and David Furnish. Who better to guide you through the party planning minefield? If you're inviting people from a wide age range, how do you make sure none of them feel left out or overwhelmed? What kind of mood do you want to create? How many people should you invite? How do you ensure everyone of every age is catered for? Is it a good idea to lay on a medieval banquet or is a less-is-more approach advisable when it comes to the food? For the answers to all the above questions and killer tips on how to sprinkle that extra little touch of glamour over the proceedings, press play and let our presenter and us show you how. MySims Party is available on the Nintendo Wii and DS from 13th march. For more information visit www.mysimsparty.com no party, planner, MySims, sims, my, partie, Wii, Nin Be your own party planner cd851a8d5c71512cad25de10fe9b5356 Ã,© podmaster.co.uk Planning a great party can seem daunting but here are some easy tips to make guests feel like A-listers party, planner, MySims, sims, my, partie, Wii, Nin Spring is on its way and with it, the chance to shake off the cobwebs by throwing a celebrity inspired party for your family and friends. But as every hostess worth her canapés is aware, without adequate preparation a