Eyes right… Many of us of a certain age have had the experience. You start to read a book, newspaper, magazine or phone screen and suddenly realise that the text isn’t as sharp as it used to be. You move the object further away from you or squint to get it into proper focus, but deep down you know the depressing truth: you need reading glasses. Take the challenge
30/04/2018 Calming traffic Speed humps and bumps, lane narrowing obstructions, stop signs and a multitude of traffic calming measures are the bane of the suburban driver’s life. 4 comments
28/03/2018 Pairing up We’ve all been there, you’re on your way out to a posh do and you need your best shoes, the ones that only ever see the light of day at the occasional wedding. But, where are they?
07/03/2018 Unspillable glass It may seem like a distant memory, but summer is almost here again and perhaps, weather permitting of course, you’ll find yourself at a BBQ or picnic sometime soon. There’s just one problem: how and ... 1 comment
01/02/2018 A better brush Show me that smile! Show me those pearly whites! For many of us, keeping our teeth clean is a routine that happens twice a day without really ever thinking about it. The trouble is, for many others, ...
09/01/2018 The invisible helmet The humble bicycle helmet continues to save countless lives and for most that commute on a bicycle, helmets are a core part of their apparel. However, for so many young people, wearing a helmet still ... 1 comment
05/12/2017 Solving the snore We’ve all had an encounter or two with those that have what can only be described as, ‘epic snoring skills’. Those that can routinely snore, at volume, for hours at a time. Whether it is a delicate ... 1 comment
06/11/2017 Wire woes It’s an early Monday morning. You get on the train, take a seat and look forward to sitting back and relaxing with some gentle music, just to ease you into the week. But, you soon realise your ... 3 comments
02/10/2017 Fishy freight Who hasn’t opened up a new product and felt like they’ve been duped by the classic box in a box in a box trick because of the amount of packaging inside. While manufacturers understandably want to ... 1 comment
04/09/2017 Lost in translation The world is getting smaller. Technology and the internet has brought people closer together as language barriers continue to fall and become far less of a barrier that they once were. Gone are the ...
05/07/2017 Finding Fido Man's best friend has been a faithful companion through the ages. Dogs provide companionship and increasingly are responsible for keeping their owners active. 1 comment
01/06/2017 Eyes on the road! Despite the best efforts of Government initiatives, harsher penalties being enforced by the police and more disturbing advertising campaigns against it, distracted driving continues to be a major ...
02/05/2017 Anchors 'aweigh'! Thanks to nature documentaries like Planet Earth and growing concerns about global warming, people are becoming more aware of the fragility of our natural ecosystems.
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