Santa Obscura As you’re waiting for Santa to come down the chimney, glugging the sherry you left him and somehow stumbling close enough to your tree to leave the presents under it in perfect harmony, why not let your mind wander to the other corners of the world the jolliest fat man in history’s been to on his rounds? After all, festive cheer...

The Art of Saying Thank You That’s it folks, the end of another year! And an eventful one it has been – an awful lot can happen in 365 days. That is why January is National Thank You Month, the perfect opportunity to look back and be thankful. What’s it about? Nowadays, people always seem to be in a rush and under constant pressure to get things...

After a few terms of hanging around the same bars, clubs and pubs – even the same old library, it’s easy to become bored with the same old crowd and surroundings, day after day. So, if time and course permits, or if you’re looking for a post-grad challenge, why not spread those wings while you can and grab your passport for a spell studying abroad – and by that...

It’s clear that we are a species of primordial hunter gatherers, in need of food, drink and sex. Simples. Think of a night out, when the doors open circa 3am and you stumble onto the street, what are the two things, the two desires that take control? Food and Sex. Usually, if you’ve played your cards right, you’ve pretty much sorted the latter – now for...

If you have been putting off (and putting off) trying a new sport or any type of physical exercise for that matter, until after the New Year, take time to consider exactly what Britain is like in January. Icy winds, frost, blizzards and below zero temperatures are sure to derail all of your best intentions and, before you know it, it’ll be spring and that will...

What The Web Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love… With Valentine’s Day on the horizon you might be wondering if anyone can find you somebody to love, to paraphrase Queen. Help is it hand should the old-fashioned ways have failed to find you your Mr or Mrs Right! And its sitting right on your desk, so why not allow Cupid to send his e-arrow right into the...

GOOD IN BED? You may be asking yourself, ‘Am I any good in bed?’.The answer, we’re sure you’re surprised to hear,  is probably ‘no’. Actually, in your case, the answer is definitely and unequivocally ‘no’ – which is why you should be reading this…To accurately determine your sexual performance, you need to break down ‘Good In Bed’ into it’s three...

10 WAYS TO RELAX YOURSELF Let’s face it. Life is stressful these days, there are no two ways about it! We’re all under pressure from family, work, finances and friends and it can all get too much at times. Luckily, we know a few ways of getting ourselves chilled, relaxed and ready for the trials of the day. And guess what? We’re going to share them with you!...

Still Told… Have you been told ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ or not to go out with wet hair because you’ll catch a cold? How many of these old wives tales are gospel and which ones are just plain silly? DON’T OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS… This superstition actually dates back to Victorian times where umbrellas could violently pop open and...

5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW… ABOUT PARTYING AND YOUR BODY! Yes, we all know that your decision making abilities are hindered by drinking, but did you know these facts about how all that hard living and hard partying can affect your good looks? BLOTCHY SKIN As you drink your way to oblivion (thus becoming the wittiest, most attractive and interesting person...