Updates from 17th September 2018
English Premier League Update
The Premier League is now in full flow - catch up with the latest Games, TV Schedules, Results & League table here. 
The nation has spoken on the correct way to make a cup of tea
Milk first, or milk last? YouGov tackles the debates that matter 
How U.S. Employee Benefits Compare To Europe’s
Unsurprisingly, Americans aren’t the beneficiaries of generous paid leave, vacation, or unemployment policies. 
20 Things A True Gentleman Does Differently
The idea of the Gentleman grew out of the traditions of knighthood in a very dangerous period of history. How does that apply today ... 
How Big is the World's Biggest Plane?.... Huge
With a wingspan of 385 feet, the Stratolaunch is the world's largest plane by width. 
Why no one at GM is allowed to walk around on their smartphones
Everyone in all General Motors offices (including CEO Mary Barra) is banned from walking and talking or texting. 
2019 Bentley Continental GT First Drive Review: Grander touring
On winding Alpine pass or smooth Italian autostrada, there’s no better way to blast across Europe than in Bentley’s exquisite new Continental GT. |
Keep up to date with the latest Formula 1 races and tables
Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy in 2018
Most of us don’t want to know how long we will live. However, there are some countries where most of us would like the answer to that question. 
This algorithm thinks it’s found the top-5 saddest songs in Billboard history
Data journalist Miriam Quick has used Spotify’s data on the “energy” and “valence” of all the number one songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 in its 60-year history to pinpoint the top five saddest songs to top the charts. 
Honouring Italy : surprising pasta facts
Probably everyone would agree, pasta is Italy’s pride. Let’s educate ourselves more about this delicious product! 
The Real Cost of Phone Addiction
You, like most people, probably use your phone too much. People spend an average of four hours a day staring at their handheld screen, 
Leadership Lesson From Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs:
Stop Worrying About Being Right, and Focus on This Instead 
Use these 4 steps to tell your manager how you solved a problem
Problem solving is a skill that will get you far in your professional life, so you don't want to shy away from showing it off! Follow these steps, and you'll garner a reputation for being a master of tackling a challenge. |
30 Funny Travel Quotes to Make You Smile
The usual collection of travel quotes tend to focus on inspiration and reflection. These, however, are meant to tickle your funny bone, and remind you of the inherent humour of the journey. 
Here’s how we can discuss diversity and inclusion without confrontation
Diversity and inclusion is a challenging topic to discuss—but that doesn’t mean that every discussion needs to leave someone agitated. 
The Jaguar E-Type Zero Is the Most Amazing Electric Car Yet
Forget all Teslas. Trash all the electric SUVs from the future. Scratch out all the best electric cars. 
Your First 90 Minutes Can Make or Break The Rest of Your Day
You are most productive in the morning, according to research. Your best work happens within a short time span of the day, and you should be making the most of it. 
The Most Important Skill For Interacting With People
“When you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble: ...... 
Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain — Explaining it to a 5 Year Old.
A Simple Guide to Understand Blockchain with a Real World Analogy 
Pirates on the High Seas and on the High Street
Hollywood often portrays pirates as drunken swashbucklers, scurvy-ridden thugs and with perhaps the exception of Jonny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, you might not hold them in very high esteem – a bit like estate agents some might say! |
Two Simple Habits of Non-Procrastinators (Plus One Bonus Habit)
It’s pretty rare to find people who (almost) never procrastinate — in my experience, 95-99% of people procrastinate, at least part of each day. If not most of the day! 
How the single most important feature on LinkedIn just got even more powerful
If you want to win new business and build a valuable network on LinkedIn, it's all about understanding how to find (and utilize) context for a one-on-one conversation. With the plethora of available data on all 550 million members LinkedIn makes "cold" introductions and exchanges easy to accomplish. 
9 common coffee mistakes and how to fix them
Business Insider spoke to Will Corby, Head of Coffee at Pact, to find out what bad habits we're keeping. He said people should treat coffee like vegetables and bread rather than a long-term product. He also explained why cheap instant coffee should be a red flag. |
4 Lessons on the Art of Experience From Billionaire Richard Branson
Richard Branson completely revamped Virgin Airlines by focusing on experience, providing pajamas for first-class passengers, for instance. Here's how you can create unique experiences too. 
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed, a new era dawns - A perspective from the USA
WINDSOR, England — A thousand-year-old English castle echoed with the exhortations of an African-American bishop and a gospel choir 
The 10 most beautiful cars on sale today
Cars are more than just forms of transportation. They can be rolling art. Business Insider put together our first list of the most beautiful cars a couple of years ago. Here's an updated list of cars that are on sale today. |
Dirty travel money tricks to avoid
Whenever you travel it’s always a good idea to watch out for companies trying to rip you off. We’ve exposed these 2 major dirty tricks: 
#RoadTrip18
Our Founder Anthony Jackson & his Partner Jane are currently preparing for #RoadTrip18 Guisborough (North Yorkshire) to Rhodes and here on #DMZ we have created several pages including the #RoadTrip18 Blog and also a page for their “well-travelled cat” #MiniTheCat. There will be a Daily Blog starting 5th May for their 3,500 mile #RoadTrip18 
The 17 best advertisement examples (and what made them successful)
I’ve always been a little leery of proclaiming anything "the best." So it was a little difficult for me to come up with just one "best" advertisement of all time -- which is why there are 17 in this post instead. Why are these campaigns some of the best ads of all time? |
April 2018
43 Ways I’ve Learned To Make Life Easier
For the past several years I’ve marked each birthday with a post reflecting. This year, I’d like to share a bunch of things I’ve learned to do to make my life just a little bit easier. Some relate to work and some to fun, but they’ve all helped me and I hope some of them can help you too. |
Here Are the Origins of 10 Tech Terms You Use Every Day
The funny thing about language is how words and phrases seep in everyday use without anyone realizing exactly where they came from. As ubiquitous as technological devices are in our daily lives, so is the vocabulary that is attached to the innovation that made them possible. 
Journey to the Roof of Africa
Exploring Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. |
Get One Step Closer to Genius With These 9 Leonardo da Vinci Quotes
A man of many talents, Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most celebrated painters, scientists, inventors, writers, architects and historians of all time. In fact, it's safe to describe da Vinci as one of the world's greatest geniuses -- if not the greatest. The late Renaissance man had a diversity of talents, and his contributions to humanity went beyond the "Mona Lisa." |
March 2018
I’ve given 333 Apps access to my Facebook. Almost none of them need it
Now, I don’t have any reason to suspect that anyone at any of the 333 apps and services I’ve permitted to poke around my Facebook has used it for underhanded purposes, as researcher Kogan is alleged to have done. 
Learn how to fold a world record setting paper airplane
Growing up with six brothers, John Collins got really good at folding paper planes. "Anything you can beat your siblings at is good," he says. But he didn't just beat his siblings. In 2012, Collins set the world record for the farthest flight by a paper aircraft. 
What Is the difference between Marketing, Advertising & Branding?
I often hear marketing strategies explained as having social media, having an online brand, or advertising a lot. These explanations make me cringe because, while they might be part of a plan, they grossly oversimplify the deeper and more complex concepts behind a truly effective marketing strategy. 
When Rightmove isn’t the right move
The Problem with Rightmove and the Issues to Avoid. On the face of it, selling your house online appears to be a simple and straightforward option. Just choose an agent, fill in a form, have some photographs taken and in a few clicks of the mouse, your home can be shared instantly with the millions of people 
How to Be Calm
I’ve often been described as a “calm” person. I’m not sure if they really mean “boring,” but I’m happy to be calm most of the time. When others are stressing out, I can help calm them down. When things aren’t going well, I calmly take appropriate action instead of falling apart. 
What it's like to live as a tea drinker in a coffee drinker's world
If you're a coffee drinker, I ask you to listen. It might be hard for you to understand people who live and drink outside your experience. Tea drinkers are forced to function in a society that, intentionally or not, excludes them and their hot caffeinated beverage of choice. |
5 Smart Ways to Do More in Less Time
To beat the competition in half the hours, increase your output and your impact by working smarter. Generally, high-energy people enjoy a competitive advantage, but if there’s one thing I learned while researching and writing my first book, it was how to get more done in less time. 
The Stunning Skylines of China's Megacities
Luca Campigotto counts Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner as one of his greatest aesthetic influences. Look at the Italian-born photographer's images and it's easy to see the impact. But a few years ago, while in China working on his latest book, he got the opportunity to photograph a city unlike any he'd ever captured before. 
5 Countries where people live the longest
Travellers throughout history searched for a mythical spring with healing waters that promised everlasting life. Although a true Fountain of Youth remains to be found, people today live longer than ever. Common sense says that the more developed the economy, the better chances it has for longer life expectancy with access to a high level of healthcare. Plus, a healthy diet never hurts. 
2018 6 Nations Rugby Final Update
Ireland win the Grand Slam Final table from the 2018 6 Nations Rugby Championship 
Sea Level Rise in the SF Bay Area Just Got a Lot More Dire
If you move to the San Francisco Bay Area, prepare to pay some of the most exorbitant home prices on the planet. Also, prepare for the fact that someday, your new home could be underwater - and not just financially. 
Inside the Million-Dollar Senna, McLaren's Fiercest Road Car Ever
If you want to properly understand the million-dollar McLaren Senna supercar, you've got to make the pilgrimage to Woking, just southeast of London. There, you'll find McLaren’s UK Technology Center headquarters 
Brasil vs Brazil !
There is a polemical issue in the halls of production at Uma Nota Culture. Is it Brasil with an “s” or Brazil with a “z”? |
Jaguar's New F-Pace SUV Is Fast, Sporty, and Expensive
Like any good Hollywood blockbuster, Jaguar’s F-Pace was made with sequels in mind. So it’s no surprise that now, two years after the company started delivering its first SUV to customers, Jaguar has rolled out the F-Pace SVR, an extra-fancy, extra-powerful version of a vehicle that was pretty fancy and powerful to begin with. 
2018 Range Rover P400e: The pinnacle of luxury SUVs, now quieter
A plug-in hybrid system might add complexity, but it doesn't change the overall character of Land Rover's flagship offering 
Difference between High Street Agents, hybrid & online agents
If you really want to know what goes on behind the scenes at estate agents, who better to interview than the person who trains many of them! In this frank and direct interview, Boyd Mayover discusses what he sees as the fall down of both high street agents, hybrid and online agents. 
25 Best Motivational Stephen Hawking Quotes
Best-selling author, award-winning physicist, and beloved Star Trek guest star Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. Prolific as both a writer and public figure, the late scientist made numerous wry remarks about the nature of life, science and the universe around us. Here are his 25 best quotes. 
Want To Communicate More Effectively In The Workplace? Do This!
Your ability to communicate clearly with clients and coworkers ensures you deliver the desired product In retail, communication with employees and customers ensures a good customer experience. In construction, it will ensure worker safety and project completion to specifications. In medicine, communication about your treatment is literally a life or death situation ... 
The March Challenge: One Small Change, One Big Impact
We’ve just started the third month of the year, and with the realisation that this year is slipping past us so quickly … I’m issuing a challenge to all of you. |
