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What’s the opposite of a Nosy Neighbour?

Michael Martinez — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:13:05 +0000

Pic from Plymouth Herald

Whatever it is, this guy is it. This guy being 66-year-old civil engineer, David Alvand, who has such an extreme interpretation of his right to privacy that he has grown himself a rather overpowering shrubbery. His beloved conifers, 10 metre high Leylandii, fill his entire front garden and block out the entire frontage of his property from any prying eyes.

Campers on Mars

Michael Martinez — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:06:03 +0000

NASA have been running a competition, “The X-Hab Challenge,” between engineers to find a suitable flexible dwelling-cum-vehicle for the Martian surface. The NASA guidelines for the competition(pdf) lay down a number of criteria which basically simplify to the following requirements:

hard-shell prototype habitat
inflatable loft to deploy from hard shell
room enough to sleep four
reconfigurable as a “crew gathering” or “group meeting” area

The winning design will be put into extensive testing by NASA and might just wind up on its way to the Moon or Mars one day.

I have already submitted a prototype entry:

Artists impression

It is pretty foolproof really. The design

Insurance Tip for the Week: Know Where to Purchase Gap Insurance

Michael Martinez — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:29:41 +0000

Purchasing gap insurance is important for many. If you are buying a new car or leasing, in most cases it is a must. But, when it comes time to purchase that gap insurance policy, have you thought about what company you want your gap insurance through?

Gone Paddling-Nearly at the Finishing Line!

Michael Martinez — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:45:54 +0000

James Bonnell has been circumnavigating the UK for the past 130 days…and has managed to paddle 2160 miles! And with less than 100 miles to go, we thought we would give you an update on the challenges he has faced!

Weeks 11 and 12: James’ wrist fell victim to Tendonitis, which resulted in being on a number of painkillers, and having to wear wrist supports. He kept paddling, but he had to make sure he was well enough as he had to face with 5 hours of open sea paddling, for the first time on this adventure.

A few days later he found himself in minor difficulty when the weather turned and forced his kayak landing into some rocks by a lighthouse. Luc

International Student Insurance for the New School Year

Anthony Harris — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:39:21 +0000

As the school season begins you will want to make sure that you are adequately covered in case the unexpected happens. International student health insurance is important to have in place in the event that you need to seek treatment at the doctor or hospital. In many countries, the health system may be structured differently than what you are accustomed to – whether it be nationalized health care or higher medical expenses. It is important to ask questions to determine if you will need a plan to fill in gaps and to provide you with additional health coverage.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right plan:

Do you want an emergency-only plan or one that will also cover you in the case you have a cold?
Will you be playing sports? I

Is Medical Tourism a Safe Alternative to U.S. Healthcare Costs?

Michael Martinez — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:58:59 +0000

Healthcare is a huge expense Americans struggle to deal with daily, especially for those without health insurance. In fact, the United States offers some of the most expensive healthcare in the world. Yet, as of 2007, over 45 million Americans lacked health insurance and even more were under-insured. That’s why more and more people are turning to medical tourism as a way to save money on the expenses associated with various medical needs.

In fact, medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry and it’s no wonder.