Slimming online
Living in a contemporary society where we are obsessed with self-image and weight means people may be reduced to desperate measures. With the increase in sales of dieting pills and the availability of them online, experts have warned the increased consumption of slimming pills could put lives at risk.
The United Nations drug control board says a growing number of women desperate to lose weight are buying these drugs on the internet. The warnings come after the death of 21-year-old anorexic Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston. She is believed to have been taking slimming pills and painkillers.
Are you hooked yet?
The rapid rise of new technology leads to the growing concern of addiction to online gadgets
Ever felt naked without your phone? Ever dreaded the thought of walking somewhere without the comfort of your MP3 player? There are growing concerns that people are becoming increasingly addicted to portable technology with one of the main concerns being the blurring of the line between work and private life.
After all, who wants a text from their boss at 2am asking them to come into work early the next day, or an email over dinner attached with their ‘to do’ list for the following work day?
Reel Britannia
Since its birth in the early 19th century, the British film industry has provided us with some of the world’s most acclaimed motion pictures. Blockbusters such as Trainspotting and The Italian Job have won awards in abundance and regularly feature in top ten lists; they are a showcase for the success of the British film industry over the years. However, the recent introduction of new tax rules is going to have a huge and damaging effect on the British film industry.
Despite having gone through numerous booms and slumps, the current state of the industry seems to be going from strength to strength. In January, British films, including The Queen and The Last King of Scotland, racked up 16 Oscar nominations between them, contributing to one of the best ever years for the British film industry.
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