Category: Helpful tips

Where does fair trade mangoes come from? MOBIOM (Malian Organic Movement) is the umbrella organisation for 73 village co-operatives in the Sikasso region of southern Mali that grow Fairtrade organic cotton and mangoes. Where does fair trade products come from? The Fairtrade system is made up of: Three regional producer networks that represent farmers and […]

Does anyone live on Monuriki Island? The island is not inhabited, even real life, but you can visit it for the day when staying at many of the resorts in Fiji. Here are a few Monuriki tours to take in the nearby Mamanuca Island Group. Where is the island used in Castaway? Modriki Island Where […]

What makes a business name catchy? While other monikers can have depth and meaning, “catchy” names are designed to stay firmly within the mind of your target customer, no matter how many opposing titles they might see. These are the titles that are inherently memorable. Some of the best names even become synonymous with the […]

How many hours in front is Melbourne Australia? Current time now in Melbourne, Australia Standard Time is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+10). Is Melbourne the same timezone as Brisbane? This will be between 7AM – 11PM their time, since Melbourne, Victoria is in the same time zone as Brisbane, Queensland. This is […]

Are pointers the only dogs that point? Pointing breeds aren’t the only dogs who stop in their tracks and lift a paw when they see a bird, squirrel, or rabbit. Other breeds or mixed-breeds who are driven by a need to spot moving objects often show a variation on the traditional point. Some dogs freeze […]

Is the Duchess historically accurate? Based on a true story, as they say in the movies, the tale traces the cosseted, tightly corseted late-18th-century life of Georgiana Spencer, the Duchess of Devonshire, one of those gilded-cage aristocrats who appear to have been primed, pumped and exclusively prized for the fecundity of their wombs. What is […]

Can I use a knit fabric for a woven pattern? Knits are naturally less firm than wovens, and they will not maintain the same structure that you can get in a woven fabric, especially one that is interfaced and lined. The Aster Top from Colette Patterns has classic clean lines that can be found in […]

When did Family Guy start getting bad? Family Guy made the PTC’s 2000, 2005, and 2006 lists of “worst prime-time shows for family viewing”, with over forty Family Guy episodes listed as “Worst TV Show[s] of the Week”. This was due to profanity, animated nudity, and violence. The series was also named the worst show […]

How comfortable is linen? Linen is naturally moisture-wicking Linen can absorb up to 20% of its weight in water without feeling wet, which means that no matter what kind of sleeper you are, your skin will stay dry and comfortable all night long. Is linen soft to sleep on? Linen sheets have a distinct, luxurious […]

What is the fat on meat called? Fat in beef meat muscle is called intramuscular fat and appears as a pattern of wavy lines, commonly known as marbling (Figure 5). What is the fatty part of steak called? The most obvious is the layer between the skin (or rind) and the lean tissue known as […]