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Pic of the Day – Nite Rider cycle set to scare you off your saddle!

Published on May 16, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

Pictured in today’s Irish Independent is model Jenny Lee getting ready to take part in the Nite Rider charity cycle which takes place on Saturday 26th May.  The mystery cycle will saddle up, lead by one of Dublin Bus Ghost Tours master story tellers, and spin aroundDublin’s most haunted hotspots in aid of The Soul of Haiti Foundation. A ticketed event, cyclists are asked to gather atSmithfield Squarefor an 8pm check-in and register for the event which will set off at 9pm sharp. At 15km the cycle is set to take around three hours and finish in time for a midnight snack

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May the farce be with you: When staff incentives go wrong

Published on May 11, 2012 by in Media

Companies are always trying to motivate their employees whether through  the allure of free beer or extra pay. One motivated Hooters employee got less than she bargained for. After being led blindfolded out to the car park where she expected to receive a new car for her hard work, she was instead presented with a toy Yoda. Next time you are offered an incentive from the boss, make sure you get it in writing…..  

 
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Pic of the Day: We’ve got a new home but now we need a name!

Published on May 11, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

Pictured on the front page of today’s Irish Times are two of Dublin Zoo’s newest arrivals.   Dublin Zoo is delighted to introduce these two female Asian lion cubs to the newly developed Asian Forests habitat. This is the first time Dublin Zoo has been home to Asian lions and the new development marks the beginning of a very significant international breeding programme.   To celebrate their arrival, Dublin Zoo is inviting people to suggest names for the pair of female lions based on their Indian origin. Suggestions will be accepted through the Dublin Zoo Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dublinzoo), email info@dublinzoo.ie or

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Farewell to an icon

Published on May 10, 2012 by in Fashion, Lifestyle

    As someone who has possibly had every hairstyle imaginable (The Rachel cut anyone?), I was saddened to hear of the passing of legendary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon in LA yesterday. Credited with revolutionising women’s hairdressing in the 1960s, Sassoon changed the way we looked at hairstyling shunning the teasing comb and rollers in favour of modern and minimalistic styles such as the sleek and shiny bob and the pixie crop; two looks which are as relevant today as when they were first created. A true pioneer of his profession his work will live on for many years to come.

 
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Pic of the Day – Skill required!

Published on May 8, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

My question today is, have you got the skill required? I’d like to think that I would be able to do all the hop, skipping and jumping, while actually trying to balance on rollerblades but I think I may dream on!     Pictured in today’s Metro Herald are Skaters and BMXers enjoyed the sunshine and expert help from world- renowned shatter Mark ‘Snowy’ Brew and BMXer Donnacha Carroll, at the DLR Leisure Services, Monkstown during the weekend.    Have you got the skill required to play with the big boys?

 
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Make Up….Part of a girl’s DNA

Published on May 8, 2012 by in Lifestyle

Happy to see make-up masterclasses in this issue of The Gloss. While not up there with world peace or saving the planet, the search for the perfect gel eyeliner or the solution to where exactly on ones cheeks the blusher should go can be the difference between an average day and a great day. Make-up is one of those things that seems to be part of a girls DNA – the tiniest girls like nothing better than a smear of lipstick or a stroke of blue eyeshadow across their baby faces. As girls grow up, hit secondary school and the

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Video of the Day: The Simple Life…..

Published on May 2, 2012 by in Slider, Video of the Day

Every so often an ad comes along that not only keeps you guessing as to what it is about but when you do find out, you just never saw it coming. Often with much hilarity. The following is such an example. Enjoy! Follow @Nigeltails

 
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Pic of the Day – Rain and Superstitions!

Published on May 2, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Pic of the Day

Pictured in today’s Irish Examiner are two shoppers braving the weather we ‘enjoyed’ yesterday! The bad weather always gives us something to talk about but as we are Irish aren’t there many superstitions to follow. It’s said that, if it rains on the first day of any month, it will rain seventeen days that month. I’m choosing to ignore this one but I thought it best to mention, just in case. When the first rain in May falls, you should catch the water with your hands and wash your face. This will get rid of wrinkles, and purify. Well it

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10 Great Examples of Facebook Cover Photos

Published on May 1, 2012 by in Slider, Social Media

I recently read a blog post on the always excellent jeffbullas.com entitled 20  Awesome Facebook Cover Photos. It was hard to disagree with his selections, my favourites being the Redbull page for pure dramatic effect, Ferarri for its powerful simplicity and Skittles for keeping with the all round fun and weirdness of the page. It made me curious as to how other brands and companies are imaginatively using the new cover photos. Certainly this new large canvas provides ample opportunities for companies to be creative and really capture the essence of their brand. I really liked the way some pages incorporated

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Infographic of the Day: How Social Media Is Changing Sports

Published on May 1, 2012 by in Infographics, Slider, Sport

I have stated before how I believe that social media is perfect for clubs, sporting organisations and associations to deepen and broaden their appeal to existing and potential new fans. Sports tape manufacturer, KT Tape, have produced this infographic which really highlights the different ways social media has influenced sports and fans during the past few years. Although very much American focused, it is still very interesting. If you are looking for something closer to home, although not an inforgraphic, my previous blog post looks at the biggest Irish sports stars on Twitter Follow @Nigeltails

 
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