Should You Chip Tune Your Car?

chip tuneFor those out there who know nothing about cars, race chips and chip tuning won’t mean anything other than a head scratch. But it could make a huge difference to your car and its performance. In fact, chip tuning will increase the power of your car and increase fuel efficiency. It will increase engine power without compromising vehicle components. It may sound difficult and expensive but you can get your car chip tuned without it costing a bomb, after getting the product, you can even install it yourself in a few minutes.

What is chip tuning?

When you chip tune you change or modify an erasable programmable read only memory chip in your vehicles electric control unit (ECU).

Why should you get it done?

If you chip tune your vehicle you will get superior performance, give it more power, cleaner emissions and improving fuel efficiency. If you have a poorly tuned electronic control unit it can result in decreased performance, affect drivability and may even cause engine damage. You don’t have to worry about it affecting your manufacturer’s software as it remains in place after the software update and leaves no evidence after it has been removed.

If you want to know more go to http://www.racechip.com/chiptuning/ A good company that will read data from the engine control unit in real time, and optimise many characteristics. These data include items such as injection timing, injection quantity, injection pressure, boost pressure and air mass. It has a great impact on the environment as it will help you save fuel. Less fuel = less damage to the environment.

 

 

House of Dreams – Fanny Blake Book Review

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A hilltop villa, views, sun and a sibling get together – what’s not to like?

This is a lovely novel, one with which many can empathize as Jo, Tom and Lucy meet at Casa de Suenos for the weekend. It is the house in the mountains of southern Spain where they grew up and they have come to say goodbye.

The person missing is their mother, whose last request was that they celebrate her birthday – together. As with most siblings they perceive their upbringing differently. Will coming together confirm their memories, their perception of one another? More, will this weekend alter the dynamics between the siblings so that they come to like and accept, not just themselves, but one another, and the odd partner, here and there? And that’s an altogether bigger problem.

Fanny Blake writes with warmth, wit and understanding, and, more, she likes people, and it shows.  And somewhere along the way, she has become a wise woman, and that also shows.

Bravo, I loved House of Dreams. You should put it on your Christmas list.

Published by Orion. Paperback £13.99

 

 

Vogue Model Arabella Daho Announced As Face Of Inspiring Edge 2015

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Embrace U Empire is delighted to welcome International Teen Model & Charity Ambassador, Arabella Daho as the Face of Inspiring Edge 2015!

Arabella’s mother, Shadia Daho has paved the way for her daughter to become a renowned model from infant age. However it is Arabellas inherent confidence, natural beauty, ambition and perseverance which has allowed her to become an established model and vlogger.

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With her signature big red curly hair, flawless complexion and sweet smile, it’s no wonder brands such as GoldKid London, Gap Kids, Burberry, Dolce & Gabanna, Monsoon & Nike have featured Arabella in their commercials! She also featured on the front cover of Vogue magazine- an epic achievement at the sweet age of 5.image
Arabella is the epitome of the key values which Inspiring Edge Director, Haylee Venus strives to instill within children from disadvantaged backgrounds in an attempt to empower children to develop their skills and confidence to achieve their goals, Arabella will be imparting inspirational advice during the charitable ‘Mek Ah Step’ programme and will work alongside the Inspiring Edge team to help to fundraise for the Mek Ah Step Mission 2016.image

Come and see Arabella modelling at the Inspiring Edge Fashion Show 2015, showcasing outfits by Goldkid London!

Check out Arabellas blog page for the latest style trends and updates on her exciting endeavours www.amazingarabella.com

Vashtina Johnson (Press and Media Relations Manager)
Haylee Venus (Event Director) – Embrace U Empire
Twitter: @EmbraceUEvents
Email: inspiringedge@gmail.com
Facebook: Inspiring Edge Fashion Show
Online tickets: https://inspiringedge.eventbrite.co.uk
Weblink for Inspiring Edge 2014: https//you.be/F94e8sjmtTg

Herpatch Prevention Stick: New cold sore prevention balm hits the UK

  • Herpatch Prevention Stick- New cold sore prevention balm hits the UK
  •   24 per cent of cold sore sufferers are convinced that everyone is looking at them when they have a cold sore blister.
  •   Nearly half of those who suffer with cold sores admit they feel embarrassed when they develop a ‘fever blister’.
  •   A fifth of those surveyed (19 per cent) revealed that they will not leave their house if they are suffering with a cold sore.Each year, more than a third of the world’s population who harbour the causative virus suffer recurrent outbreaks of cold sores, with many sufferers experiencing more than 12 outbreaks a year3. However while the virus self can’t be cured, the amount of outbreaks can now finally be controlled with the launch of a pioneering new balm that will be going on sale in Boots stores nationwide (and Boots.com), from this week.

    Classified as a medical device, the Herpatch prevention stick is a moisturising balm that effectively helps to prevent cold sore blisters. Developed with Protective Nutritive Shield technology to block the triggers that could lead to a cold sore outbreak, the balm combines a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF30), Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants to keep lips hydrated andsafeguarded from an embarrassing blister occurring.

    With its carefully selected ingredients, the Herpatch prevention stick literally provides a barrier to guard sensitive skin from the external factors that could spark a cold sore; including central heating, air conditioning, wind burn, and extreme weather conditions. The softening and moisturising action of the balm alsohelps to soothe skin during an outbreak, keeping the lesion moist to prevent cracking and reduce the occurrence of secondary infection.

    Sunlight triggers cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections.

    After exposure to UV radiation, up to 70 per cent of cold sore sufferers develop a blister within 7 days.

    Ultraviolet light can reactivate Herpes simplex virus in over 60 per cent of cases.

With exposure to sunlight triggering cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections, clinical studies show that frequent application of a lip sunscreen product, can significantly minimise outbreaks.

In addition to this high SPF, Herpatch prevention stick contains several functional ingredients, such as Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants, which will help to prevent recurrent Herpes labials.

When applied regularly (the Herpatch prevention stick can be applied as frequently as necessary), the balm will effectively help to reduce the number of cold sore outbreaks. Handy to carry with you, Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is an easy to use, fast and efficient treatment for the prevention of cold sores. Use in conjunction with Herpatch Cold Sore Serum during an outbreak for a complete cold sore-care regimen.

Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is available NOW from Boots and Boots.com priced at £4.99

 

Two Chicks Pancake Mix

pancakemixshakeandmixreviewFollowing on from their liquid egg cartons comes more convenience from Two Chicks in this handy and easy-to-use pancake mix. This unique product has fresh free-range liquid egg in the bottle base and flour mix in its lid. You just mix the two together and pour into a pan for a delicious, sweet pancake. It makes around 8-10 pancakes. Available at Tesco and tesco.com
Great for lazy weekend breakfasts or a Christmas day treat for the family…..

Introducing Richmond’s Chicest New Bar No.1 Duke St.

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If you needed another reason to visit the beautiful Richmond, then we have come prepared with a delicious new offering. What used to be an infamous Scream Pub situated at the top of Duke Street has been replaced and taken over by the same dream team who created No. 11 Pimlico Road and No. 32 The Old Town.

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No. 1 Duke Street is a breathe of fresh air in the heart of Richmond. Retaining the same familiar charm and elegance No. 11 and No. 32 hold, the bar embodies and oozes class without even having to try hard, something that owner Mel has perfected to a T. What differentiates each one is that they all have their unique personality and soul.

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Having attended the opening with a fellow Richmond resident, her response was staggering when describing the previous pub, The Lot, and the miraculous transformation that had taken place. Undoubtedly the bar was buzzing with joyful clientele enjoying the inventive cocktails made by the super professional and attentive staff. So, if you’re after a tasty treat, a date night or a fabulously organised event, we think it’s time for you to hotfoot it down to Duke St Richmond to check it out for yourself.

http://www.no1dukestreet.com/#comingsoon

No1 Duke St.
Richmond
London TW9 1HP

Opening Times
Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 9am -11pm
Friday – Saturday: 9am – Midnight

Detonator: Andy McNab’s latest Nick Stone thriller by Margaret Graham

Detonator- by Margaret Graham Andy McNab’s latest Nick Stone thriller

Blimey, what a roller-coaster. A hardback is heavy, but Detonator was so gripping I toted it all the way up to Newcastle, where I was doing some publicity for my own books.

 

What an extraordinary man. During the Gulf War Andy McNab of 22 SAS commanded Bravo Two Zero and went on to write the biggest selling British work of military history about that patrol. Now he writes the huge selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham novels, cutting a swathe through the publishing world.

 

The plotting is tight, the hooks gallop us into turning the pages, the excitement is intense: there is humour, sadness, and authenticity. Or so I would think anyway. It rang so true to a mere civilian.

 

Nick Stone is a great main character who has spent a lifetime in harm’s way – but when someone he cares for very deeply is murdered in cold blood, he can no longer just take the pain.

 

A high-level internecine conflict at the dark heart of the resurgent Russian Empire and an assassin’s bullet, on an isolated Alpine pass, propel him from an apparently run of the mill close protection task into his most brutal and challenging mission yet.  As the body count increases, vengeance of the most explosive kind is top of Stone’s agenda. The fuse has been ignited – but who really holds the detonator?

 

Set in all too realistic times the scenario felt horribly possible, and would that we had a Nick Stone on our side, but perhaps we have, in McNab’s former outfit. It wouldn’t surprise me a bit.

 

A rumbunctious fabulous writer, who twists, turns and makes you sweat. Probably just what this highly decorated soldier did in the SAS too.

 

Can’t wait for the next book. Bravo, Andy McNab.

 

Published by Transworld Publishers – £18.99

 

 

Asda Launch New Little Angels Festive Nappies & Vapour Bath | Review

Asda Launch New Little Angels Festive NappiesAsda’s Little Angelreview

Asda’s Little Angels have launched some brand new ‘Supreme Protection’ festive nappies and they are gorgeous. They have a cute, fun, Elf design. Letting your baby join in the Christmas fun.

They also have a new Vapour Bath product which is perfect for helping to soothe those winter colds. It features a special no tears formula with a comforting menthol aroma and has had rave reviews. We tried both and loved them. The nappies are fun and the vapour bath helps clear up baby’s cold.

These gorgeous festive nappies cost £4 and are available from asda.com and in store now. The Vapour Bath is only £1.

 

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