How Would You Make Someone’s Day Better?

Western Union’s World of Betters is all about making people’s day better. 

Okay, that's definitely one I had to share with you guys... as some of you might get lucky and win $1000 (as long as you live in the UK and the US, that is) and make someone's day better, thanks to this post. 

Yep, my real name is Santa Claus!

A Brief (And Eccentric) History of Animation

People have been telling stories using pictures since the Greek and Egyptian ages. The Bayeux Tapestries' tells the story of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 using pictures and studying the tapestry it is clear to the onlooker what happened. Looking at local church stained glass windows we can see events portrayed that happened during the 18th century.

Unique Gifts for Christmas

We're all so used to the usual Christmas presents like DVDs, gift vouchers, books and electronic gadgets. Sometimes it's really tricky to find a nice Christmas gift that's actually Christmassy to go with the season itself!

Europe: 24 Hours To Save Our Democracy!

Dear friends, 


In 24 hours, our leaders may wave through a terrifying Merkel/Sarkozy plan that would abolish our right to choose sane economic policies. But, together, we can stop our leaders trashing our democracy and our jobs.

Loved Movember? Why Not Try Some More Fun-draising?

Once a year, I find myself staring at the reflection of a cross between an Indian school boy and a 70’s biker with alopecia. Why? You may well ask.

Every November I try to grow a moustache for charity. This year my efforts were partially better than previous attempts and I felt safe in the knowledge that people had actually noticed and had even contributed some money to a worthy cause – prostate cancer research.

Collecting Crap Records: Why Collect Crap Records?

Anyone who has ever idly stuck their nose round the door of a record collectors' fair in full swing cannot have failed to appreciate the current huge scale of interest in collectable records and CDs. The collecting scene has been around, in some form or other, almost since a certain fox terrier posed in front of a gramophone, but it is in the last thirty years, since the punk era and the 1979 launch of Record Collector magazine, that the market has really taken off. In the early years of RC, collecting was largely restricted to mainstream areas such as the Beatles and Fifties rock 'n' roll; go to any record fair to-day and you'll find that just about every minority taste has its own legion of hard core collectors.

Korean Dramas vs. American Soap Operas

Imagine this: your brother's ex-wife's cousin was kidnapped by an evil super villain who was a clone of your own father, and now it's all up to you to defy conventions and save the day! Does this sound like a real drama, or something you would find on daytime television? In America, it's frowned upon when people waste away an hour watching soap operas that feature an overly twisted plot, and have no ending. The longest running American soap opera is Guiding Light, which has been running since 1952, having already run for 15 years prior to that on the radio. Other countries have also famously run soap operas, such as the Latin telenovelas. It has only been within the past decade that the popularity of Korean dramas has begun spreading around the world. Due to excellent translation work, Korean dramas have become popular in Japan, China, the U.S. and even many Latin countries. Why is it that Korean dramas are becoming all the rage? Let's explore the difference between American soap operas and Korean dramas to find out.

UK: Puss in Boots in Cinemas Soon (Trailer Included)

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.

My Cartoon Heroes

Cartoons That Make Me Feel Worthless

Remember those days watching cartoons on Saturday mornings? Sometimes the One Saturday Morning theme song still gets stuck in my head. Well, the point is, I grew up watching these Saturday morning cartoons as I'm sure many of you did. However, you know what the problem was? Although I loved these cartoons to death, they made me feel completely worthless. Their lives were constantly filled with fun and drama, while mine was filled with schoolwork and chores. The best I could do was live my life through them.

Elie Saab A Glamourous Fairy Tale

Some stories just read like fairy tales, so this might be one. Glamorous evening wear outfits are just one of the many designer styles of clothing that have come from the brilliant Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab. ES as he is sometimes called, he is known for his Beirut based fashion company that he started at a mere eighteen years old. He has designed couture dress fashions for the Cannes film festival and the Oscars.

Top Five Ancient Greek Monsters

Ancient Greece is well known for its colourful mythology, but perhaps the most fantastic of its creations are its monsters. Usually requiring a god or hero to defeat them (or sometimes both), the legends of these incredible beasts have stood the test of time and still permeate popular culture today. But which are the most enduring of ancient Greece's monsters? Read on to find out (just don't forget to bring a ball of string with you).

Enjoying a Trip to the Cinema

Everyone loves a trip to the cinema, from the action on the screen to the oversized snacks and drinks, here's our guide to enjoying a day at the cinema!