The solicitor tried every trick in the book to get me to sign the contract, but I wasn't having any of it!

China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.

The technique appeals to alternative builders because of its ability to be sculpted, its use of waste materials, and its pest resistant properties. Each course is tamped down, or cobbed, to impart strength and to aid in curing.

You could burn disposable nappies (not a very practical option); otherwise, it′s probably best to take a supply of large plastic bags or nappy sacks with you and to dispose of them as thoughtfully as you can.