According to Toyota, their Hybrid Synergy Drive system uses a complicated array of batteries in a twenty-first century Wales & Edwards milk float sort of way to generate power in their Prius car up to 27 miles per hour, at which point a 1.5 litre petrol engine kicks in to carry you the rest of the way to the speed limit. Heat from brakes and other clever paraphernalia are regurgitated to recharge those same batteries, thus allowing Toyota to promote their Hybrid Synergy system as a safe, economical, environmentally friendly solution to motoring. Their sister company, Lexus, use the same system to improve performance and reduce emissions.
You could be forgiven, then, for thinking that the King of Shaves Azor razor, which boasts a Hybrid Synergy System, might be one of those razors fitted with a Duracell AAA battery so that the ladies ...
Advantages: Cheap Compared to some Disadvantages: Poor shave
Being dark skinned not long after I have shaved I have a 5'o' clock shadow, so I am always keen to try out new razors, so I got hold of the newest kid on the block - the King of Shaves Azor.
Visually the razor is different to the norm in that there blade sits vertically on the same plane as the handle mounted on what they call TST (Touch Skin Technology) Reflex but to me this is looks like a softly sprung plastic type spring / Hinge . The blade unit contains 4 blades with a balm type cooling strip on the bottom.
In use the Azor takes a little getting used to due to its different shape, the plastic Y shaped plastic handle is light but still feels sturdy in the hand. However actually in use I didn't find it all that great with it giving me numerous nicks and in some places a touch of razor burn.
In terms of cost the Azor is very ...
Advantages: Stunning scenery, history and a great cup of tea! Disadvantages: None
Did you know that tea grows in Europe? Well I didn't until I went on holiday in the Azores.
Friends all said "Where are the Azores?" so I'll start by briefly explaining where these wonderful islands are situated. The Azores consist of nine islands found in the Atlantic Ocean between the continents of America and Europe, Sao Miguel is the largest of these islands and is about a two and a half hours flight from Lisbon. Not quite the middle of the ocean, but a good distance from Portugal, so it came as a surprise to see tea growing. The temperate climate and rich volcanic soil results in lush vegetation and the growth of tropical plants - I can recommend the pineapples!
We were touring the island and were on the lookout for another tea factory mentioned in the guide book, which we knew the bus tours visited, so were delighted to ...
