Computer Cases & Towers

The Tower OF London, A Tour with Royal Adventure

Its rich and enthralling history is bound to captivate you, and different aspects of the Tower wait to be explored. Take a Tower of London tourand explore this extraordinary structure. 

The White Tower is one of the major historic landmarks on the globe. A world renowned symbol of London and Britain, it presently includes ‘Power House', a captivating exhibition about the national institutions can only be seen by Tower of London tours.

 The Medieval Palace comprises of lavish interiors. Delve into the intricacies of what life was like in a startlingly opulent medieval household. 

 Explore the intriguing narrative behind the rare animals held for over 600 years in the Royal Menagerie of the Tower. Owning exotic and remarkable animals was a sign of strong social standing and clout. The first record of wild animals at the Tower of London was in 1210, during the reign of King John. The first royal beasts to arrive at the Tower - the lions, polar bear and elephant - came from Europe and North Africa. Over 600 years later, there were over 60 species on show, including tigers from Asia, alligators from the Americas and kangaroos from Australia. 

View royal armour that, in some cases, dates back to, incredibly enough, five hundred years ago. Become fascinated by the histories behind some of the more famed prisoners of the Tower.

 Celebrated figures such as Thomas More and Lady Jane Grey were executed in the Tower, which gave rise to rumours of hauntings by ghosts within.  Following the discovery of the bones of two young boys during Charles II's reign, the Garden Tower was famously renamed the Bloody Tower.

The ‘Beefeaters', as they are nicknamed, have long been symbols of London and Britain. It is thought their nickname is derived from their position in the Royal Bodyguard, which permitted them to eat as much beef as they wanted from the king's table.

 However, arguably the most renowned aspect of the Tower of London is its Crown Jewels, which hold a truly enviable reputation. The Jewels are kept constantly under armed guard in the Jewel House. You are sure to be astounded by the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, including the spectacular Imperial State Crown, which alone has 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 5 rubies.

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Golden Tours' other captivating, highly acclaimed options for Tower of London tour include Sights and Sounds of London, Historic and Modern London, and the ultimate Tower of London tours – the Total London Experience. The Total London experience incorporates a relaxing boat ride on the Thames, a thrilling flight on the London Eye, entry to the formidable Tower of London and magnificent St Paul's, and much more.

Why Buy Cat Furniture

The term "Cat Furniture" refers to many different things that you might buy for a cat such as scratching posts and litter tray enclosures, up large cat trees and cat condos.

In this article we look at the larger items that you might consider and the benefits of these plus the points you need to look out for.

The first thing to consider is the terminology. The larger items of furniture are usually referred to as Cat Tree, Cat Condo and Cat Tower without there being any clear difference. Well this is something of a grey area. Theoretically cat trees and cat towers are not enclosed. They have one or more vertical posts that have resting places on the “limbs which may look like shelves or short boxes. Incorporated in this may be some toys and various activities such as a swing. At the bottom there is usually a scratching post. A condo, on the other hand, is more enclosed with various levels offering places to hide and sleep as well as play.

In practice most items are a mixture of these types and the terms are more or less interchangeable.

So what are the benefits of this sort of cat furniture:

• Height - Cats love high places so a cat tree/condo gives them the opportunity to climb without causing damage elsewhere.
• Helps with Multiple Cats - where there is more than one cat they will establish a heirarchy. Giving them a means to demonstrate this (the dominant cat will be at the top) often enables cats, who tend to fight, to live together in relative peace.
• Private Place - Cats will appreciate a place where they can hid away and sleep without being disturbed, especially if there are young children about.
• Scratching Post - Many standalone scratching posts are too short. A cat really needs to stretch out its full length when scratching and many cat trees allow this.
• Alternative to your furniture - Giving your cats somewhere to climb, play and generally exercise will help avoid them doing this elsewhere in the house. 

If you are buying a cat tree etc. it is worth buying the best quality you can afford. Your cats will not be gentle with it and you want it to last many years. The cheaper examples are normally self assembly and beware, some are easier to put together than others. Ready assembled models tend to cost more but should be more sturdy. However deliver of such a large item might be a factor. 

In any case the one thing you must ensure is that your cat tree/condo is safe, both for your cat and everybody else. It must not be possible for a cat (or even several cats) to knock it over. If this were to happen, or even if it is just a bit unstable, your cat will likely become wary of it and avoid it in future.

A good quality cat tree/condo will usually be quickly adopted by your cat and can make like easier for all involved.

Are there any PC tower cases that don't look so "gamer" like?

In terms of building your own desktop computer. The cases i always see are either traditional style (grey plastic) or incredibly gaudy, with colored plastic, neon lights, and shaped like demon heads or something. Are there any PC cases that are minimalistically or architecturally styled, such as with right angles, white/transparent surfaces, aluminum? I hate to say it, but something "apple"-like. Any ideas? Thanks

This is what you're looking for:

http://www.corsair.com/cases/graphite-series/special-edition-white-graphite-series-600t-mid-tower-case.html

I've seen it in person, and it's everything you described as wanting in a case.

It's simple, sleek, sharp, and has all the accessories of a "gaming case" while maintaining a mature look.

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