Have the effects of UV radiation on your skin crossed your mind lately when you walk out your front door? Probably not, but there are a few things about UV radiation that you should keep in mind.

Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast, has long been known for its natural attractions. The majestic sweep of the Santa Ynez mountains, and the peaceful awe-inspiring beauty of the Pacific Ocean, both frame this perfect mid-sized town. As an elite tourist destination, Santa Barbara has much to offer as well. Chief among these attractions are the surprisingly high quality of Santa Barbara's museums and exhibitions.

“Her features are fine and beautiful; her complexion clear and olive-tinted... She was quiet in demeanor, on occasion, and possessed of a calm dignity that bespoke a native pride and consciousness of power. She seldom imposed herself into the picture, but no one was in her presence without being aware of her,” a woman acquaintance said of Molly Brant, quoted by Ian E. Wilson in Molly Brant: An Appreciation.

In the latest Russian escapade into conflict it has become undeniable who holds the country's reigns of power. As President Medvedev struggled with advisory meetings and security councils it was Vladimir Putin who was the first to address Russian-backed South Ossetians as well as the first to meet with United States President George Bush.

The hottest October weather ever boosts tourism in the UK as people flock to resorts on the south coast such as Bournemouth and Brighton for the weekend. But, will history repeat itself this coming winter? The previous hottest October was in 1985 but it was immediately followed by the second coldest February of the 20th century and the wettest August Bank Holiday.