11th September 2008
In times when inflation is on the rise and the economy is on the downturn, it becomes more important than ever to make sure our money is working as hard as possible for us. This applies regardless of the situation you are in. For example, you may have...
11th September 2008
All lotteries are games of chance, and as such there is nothing that a player can do to change the actual odds of winning. However, there are things that players can do as an individual to help improve their chances of winning a lottery prize.
Differ...
10th September 2008
There seems to be no shortage of advertising for financial solutions and it’s hard to know which messages could be relevant to you and are worth looking into. High interest rates on savings accounts, low interest rates on credit cards and overdrafts a...
09th September 2008
So, you’ve managed to survive the whole year away from home. Although there were tears, tantrums and moments of homesickness, all in all your first year at university was great. And, despite your initial feelings of trepidation over launching a new li...
09th September 2008
The principals behind buying a new car are relatively straight forward. Settle on a budget, go to a car dealer and then buy a car; simple.
However, very few people are fortunate enough to be in a position to afford a car outright and therefore need ...
09th September 2008
Roman Emperor Hadrian was a complex character. He once agonised at length whether grass felt pain when it was cut, but on the other hand he was quite happy to order the slaughter of men, women and children in their thousands without a second thought.
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09th September 2008
The tea ceremony has been an integral facet of Chinese culture since the days of old Beijing and is one that remains popular within contemporary Chinese society. In centuries past, teahouses were at the heart of Chinese social activity where people fro...
09th September 2008
With the so-called ‘credit crunch’ wreaking havoc with the global economy, it’s probably safe to say that money is more of an issue than it has been in a long time for most people.
Homeowners, in particular, have perhaps felt the squeeze most...
09th September 2008
They say that the further Guinness travels away from Dublin, the worse it tastes. Now whilst the more sceptical among us may put this down to overly-reminiscent Irish men and women who have simply been away from home too long, it’s probably wise not t...
09th September 2008
Your own form of transport brings with it a sense of being in control and a certain level of personal efficiency comes with car ownership. Best of all, no opportunities escape your grasp because they are not compatible with public transport.
Some peo...
08th September 2008
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles pre...
08th September 2008
With 69% of Britons preferring to use plastic rather than cash, a whopping 3 million of them juggling 5 or more credit cards, and someone every two seconds switching credit cards in order to take advantage of introductory 0% interest balance transfer of...
08th September 2008
For some, there is nothing more appealing than escaping from the city centre and setting off on a mini adventure into the countryside, perhaps in an open-topped sports car, the wind streaking through their hair as the pressures of reality fall away.
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05th September 2008
Since Alexander Graham Bell developed his design of the telephone and submitted his patent on 14 February 1876, the world of communication has been revolutionised and the lives of many across the globe have been transformed by Bell’s craftsmanship.
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05th September 2008
When the coach makes that big signing, it’s easy for fans to get excited. Remember the buzz around Chelsea when Roman Abromavich took over, brought in Jose Mourinho, and splurged on top players like Andrei Shevchenko, who cost the Russian businessman...
