23rd January 2008
Since the peaceful splitting of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic has become one of the newest countries in Europe, and as such, is a modern nation with good infrastructure and an advanced economy. But the ima...
23rd January 2008
December arrives, the weather takes a turn for the worse, relatives’ and loved-ones’ Christmas lists arrive by the dozens, and since you’ve grown up, Santa doesn’t seem to be pulling his weight. All in all the winter months have a tendency to be ...
23rd January 2008
The world of communications has changed dramatically since Alexander Graham Bell filed his application for a patent on his telephone in 1876.
The moment he uttered the words “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you” to his assistant in the next r...
18th January 2008
Most of us probably had the odd playful pillow fight when growing up, usually with our siblings and occasionally a bit of venom would sneak into the fun. But now battering each other around the head and body with a feather-filled weapon is just one of th...
14th January 2008
Brits are on course to put away as much as £1 trillion in savings by 2012, with balances having doubled since the turn of the century. It would appear that the message from government and financial advisors may have got through with many more people putt...
14th January 2008
In the attractive city of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Rita Sandler is listening to a dog. But it's not the bark she hears; Sandler claims to be a dog psychic, who can channel what our four-legged friends have to say and communicate it to the owners.
This dog...
14th January 2008
January has always been a key-time of year to make that resolution to ‘beat the bulge’ and quite often people try and kick start their weight loss with an often quite severe and unrealistic dieting regime. This can result in sudden lapses, feelings o...
14th January 2008
Women entrepreneurs are big news. They are starting businesses at twice the rate of men and their businesses are growing in size as well as number. Revenue in female owned businesses increased more than in other businesses in the same period, according to...
14th November 2007
London is the most expensive place to stay in Europe, according to a recent survey, and that news has emerged at the same time as tourism minister Margaret Hodge has warned that hotels in the capital must shape up in order to be ready for the 2012 Olympic...
14th November 2007
Many UK credit card holders are withdrawing cash from ATMs using their card, oblivious to the cost implications of doing so, according to the comparison website Moneysupermarket. Ironically, many of those people are withdrawing cash to pay for an item or...
10th November 2007
A leading youth charity has claimed that the majority of young people are falling into debt before they reach the age of 21, and that it is becoming an accepted part of their lifestyle. Rainer, a charity that aims to help under-supported young people, fou...
09th November 2007
Utility company London Electricity has produced a comprehensive document containing over 40 money-saving ideas for London hotels that, if implemented will significantly boost their profits.It seems rather like turkeys voting for Christmas when electricity...
09th November 2007
The value of the UK secured loans market looks set to pass the £10 billion mark in the next five years as more Britons look to consolidate their unsecured debt, according to a recent report issued by Datamonitor. The current estimated value of the UK sec...
02nd November 2007
Granted, it might be hardly noticeable after the great washout summer, but it’s true: winter is fast approaching. As any self-respecting fashionista knows, the change of season can mean only one thing: a great excuse to go shopping! Cold weather doesn...
02nd November 2007
If you are thinking of moving to a different European country, it’s easy to get caught up in the romance of it all. But it’s wise to consider the practicalities of moving before you take the plunge.Many people go on holiday to European countries such...
