http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Over the last few years the popularity of video calling has grown, mainly because increased broadband use has made video calls more practical and effective. As a point of information, standard phone lines tend to lack the bandwidth to support stable ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658115_45.html 06th October 2008 Every year many people make the transition from school into university. Considered by many to be the best time of their lives, university is the first time that many leave the nest and enjoy independence and responsibility for themselves, but it is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658035_27.html 06th October 2008 Carla Brunei has burst onto the scene in her new role as the French First Lady and has taken to the world’s centre stage as perhaps only an ex-supermodel could. After a visit to the UK, predictable comparisons were made in the UK’s media between... http://www.articlealley.com/article_657991_34.html 06th October 2008 As the second largest country in the world, Canada is a colossal land mass stretching from the Atlantic Ocean on the east, up to the Artic Ocean in the north and all the way round to the Pacific Ocean in the west. But whilst it is indeed a massive co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_657946_29.html 06th October 2008 Some attribute it to global warming; others simply blame freak weather conditions, but whatever the cause of the atrocious amount of rain which swept across the UK, the summer of 2008 will go down in history as one almighty washout. 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Instead of the player choosing their own numbers, software running on the lottery terminal automatically selects numbers on the player’... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656102_63.html 06th October 2008 How did you treat your skin today? Did you get up and go to work without doing anything to it at all? If it was sunny, did you take the time to put on some sun block before heading outside? Or did you go out thinking that a few of the sun’s rays... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656075_17.html 06th October 2008 Staying close to those who matter most can be difficult if they live far away or even in a different country. Telephone, email and good old fashioned letters are all great ways to keep in touch but wouldn’t it be even better if you could see the fa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656000_45.html 06th October 2008 Cost cutting is an ongoing challenge that both central and local governments are continuously exposed to and one which has no ‘one size fits all’ resolution. 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Just cutting back on those everyday extras will allow a sav... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655207_19.html 02nd October 2008 The winding waterways of London offer a wealth of attractions and sights worth seeing. Whether you want to walk, cycle or sail, be sure to stop off at one of the riverside cafes where you can top off a day out in England with cream teas and satisfyi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655182_32.html 02nd October 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 no... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655173_26.html 02nd October 2008 The festive season is fast approaching, bringing with it a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. For many people, the holidays are a chance to relax and take a well-earned rest after a hectic year. 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While some may enjoy t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653553_29.html 01st October 2008 If you have been to an airport recently its likely you have sat next to or close to someone with a laptop and looked on enviously as he or she appeared to communicate effortlessly with someone. Making your way through the latest best seller seems alt... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653516_81.html 30th September 2008 Women everywhere are now more aware of the anti-ageing process than ever before and as a result the anti-ageing skincare market has rocketed over the past decade. It is now reported to be worth over billions in the UK alone, and scientific ingredien... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653485_17.html 30th September 2008 How times have changed in the land of portable audio. The MP3 player as we know it started off as a simple digital audio player. 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