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Credit Card Safety – Chip And Pin Not Enough

15th September 2009
Credit cards and debit cards are viewed as relatively secure methods of making purchases; however as with any security measure there are people who will try to find their way around it. Various increasingly complex methods have been devised to access bank... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

The Benefits of Electric Cars

20th August 2009
The increasing concern about the state of the environment has seen gas-guzzling automobiles become a target of much dispute. It's no secret that the carbon-emissions being pumped into the environment every second by diesel-driven cars is having a major de... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins

Why buy an electric bike conversion kit…

13th August 2009
Electric bikes are an environmentally friendly mode of transportation and gaining in popularity due to the many benefits they offer. Most people travel everywhere by car and are sure to be spending a lot of time stuck in traffic, searching for a parking p... Read >
Author: kuldeep560

GIVE THEM A BLOOMING GOOD BIRTHDAY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FIND ME A GIFT

06th July 2009
GIVE THEM A BLOOMING GOOD BIRTHDAY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FIND ME A GIFTIt can be difficult deciding on a birthday gift for a friend or family member. Unless they actually tell you what you would like, you spend hours trawling the shops for some inspirat... Read >
Author: sarah hague

A long day trip to Mt Tahtali Nr Kemer, Turkey and how to get there

11th June 2009
In April 2009 I returned to Turkey for another cheap holiday in Antalya staying at the Four Seasons apartment complex situated in Ilica a thriving and rapidly developing village within walking distance of the hotel resort of Kumkoy near the Historical tow... Read >
Author: TIM_P_S

How To Beat the Car Thief: Simple Tips to Stop Your Car Being Stolen

29th April 2009
Your car is probably one of the most expensive items that you own, and it is one that you will frequently leave unattended, out on the street. Always be alert to the possibility that someone may target your car either to break in and steal the goods insi... Read >
Author: Jo Alexander

Driving in America - The Language Of The Road

10th April 2009
When you are travelling the highways and freeways of the United States, it is important to have some understanding of road language terminology and its meaning! Read on for more about our guide as to what are the key terms of the road language when drivin... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley

Sales Promotion - A cutting edge marketing tool

25th March 2009
Sales promotion is one of the most measurable and directly effective marketing techniques. Sales promotion offers tangible rewards or the opportunity to receive tangible rewards in return for a given action or a change in purchasing behavior. It is a mark... Read >
Author: Carl Roughsedge

Tips for More Meaningful Mothers Day Gifts

19th March 2009
Isn't it ironic that Mothers Day is all about showing our emotions and expressing our love for the person who brought us into the world, yet we often feel embarrassed to show how we feel? We fumble our way through, snatching a Mother's Day card from the l... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Tips for More Meaningful Mothers Day Gifts

13th March 2009
Isn't it ironic that Mothers Day is all about showing our emotions and expressing our love for the person who brought us into the world, yet we often feel embarrassed to show how we feel? We fumble our way through, snatching a Mother's Day card from the l... Read >
Author: neiljontas

Do something different this Valentines Day

10th March 2009
Valentine's Day is a special and magical time of the year, where lovers can exchange beautiful Valentines Day Gifts, and individuals can dip their toes into the paddling pool of love for the very first time. However, while those in the first stages of lov... Read >
Author: neiljontas

5 Things to Know About Fuel & Filling Up in South Africa

10th March 2009
Fuel & Filling Up in South Africa 1. Fill up whenever possible: It’s a big country and there may be a large distance between petrol stations (it can be hundreds of kilometres). If it looks like you are going to run out of petrol before the next town ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley

More Than Just Mum - Ma, Mummy, Mother, Grandmother, Step-mom, Other

03rd March 2009
So Mother's Day is here again and your automatic reaction is to pick up a bunch of carnations and a dodgy card from the local petrol station... stop right there! This year there is absolutely no excuse for half-hearted Mothers Day Gifts, as there's a mass... Read >
Author: neiljontas

More Than Just Mum - Ma, Mummy, Mother, Grandmother, Step-mom, Other

20th February 2009
So Mother's Day is here again and your automatic reaction is to pick up a bunch of carnations and a dodgy card from the local petrol station... stop right there! This year there is absolutely no excuse for half-hearted Mothers Day Gifts, as there's a mass... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Do something different this Valentines Day

20th February 2009
Valentine's Day is a special and magical time of the year, where lovers can exchange beautiful Valentines Day Gifts, and individuals can dip their toes into the paddling pool of love for the very first time. However, while those in the first stages of lov... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Requirements That Your Car Must Meet to be Used For The Driving Test

30th January 2009
The time for the trial has finally come. After having grasped what you need to do with driving lessons, you’re now facing the test that’s necessary to obtain your driver’s license. This involves a lot of preparation, most of which is psychological. ... Read >
Author: DrivingPlus

21st Century presents – better than flowers any day!

28th January 2009
Love it or hate it, 21st Century romance and all its technological finery is here to stay, and no area has seen a bigger kick in the pants than the gifts market. From extravagant day experiences to the latest hi-tech gadgets, the gifts market is souped u... Read >
Author: M Dreamtower

Are you Brave Enough to Forget Valentine’s Day?

22nd January 2009
Only the bravest men and women would dare to forget Valentine’s day! It is the one day in the year which specifically dedicated to lovers old and young. As this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday there will be no time to rush and grab a bunch of... Read >
Author: Terry Henman

Fronting Could Put You At The Back With Car Insurance

16th January 2009
The cost of motoring is shocking these days, not least when we pull into the petrol station to fill up. However, young drivers are used to this – they know all about the high premiums of being a ‘young’ driver, it’s just the way it is when you ar... Read >
Author: michael challiner

Ten Top Car Tyre Tips

09th January 2009
Car tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road. Keeping them in good condition is essential for safe driving and achieving the optimum performance of your car. Here a ten car tyre tips: 1. Regularly check car tyre pressures. ... Read >
Author: James

Sometimes it’s better to count your blessings

19th December 2008
Oh no, not again. Why is it that every month I totally forget that my car insurance is coming out of my bank account and I completely overspend so that there is nothing left to pay it? I was almost ok this time but thanks to a packet of chewing gum and a ... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Benefits of eco-gas

03rd December 2008
As a diesel user, you know how dear it is to fill your tank these days. You’d do anything to pass by that petrol station, but you just can’t. And as you watch the money pump out of your wallet, you wish there were something you could do. Well, no... Read >
Author: d-gas

The gift of life a little more organised

01st December 2008
Every year as birthdays and Christmases pass, the age old question of "What can I get for them this year?" rears its ugly head. No matter for whom you are buying: your mother, your best friend or even your cat, you'll want to make sure that you get them a... Read >
Author: John Smith

Home Insurance, for Her

26th November 2008
When one thinks of proposals that men make to women, they undoubtedly think of the big one. And in my head the typical scene plays out something like this: Ext: A sepia, soft-focus, and blustery cliff-top. English gentleman says to English gentlew... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Humor Dating Rules To Crack Up Your Bones.

03rd November 2008
Some of the dating rules are very hilarious and it does not sound right to call them just rules. The best thing to call them is humor dating rules. When i visited some of my friends recently i laughed till i could not laugh any more after a man said that ... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji

What do you think of the Hummer H2

20th October 2008
Do you like extravagant, out of this world gaz guzzling off road vehicles capable of tackling just about any challenge you give it? If so, then the Hummer H2 is definitely the car for you. The successor to the it’s larger H1 Alpha sister model, the Humm... Read >
Author: Limotek.co.uk

The gift of life a little more organised

14th October 2008
Every year as birthdays and Christmases pass, the age old question of "What can I get for them this year?" rears its ugly head. No matter for whom you are buying: your mother, your best friend or even your cat, you'll want to make sure that you get them... Read >
Author: Johnasmith

Tips on Tyre Pressure for your Motor bike

02nd October 2008
But the more the do think about them, the more you realise just how important those two round, black and sticky hoops are. After all, there's only two contact patches the size of the palm of your hand between you and road, but those two patches make all t... Read >
Author: TedBrumby

Petrol Saving Tips

19th August 2008
You’re no doubt feeling the pinch from ever increasing petrol prices. Here are some simple tips that can reduce your fuel consumption and in turn, the impact on your hip pocket. Pump up your tyres Under inflated tyres increase resistance which can n... Read >
Author: TedBrumby

Credit Cards Combat Rising Petrol Prices

12th August 2008
The cost of fuel has spiralled this year, but you can help offset this by taking out the right type of cashback credit card. A litre of unleaded fuel cost 117.2p on average on June 11 2008, according to Petrolprices.com, and is tipped to rise further, ... Read >
Author: Christian Ward

British Motorists Are Easy Pickings For Thieves

12th August 2008
British motorists are easy picking for thieves, with a careless attitude towards leaving gadgets in their cars, according to online car insurer, swiftcover.com. A recent survey of motorists found that despite the well-documented risks, a massive 96 per... Read >
Author: Christian Ward

Risks with aftermarket boost controllers

24th July 2008
An easy way of obviously gaining more power out of the Subaru is by simply turning up the boost, but what risk do you take? Are you risking your factory warranty? Are you risking the reliability of your engine? Are you risking excessive fuel usage and all... Read >
Author: Brett Middleton

Why buy an electric bike conversion kit

22nd July 2008
Just what is an electric bike? Basically it is an everyday bicycle with a battery powered electric motor attached, recharged by plugging it into the electricity mains. It’s very simple, once you start to pedal the motor kicks in, stop pedaling the motor... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets

How Car Tyres Can Reduce Your Motoring Costs

21st July 2008
As oil prices continue to rise motorists need to find new ways to reduce fuel consumption. By spending an extra 5 minutes at the petrol station, checking car tyres are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure, fuel economy can be improved b... Read >
Author: James

West Consumers Hit By Credit Scams

23rd June 2008
Credit card consumers in the West continue to fall victims to cash-card scammers long despite the availability chip and pin technology. Latest figures suggest that credit card fraud is still on the rise as con artists perfect ways of siphoning money fr... Read >
Author: Mildred

How to keep your car running costs down

19th June 2008
Useful tips and advice for reducing the cost of motoring. Your car doesn't have to cost a fortune to run – here are a few ways in which you can reduce the cost of owning and running your car: 1) Insurance: It may seem obvious but get a number o... Read >
Author: Arbie

Do Supercars Need Super Cleaning?

30th May 2008
We have all done it…bought a car because it looked amazing in the showroom and thought it would look fantastic on our driveway. We pictured how jealous our neighbours would be when we arrived home to show off our new wheels! But the harsh reality... Read >
Author: croftgateuk

Do Supercars Need Super Cleaning?

29th May 2008
We have all done it…bought a car because it looked amazing in the showroom and thought it would look fantastic on our driveway. We pictured how jealous our neighbours would be when we arrived home to show off our new wheels! But the harsh reality... Read >
Author: croftgateuk

The Flower of Convenience

27th May 2008
Convenience is the number one thing that customers wanted within a service establishment. A convenience store at a petrol station, for example, sells items that have nothing to do with gasoline/petrol, but it saves the consumer from having to go to a groc... Read >
Author: Christine Layug

Age of credit cards - forget it!

02nd May 2008
Several weeks ago I decided to get some petrol for my car. As petrol stations normally accept credit cards I went there without any cash, filled up the tank and went to the petrol pump attendant's desk to make the payment. When I handed out the credit car... Read >
Author: Vembl

Convenience over the Internet

26th April 2008
Ever wanted to that sort of feeling of convenience when buying some things? Convenience is anything that is intended to save a time, energy or frustration. A convenience store at a petrol station, for example, sells items that have nothing to do with gaso... Read >
Author: Christine Layug

Car Insurance: Avoid Jams, Drive Underwater

02nd April 2008
The real inconvenience of driving the sQuba in its particular element is the bind of having to bring your own oxygen, to say nothing of wearing a wet suit. Nevertheless for anyone with a bit of Roger Moore in them or indeed anyone with a fancy for things ... Read >
Author: mlauterwein

Why are your habits so hard to kick

07th November 2007
Habits are tough to quit, especially when the habit is something that is bad, and usually it is something that is so good at the same time?You know what I mean; chocolate, alcohol, laziness, even what you eat for breakfast. We all have habitual actions th... Read >
Author: Tim Goodwin

Pissouri Cyprus

30th October 2007
Pissouri in Cyprus is a traditional Cypriot village about half way between Limassol and Paphos. Positioned on a hill the village overlooks vineyards and is set against the back drop of the Troodas mountains. There are panoramic sea views over the clear bl... Read >
Author: kevinor

Credit cards: an explosive expansion around the world

29th August 2007
Whether you are buying a pair of shoes, a coffee, a car or even an exotic holiday, you will be asked how you would like to pay. Conch shells, precious gems and rare metals have all been exchanged in the past for goods and services, but modern man uses mon... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton

Metabolic Typing - An Introduction

07th August 2007
Are you running on the right fuel? That depends on whether you are a Ferrari or a Mack Truck? Imagine you’re the owner of a beautiful, big, brand new Mack Truck, and you pull into the most exclusive petrol station that has the highest quality gasolin... Read >
Author: info@3dpts.com

The secret to choosing the right flowers

01st August 2007
We've all been there - it could be Valentine's Day, it could be mother's day, it could be any number of occasions when some sort of thoughtful gift is required but you just can't think what it could be. It's easy to end up putting the decision off until t... Read >
Author: Pennimus

Driving tips in Denmark

25th July 2007
Denmark has an excellent road network, with wide, smooth surfaces, well-lit highways and accessible towns and cities. Roads are also very well signposted and traffic jams are rare in all but the busiest of cities. Road network Denmark’s road network... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows

Simply Interflora

23rd July 2007
There are frequently times when the occasion demands that you give a gift, but knowing precisely what to buy can prove difficult. You can always rest assure that you cannot go wrong by showing how much you care with a beautiful and unique bouquet of fr... Read >
Author: jay smith

All About Horsebox Hire

05th July 2007
Horsebox Hire usually involves hiring modern caravans that can carry your horses while you are the drivers seat. Horsebox hire, has a lot of advantages such as; cost savings, owning a Horsebox and maintaining is more expensive than it looks. Where as hiri... Read >
Author: William Amerson

Disaster, You Forgot Mothering Sunday!

13th March 2007
Everyone knows the importance of mothering Sunday because we are taught from a very young age about this scared day. It's not just about Mum appreciation and a time to thanks her for all the great things she has done for you over the years. Things like lo... Read >
Author: S.Roberts

Can Green Taxes save the Environment?

15th January 2007
The UK government is looking to impose even more taxes on the working population. But these are not just taxes to create revenue; they are so called green taxes that save the environment as well. They are intended to change our behaviour and the way that ... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno

What to buy your girlfriend for her next birthday?

16th November 2006
It's time to buy your girlfriend a birthday present again and you're still recovering from that look of disgust she gave you when she opened the present you gave her last year. This year, you promised, will be different. You want to tell her how specia... Read >
Author: Janette Vince

A Business Plan? Whats The Point?

26th June 2006
Lets put it this way; supposing you knew you needed to make a journey for your business and you had a gut feeling you should do it tomorrow. You get in you car, still not knowing where you are going at a time that feels right. You drive to your first junc... Read >
Author: Mark Flanighan

Beyond Motivation - A Passion for…..

25th June 2006
It seems that just as we shifted paradigms in the eighties, we worked synergistically in the nineties; now we are passionate in the naughties. Even my local petrol station has passion brochures at the pump! So what are we passionate for ………? Last O... Read >
Author: Liz Cassidy

Credit card safety – chip and pin not enough

21st May 2006
Credit cards and debit cards are viewed as relatively secure methods of making purchases; however as with any security measure there are people who will try to find their way around it. Various increasingly complex methods have been devised to access b... Read >
Author: sam lowe

Bio-Diesel – Run your car on it!

28th March 2006
Did you ever wonder what you would do if petrol went up to over £1 a litre? It's likely that the farmers would blockade the countries roads for starters! Unfortunately, the possibility of this happening are becoming more and more likely with increasing t... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno

Simple Steps To Reduce UK Car Crime

17th January 2006
Whilst car crime is on the decrease on a national scale, it remains a concern for many, and can be an unpleasant reality for many car owners. In the UK alone, there are still over 2 million vehicle related thefts every year, and even this is over a 50 ... Read >
Author: Justin Brown