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1) Credit Crisis: Blip or Full-Blown Recession?
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
In 2008, having entered its second year, there seems to be little chance of the credit crisis easing forcing most financial analysts to re-evaluate their position and work out how severe it will get and how much longer it will prevail. Indeed, a recent UK survey has highlighted that customer confidence is at its lowest level since the strike-ridden days of 1974 as the media continues to report abundant stories of financial doom and gloom.
But, where did it all go wrong? Few expe...
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2) The Pizzazz of Prague's Music Scene
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
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 prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there's sure to be a tune to step out to. The Czech Republic's capital city has a long standing love affair with music that will bring joy to the ears of music fans far and wi...
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3) David Vs Goliath?: The Global Arguments Over Interchange Fees
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
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 offers, the credit card business is bigger than ever.
However, despite a somewhat fashionable status among individual consumers, who watch and wait for the best credit rates and credit card fees (people nicknamed Rate Tarts!), there...
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4) Traffic jams are stressful, right? Think again!
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
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.
Although many find that driving a car can often be a demanding task, especially when caught in rush-hour gridlock, it can actually be a great way to relieve stress and unwind. What you must ensure, however, is that you remove all po...
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5) Dial H: A History of the Telephone Directory
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home and Family
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.
Bell, who was born in Scotland and also invented the gramophone, demonstrated the telephone to Queen Victoria in 1878. Part of his demonstration included making calls to London, Cowes and Southampton and these were the first long-di...
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6) Football: Playing The Money Game
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
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 a British transfer record £30m?
Football fans across the country, not just Chelsea fans, were excited about this record-breaking deal, and whether in favour of or not, were intrigued by what Abromavich was doing with the London cl...
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7) How to Buy Your Very First Car
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
So you've finally done it - you've passed your driving test and it's time to think about buying a car. This can be a daunting experience when you do it for the first time, but a little forward planning and knowledge in the right areas will go a long way towards making sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible.
Firstly you need to think about the type of car you can afford to buy. We'd all like to get that brand new top-of-the-range model but in reality as a first tim...
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8) Eco-friendly Car Hire: Economical Renting, Environmentally Friendly
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
It's a generally well-known issue that climate change is a serious threat to the future of the planet - and the human race. Businesses and corporations have latched on to the commercial benefits of becoming eco-friendly; so, as well as doing their bit for the environment they can also benefit from publicly announcing their environmental attitude.
A lot of CO2 emissions come from the exhaust pipes of transport vehicles: cars, aeroplanes, buses, etc, which is why it's important t...
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9) Bursting the Big Black Financial Cloud
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
In recent times the press has been full of reports of monetary doom and gloom. The credit crunch has undoubtedly been the talk around many breakfast tables across the UK and with predictions of a looming recession is there any silver lining to this cloud?
Much has been made of the rise in grocery prices but with the competition between the supermarkets being so fierce it can definitely pay to shop around from week to week in order to get the best deals. By browsing online stores...
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10) Car Market Still Strong Despite Credit Crunch
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
Despite rising fuel costs, household bills and falling house prices, the British public are still enjoying purchasing and modifying their cars, with 153,420 new cars registered in July of 2008.
Motorists who modify their vehicles are said to be mostly 16-24 year olds who still live with their parents and are therefore not affected by rising prices and the tightening of credit to the same extent as those who own their own home. Popular modification gadgets at the moment, particu...
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11) The New Dubai: A Destination for Everyone
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The recent wealth of developments in 'New Dubai' as it's been dubbed, are exciting, striking and a truly fantastic place to go on holiday or get down to business. The area around Dubai Marina has so much to offer all sorts of travellers and as a result, has a number of wonderful and world-class places to stay.
As consumer demand changes and dictates new approaches and services in all aspects of life, this has also spread to the travel market and accommodation in particular. So...
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12) The Exclusive Haunts of London's Elite
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
It's not uncommon to see famous faces walking through the streets of London, with the city long being a hot bed of celebrity sightings and activity, particularly the exclusive clubs and bars that are scattered across the city.
Indeed, many bars in London's more fashionable areas boast an almost exclusively celebrity clientele. Bungalow 8 for example, located in the Covent Garden area of London, is a regular haunt of many famous people. The brainchild of popular New York hostess...
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13) Cashing in: More retailers move to online trading
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Business
According to the IMRG, the industry body for global e-retailing, the online shopping market has grown more than 14-fold over the last eight years. One of the fastest-growing online retail sectors is electrical goods, which sold £204m of items in November 2007 alone. However, according to the IMRG report, all retail sectors, from food and drink to travel, have seen an increase in internet trading. The upsurge in internet shopping is partly down to its sheer convenience; the fact the custome...
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14) Avoid Being Hung Out To Dry With A Bad Loan Deal
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
With adverts about loans being commonplace on the TV, radio, magazines, online and in newspapers, it certainly appears that getting a loan is easy, while often also suggesting it's a good idea to get into debt for the sake of a luxury holiday or a new car.
While the TV and other advertising mediums might suggest it's easy to obtain a good loan deal, it's a fact that there are as many bad deals as there are good ones. A quirky TV ad does not a good loan deal make, so it is advi...
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15) A Guide to Compensation Claims
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Legal
If you've ever been in a non-fault incident - perhaps on the road, or at work - then it could be more than just yourself which is in pain; if the accident causes you to miss an extended period of work, or makes your working or day-to-day life more difficult, your bank balance could also feel the pain. However, those people that are hurt in this manner are often able to make a compensation claim which, if successful, could help alleviate any financial shortfall incurred as a result.
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16) Supply chain management software set to top the sales charts
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Business
Software industry experts are predicting that supply chain management software will generate a staggering £4billion of sales by 2010, which would make it one of the world's most widely bought global business specialist applications.
Supply chain management software has proved extremely popular over the last 30 years with businesses that operate in time and cost conscious production and distribution environments. As with most cutting-edge technologies, supply chain management sof...
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17) Journey to the Magical City of Architecture: Prague
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
As the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague attracts over three million visitors every year, making it the sixth most visited city in Europe. Prague is known as one of the best cities in Europe in which to view buildings from nine different architectural periods, built over the past 1000 years.
The city's biggest architectural boom occurred in the 14th Century, as the city became the cultural and political hub of Europe. Many buildings and monuments were erected in the Go...
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18) A Little Advice Goes A Long Way
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
It usually starts off during New Year's resolutions; making promises that you will spend less and save more. More often than not, however, this claim normally lasts until the January sales begin and previous spending habits then inexorably continue.
Despite this, the urge to at least attempt to save money is very strong, even if many people aren't ultimately successful in doing so. Depending on personal goals, and more importantly, circumstances every individual has their own...
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19) From aspiring art buff to art world connoisseur: London's galleries cater to all
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
London's galleries showcase art from as early as AD1500 with a variety of styles and tastes to cater for everyone. Whether you have a couple of days or a week to explore London's fair city, a visit to some of London's galleries will fulfil your artistic curiosities.
As a starting point for your London gallery experience, visit The National Portrait Gallery on St Martin's Place. Taking time to wander past the multitude of portraits in this gallery will allow you to get acquainted...
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20) Sicily Offers Much More Than The Mafia
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Often regarded as the island being kicked by the boot of Italy, Sicily is actually the largest Italian region and boasts glorious countryside, ancient archaeological sites and is the infamous home of the Italian mafia.
The island's capital is Palermo and the city is more than 2,700 years old, although there is evidence of human settlement in the area from as long ago as 8000 BC. In 734 BC, the Phoenicians established the beginnings of today's city because of its prime location o...
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