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21) 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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22) 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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23) 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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24) 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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25) 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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26) 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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27) 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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28) 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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29) Take A Stroll Down Wembley Way
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Since its opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium has quickly become one of most renowned sporting stadiums in the world with the 1923 FA Cup Final the first event to be held there. The match resulted in an unprecedented crowd of between 240,000 and 300,000 cramming themselves into the stadium in order to watch the match.
Wembley became known throughout the UK as the home of football but it wasn't long before the stadium began hosting other events - sporting and otherwise. In 1948, th...
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30) Making, and keeping, friends at university
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Self Improvement
Leaving for university is a huge step in life and one that comes with mixed feelings. The dread of moving to a new city, possibly living with strangers and having to fend for yourself is counteracted by the sense of independence, the thrill of a new adventure and the prospect of a lounge full of traffic cones.
One of the best things about university life is it gives a huge opportunity to meet new people. Although you may be leaving some childhood friends behind as they move to...
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31) Think Before Buying a Home
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
Availing of a mortgage means many things to those who wish to be homeowners. For most, it means entering into a lengthy and detailed process that requires a significant amount of paperwork - much of which is used to prove the identity of the borrower, source of income and the mortgage applicant's prospects for repaying the loan.
There is no shortage of people who have travelled this road before you and they may be painfully aware of some of the pitfalls that lie in store. Thus...
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32) Ideas to get your child reading
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home and Family
Research has shown that children who begin reading from an early age develop more of an appetite for books and tend to perform better at school. Whilst some kids seem to be natural bookworms, others sometimes need a bit of a prod before sitting down to read, and with such a wide range of titles now available there is something that should interest any prospective reader. If you're a parent worried that your child isn't reading enough, sometimes delving into your own past can provide great...
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33) Keeping people abroad updated with your child's development
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home and Family
Life is going well and you're ticking all the important boxes on your 'to do' list - you've moved out, you've got a partner and now you've had your first baby together. Your friends and family have all visited and 'oohed' and 'aahed' at your precious bundle of joy, but as they leave you realise that some of them live so far away that they will not be able to visit often.
Nearby friends will be keen to come back and spoil your newborn, but if your siblings are at the other end o...
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34) Festival Fashion: What To Wear At a Music Festival
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
The summer months in Britain offer a deluge of music festivals, which are often the saving grace for anyone who can't find the time or money to organise a trip abroad.
The music - and the general campsite experience - will always deliver the opportunity for a great time; but small details, such as wearing unsuitable clothing, can often put a blot on an otherwise enjoyable occasion. A little planning beforehand should ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing you to fully em...
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35) There's more to Manchester than Meets the Eye
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The British city of Manchester is instantaneously synonymous with football and music though there's much more to Manchester than first meets the eye. A staggering array of art galleries, music venues and museums pave the way for a city rich in cultural heritage.
It would be foolish to ignore Manchester's link to football with two well respected clubs based in the city. Old Trafford is home to Manchester United and is a haven for fans, and a place where they can immerse themsel...
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36) The Best Way To Grab The Starring Roles
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
We all love the magic of the movies, and there is nothing like going to the cinema to see a good film featuring some of our favourite Hollywood stars. What's more, some of those stars have had wonderfully long careers and yet they still manage to look their best every single day.
But, just how do they do it? It's clear that there is a real need for them to stay looking young for as long as possible in order to get their pick of the best roles; but in the end those film stars a...
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37) Staying Safe On Your Motorbike
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
Any motorcyclist will know that there is nothing quite like biking down an open road in dry weather on a bike that feels as though it's made just for you. Many motorcyclists think it beats a car hands down every day of the week.
But responsible bikers will also take every precaution they can to ensure that every journey they make is a safe one. By making sure you have taken all potential dangers into account you can enjoy the journey, with your full concentration on the road ahe...
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38) Teens at high risk of involvement in road traffic accidents
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Legal
Doctors have commented that while infectious disease is decreasing around the world, they are witnessing a greater number of deaths from injury, with motor vehicle crashes being one of the major causes. In the U.S, the total number of deaths due to road accidents has declined with the advent of seat belts laws, air bags, safer cars and crackdowns on driving while intoxicated - either through alcohol or narcotics. Despite this, experts claim traffic accidents still affect teenagers more tha...
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39) Day to day savings ensure the unexpected is taken care of
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
Financial savings are vitally important. Not only do they provide a way to purchase the more expensive items in life, such as a car or house, but they also provide security against the unexpected. Savings are also crucial for those who are retired, since they offer the means to go on living in the way they have become accustomed to while working.
Recent research suggests that many are not saving enough money to ensure a comfortable lifestyle post-employment. According to the f...
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40) English Football and the football pools
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Sports
England's obsession with 'the beautiful game' of football dates back 145 years when association football and rugby football went their separate ways. But, although the English can lay claim to inventing the modern version of football, there is evidence that a similar game called Tsu Chu was played as early as three centuries B.C. during the Chinese dynasty of Han.
The Japanese also lay claim to being inventors of the sport, highlighting the game of Kemari, which dates from abou...
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