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81) How Much Money Will Your Retirement Need?
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
If you have a pension scheme that you are paying into every month, your retirement years will be well taken care of. Does that statement sound right or wrong? In truth it could be either. The ability of your own pension to provide for you after you get your gold watch depends purely on how much you have paid into it during the years you have spent at work.
The fact is, there is so much conflicting - and confusing - information around concerning pensions. Many of us have been...
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82) Make the most of your weekend in London
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Whatever your taste, there are myriad attractions waiting for you in London. Chocoholics visiting the city, can indulge in their favourite treat till their heart's content at a variety of locations: the Courthouse Hotel Kempinski is not only a fabulous place to stay, but also offers spa treatment products from Karin Herzog, including chocolate facials, body treatments and manicures. Alternatively, the "Heartbreak Healer" at The Spa at Renaissance Chancery Court can help to ease a painful r...
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83) How Much Are Your Valuables Worth?
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
When it comes to thinking about the dreaded inheritance tax, most people think they will be safe from it and don't need to worry about how to distribute their assets upon their death. They believe the current threshold of £312,000 per person is more than enough to cover everything they own. But that's not necessarily the case, and some people end up with a nasty surprise when a relative dies and the sum total of what they own is added up.
The surprise often comes in the form o...
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84) With great prices and fewer crowds, there has never been a better time to visit Kenya
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
As peace returns to Kenya there has never been a better time to visit this magnificent country. Traditionally the summer months of July and August are the most popular time of year to visit with both pleasant weather and, for safari enthusiasts the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring migration. Following the recent political turbulence, 2008 promises visitors to Kenya both fewer crowds and great savings on both Indian Ocean beach holidays and safaris. Whatsmore, the always-warm greet...
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85) Lady Skaters Get Violent: Roller Derby
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
With jammers, blockers and pivots, it sounds more like American Football than roller skating; but the sport of Roller Derby is fast growing in popularity all over the world. Although played by some males, the sport is dominated by females, and the culture that surrounds it goes further than just the Derby, but encompasses fashion, friendship and showmanship (or should that be showwomanship?) as much as the competition itself.
Like other more alternative sports such as skateboar...
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86) Ancient Egypt comes to London: The Tutankhamun Exhibition
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs' is an incredible collection of over 130 Egyptian treasures from across the Valley of the Kings and other Egyptian archaeological sites; the exhibition includes approximately 130 objects from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, alongside other tombs and monuments. There are over ten different exhibition rooms where visitors can learn all about 'The Boy King'; his tomb; daily live in Tutankhamun's world; traditional beliefs of the ancient Egyptians;...
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87) He's no Darling to motorists
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
Alistair Darling has hit motorists hard in his first budget as chancellor and he is justifying his swingeing tax and fuel duty hikes as 'cracking down on pollution'.
Even though the chancellor delayed the 2 pence per litre increase in fuel duty due to be imposed in April until October, it is only temporary respite for motorists who have seen fuel prices soar in recent months. In addition to increasing running costs, many motorists face higher-than-inflation duty charges on their...
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88) Novice guitarists under threat of Repetitive Strain Injury
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Health
The condition of RSI is a syndrome that effects muscles, tendons and nerves in the hands, arms and upper back and is developed when muscles in these areas are kept tense for long periods of time, due to poor posture and/or repetitive motions. The most well known repetitive strain injury is known as Carpal Tunnel syndrome, which is relatively rare among computer workers but very common among assembly line workers and guitarists.
The problem of guitarists and other musicians suffe...
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89) Prepare a will; for the benefit of those you love
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Health
Sadly, almost one in five people will die intestate, meaning that they have not made a will declaring how they wish their estate to be distributed after their death.
One of the main reasons why people die intestate is because they considered it too morbid to contemplate their own demise while they were still alive. Other reasons stated for not preparing a will include the cost of its production and storage and, especially with young people, no requirement for one as death is so...
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90) Larnaca: from ancient civilisation to tourist destination
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Legend has it that the first settlement in the area that became Larnaca (then known as Kition) was founded by Noah's great-grandson Kittim. At one time Kition was the principal colony in Cyprus, of the ancient civilisation of Phoenicia until becoming part of the Greek Hellenistic world.
The ancient site is at the north end of modern day Larnaca, with the earliest remains believed to go back to the Mycenean age (circa 1400-1100 BC). It was during this period that The Kition City...
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91) Mortgages still expensive, despite base rate cuts
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
The recent Bank of England interest rate cut comes as cold comfort to millions of homeowners who saw their mortgage payments rise in the weeks before the reduction, as UK banks and building societies are struggling in the wake of the global credit crunch.
According to financial services experts recent interest rate reductions have not been passed onto customers because lenders need to increase their liquidity to stave off the effects of the credit squeeze. That strategy is forci...
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92) Time to spring clean - start upstairs!
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home Improvement
The daffodils are out, it's lighter in the evening, and the birds are singing; all signs that spring has finally arrived and with it the need to sweep winter from the house.
Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to spruce up our home and at the same time give us a fresher outlook on the milder time ahead. Now is the time to sort things that have bugged you all winter; time to throw stuff out, change things around and give your home a lovely fresh look and feel....
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93) Used cars: target a good deal
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
Buy a brand new car and you'll find that as soon as you drive it off the forecourt it is instantly devalued. Even slightly used cars that have only a few thousand miles, or even less, on the clock sell for significantly less than a shiny new motor, and a car only a year old will be cheaper still.
Whether you want to buy a new, nearly-new or used car, there are certain times of year where buying can achieve the best possible deal in terms of price and re-sale value. If you are te...
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94) On the Road to Wine: Travelling Yosemite and Vine Country
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
California has established itself as one of the most prolific producers of fine wines in the world and nearly 90% of all American wine comes from California. The Napa Valley, located in Napa County has a Mediterranean climate, geography and geology that is highly conducive to growing quality grapes. Indeed, the wine production in California is more than double that of Australia and ranks as the world's fourth largest wine producer in the world.
The lush green landscape of the N...
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95) Atlanta Georgia: The City Too Busy to Hate
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Atlanta, Georgia, is the capital of southeast America; although America's southern states were the last to abolish slavery and segregation, Atlanta has always tried to set itself apart from these places as a more liberal, forward thinking city.
Since the 1960s, Atlanta as been linked to civil rights movements, and was a major centre of action in these regards. Atlanta's most famous resident was Martin Luther King, who was born there in 1929 and went on to be a major campaigner...
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96) Pull up your trousers - look smart!
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
Fashion may change, styles come and go, but dressing up for society's formal occasions has changed little over the last one hundred years. For the ladies it's the chance to wear an elaborate gown in the latest style, but for men it still involves sticking to a traditional formal dress code that dictates the wearing of a jacket, appropriate tie and smart trousers.
The first identifiable pair of formal trousers can be traced back to the 15th century when they were known as individ...
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97) French Open: Tennis En France
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Sports
Every summer, under the heat of a Parisian sun, the 'Tournoi de Roland-Garros' - commonly known as the French Open - is held in the French capital. The tournament lasts for two weeks, between mid-May and early June, in the Stade de Roland Garros, and is the second of the Gland Slam competitions which take place on the annual tennis circuit.
The event has a long and prestigious history, which began in 1891, as the Championat de France International de Tennis. It's renowned for b...
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98) There's more to Venice than just the Carnival
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The Italian city of Venice is one of the most popular and iconic holiday destinations in the world, consisting of 118 small islands formed by about 150 canals in the marshy Venetian Lagoon, situated the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. World-famous for its canals, it remains remarkably unchanged in the last 400 years, with the majority of transportation in the city centre taking place on foot or on water.
With a history reaching back to the 9th century, the city prospered than...
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99) Be aware of your credit score before applying for loans
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
'How do I lower my loan payments?' is becoming a popular mantra in the UK as many borrowers are struggling to cope with a combination of increased mortgage costs and above inflation increases in the cost of council tax, utilities, food and other essentials.
Two base rate reductions in the last few months have slightly eased the worries of borrowers struggling to repay their mortgages, loans and credit cards. But, other factors such as rapid increases in fuel and food costs mean...
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100) Brewing it Belgium Style: A Guide to Beer in Brussels
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Food and Drink
Anyone who knows anything about beer will recognise Belgium as one of the world's most prolific brewers. Perhaps it's Belgium's long history in brewing that has led to the country being such a leader in the amber nectar; indeed, Belgium's beer making origins go back to the Middle Ages, when Trappist monks started experimenting with brewing techniques.
Belgians love their beer, and amazingly the health properties of the drink have even led the government to introducing it into th...
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