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121) Changing attitudes to credit in a changing economy
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
The credit card first came into being during the boom era that preceded the Great Stock Market Crash of 1929. The second wave of the Industrial Revolution saw the rise of factories throughout the country, ushering in a significant change in the economy, with a decline in the percentage of people working in agriculture. This change in economic focus led to the dawning of the Gilded Age, with capitalists and investors enjoying new opportunities - eventually leading to a broader prosperity th...
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122) Easy Egypt: The New Beach Hotspot
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
As British tourists seek to visit new and more culturally exotic destinations, the North African country of Egypt has steadily increased its share of visitors. And with golden sands, turquoise seas and a perfect outdoor climate, it's little wonder that over one million tourists from the UK visited the country in 2007.
So what sets Sharm El Sheikh apart from other popular beach destinations such as those in Spain, France or Italy? Well, one of Egypt's biggest draws is the abundan...
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123) Identifying and dealing with debt
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
Few people in the UK manage their finances perfectly, with unsecured and secured loans, credit cards and mortgages adding up to a nationwide debt of billions of pounds. However, through various ways, getting debt under control isn't an impossible task.
The first thing many financial experts advise is to prioritise any debt you may have. As debt piles up, it becomes more and more difficult to work out which debt is really important and which is less so - tempting people to lapse...
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124) Low Price Property: The Cheapest Homes in the World.
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
These days, all we ever seem to hear about is the rise in UK house prices, and that it's now harder than ever before for first time buyers to get their foot on the property ladder. However, there are still many bargain properties to be found all around the world - you just have to know where to look.
You might think that if you wanted a real bargain, you would have to head to the developing world to get it. Whilst of course there are cheap proprieties to be found in property fro...
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125) Digital Duty: Tax Free Shopping Online
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
"Why pay more?" is the mantra of a major British supermarket chain, and they've got a good point; with the festive period approaching, thoughts turn to shopping and the average Brit spends in the region of £350 on gifts for their friends and family, so any opportunities to save a bit of money are always welcome.
Traditionally, bargain hunters have enjoyed duty free shopping in airports, but in 1999, changes in EU law meant that duty free sales were abolished in EU member states....
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126) The Art of Credit Cards: How Designs Evolved
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
In recent years, in an effort to lure customers into signing up for a credit card, lending companies have turned to the actual design of the card in addition to offering lower interest rates and higher credit limits.
When credit cards first appeared on the market, the appearance of the card was simple; a monochrome design, featuring the cardholder's details and the company's logo. However, credit cards have now grown massively popular and nowadays, there are thousands of design...
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127) Doing it in Les Deux Alpes: king of the après ski scene
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
When it comes to altitude, snow fall and ski-able area, Les Deux Alpes rates as one of France's best ski resorts. With a interconnected system incorporating 51 different lifts (7 cableways, 23 chairs, 19 drags) which link it to the neighbouring areas of La Grave, Alpe D'Huez, The Milkyway, Puy-St-Vincent, and Serre Chevailer, there's more than enough to keep skiers and snowboarders happy for an entire winter season, let alone a week.
But it's not just the great skiing, snow-shoe...
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128) The rise of the extended stay hotel
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Many more Americans are becoming part of the phenomenon that requires specialized staff employed by global or major US companies with offices and production facilities spread across the US, to spend many days, weeks or even months working away from home.
As a result, companies are shunning traditional downtown locations and relocating offices and factories to specialist retail and trading areas close to major airports or roads. This not only makes it easier for their mobile empl...
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129) Cyprus living: no longer a distant dream
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
For years, thousands of European tourists have visited the beautiful island of Cyprus on vacation, returning over and over again, to see the stunning historic sites and basking in its incredible heat. It's no surprise now that they are taking the plunge and shipping themselves over to Cyprus on a permanent basis.
There are many reasons to consider a permanent move to Cyprus. For instance, if you're considering moving to Cyprus with children, the standard of education is likely t...
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130) Hamburg: the major underdog of Europe
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
If asked to think of associations with the city of Hamburg, many people would perhaps struggle to think of much beyond the obvious food product it lent its name to. The hamburger is just one of several snacks that have derived its name from the German city in which it originated; there is also the Frankfurter (hotdog) and the Berliner (jam doughnut). But Hamburg is actually one of the most splendid cities in Europe, and certainly not one to be dismissed so quickly.
Taking its na...
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131) Are we enjoying cheap flights at a huge cost to the environment?
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Low-cost airline companies have been incredibly successful over the past few years, but their success relies on being able to offer a large number of flights, which unfortunately for the environment equates to larger quantities of CO2 emissions contributing to climate change. While the general public enjoy the convenience of cheap air travel the backlash against the companies providing the services has been fierce, even prompting Environmental minister Ian Pearson to brand several low cost...
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132) Britons plan to save more in 2008
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
Britons have resolved to save more money in 2008 than they did in 2007, it has been suggested. Nearly 50 per cent of respondents to a survey conducted by Nationwide said they plan to put away more money during the course of 2008 rather than splashing the cash and not saving for a rainy day - which they had been wont to do last year.
Some 48 per cent admitted they want to save more money in 2008. Indeed, for 26 per cent of men and 24 per cent of women saving money was at the top...
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133) Smooth Move: Tips for Moving Home in London
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home and Family
Moving house is one of the most stressful things that we have to do in our lives. Though that may seem a little over the top at first, anyone who has actually undertaken a move will know that it's certainly not a task to look forward to.
However, at some point in our lives, (and quite possibly at several points) most people have to move properties. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average adult moves property once every five to ten years, and about one in ten...
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134) Big Wave Ireland: Surfing the Emerald Isle
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Ireland's West coast has long been known to local surfers as offering some of the biggest and best waves in Europe, but it's only recently that the secret has begun to spread, and surfers from other parts of the world are now coming to visit the Emerald Isle to experience its big waves for themselves.
Ireland has occasionally featured on the travelling surfer's itinerary as a quirky place to visit, but the country is now getting more and more recognition as a serious big wave s...
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135) The National Gallery of London: Art in Itself
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
The National Gallery was established in April 1824 when the British Parliament agreed to pay £57,000 for the picture collection of John Julius Angerstein, intending to put the art on display for the enjoyment and education of the public. This Western European collection of Renaissance era pictures was initially displayed at Angerstein's private house in Pall Mall. However, the Gallery became hot and cramped when it was busy. The public also complained of its diminutive size when it was com...
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136) Quitting the day job: Kevin Smith and the making of 'Clerks'
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Finance
Kevin Smith was born in Red Bank, New Jersey and attended school in both Jersey and New York before enrolling at the Vancouver Film School. However, half way through his studies, Smith decided to drop and out and took a partial reimbursement of his tuition fees as a way to finance some of the production costs of his first movie.
Once Smith had raised some more money (by selling a part of his extensive comic book collection and dipping into funds that were set aside for his colle...
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137) Greedy hotel guests regularly help themselves
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Many people enjoy spending a holiday in a luxurious hotel with their loved ones, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Having the time to use the hotel's glorious facilities and dining in their restaurants is enough for most, but some guests simply can't get enough of their hotel, as they insist on taking a bit home with them!
It seems that no hotel is immune from thieves; whether it is a large chain, luxury resort or small family run bed-and-breakfast establishmen...
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138) From terrorism to tourism; Northern Ireland rising
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Northern Ireland's troubled history belies its beautiful scenery, cultural attractions and warm hospitality of the locals. After years of sectarian violence, this small country perching on the tip of the Republic of Ireland is finally getting the tourist recognition that it deserves.
With the troubles now fading into history, Northern Ireland is selling itself as a success story, building on the political stability and the lowest rate of unemployment in the UK. Like its neighbo...
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139) UK car supermarkets more sympathetic to poor credit record car buyers
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
There's plenty to consider when buying a new or used car without the anguish of fretting over your credit status, and wondering whether your car loan will be approved.
Unfortunately, because of that fear of being rejected many people don't even bother to apply for car finance. Perhaps due to what they have read, or maybe because they were mis-informed by well-meaning friends or family, many would-be car buyers dismiss the idea that they ever could get car finance. They think t...
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140) Tindall's severe injury serves as reminder to club players
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Health
The news that Zara Phillip's boyfriend Mike Tindall sustained a horrific injury in the England six-nations game against Wales recently dominated the nation's sporting headlines; and also brought into perspective the risks associated with playing such a fierce contact sport.
Tindall is, of course, a professional rugby player and so could recuperate from his ruptured liver and torn lung safe in the knowledge that his employer would continue to pay him, and that he would get the b...
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