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61) Watch the pennies: The art of saving pounds
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
Spending can be too attractive for many of today's earners. After waiting for those agonising few days prior to pay-day, desperate for a new pair of shoes, a big night out or a new TV, it can be hugely tempting to splash out - however counter-productive that may be.
It can also be very easy to develop a habit. Once a spender relies on habitual purchases in order to get by, it can be very difficult to break the pattern. 'Spending addiction' can be a serious problem, but a huge amount of peop...
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62) Sailing fans gear up for 25th Kings Cup
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Majorca has long been regarded as one of the leading sailing centres and water sport locations in the world, with several high profile sailing competitions visiting the waters of the Balearics annually. None are as high profile as the Kings Cup (known as the Copa Del Rey to the locals), however, held every August with last year's event featuring 140 entries, all eager to take to the waves.
With a history that goes back twenty three years, the Copa Del Rey has become the largest and most impo...
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63) A Classic Old English Haven In Central London
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Acquired by Henry VIII all the way back in 1536, Hyde Park has a grand history. It was used by the King as a hunting ground before James I came to the throne and opened the park to the public in 1637. It was then lovingly landscaped in the 1730s and since then it has become one of London's most picture-perfect settings; replacing its hunting past for something much more calm and serene. It is almost as if it has been lifted right out of a romantic fairytale, with its thousands of trees, the...
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64) Personal savings up in wake of credit crisis
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
The potential fall-out from the credit crisis has prompted many UK savers to increase their personal savings balances and also to reduce the amount that they withdraw in order to protect themselves from any unexpected adverse changes in their financial circumstances.
This precautionary measure is not only providing some comfort for those worried about a possible downturn in the economy, it is also helping to boost the short-term liquidity of the UK's financial organisations.
In addition...
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65) Make sure you're geared up with a full range of festival footwear
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Shopping and Product Reviews
The choice for men's shoes is now almost limitless; so how do you know what's hot and what's not when it comes to 2008 feet fashion, and in particular, what to wear at the slew of music festivals taking place over the summer? Next to a sturdy tent, appropriate footwear is the next most important thing to take to festivals and many a festival-goer ignoring such advice will have plenty of time to rue the fact, as they nurse their sore feet.
So, if you are going to one or more festivals this su...
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66) The sun is shining on Cyprus' tourism industry
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The largest island in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is renowned for its natural beauty. Geographically, it is situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, and subsequently offers a rich fusion of Greek and Middle Eastern culture which is most evident in its music and food.
Cyprus - home to the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility - is sun-drenched for over 300 days of the year and offers an ideal destination for those looking to escape to...
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67) Silver surfers prove to be keen online bankers
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
When it comes to embracing net technology silver surfers are leading the way, according to recent research from two leading online advertising and measurement companies.
Those aged 55 and over are classified as silver surfers, referring to the prevalence of grey hair amongst the age group and research has identified that it is they who are logging on in ever greater numbers following the widespread roll-out of broadband across Europe. At the end of 2007 almost twice as many silver surfers w...
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68) Chaps turn heads by being on-trend at the beach
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Summer is here and the sun is out! Well, with a bit of luck it soon will be and with it a hot summer offering many opportunities to get to the beach and have some fun. But, before you head for the coast make sure that you are fully equipped to turn heads and enjoy your day.
Believe it or not, you can buy pink thong swimwear for men this season. It's a brave man who steps out in those, especially if he's with his mates, but for more sensible and stylish attire, buy patterned long swim shorts...
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69) Sometimes Sun, Sea and Sand Just Isn't Enough...
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
While most sunny destinations have their share of historical background, with intricate old remains dotted here and elegant Cathedrals sprinkled there - few are as steeped in history as Cyprus.
Cyprus has one of the oldest cultures in the Mediterranean with civilisation dating back some 9,000 years. With its history of Greek/Turkish occupation it offers a real culture clash experience with the island consisting of two-thirds Greek and one-third Turkish territory.
The capital city of Nic...
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70) Are You Prepared For Your Future?
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
When it comes to the future, we have all got our own ideas about how we will spend it. Perhaps we will end up buying a bigger house than the one we have now. There might be a particular car that we can see ourselves driving around in. And just think about all the holidays we will have time for once we ease up on work and get to retirement age.
But of course many people are finding out that they haven't got anywhere near as much cash for all those things as they thought they would have. L...
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71) Why pay more? Remortgaging as a means of improving cash-flow
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
Whilst there can be little doubt that buying a home is a far more prudent option in the long-term than renting, the decision to take that first step onto the property ladder shouldn't be taken lightly.
Indeed, having a long-term financial commitment, such as a mortgage, can stretch many people's finances to the limit, leaving them with little money for life's essentials, let alone life's little luxuries.
However, one of the great things about having a mortgage on a home is that the hous...
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72) A Versatile Night Out For All Occasions
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
You know what it's like. It's always great to look forward to a night out with your friends, but sometimes a visit to the pub or simply going out for a meal can be a bit repetitive. It can be good to try something a bit different, but where do you go?
Luckily there is an answer that will appeal to most adults, and you can still enjoy a meal while you are there as well. Bingo clubs are a great venue for many different types of get togethers. If you speak to anyone who has ever been to a b...
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73) The Attraction of Aerial Acrobatics
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
If you have ever been to an air show you will know how entertaining they are. If you have an interest in aircraft of any type then you will certainly have a good time trying to identify all the different planes; but for the rest of us the biggest attraction has to be the aerial acrobatics that are often the highlight of any air show.
Aeriel acrobatics displays are a great event to watch because no matter how many people turn up, you are always guaranteed to get a good view. A lot of air show...
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74) Outdoors is never off limits!
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Home Improvement
Every home owner usually puts a great deal of effort into getting their house just they way the want it. Lots of time and energy is exhausted on paint, furniture, décor and style and once complete, they can sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Then an unusual thing sometimes happens! They begin to miss working towards that goal of getting everything perfect; so much so that they look around for anything else that may be improved upon. And this is often when their attention turns to...
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75) The digital revolution - taking in store product advertising to the next level
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Business
With our economy slowing and people starting to tighten their belts, supermarkets and shopping centres are looking to new mediums in order to entice customers to purchase.
While traditional mediums, such as print and TV, are still important advertising tools available to the retailer to drive consumers in store, having a prompt at the point of purchase can impact on the types of brand name products going into a customers shopping basket. As LCD and digital display technology is becoming mor...
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76) The Best Landmarks to See in Hong Kong
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
A lot of people book their annual holiday somewhere hot that's close to a beach. That certainly makes for a great holiday, but if you visit a similar location every year you are missing out on a wealth of other venues that are nowhere near a beach.
A prime example is Hong Kong. Bustling with life and bombarding all your senses with a myriad of tastes, smells, sights and sounds, Hong Kong is guaranteed to remain in your memory long after you come back home with a collection of photos to sho...
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77) Visit Shanghai for a taste of the 'high' life
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The vibrant Chinese city of Shanghai has undergone a massive building boom in the last decade, emerging as one of the country's most popular cities and attracting tourists from all over the world, many coming to get a taste of the city's 'high' life - its tall skyscrapers and towers.
The most iconic of them is the Oriental Pearl Tower which totally dominates the Shanghai skyline. It is the highest tower in Asia and the third tallest in the world. Standing next to the Huangpu River in the fu...
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78) Parents opt for life insurance to protect their children
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Finance
More and more people are opting to insure their lives in order to protect their families from the threat of potential financial hardship in the event that they die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness.
But instead of taking out a life insurance policy, some people choose to self-insure - whereby they pay money into a high return savings account instead of paying money to an insurance company - because they do not like the idea of giving money away if they never have to make a claim. Whil...
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79) How Observant Are You While Driving?
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Automotive
There is no doubt that there are plenty of things that can distract us when we are driving. While we should certainly not be using mobile phones or other similar devices when we are on the road, these aren't the only distractions that can pose a threat.
For example you can never quite be sure about what other drivers will do, which is why preventative measures are a good idea. Such measures include keeping your distance from other vehicles (as this will give you more time to react), keeping...
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80) Newcastle: the small city that has it all
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Travel and Leisure
English cities are famous the world over for quite distinct reasons. Firstly, there is London, the capital city and home to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and countless other iconic structures. Then there is Liverpool, home to perhaps the biggest and most successful band of all time, the Beatles. Even Manchester receives world-wide recognition due to the exploits of Manchester United, one of the most successful football teams on the planet.
Newcastle, on the other hand, is a city t...
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