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1) Lake District Restaurants And The Local Cuisine
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Food and Drink
Cumbria has one of the highest concentrations of quality restaurants outside London.
Whether you are staying in the area or just visiting for the day you will discover a fantastic local cuisine from Michelin starred Lake District restaurants through to excellent traditional public houses, all using locally sourced produce.
Cumbria - the Lake District is well known for its outstanding natural beauty, but the region has so much more to offer including a great selection of high quality Lake...
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2) Hadrian's Wall Accommodation
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The River Irthing near to Hadrian's Wall and the surrounding fields provide a diverse range of habitats that support much native wildlife.
Foxes, badgers, deer and red squirrels are often seen on the land while the river contains trout and salmon and, reportedly, the odd otter. Birds are also abundant, with curlews, sand martins and dippers regularly spotted.
The farm is managed within an Environmental Stewardship Scheme, which means we use farming practices that are environmentally sens...
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3) Economic Highlights Of The Dubai Property Market
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Real Estate
Dubai continues to grow despite the recent world economic crisis. The opening of the 1.5 billion dollar Atlantis, the Palm Hotel let the whole world know Dubai is not letting these tough times effect them.
The economy in Dubai is staggering. In 2007 GDP was registered at 54.3 billion US dollars and over the past 7 years, the economic growth was 18% Compounded Annual Growth Rate. Amazingly, the tourism, real estate and finance sectors are taking over as the main economic areas which used to b...
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4) Experience Selous Game Reserve
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Selous Game Reserve is the largest wildlife controlled area in Africa, covering fifty five thousand square kilometres, which is comparable to the size of Switzerland. As such Selous can justifiably claim to offer unparalleled wilderness and an amazing safari destination.
The spectrum of wildlife at the Selous Game Reserve is diverse, all the more interesting because its southern location attracts a unique combination of East and Southern African wildlife, both resident and migratory, and par...
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5) Credit Crunch Tips for Out Growing Business Premises
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Business
In the current economic climate, a big problem is if a business is outgrowing its premises. The cost of moving premises is too big a financial burden.
If a business requires more space then there are many solutions available to make the most of the area. Space saving can be made in the office, the warehouse and the outside areas.
Many businesses have a huge office space where at least 50% of it is redundant or not being utilised properly. By installing storage systems and shelving system...
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6) Modern Canvas Art
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Modern art is defined from the 1860's to the 1970's in terms of galleries and art history. In recent years the appeal of modern art in a widespread context has occurred.
The new style of modern, open plan living had made for the need of equally as modern and unique art for the white stark walls. The apartment living scene has especially contributed but even older style houses are having walls taken down to make way for the open plan living so popular today.
Not everyone has the money to b...
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7) Green Tourism in the Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Green tourism is becoming a focus for many people who want to a more environmentally conscious holiday.
Taking your holiday in the UK is the first step. A carbon emissions produced when not flying to a destination is very low and even lower should a form of public transport be taken. The facts are quite astonishing. For example travelling by train from London to Windermere will restrict your CO2 emissions to just 0.07 tonnes. Compare this with 2 return flights from Manchester to Malaga and...
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8) Local Authority Property Searches
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Real Estate
When independent companies first started to provide Personal searches not all mortgage lenders accepted them and not all solicitors were confident in their reliability.
The need for a change in the way in which a property search is obtained has been long overdue. The official local authority searches were always one of the main reasons for delay with the conveyancing process as Local Authority searches often took a long time to be returned after ordering, up to twelve weeks in fact. Access...
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9) Windermere; The Key To True Romance
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
You may have found your loved one recently or decades ago, but one sure fire way to keeps those fires a burning is a visit to the majestic Lake District. Everything one associates with romance is here in great excess. Fantastic Lake District Hotels with plumped pillows and crisp linen; Michelin quality candlelit dining; Hand-holding walks offering splendid panoramas; Spa treatments and massages; Evening cruises down the lake; Cocktails on terraces with fell views; Luxury Picnics with champagne...
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10) Interview help for Chef Jobs from Personal Chef to Commis Chef
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Business
The importance of interview skills and interview preparation for chef jobs. Never under estimate the need for preparation and organisation.
Preparation
90% of people who go for chef jobs do so without sufficient preparation.
Be one of the 10% who do prepare thoroughly and give yourself a big advantage over the others.
When anyone attends an interview they are being judged not only on their qualifications and experience but also on how they present themselves and the impact made on the i...
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11) Destination Ambleside
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Ambleside is a very popular and picturesque town situated at the heart of the Lake District National Park, close to the shores of Lake Windermere, which is England's largest lake.
Ambleside itself has become a major tourist resort and one of the most popular bases for exploring the Lake District with an array of excellent shops, restaurants, plus a great choice of Lake District self catering venues including camp sites, bed and breakfasts, hotels and Lake District cottages.
Ambleside is...
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12) High Efficiency Boilers - Saving Money and the Environment
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Home Improvement
Small to medium sized houses are at such an advantage for being economic in terms of heating which in turn, is far better for the environment.
Gas utility bills have seen a sharp increase in the last couple of months which have created quite a shocking effect on people with lower incomes who may have a smaller house or flat.
By installing an energy efficient boiler within a house or flat, can lower heating and hot water bills by 15-20%. One such product is the Vaillant ecoTEC Exclusive 8...
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13) Experience Tanzania's latest National Park
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Saadani Game Reserve was gazetted in 1964, covering an area of some 250 sq km from the Wami River in the south to the Mligaji River in the north, with the Moshi railway line as the western boundary.
In 2003 Saadani was upgraded to become Tanzania's latest National Park under the direction of TANAPA (Tanzania National Park Authority). Boundaries have been expanded to include land north of the Mligaji, which is an important area containing the only permanent elephant population in the area as...
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14) Walking in the Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
One of the biggest reasons for visiting the English Lake District is to go walking. With the spectacular scenery and endless walking routes and trails, the Lake District caters for walkers of all ages and abilities.
The landscape in the Lake District differs quite dramatically from one area to another. The northern area of the Lake District National Park is for serious walkers. This area holds some of the most demanding fells for walking and one of them happens to be the tallest mountain in...
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15) Christmas Parties in the Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Despite the doom and gloom in the news, the Christmas party season is fast approaching and plans are still going ahead with even more determination to lift the spirits of staff.
Christmas in the Lake District has been a popular choice for couples and families for some years now. Escaping from all the expense and stress of organising presents and the Christmas lunch. The beautiful scenery is so enticing in the winter months and the festive season. Now the Lake District is being a hot spot for...
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16) Strength of the Dubai Property Market
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Real Estate
Dubai has a 20-year track record of strong economic growth, infrastructure development and political stability. In the recent years, the city has been a continuous attraction for foreign investors.
The fundamental attributes - geographic, economic and socio-political - provide the drivers for Dubai property demand. A pro-active government continues to offer economic catalysts (i.e. free zones) to corporations to stimulate enterprise, investment and trade as well as continued diversificatio...
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17) Banner Stands for Business Advertising
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Business
Banner stands are being used more and more for marketing promotion and the increase of product awareness.
For both indoor and outdoor use, exhibition systems are a great display stand option. However, when it comes to deciding to purchase banner stands, there are a few steps you need to consider before you buy.
1) What is your message? You need to think about what you are trying to achieve with this portable display stand. Will it be used to increase your business image? Is it to promot...
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18) Christmas in the Lake District
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
With the festive season fast approaching, couples and families are starting to think about the possibility of going away over Christmas. Whether it be during Christmas or perhaps a break after to recharge batteries.
The number of couples and families choosing to spend Christmas away is increasing each year. When children start to grow up they can be quite bored by the Christmas experience at home. Also, for parents it can be a stressful time with large Christmas lunches to cater for. The cos...
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19) The New Forest - England's Newest National Park.
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The New Forest is located in South East England, namely South West Hampshire and some of South east Wiltshire and is the newest National Park in England.
Named by William The Conqueror the 'new hunting forest' in 1079, the landscape of the New Forest has hardly changed since then. The woodlands and heaths are looked after today using the same ancient systems implemented by William The Conqueror mainly in the form of Commoners which are the local inhabitants who farm cattle, pigs, donkeys and...
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20) Extraordinary Dubai Property Structures
Author:
Jenny Andrew
Category:
Real Estate
The city of Dubai is pioneering the modern architecture and advanced construction techniques possible with present day materials and machinery. "Whatever will they do next?" is a phrase continually uttered regarding this subject.
Dubai is the most popular of the emirates of which there are a further six that make up the United Arab Emirates. Its main revenues come from real estate, financial services and trade. The highest of which is real estate and construction accounting for 22.6% of the...
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