Published documents by Shaun Parker

2009

In the late thirties, just before the storm clouds of World War Two began to brew, Britain was at peace and no Saturday night was complete without a trip to the local cinema. One of the nation\'s favourite actresses went by the name of Beatrice de Havilland, who was famed for her gold plated make up brushes. De Havilland\'s make up artist was called Alice Waters back in those glory days, and...

Forget Pensions, Invest In French Leaseback Properties Published on 15/05/2009

The economy is not in great shape, as we are all too aware, and as banks have only recently started lending again, mortgages are available, yet only if you have a hefty deposit to lay down on your desired property. So investing in property in the UK is most certainly not as fruitful a venture as it was before the dreaded credit crunch, but there are property investments rout there that most...

An Insight Into Honda\'s Hybrid Challenge Published on 14/05/2009

It seems as though Honda are mounting a real challenge to Japanese rivals Toyota in the Hybrid market as their new Insight vehicle has returned impressive sales figures in its home country since launching in February. Last week the Insight became the first hybrid at the top of Japan\'s best sellers list. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association ranked the Insight at the top of the tree after...

Mini Pilot Scheme Positive For Global Warming Published on 13/05/2009

The Mini E, an electric powered version of the iconic car, is being trialled in the US by 450 people in New York, New Jersey and California as BMW look for detailed feedback to see how they can get an electric powered car on the market by 2012. BMW have invested heavily into lowering CO2 emissions in the last few years but they hope that the Mini E will eliminate them altogether if it...

Buy To Let Insurance: Getting The Right Cover Published on 12/05/2009

The boom in the buy to let market over recent years has seen a great deal of new landlords enter the area. Insurance is naturally a priority for all of us - but particularly so for those going into business. And the nature of a buy to let property means it is prudent to consider the benefits of specific buy to let insurance. For those entering the buy to let market, it can be a daunting...

Gothic Clothing In The World Of Film Published on 12/05/2009

Cinema has produced some memorable films with a Gothic theme, and the wardrobe department of each of these is crucial to developing the look of the film. Getting Gothic clothing to look just right in a film is essential in looking like the genuine article to those who enjoy films, books, TV and music inspired by this style. This article looks at the common themes found in Gothic clothing, as...

Charles Vance Millar: Writing A Will The Funny Way Published on 11/05/2009

Writing a Will may not sound like a fun way to spend your time, but Canadian lawyer and financier Charles Vance Millar certainly had a great time writing his. Even when faced with the prospect of his own death, Millar made a big joke of it - or at least was extremely eccentric about it. Millar graduated from the University of Toronto with an average pass rate of 98%. As he was such a...

What To Look For When Choosing A Self Storage Service Published on 11/05/2009

The British move around a lot. They move house, on average, every few years. And with the UK climate as unreliable as it is, well-heeled Brits have a great love of moving abroad - or at least spending a few months avoiding the winters back home. Folks from the British Isles are also pretty intrepid too; wherever you are in the world, there are bound to be a few of them kicking about, tourists...

Fish And Chips With A Squirt Of Business Research Published on 11/05/2009

It occurred to me once, whilst wandering the busy streets of Central London, that the thousands of visiting Japanese, French, Italians, Americans - and every other race on earth - don\'t have access to fish and chips. It was just a silly thought initially, but after doing a little business research I realised that there were indeed no major fish and chip shops in the heart of the capital. So I...

Buy To Let Insurance: Getting The Right Cover Published on 11/05/2009