Published documents by Shaun Parker

2009

It has to be said, there has been nothing quite as shocking to the public as the advent of punk clothing. Of course, there have always been periods of time and aspects of fashion where people have tried to shock - even back in early Victorian days it was the Goths that liked the aspect of being that bit different to the masses (no the youngsters of today did not invent Goth!). As time goes...

Taking Care Of Our Health Published on 27/01/2009

Ok, let\'s take a look at some of the biggest drains on the NHS and, equally, two of the main reasons that people look to make claims on their private health insurance: heart disease and cancer. These are scary words and often fill people with dread to hear them. Patients often think they are facing a death sentence but thanks to modern medicine this isn\'t always so. There is also much we...

Is Project Management Software The Way Forward? Published on 27/01/2009

There has never been a time where a foot forward in business has been more vital. Efficiency is most certainly the key to maintaining a successful business, and through the use of IT solutions, project management, a key component in business, can be made easy. It is cost-effective and hassle free to have Project Management software designed specifically for your business, and it will make a...

The Secret To Great Bathroom And Kitchen Design Published on 27/01/2009

What\'s the best way to inject colour in your home? Most people would answer: \'paint\'. And they would be correct. But a more effective way to enhance the design and thought put into changing a room is through the use of tiles. The choice of colour, texture and shape of a tile is much more important than you would think. The most effective and jaw-dropping designs for a kitchen or bathroom...

Cinema\'s Classic Car Chases Published on 26/01/2009

There\'s nothing quite like a car chase is there? Some of film\'s most memorable scenes have been car chases: the exhilaration, excitement and smell of gasoline! If only there were scratch \'n\' sniff cinemas... Many car chases seen in movies today are enhanced through the use of computer generated imagery (CGI), though the classic car chases that stick in the memory were those that were...

Credit Crunch Continues To Eat Into Car Companies Published on 26/01/2009

People are tired of hearing about it - the doom, the gloom - when will it all stop? Well, not for at least another year according to financial experts, and those who like to think of themselves as experts, namely politicians! This IS another article about the credit crunch but before you stop reading, bear in mind that this will aim to leave you with eternal hope and a spring in your step,...

Is Dragons\' Den Serving Its Purpose? Published on 26/01/2009

Whether you love it, or you loathe it, there\'s no denying the impact and success of the BBC2 inventor/entrepreneur programme, Dragons\' Den - the first series alone recorded viewing figures of 1.2 million and the show has grown in popularity ever since. Dragons\' Den can make for compelling, if not hilariously disastrous and cringe-worthy television. There have been success stories: most...

Will New Tax Rates Spell The End For The Chelsea Tractor? Published on 23/01/2009

The government are taking a hard line on cars with high CO2 emissions by introducing the new taxing system where drivers pay more tax if their vehicle has high emission levels. This is a conscious effort by the government to do their bit to reduce global warming by outlawing the likes of the Chelsea Tractor! As of the beginning of the 2009 tax year, from April 1st onwards, the higher your...

Has There Ever Been A Better Time To Buy A Used Luxury Saloon? Published on 23/01/2009

The credit crunch has hit most people in the pocket, except for a few exceptions, namely those with tracker mortgages and repossession companies, but believe it or not, as we enter recession, those with their finances in check can profit from these miserable times when wanting to splash a little cash. If you\'re in the market for a luxury used car, there really are some bargains to be had...

Life Without A Bath? You\'re Having A Laugh! Published on 23/01/2009

We all love a bath don\'t we? OK, quite a few of us were not overly keen on the idea in our infancy, and most dogs kick up a fuss when it\'s bath time, but there are times when there\'s nothing quite like a nice, relaxing soak in the tub! Historically, baths were a collective ritual. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the steamy Turkish baths - groups of men, and women, would convene in...