Whenever there is economic uncertainty in the markets people look for the best ways to protect their money, it\'s only natural, and it\'s not only the very wealthy who holding onto what they\'ve got. Russian Oligarchs and millionaire entrepreneurs may look for different ways to invest and buy up shares but the man in the street without such extravagant wealth will also be looking to get the...
There are some annual sporting events that attract everyone, even those who do not necessarily have any sporting interests for the rest of the year. The FA Cup Final, the Six Nations rugby tournament and the Grand National are three such occasions. If you\'re thinking of turning up to one of these events though you\'d better book well in advance. Tickets sell out fast, almost as soon as they go...
Products nowadays seem to be more about the accompanying merchandise than the product themselves, and the keystone in this marketing strategy appears to be coming up with saleable items that are considered cool. We are used to this tactic in promoting films and TV shows from the plethora of plastic toys, tee shirts and mouse mats available on eBay. I would have said in the shops, but there...
Well, it had to happen... At risk of sounding a little cynical, it seems to me that all new technology gets reduced to the size of a pea then blown back up to massive proportions in the name of functionality, or fashion, or something to do with the word \'retro\'. The latest instalment from hi tech lords of the land Takara Tomy is a camera with an integrated printer. Now, since cameras have...
I\'m old enough to remember a time when taking photos was expensive and time consuming. Film came in standard rolls of 24 or 36 and developing took the best part of a week. Simpler times maybe; there was certainly more of an effort made to get the picture right first time because it wasn\'t possible to delete something on the spot and try again, but it also meant that not as many photos were...
Sometimes, if you\'re reading the sports reviews in the back pages of any of the national newspapers, you might find yourself thinking that the only sports that anyone\'s interested in are football and cricket. From September through to May, the subject given the most coverage by all the red tops and many of the broad sheets as well is football; come to think of it from May to September...
Successful team building is a delicate balancing act between organizational psychology and fun, and if it\'s done correctly, those that are taking part will only be aware of the fun. The purpose of these group development days out is to identify and overcome areas within team work that are not conducive to achieving a shared goal. In the workplace, even if it appears that we are working...
The economy and growth of a country can often be dependent on the state of the infrastructure. During times of hardship, conflict and limited resources, it is the state of the transport system that determines the state of the country. We are all too used to living in an era where provisions for everyday survival are available on our doorstep, from loaves of bread at a corner shop to fuel for...
Insuring a caravan can be a complicated business, the range of insurances available and the variety of cover can mean that owners are either left without the right policy to match their usage or multiple cover to conform with caravan park rules. It has been reported that residents in caravan parks face many problems when it comes to liaising with park owners, ranging from access, to caravan...
There was a time when listening to some tunes was a simple affair. The choice was between turning on the radio and putting on a record. Things got really exciting when personal cassette players came on the scene, with the ever iconic Sony Walkman. Now it\'s all MP3 and Wav files, docks and ports, not to mention the now obsolete mini disc and the compact disk. More than ever we need the help...