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French Leaseback As A Different Investment Published on 08/03/2008

Looking for an investment, I decided to try my hand at a new small business. I already have in the UK but was looking for something different. I was looking for something that would be as safe as possible, where I would be working with young people but I was also considering investing my money abroad. Any excuse to get overseas away from the UK's drab weather and into a warmer climate. ...

Everything Is An Android Published on 07/03/2008

When I was asked to write an article about computer solutions, I was pretty stumped. What do I know about computers, I thought? Yeah, I use one, like most people. I get on the internet and expect to push a few buttons and summon up the information I need. But ask me about computer solutions, how a computer works, what computing is all about and I scratch my head and watch the tumble weed roll...

Luxury Watches For The Upwardly Mobile Published on 06/03/2008

When it comes to giving a gift, we all like to put some time, thought and effort into it. You can tell a lot about a person by the type of gift they give. Receive a luxury watch and you know they care about you. Receive a bunch of garage forecourt flowers and you know they either forgot or couldn't be bothered. All the married couples out there will know what I mean when I say there is a...

The Alternative To An Ink Cartridge Published on 06/03/2008

Next time you go and buy an ink cartridge and complain about the price think of the alternatives. If you give up printing and decide to go back to good old fashioned pen and ink, think about the price of a pen. Diamond encrusted pens in the US sell for amounts that make your ink cartridge expenses look like a drop in the ocean. You could buy the fountain pen from Montblanc, made from 18K...

What Can A Mother Spend Her Money On Next Published on 06/03/2008

When it comes to kitting out a new baby, some people just don't know when to stop. For the more insecure, or ridiculously rich, there are designer everything for your spoilt little tot. Slogan baby clothes just don't come into it. How about treating your baby (or yourself!) to the 1,000 pounds baby stroller? Although there are some advocates of the more expensive form of baby transport since...

The Pen Knife And The Left Handed Pen Published on 06/03/2008

Ink cartridges have revolutionised written communications. Time and labour saving are just two of the assets of today's ink cartridge. This is one small demonstration of the way the pace of life has picked up, to the point of not having time to hand write anything. Many people still extol the virtues of the written word, particularly older people who truly appreciate receiving a letter from a...

Microsoft Set To Defeat Vista Competitors Published on 06/03/2008

Businesses have shown little trust in the new Windows Vista program destined to replace XP. And, it would seem, rightly so. According to a recent survey there is still a vast amount of companies reluctant to move away from their tried and tested XP system due to fear of instability from Vista. 90% of those surveyed said they had concerns about Vista and over half this amount had no intention...

Life Insurance Written In Trust Saves Millions Published on 05/03/2008

Taking out a life insurance policy shows consideration and love to your nearest and dearest. It means you have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that, as much as possible, life for them will go on without added financial burden. However, many people are making the mistake of not writing these life insurance policies in trust. This means that any life insurance payouts will be added...

Pitfalls To Watch Out For When Choosing Car Rentals Published on 04/03/2008

When choosing car rental schemes over other forms of transport there are many things to take into consideration. One of them seems to be the ever-increasing fuel prices. Of course, fuel prices also affect public transport but not on the same scale. Petrol currently costs 17p per litre more than it did last year, making the average price 1.04p per litre, or 4.77 pounds a gallon. In areas of...

How To Treat Ink Stains Published on 03/03/2008

Ever been in the office trying to change one of those fiddly ink cartridges and ended up covered in it? Or one of those ink cartridge refill jobbies for the home printer that require a degree in chemistry to inject without wearing more than you get in? Work attire for office workers are probably amongst the most expensive items you will have in your wardrobe. Business suits and top notch...