There has never been a better time to see Belfast than now. Freed from the spectre of the gun by cease-fires and political agreement, it’s buzzing with life and the economy is thriving. Violence and mistrust have moved quietly into the background and a new dawn full of possibility has emerged, allowing the natural warmth and good humour of the people to shine through the…
Everyone wants to be outdoors, especially in the summer time when the weather is fine and the sun is shining. People nowadays, having perfected their homes, are increasingly looking at the best ways to give their gardens and patios a touch of colour and character. Summer is a social season and more time is spent in the garden, so people not only want their garden…
In 2007, 7.6 million people died from cancer worldwide. In 2008, there is no sign of this number dropping. Currently, cancer is the cause of about 13% of all deaths, and it is unlikely that many people don’t know at least one person that has been affected by cancer in some way. While cancer is something that we don’t want to live with, we must.…
Almost 260,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, but despite the rates of incidence being on the rise, the good news is that less people are actually dying from cancer, thanks to advances in treatment and also early detection. The trend is the same in both the USA and UK, with figures that trace incidence of and deaths caused by…
In one of the ironies of the Internet age, instead of reducing companies’ dependence on people, modern technology has validated the irreplaceable need for human talent. More than ever before, experts say, an organisation’s real value resides in the willingness and ability of its people to share their collective experience, intelligence and skills. With employee costs now often exceeding 40% of corporate expenses, this new…
Business ideas come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s what you do with them that matters. If you don’t construct a solid business plan you will be laying yourself wide open to all manner of events that could upset your ambitions and goals for the future. This is especially true when it comes to the financial side of things. At the very least you…
Day-to-day we all face scenarios that, through the potential negligence of others, could lead to personal injury. Walking outside on the way work or to the shops could lead to a trip and injury, which could have been prevented by proper maintenance by the area’s local authority. Similarly, accidents at work or shopping could be prevented by your employer or the shop in question. Some…
Accidents happen all the time; occurring through personal fault, or as a result of others’ actions, they are a common factor of everyday life. Just look at the statistics: every year, according to the Citizens Advice Bureau, around 2.5 million people in the UK suffer from accidents. As a consequence, it says, one may experience fundamental lifestyle changes through either loss of independence or income.…
Arguably the most common form of injury following a car accident is whiplash. Even a relatively low speed car collision can cause it and, whilst the symptoms can take several hours to appear, the consequences can be devastating. Whiplash occurs when an abrupt movement to the body or head — i.e. stopping a car suddenly, or being crashed into by another vehicle — damages the…
Financial savings are vitally important. Not only do they provide a way to purchase the more expensive items in life, such as a car or house, but they also provide security against the unexpected. Savings are also crucial for those who are retired, since they offer the means to go on living in the way they have become accustomed to while working. Recent research suggests…