Of course, one of the basic needs of most people is to contact one another. The first step towards answering this need and allowing a global network of people in different locations to communicate via technology, was the invention of the telephone. Officially designed by Alexander Graham Bell in the 1870s, the invention eventually revolutionised global interaction. In recent years, it is the internet that…
Nothing says Christmas quite like high street shops bedecked with multicoloured tinsel, twinkling fairy lights and all things glittery. But sometimes all of this can be a bit of a sensory overload. And of course, the hordes of swarming panic buyers, long queues at the tills, overwrought shop assistants – not to mention the obligatory grumpy looking children – don’t exactly scream Christmas cheer. But…
The advance of the internet has affected just about every aspect of our everyday life, from the way we communicate to the way we search for things that interest us or wish to buy. People are always searching for things that they need or want, from small items like key fobs to a life-changing experience such as a new job. Prior to the invention of…
The business world is cut-throat, fast paced and competitive. Constantly evolving, your company has to be able to respond quickly to market changes, if it wants to survive. Indeed, in what has become a global arena, there is no room for mistakes to be made. Reputations can be wiped out in seconds, whilst consumers are becoming increasingly fickle. In order to keep afloat, therefore, many…
The dichotomous debate over which sex is better behind the wheel has raged throughout history. And, whilst men vehemently claim they are the more competent drivers, women equally believe it is themselves who hold poll position. There have been various studies hoping to conclusively end the men versus women argument, but the results often reveal a mixed picture. According to the car insurance industry, however,…
Growing financial uncertainty and an unprecedented rise in fuel costs in recent years has resulted in a significant rise in the cost of motoring. This in turn has resulted in slower than expected sales of new cars in 2008 and as a consequence has caused some manufacturers to cut back on production. This downturn however is having the reverse effect on the second hand market,…
So how do you make use of your bank account? Do you still queue up with half the neighbourhood every time you want to transfer some money between accounts or pay a bill? Or do you relax at home and opt to do everything online instead? There are clear benefits to banking online and there is now an increase in the number of people who…
Of course, James Bond is a fictional character. But nobody with an abysmal driving record like his would be able to get car insurance in real life! MI6’s finest trashes at least one or maybe two prestige cars in every film and in one highly memorable movie – Goldeneye — he even destroyed large tracts of St. Petersburg by taking to the roads in a…
Ensuring everything is where it should be when it comes to your company’s resources takes even more planning in today’s global, price-sensitive marketplace. Whether using nuts and bolts-type construction or mixing ingredients to produce blends in the chemicals, food or drinks sectors, it is essential that the whole manufacturing process is as smooth and cost-efficient as possible. Because of the demands of the 21st century…
One of Britain’s most treasured musicals, Oliver! is set to hit the stage once again. Having last been seen in London’s West End over ten years ago, Sir Cameron Mackintosh is presenting a new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ popular novel. The much awaited show is set to open in December 2008 in London’s Theatre Royal Druary Lane. Bringing to life the renowned characters of…