Your own form of transport brings with it a sense of being in control and a certain level of personal efficiency comes with car ownership. Best of all, no opportunities escape your grasp because they are not compatible with public transport. Some people simply want their own car, while for others it is an essential part of their existence and one which they cannot live…
In 2008, having entered its second year, there seems to be little chance of the credit crisis easing forcing most financial analysts to re-evaluate their position and work out how severe it will get and how much longer it will prevail. Indeed, a recent UK survey has highlighted that customer confidence is at its lowest level since the strike-ridden days of 1974 as the media…
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The…
Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The…
For some, there is nothing more appealing than escaping from the city centre and setting off on a mini adventure into the countryside, perhaps in an open-topped sports car, the wind streaking through their hair as the pressures of reality fall away. Although many find that driving a car can often be a demanding task, especially when caught in rush-hour gridlock, it can actually be…
With 69% of Britons preferring to use plastic rather than cash, a whopping 3 million of them juggling 5 or more credit cards, and someone every two seconds switching credit cards in order to take advantage of introductory 0% interest balance transfer offers, the credit card business is bigger than ever. However, despite a somewhat fashionable status among individual consumers, who watch and wait for…
Since Alexander Graham Bell developed his design of the telephone and submitted his patent on 14 February 1876, the world of communication has been revolutionised and the lives of many across the globe have been transformed by Bell’s craftsmanship. Bell, who was born in Scotland and also invented the gramophone, demonstrated the telephone to Queen Victoria in 1878. Part of his demonstration included making calls…
When the coach makes that big signing, it’s easy for fans to get excited. Remember the buzz around Chelsea when Roman Abromavich took over, brought in Jose Mourinho, and splurged on top players like Andrei Shevchenko, who cost the Russian businessman a British transfer record ?30m? Football fans across the country, not just Chelsea fans, were excited about this record-breaking deal, and whether in favour…
So you’ve finally done it – you’ve passed your driving test and it’s time to think about buying a car. This can be a daunting experience when you do it for the first time, but a little forward planning and knowledge in the right areas will go a long way towards making sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible. Firstly you need to…
It’s a generally well-known issue that climate change is a serious threat to the future of the planet — and the human race. Businesses and corporations have latched on to the commercial benefits of becoming eco-friendly; so, as well as doing their bit for the environment they can also benefit from publicly announcing their environmental attitude. A lot of CO2 emissions come from the exhaust…