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- The Use Of Biometric Data By UK Car Hire Companies By : Thomas Pretty
A look at plans for the widespread use of biometric readers such as thumbprint scanners by car hire companies within the UK. - Speed Limits In The UK: An Overview and History By : David Whelan
The speed limit in the UK varies depending on the type of road your are driving on. But how were these limits arrived at and what has their impact been on reducing accidents. - Time to Admit That US Gun Laws Need Change By : Maxine Clarke
Not for the first time, tuning in to the morning news revealed details of another gunman in the US taking to the streets and ending the lives of innocent people. Gun crime in the US continues to occur with distressing regularity, yet the availability and freedom with which individuals can purchase firearms remains an issue that needs focused attention. - Press Panic People Into Pinching Purse Strings By : Catherine Harvey
A look at whether the current economic crisis is all it's cracked up to be or is it just a lot of hype by the media. This article looks at how life goes on regardless. - Advancements in Defensive Chemical Agents By : Carlton Straeker
Not until recently have some pepper sprays improved their effectiveness by increasing the active ingredient, OC, by 10% and by formulating a mixture of pepper and tear gas, even adding UV dye to their contents. However, the biggest jump in chemical spray technology is its methods of delivery. - Mortgage Interest Rates Move Down Slightly And The Impending Takeover of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae By : Ki Gray
This article looks at the recent news with mortgage rates and current issues with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. - Arguments Surrounding The Growth And Ownership Of Stansted Airport By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the history and development of the Stansted site and what will happen in the future when BAA's ownership is called into question. - Heathrow Airport, Development, History And Future By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the history of Heathrow airport and why car hire services, shops, restaurants have and will be instrumental in the site's past and future development. - Health And Safety Training For A Safer World By : Catherine Harvey
A look at the latest crazy health and safety rulings that hold people back from doing the everyday jobs that they love for fear of a compensation claim. - Steroids and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games By : Steven Walters
Steroids and sports are a controversial subject and the Olympics are no different than any other sport. - Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House By : Ki Gray
There are many countless ways people can reduce energy use around the house to save money and promote sustainability. - The Plans For Water Meters In The UK By : Thomas Pretty
A look at government water policies in the UK and why meters will most probably in all homes in coming years. - The Dragon And The Bird's Nest: The Clash Of Sport And Politics At The Olympics By : Samantha Gilmartin
Though the Olympic Games kicked off in considerable splendour last week, the 29th games has been shrouded in a thick cloud of controversy ever since China was announced as the host. But with zero countries deciding to boycott the competition, we look at the conflict between the political and the sporting concerns that surround the Olympics. - Is It Just Celebrity Gossip or Truth? By : Kristi Ambrose
So keep going online and look for your favorite star and the latest scandals, rumors or gossip. Some may be true and some may just be for our entertainment. - Congress Passes Bill to Educate Realtime-Certified Court Reporters By : Christine Harrell
The Senate and the House have passed a bill that will provide grants to educate court reporters specializing in realtime communication. These reporters will provide captioning for live television broadcasts, improving access for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. - Olympic Games Offer Powerful Diplomacy Venue By : Gerald Greene
The Olympic Games offer a powerful venue for effective diplomacy as many of the world's leaders are attending the games and it is relatively easy for the leaders to arrange informal discussions. - Anonymous Drug Dealers, Drug Abuse and Terrorism By : Tibor A. Palatinus
Anonymous drug dealers and terrorism have been exposed by the DEA, expose TV shows, newspapers and more. What's their purpose, how do they operate and how does one nullify their effects? - How to Avoid Pain at the Pump By : Ki Gray
Simple changes to your routine can help you save substantially at the pump. - How Meters Are Hoped To Limit The Instances Of Water Shortages By : Thomas Pretty
A look at how water meters can help reduce household bills and government plans to introduce them in all homes. - Are Cell Phones Really Worse Than Smoking While Driving? By : Bruce Lipski
There are many things that people do in their car while driving which can be considered as distracting and dangerous. - An End for the Budget Traveller? By : Maxine Clarke
Escalating oil costs have seen airlines announce severe losses in profit. The news may not be a surprise to many, but who is likely to suffer most? As always, it seems to be the average customer who will miss out. - Mortgage Rates Jump up to Highest Level Seen in 2008 By : Ki Gray
Mortgage interest rates jumped this week to reach their highest levels of 2008. This article looks through the changes. - Mortgage Interest Rates: Up Up And Away By : Ki Gray
Mortgage interest rates have been rising over the last month. This article examines the current trends with mortgage interest rates. - Are Telemarketers Driving You Crazy By : Rachel Yoshida
There is nothing more annoying than having a family meal interrupted by a sales call from a telemarketer. - The Credit Crisis Is Fuelled By Fuel Prices By : Terry Cartwright
Much of the financial crisis in the world is caused by a lack of confidence between banks and financial institutions and their clients which are symptoms of the credit crunch not the root cause. Changing the supply and demand for oil which is the root cause would restore confidence and avoid financial turmoil. - The Essential Guide to Green Cleaning: 5 Quick & Easy Ways By :
Say goodbye to toxic cleaning habits for good. Read on for 5 quick and easy ways to keep your home cleaner and greener. - How Will The US Economy Recover? By : Ki Gray
The US is currently dealing with the fallout from the mortgage crisis. The article looks at the current state of the US economy. - Investing in a Down Market By : Ki Gray
When the market is down people frequently avoid investing. This article looks at some of the benefits of investing in our current down market. - A Look At New Zealand Emigration Levels By : Thomas Pretty
A study of levels of immigration in New Zealand and how the government's policy seems to be paying off. - A Message Of Hope For The Financial Crisis By : Linda Dipman
I just didn't understand what I was doing wrong? I tithed, helped others all the time and yet here was the dismal truth, I didn't have enough when extra expenses like house and car taxes and even insurance came due. I didn't even have enough for my grandchildren's birthdays or even Holidays. - American Empire Running on Gas Fumes By : Gerald Greene
The great tragedy of America in an age of peak oil is that the nation was built on and still depends for its normal functioning upon sources of cheap energy which are increasingly in short supply and becoming more and more expensive. - Commodities Stoke Inflation Fears By : Ki Gray
The Fed has cut interest rates several times in 2008. This article discusses the problems associated with inflation which has followed the interest rate cuts. - The Process Of A Fire Risk Assessment By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the legally defined actions of fire risk assessors and how an assessment has to take many factors into account. - Credit Crunch: Light at the End of the Tunnel By : Ki Gray
The credit crunch has been gripping the country for the last several months. This article discusses the current situation with the credit crunch. - Sub-Prime Fallout: Why Such A Big Deal? By : Ki Gray
This article describes the sub-prime crisis in detail, with emphasis on its similarities and differences from the savings-and-loan scandals. - Ten Times Ten: What Future for Oil Prices? By : Daniel Yergin
Oil prices are fluctuating in line with the latest economic signals - up and down. This will continue until a clearer view of economic growth materializes. - Different Legal Punishments Given for Producing Counterfeit Money by Different Countries By : Amy Nutt
Different countries have different legal punishments for those producing counterfeit money and the punishments are quite tough. - The Oldest Man Moving To New Zealand By : Thomas Pretty
A recent news story of a man aged 102 who is moving to New Zealand to live out the twilight of his years. - The Removal Of Fire Extinguishers As A Safety Measure? By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the recent move by a British council to remove the fire extinguishers from communal areas, due to residents not having enough training to ensure their own safety. - Current Issues Weighing on the Global Economy By : Ki Gray
This article looks through the different issues facing the global economy. - Quitting Real Estate: Possibly a Good Career Move By : Ki Gray
As the real estate market slows alot of realtors have been leaving the real estate profession. This article goes through a few reasons why leaving might be a smart idea. - Why The Need For Chauffeur Car Hire By : Catherine Harvey
A look at the increased need for chauffeurs to transport the celebrities around. - New Technologies Being Utilised In The Car Hire Industry By : Thomas Pretty
A look at technologies being implemented in the car hire industry to make firms more eco-friendly and to ensure the protection of fleets. - Congestion Charge; What Is The Consensus? By : Patrick Omari
Congestion charge is seen as a way for collecting the much needed revenue which is used to improve the public transport infrastructure. Many residents don't seem to agree. - Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. - First Day at Heathrow Airport' T5; Not The Finest Hour For the National Carrier By : Patrick Omari
The 27th March 2008 was the day Terminal5 at Heathrow Airport was to start functioning in its quest to handle the projected 30 million passengers each year. With a 400-meter-long (quarter-mile-long) terminal, T5 is the largest freestanding building in Britain. However, the day turned out to be full of problems. - Healthy Lifestyles, Cooperation - How To Energize the World By : Derek Dashwood
For us many who grew up in an Anglo city, moved to a more racially diverse area, and since moved home and find our own city is eventually more racial diverse than we could have imagined before. It has energized my home area so much. - Do All Countries Have The Same Speed Limits For The Highways? By : Amy Nutt
Speed limits are usually set by legislative bodies and enforced by law enforcement. - Heathrow Aiport Continues to Set the Pace By : Patrick Omari
Heathrow Airport opened in 1946 and has become the United Kingdom's largest Airport and the world's busiest international airport and is only 24km from London center. The airport currently has 5 terminals.The 5th terminal was opened by the Queen on the 5th of March 2008. - Celebrities Are The Masters Of Disguise By : Catherine Harvey
A look at the bizarre behaviour of some celebrities to try and retain their anonymity. - Healthy Lifestyles, Science - Serene Harmony in Racial Diversity By : Derek Dashwood
In quiet areas of earth there are peoples of many nationalities and language groups who are finding ways to live together. They have adapted to living amidst strange people, and if each respects the rights of the other they can get along. - Is the Democratic Primary Destroying the Democrats? By : Ki Gray
This article talks about the damage the current presidential primary is doing to the Democratic Party. - Challenges That The Car Hire Industry Is Facing By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the current financial climate and how this is affecting car companies and the services they provide. - The Plight Of Independent Travel Agencies By : Thomas Pretty
A look at ways independent travel agencies may be able to diversify and survive the threat from big business. - Health And Safety Training To Live In A Mad, Mad World By : Catherine Harvey
A look at how some of the health and safety regulations in this country have brought us to a situation where we cannot do anything. - Hillary and Obama: Where Are The Issues? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the ongoing primary fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. - Healthy Lifestyles, Bliss- Neighborly Like, Even By : Derek Dashwood
History has some amazing turns within a lifetime. This tells of a west coast city that lost the Japanese after Pearl Harbor but are now learning to adjust as more than half the growing population is not from Japan but everywhere else in Asia, it seems. And they live in reasonable bliss and are neighborly. - School Violence, Drugs and The Devil's Brew! By : Bob Alexander
School violence is nothing new, but there seems to be more of it than in the innocent years. - Is Gun Control Legislation Based on a Fear of Guns? By : Ray Eddings
Before we accept the arguments for gun control we should examine their motivation. - Absolute Power By : Daegan Smith
There is a sense of drift we cannot shake off. There is a sense of foreboding, which rises every weekend to a pitch of panic that the government will fall, if it has not already, to the military center. - Greek History Books, Democracy - America, Soon China By : Derek Dashwood
Ancient Greece was first to try democracy, and it was vital to uniting America. Since then, it has rather caught on, and may be reaching the shores of China. - The Regard Of The Paralegal In The Developing Countries By : Jackson Neshah
Progressively more, the Paralegal job is finding wider use in law and the judiciary all over the world. In the so called industrialized countries, Paralegals have been acknowledged as an important part of both the law firms and the judiciary, and also in the legal departments of corporations and government agencies. - How Tough Is It To Live In Romania These Days? By : Peter Finch
Many people tend to think that life in Romania must be difficult at present. All the trials that the country went through during the decades of communist rule must have taken their toll, they would conclude. Also, trying to match steps with the rest of the developed world would surely result in a vicious struggle for survival. - Challenges For The Travel Industry In The Upcoming Year By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the pursuit of growth in the travel industry despite poor economic circumstances globally. - Benefits of Steel Buildings and Military Use By : Amy Nutt
It is important that such tools as steel buildings be used on the battlefields in order to protect those things most precious to us. - Liquidity: Why So Important in the Real Estate Market? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the neccessity of liquidity in modern money markets, and how central banks have injected $110 billion into the global economy to ease the credit crunch. - Road Safety - For Women In Particular By : Rosalie Kimberlin
What to do if you are stopped in your vehicle by a phony police officer or if your car breaks down on a lonely stretch of road. - Are We Headed for a Globalized Recession? By : Ki Gray
The US recession depends as much on her neighbors as on internal checks like Congress and the Fed. If emerging economies stand to gain from the recession, should they bear some responsibility for righting the credit crunch? This article explains some of the problems globalization poses in a financial crisis. - How To Ask All The Wrong Questions By : Catherine Harvey
A look at how descrimination against gay people in the work place has come full circle. - Is Romania A Challenging Place To Live In? By : Peter Finch
To many people, Romania would appear to be a tough place to live in. After all, it is a country, which went through a lot of hardship in the recent past, and is now trying hard to catch up with the rest of the developed world. The thing is, it has actually become easier to live in Romania at present. - Spain: The New Melting Pot By : Roger Munns
Spain is fast becoming a cosmopolitan mix of Europeans, and her economy is doing well thanks to the new immigration. - How America Is Affecting The UK Housing Market By : Derek Both
Financial experts are worried that the current situation with the US economy could have a big impact on the UK. - A Royal Celebration for the King of Spain By : Roger Munns
King Juan Carlos of Spain saved Spain's democracy in the 1980's, but there are now moves to rid the country of the Monarchy.
He recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a question mark hanging over the Spanish Royal Family... - Choosing A Private Hospital, Not Just For The Super Rich By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the growth of private medical care for all sectors of society. - Cleaning The Car Hire Industry By : Thomas Pretty
A look at how the European Union have made steps to regulate the car hire industry and how these steps have been followed by the larger car rental companies. - Ralph Nader and Nader's Raiders Strike Again By : Burk Pendergrass aka Tennessee Mountain Man
John McCain being the odds on favorite to benefit the most from the spoiler Nader candidacy remains mum. - The Trials Of A Chauffeur By : Catherine Harvey
A look at the life of a chauffeur and some of the trials he has to face with his customers. - Gun Crime In Britain; Follow The Swiss Example? By : Thomas Pretty
A look at the levels of gun ownership in Switzerland and what can be learned from the almost non existent gun crime problem. - Tornados Are an Instrument Used By Satan By : Linda Dipman
The storm lasted only a few minutes, but the devastation left from the tornado took my breath away. Thankfully my children and I were alright, but in the midst of the storm my wife had become separated from us. - Levels Of Gun Crime In Modern Britain By : Thomas Pretty
A look at what can be surmised from the latest figures on gun crime. - Recession Risks: The Silver Lining By : Ki Gray
This article discusses some of the upsides to the recent US economic downturn. - Fake Money Used In Movies By : Amy Nutt
In Hollywood's infancy, filmmakers used real money in their productions, only to run into legal and administrative problems such as workers stealing the money. At the time, very strict laws prohibited the filmmakers from copying, photographing or imitating American currency in any way. This presented Hollywood with a tricky problem. Always resourceful, filmmakers found a way around it. - Daylight Savings Time Around the Globe By : Ed Lathrop
How many hours difference is there between New York and Moscow? The answer depends on whether or not it is daylight savings time in either, neither or both places. Learn all the things about daylight savings time nobody ever thinks about! - Crisis in Kosovo By : John Peer
Kosovo is the southern province of Yugoslavia and is spread over an area of approximately 4300 miles; of the two million population, 90% are Muslims and 10% are Serbs. The Muslims had been demanding independence for the past few years but the Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosovic played the butcher's role by shelling and destroying valleys of the Albanian Muslims. The Serbs, under his orders, committed heinous crimes, which included gang rapes of Muslim women and torturing thousands of Kosovers to death. - Super Delegates vs. Electoral College By : Burk Pendergrass aka Tennessee Mountain Man
back room whiskey swigging, cheap cigar puffing, wheelers and dealers - Is a US Recession Inevitable? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the possible causes of and outcomes from a potentially impending US recession. - Fed Credit: Down The Tubes By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the increasing likelyhood that the US will enter a recession in the wake of the Fed's ineffective interest rate cut on January 22nd. - Making the switch to hybrid cars By : Dynamic Blue Link
Hybrid cars are no longer a novelty. The cars are the talk of the town and there are more users than last year. There is good reason for this and given the environmental issues of the moment it’s timeto consider these alternative cars. - Making the switch to hybrid cars By : Dynamic Blue Link
Hybrid cars were fashionable last year and are still fashionable this year. They are the talk of the town and there are more of them on the road than in the last few years. There is good reason for this and the global warming situation it’s timeto take into account these alternative cars. - Making the switch to hybrid cars By : Dynamic Blue Link
Hybrid cars were fashionable last year and are still fashionable this year. The cars are all over the news and there are more owners than ever before. There is good reason for this and given the environmental issues of the moment it’s timeto learn a little about these alternative cars. - The Latest Federal Rate Cut - Another Attempt to Bolster the Real Estate Market By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the Federal Reserve's recent third interest rate cut and its likelyhood to stem a future recession. - Is the Superfund Capable of Restoring Confidence? By : Ki Gray
The subprime mortage sector of the U.S. economy has taken huge losses over the past several months as many high-risk loans have defaulted. A new fund aimed at stabilizing this sector unfortunately just repackages the same problems under a new name- the "Master Liquidity Enhancement Conduit." Can this fund have a positive impact? - Even the Macho Man Loves to Receive Flowers By : Jonathon Boundy
Flowers for the Man in Your Life. The man in your life will love receiving flowers. - The Effects Of Windpower And Domestic Oil Drilling By : Madison Greene
Lately, windpower has emerged as one of the most popular sources of alternative energy after decades of minimal use. - Videos Keep Viewers Updated On World Events By :
When homeowners in California viewed videos of the arson fires that plagued their neighborhoods, some could see that their homes were burned to the ground. The videos that provided these images were taken by news groups in helicopters and from people that lived on hills that were quite a distance from the fire. - The Latest Federal Rate Cut - Another Attempt to Bolster the Real Estate Market By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the Federal Reserve's recent third interest rate cut and its likelyhood to stem a future recession. - No Jail Time For Grandma! By : Bob Alexander
Even my elderly saintly mother-in-law's patience has a breaking point when it comes to governmental red tape! - How to be Politically Inept this Christmas By :
The Politically Correct really aren't that much fun. Whether you celebrate Christmas or any other December holiday, you and all you greet can enjoy brighter moments when you discover why and how to join The League of the Politically Inept. - What Is Solar Power? Knowing Could Save You Money By : Madison Greene
Beyond knowing that it turns the sun's rays into electricity, do you really know how solar power works? - Making The Case For Violence As Your Ultimate Survival Tool By : Tim Larkin
We've been taught violence is a taboo subject. The results of being ignorant of the realities of violence are devastating. If you view violence as merely a tool available to everyone you can seriously improve your personal protection.
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