With the government shut-down in the U.S. dominating international headlines, it is little wonder that officials are desperately looking for ways to save public money. While the federal government discuss reforming healthcare and education, however, recent research has suggested that simply extending the average human lifespan and reducing the prevalence […]
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Should Computers Replace Pen and Paper in Schools?
Blackboards have been replaced with interactive white boards and pens are often swapped for keyboards, but how far is too far when it comes to using technology in schools? Historically, the majority of mainstream schools and educational facilities shied away from technological advancement, thanks primarily due to the prohibitive costs […]
He Was a Boy, She Was a Girl: Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger's Big Fat Goth Wedding
Here comes the bride, all dressed in…black? Details of pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne's Jul. 1 marriage to Nickelback vocalist Chad Kroeger have finally emerged in Hello! Canada. Lavigne, 28, admitted she wanted the wedding "over the top" and, true to form, went for a gothic theme, complete with a black […]
The Cult of Shed Working: Starting Up Your New Business in a Room in Your Garden
Working from home has never been more popular - figures show that as many as 4 million of us now do it on a regular or permanent basis, millions more do so occasionally and a further 4.5 million say they'd like to do it more often. The economic downturn seems […]
Office Clothing Choices in 2013
Whether you're a man or a woman, if there is one word that sums up 2013's corporate wear trends, it's simplicity; simplicity of design, simplicity of fabric, simplicity of accessories. Boldness in colour has replaced boldness of pattern as the look to make you stand out in the office, with […]
The Background Story of Binary Options
I first came across the word binaries while playing Scrabble. When my opponent put down the word ‘binaries’ I questioned its validity-and I lost. That was 10 years ago. Since that time there have been many more queries regarding the trading of binary options but now they are traded daily […]
UK Government Needs a New Approach to Lending
Anyone running their own business will have noticed the recent changes in borrowing in both terms of access to funding and the cost of finance. Access to funding is greatly restricted because of a worldwide recession and this has pushed up the cost of lending to those who can still […]
SEO For 2013: Avoid These Common Mistakes
SEO is always changing. These are the most common mistakes webmasters are making these days. The Internet changes quickly, but search engine optimization remains as important as ever. However, effective SEO now requires a broader set of skills than SEO in the past. You may have mastered SEO techniques from […]
Religion In Education: What Is Right?
When it comes to topics within education that provoke debate, faith schools are always bubbling away, with the occasional newsworthy event causing ripples at the surface (take the Deputy PM securing a place for his eldest son at a top-ranking Catholic comprehensive, for example). Here in the UK, faith schools […]
Famous Diabetics
It is a common misconception that an illness like diabetes can stop you from achieving your goals and ambitions. Yet as the achievements of the celebrities in our list below prove, a change in lifestyle does not mean relinquishing your dreams. By taking prescribed medication, finding time for exercise and […]
Fashion Expressions in Teens Versus Adults
Teenage-hood is a time of expressions. Looking back into my teenage fashion, I experimented a lot with hair colors, patterns and length. There's a lot you can get away when you're at that age. If you want to express some teenage angst, you can go black and dark. If you feel girly, you can […]
What’s The Most Important Channel For Small Businesses?
Channel marketing is how small businesses survive in the world of giant industry. Proper distribution is the key to success no matter what service or product you are selling. With the marketplace fast becoming a virtual enterprise, finding the right channels is more critical than ever. What is the most […]