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Could Technology Make Cycling Safer?

Although it is a healthy, enjoyable pastime and a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to automotive commuting, cycling can unfortunately be quite dangerous, especially on the roads and streets of a busy city. In London in November of last year for example, 6 people were fatally wounded in cycling accidents on […]

Economy Employment

Background Checking Trends in 2014

As an employer, undertaking background checks on candidates is one of the most important aspects of management. These screening tests have multiple applications in both the private and public sectors, as employers are required to fulfill their duty of care to shareholders, stakeholders, customers and the people who represent them. […]

Services

How To Spot A Fake Online Dating Profile

According to one survey, about ten percent of all online dating profiles are fake. That means that about 1 in 10 of the people who might message you online aren't swinging singles ready for some romance, but rather bots, scammers, and other unsavory characters who are hoping to pry personal […]

Windows

An Introduction to the Windows 8 Store

The increasing use of tablet computers and smartphones has coincided with the rise of digital downloading apps. It's a change in modern computing which is here to stay. Google Android and Apple iOS have found success in catering to this audience. Microsoft has been left lagging behind, though. With the […]

Sport

The Health Benefits of Playing Tennis

Tennis is one of the UK's most ancient and popular individual sports, with the foundations for the modern game having being laid during the 19th century. While it also has historical roots in French and Asian culture, the game as we know it today was developed in the heart of […]

Travel and living

Manchester’s Top Christmas Attractions

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCFJZ667yo] Manchester is one of the most interesting and diverse cities in the UK, offering everything from world renowned sporting clubs to museums, theatres, and architectural marvels such as the Manchester Cathedral. It's around Christmastime however, that the city really comes alive, with a plethora of great events on […]

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Green tech

Why Are Solar Lights so Popular?

It seems like every year strides are made in "greening up" our lighting options. The technology has evolved so much that CFLs, the bulbs that seemed revolutionary a decade ago, are now not only old news but almost reviled because of their mercury content. Even LED light bulbs feel commonplace. […]