How Travel has changed…

It was 25 years ago that I set out on my first adventure, backpacking around South America in 7 months. Flights were rare back then, there were only two flights per week to my destination, it was via three stopovers. It was all I could afford, just the flights and travel insurance alone cost $5000.  There are so many things to adjust to in that first trip. Not simply culture and language. But the tiny things that wipe you out, the time differences, the new tastes of food, when to eat, the isolation of not understanding anything around you. I…

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Trash Facts and Truths You Need to Know

It’s virtually impossible to track the total amount of trash dumped in the environment today. In the USA alone, millions of tons of garbage get dumped in landfills each year. Nevertheless, it’s no secret that the global garbage problem presents a lot of risks and issues to everyone. Due to the growing population and sometimes human recklessness, experts believe that the garbage problem will continue to worsen. Types of trash Rubbish can be classified into different types, namely household, medical, electrical, hazardous, recyclable, construction, and green waste. Each type of trash requires a specific type of waste disposal method. For…

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3 Reasons to Research Buying a Used Vehicle

If you have your heart and mind set on buying a used vehicle, there is nothing wrong with this. That said it is important that you are careful when buying a used car or truck. Sure, while you may want to drive off with something new, finances or other factors may prevent you from doing so. So, what should be on the lookout for when buying a used vehicle? Don’t Drive Away with a Lemon In searching for the right used car or truck for your lifestyle, keep these keys in mind: 1. History does in fact matter – When…

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Are You Getting the Best Bargains?

Finding bargains for various aspects of your life may not always be the easiest thing. So, are you doing everything possible to find savings so that you have some extra money left over at the end of each day? By being smart about how and where you shop, you can more times than not come out ahead with savings. Do You Like to Travel? One of the more expensive areas many consumers have to deal with is when they travel. That being the situation, are there steps you can follow through on to cut down on your travel costs? So,…

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What You Need to Know About Smart Home Security Systems

According to a MoneySupermarket survey of British households, 77% of Brits know what a connected home or smart home is, and with 79% of adults have smart devices we’re all pretty much ready to go with smart technology, it’s just a matter of time before we buy the devices and start to integrate them all into our everyday lifestyle. Insurance provider Insure4Retirement collated information on the use of smart security devices and reported that home insurance companies are starting to recognise that smart technology can greatly improve security at your home, reducing the likelihood of property damage and burglary, and…

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The History of UK Home Ownership

Home ownership has been a strong hold of the UK market for many decades and will likely continue as long as the UK economy holds.  Blocks of Flats Insurer Deacon recently compiled trends on UK home ownership and some of the trends are expected, but others actually come as a surprise.  When you look at the history of home ownership in the UK, it makes for an interesting read as it has always been affected by financial and political pressures. The History of Home Ownership in Britain 100 years ago in 1919 following the first World War home ownership was…

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How To Support Your Loved Ones Who Struggle With Their Mental Health

According to the NHS, “mental health is about how we think, feel, and behave” and it can take many different forms. Mental health problems can impact your personality, energy levels, outlook and your physical health, and poor mental health isn’t rare. One in four people in the UK have been affected by mental health at some point in their lives. People who are going through a tough time with their mental health can often feel isolated, misunderstood and anxious. In many cases, they will struggle to reach out to loved ones or professionals in order to address the problem. Make…

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Stacey L Tokunaga – Can Spurs Turn Their Season Around?

When my very good friend Stacey L Tokunaga and I began our soccer podcast earlier this year we spoke at length about how excited we both were about the prospect of what Tottenham Hotspur could do this season. At the time Stanley even pointed out their poor form which they had between January and the end of the season, but we were in agreement that given what Spurs had done to arrive in the Champions League final, and the investment which they made in the summer, that they would be quiet a force this season. Well, things didn’t work out…

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Mark Gilbert ATN – Tips on Being a True Leader

There are some people I’m this world who are just born with leadership skills, they know how to adapt to a leadership position and they have all of the raw makings of a great leader. There are others however, much like myself, who need to be taught and work on their leadership skills. I was very lucky to work under Mark Gilbert ATN boss and a true mentor, who is also one of those people who was born to lead. During my tenure with Mark he taught me a great many tips about being a true leader which have served…

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Pros of Adding an App to Your Business Arsenal

Have you been contemplating coming up with a business app to strengthen your brand? If the answer is yes, how far along are you with this? By adding an app to your business world, you have taken a major step forward in the right direction. So, is it time your business had an app in its corner? Find the Right App Developer When you have signed off on adding an app to your business arsenal, don’t go out and find any old app. The key is taking the time needed to find the right mobile app development company. Such a…

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