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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Why we spend so much on brand name items: 1 of 13
Whether it's buying a pair of jeans or washing up liquid, one of the things that influences our purchase decision (whether consciously or subconsciously) is the brand name. The question of why this is so is quite complicated and has been the subject of many studies. The fact that we do show a preference for brand names is cer... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for writing up an interview into an article: 1 of 13
Turning an interview into an article should be like polishing a gem; the nugget's already there, you just need to polish it up. However, that is easier said than done. Creating a truly great article isn't easy, so it helps if you have a tried and tested process to guide you.Whilst at college, I wrote music reviews for my univ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Steps to writing a novel: 1 of 12
You'll be familiar with the old adage that every story should have a beginning, a middle and an end. Well, the same is also true for the process of writing a novel. The beginning is taken up with formulating your thoughts on the theme, plot and characters. The middle is the actual process of putting pen to paper. And the end ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Steps to take if your credit card is lost or stolen: 1 of 12
Whether you're a fan of them or not, there's no doubt that credit cards have become an intrinsic part of our financial toolbox. We use them to book holidays, pay for theater tickets, and to make online purchases. Discovering that you have lost your credit card or, even worse, that it has been stolen will therefore be a consid... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Are electronic money transfers better than paper checks?: 1 of 12
The use of checks/cheques has been diminishing to such an extent that some banking commentators have predicted that they may become extinct in the next decade. This rapid decline in usage of checks coincides with the rise in electronic forms of money transfer and payment. Let's look then at why consumers are increasingly favo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History American history: Who were the Pilgrims?: 1 of 12
The Pilgrims were an English religious group, who initially fled England to Holland in 1609. They did so to escape persecution, having chosen to break away from the teachings of the mainstream Church of England. Concerned that their children were becoming attached to the Dutch way of life and that their people were losing tou... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Surviving the economic crunch: What can you do?: 3 of 35
Picking up a newspaper or turning on the TV these days almost inevitably means hearing about the latest economic woes that so many of our world economies are facing. We know that our governments are putting efforts into alleviating the malaise but the likelihood is that the current recession will go on for some time yet. Let'... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Possibility of an African country winning the 2010 World Cup: 2 of 23
There are two things that are coming together to make 2010 Africa's best chance yet in the World Cup. The first is home advantage, as the tournament is being held in South Africa. And the second is the fact that, each year that passes, more and more top African players are picking up experience and coaching with top European ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dragons: 6 of 66
The last days of men:In the latter days of the twenty-first century, a global warming Armageddon was wrought upon the Earth. Grasslands turned to desert, the ice caps melted and the seas rose, turning hundreds of former coastal cities into modern day Atlantises.In the midst of this maelstrom, on Antarctica, came the find'. As... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Thoughtful holiday presents for people suffering from depression: 2 of 22
A well chosen gift may be just the thing to give a lift to someone who is suffering from depression this Christmas. Depression is a very common condition (affecting between 5% and 10% of the population at any time) and its impact can be particularly pronounced during the festive season.If you know someone who you believe is s... More..