Archive for October, 2007

Oct
21

Brighton is set to become the first city in Britain to ban stores from giving out plastic bags to their customers. This initiative is being put forward to encourage the use of eco-friendly reusable bags; thus safeguarding the environment.
According to this article, annually, an estimated 17.5 billion plastics bags are given away nationally by supermarkets [...]

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Oct
20

In today’s fast-paced world, managers need good information and they need it all the time. The management process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling is ultimately driven by information, not data alone.
Within the organisation, managers use intelligence information to deal effectively with competitors and key stakeholders such as the government, suppliers and stockholders. A [...]

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Oct
20

Whilst reading The Guardian this morning, I came across this feature about Ireland.
Has anyone been to Ireland? What places would you recommend visiting? And what time of year do you think is best?

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Oct
20

HotelShopUK

posted by kry in PPP, UK, travel

Want to spend a short break in the UK? Then HotelShopUK might help! Set up in 1999 and based in Worcestershire, they specialise in booking 2-5 star hotel accommodation & short breaks throughout the UK.
They also specialise in finding last minute deals, even up to the day of departure. At times you can save up [...]

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Oct
20

Holiday Brochures

posted by kry in travel

If you’re looking to book a holiday, then brochures might help in the planning process. Usually brochures include tips and ideas about places to visit and what to do, which are really helpful before visiting a place.
The Guardian have a section in their site, where they have a number of free holiday brochures. Have a [...]

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Oct
19

Insurance

posted by kry in PPP

Up to now I only have one insurance commitment – my car insurance, which I have to pay every year. At times I see it as an extra expense, especially since I have to renew mine every December, at a time when I can find better ways to spend money! However I believe that although [...]

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Oct
19

The Gherkin

posted by kry in London, UK, buildings

I just found an interesting feature on The Guardian, about the building known as the Gherkin in London, which has prompted me to do some research to find out more about it.
This building was completed in 2004 and was built instead of the Baltic Exchange Building which was damaged by an IRA bomb back in [...]

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Oct
19

Dialaflight

posted by kry in PPP, travel

Need any help in planning a holiday, whether it is a short break or city breaks experience? Then you should have a look at Dialaflight, which is a UK travel company specializing in flights, hotels & travel ideas worldwide. If looking to take a short break, you can look for information about cheap flights, hotels, [...]

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Oct
18

Last March, when I blogged about John Inman’s death, I mentioned the TV series Are you Being Served which was very popular in the 1970s in the UK.
We have all the Series (Series 1 - 6) at home and I have watched them a couple of times and every time I end up laughing. [...]

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Oct
17

Wine Coolers are a good option if looking to store wines at home since they provide a convenient and reliable way for refrigerating wine. Wine Coolers are available in various sizes, from those storing 6 bottles and can go up to 500 bottles!
When buying wine coolers, a number of factors need to be considered, such [...]

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