Jun
25
All the hype around the iPhone 4 seems excessive, until you realise that it seems to be a very high quality product that takes smartphone technology one step further than anything else on the market. There is one problem though. Do reception problems mean that you can you actually use it as a phone?
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24
It isn’t just the fiasco with giving Visa sole right to the Olympic games, that is making me “Mr Angry” today – it is also a tiff with TV Licensing that is raising my blood pressure to unnatural highs.
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24
I’m changing my name to “Mr Angry” today as I’m feeling pretty annoyed by the crazy decision to give Visa sole rights to supplying credit card services at the Olympics Games.
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23
A Close Shave For Interest Rates
Filed Under Finance |
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, which sets the base rate, have released the minutes of their last meeting and they show that one of their members voted for a 0.25% increase in the rate.
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22
Capital Gains Tax Was Increased, But Sensibly
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There has been so much pre-budget speculation about Capital Gains Tax and I, for one, was fearing how it could hurt a range of investment activities, most notably the property and buy to let markets.
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22
Is Your Broadband Speed Affected By The World Cup?
Filed Under Technology |
I have just subscribed to an ADSL2+ broadband service with “unlimited downloads” from Be There. I’m not that pleased with the speeds I’m getting, to be honest, but couldn’t believe how slow it has become during some of the World Cup games.
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21
Expect a Fall In House Prices
Filed Under Finance |
Rightmove have painted a bit of a gloomy picture about what will happen to house prices for the rest of this year. They are predicting a fall in house values, meaning that the property market will be pretty flat overall this year.
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18
The Importance Of Nutrition When Cycling
Filed Under Cycling |
I have never paid much attention to sports nutrition or nutritional supplements when I’ve been cycling, even though I studied Physiology at University.
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17
Saving for our retirement seems like one of those tasks “to do tomorrow”. Many people think that the value of their houses will keep on going up so when the day comes to retire, you just sell your house, downsize and then live in style of the proceeds.
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17
My 75 Mile Ride For Charity
Filed Under Cycling |
I’m really into cycling as I find it the best and most enjoyable form of exercise. As I cycle around 100 miles a week, a friend and I entered a charity cycle ride with the Essex Road Cycling Club last Sunday.
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