A useful ability in the working environment is communicating effectively with co-workers, clients and even suppliers. Often it is your speaking skills that are emphasised - making sure that you can explain yourself effectively and be authoritative ... (more)
If you are having trouble getting approved for a credit card, or had your application for a current account turned down, then you are probably in need of a financial health check. In the UK the best place to turn to for a credit report ... (more)
I'd been scratching my head for a decent challenge this year, thinking about one-day distances and climbing targets. Since I have an eye on my Eddington Number, I finally decided to go for a multi-day endurance challenge: the week of centuries ... (more)
The June issue of Railway Modeller features the following advertisers with websites: GaugeMaster Tel 01903 884321. Arundel, West Sussex. Station Master Tel 01733 266959. Peterborough PE3 8BA. The Signal Box Tel 01634 826370. Rochester ... (more)
In homage to its previous existence as Urchin Stats, Google Analytics supports URL tracking options using the prefix utm_, which stands for Urchin Traffic Monitor. There are five of them in total, and all you have to do is add them to any ... (more)
Blinkx has released a video search engine based on ITV footage, and liberally paid for by advertising. It's at http://www.blinkx.tv/, but be warned - it may crash your browser! (more)
This is all about getting your iPhone fully up and running. 1. Getting started on the iPhone 4 2. Setting up Wi-Fi on your iPhone 3. Using Wi-Fi on your iPhone Visit the Phones and Devices Uncovered section on Vodafone for ... (more)
Tour de France 2012 The 2012 TdF is a clockwise affair this year, starting in Liege (Belgium), twisting around northern France and the Alps before heading westward to the Pyrenees towards the end of this most arduous of Grand Tours. For a ... (more)
Recreation One of the best things about our life here in North Norfolk is the range of cycling opportunities in Norfolk. There are lots of tranquil lanes around here, and it's feasible (safe and not too far) for even a seven year old to ... (more)
Personal Finance We've never been in financial trouble or hardship, but have picked up some useful pointers in a few specialised areas. Money Transfers One of these is How to Wire Money Across the Atlantic. It certainly isn't straightforward ... (more)
Our Rat Family We now have some different furry creatures: Rats. They're extremely sociable with their own distinct personalities. They both like chewing bits of the house though. Their names are Billy and Monty, and they're a pair of female ... (more)