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)
Here's a user-agent you'll need to add to your list of robots: facebookexternalhit/1.1 (+http://www.facebook.com/externalhit_uatext.php) I think it gets hit during a 'share' (when Facebook itself visits your site to retrieve page information ... (more)
Cycling in Norfolk When it comes to cycling events, Norfolk is in the Eastern region. If you are interested in time trialling, then the East District Cycling Association (EDCA) is the best place to start; you will also want to look at the ... (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)
Articles and advice on cycling, technology, home efficiency and more Looking for family photos? Our family pages have moved These pages are written and managed by John & Julii Swindells, and we take every effort to ensure their accuracy ... (more)
Technology The modern world is supported and influenced by technology in a wide variety of ways. Almost nobody in the developed nations can claim to be free of technology, and in fact most homes are stuffed with highly advanced gadgets and ... (more)
Broadband in the UK What do we need to get access to the Internet nowadays? The hardest part is choosing an access provider (otherwise known as an ISP), but it certainly isn't hard to get cheap internet access any more. Once upon a time ... (more)