January 2008

Still in danger from flooding

Stratford-upon-Avon underwater

Thankfully the serious risks from flooding seem to be receding now, but there have still been a large number of people at risk this year and the threat has not completely gone.

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Categories: Environment

Las Vegas Hotel Discounts

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is an internationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping, and entertainment, often known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. A visit to Las Vegas can cost a fair amount, especially if you’re unlucky in the casinos. However, there is no need to spend all your money on accommodation with the range of Las Vegas Hotel Discounts available.

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Categories: Reviews, Travel

Beat the winter blues

Colosseum, Italy

At this time of year, when the weather is so often miserable, it’s time to start planning a summer getaway. It gives you something to look forward to, and means you can budget properly to truly enjoy your holiday. Personally I love the choice of Italy Hotels available.

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Categories: Reviews, Travel

Working shifts is bad for your health

Shift worker

The modern trend to shift working is known to have health risks, but a new danish study shows there may be more problems for women than men.

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Below inflation payrise on offer for teachers?

money

There may be trouble in store this year if the government follows the current trend and offers a below inflation pay rise for teachers.

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Categories: Current Affairs

Plans for new ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation

organs

I have thought for years that general apathy in the UK causes problems in a number of areas. One such example is organ donation, as you have to ‘opt-in’ in order to donate there are millions of people who aren’t bothered either way who aren’t on the register.

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Categories: Current Affairs, Health & Fitness

Online school report cards

school report

There has been a big divide in opinion over the latest plans announced by the School’s Minister Jim Knight. He has proposed using electronic reports, so parents have ‘real-time’ reports on their children’s progress.

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Categories: Current Affairs

Repetitive Strain Injury

components of the hand and wrist

Working with computers I suffer from RSI (repetitive strain injury). I’m not alone in this, I know many people who suffer in one way or another through the use of tools.

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Categories: Health & Fitness

and a Happy New Year

Firework display

I hope 2008 brings you everything you hope for. I always like to start the new year as I mean to go on, and think about the things I want to concentrate on for the year ahead.

A lot of people make resolutions but very few actually follow through on their ideas. The top ten New Year resolutions made are familiar, as many of them are things I’ve intended to do myself. Getting fitter, eating healthier and making time for my family and friends are all goals for this year. Good luck in reaching your goals in 2008!

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Categories: Random Thoughts