Anti-ageing botox boom amongst older generation

Growing numbers of older people are opting for cosmetic surgery procedures, according to new research. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that the number of procedures carried out on those aged 65 or over rose by 29 per cent between 2005 and last year, totalling over 680,000. This rise in elective procedures amongst [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/anti-ageing-botox-boom-amongst-older-generation/

Anti-ageing botox boom amongst older generation. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/anti-ageing-botox-boom-amongst-older-generation/

Treatment Of Hyperpigmentation

By Olga Achou In the aesthetic field one of the most common disorders is hyperpigmentation (melasma and postinflammatory discoloration). And it affects nearly 100% of all individuals by the age 40-50 being one the hallmarks of ageing skin. The treatment of these disorders is more than challenging regardless whether the issue is to find working [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/treatment-of-hyperpigmentation/

Treatment Of Hyperpigmentation. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/treatment-of-hyperpigmentation/

Cost Of Plastic Surgery: Price To Rise 20%

The cost of facelifts and breast enlargements is set to rise by 20% after new guidelines over VAT on plastic surgery. Doctors performing purely cosmetic operations must register for VAT and pass the charge on to patients in a move which will boost public finances. But HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it is only [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/cost-of-plastic-surgery-price-to-rise-20/

Cost Of Plastic Surgery: Price To Rise 20%. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/31/cost-of-plastic-surgery-price-to-rise-20/

The Office star finalizes divorce from husband. http://bit.ly/rYYqkS

The Office star finalizes divorce from husband

British actress Lucy Davis, who is best known for her role as secretary Dawn in the UK version of hit comedy The Office, has finalized her divorce from her husband of five years.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/the-office-star-finalizes-divorce-from-husband-178992.html

MBO numbers triple over last three years

New figures have shown that the number of management buyouts (MBOs) carried out in the last three years has more than tripled.

Research carried out by Coutts Entrepreneurs has shown that entrepreneurs are increasingly taking the MBO exit option, due to a lack of trade buyers.

Andrew Haigh, a managing partner at the entrepreneurial division of the high-end bank, said that MBOs were increasingly being seen as valid and viable options…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/selling-a-business/3095/mbo-numbers-triple-over-last-three-years

MBO numbers triple over last three years. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/selling-a-business/3095/mbo-numbers-triple-over-last-three-years

Second home-owners to bear brunt of tax shake-up. http://bit.ly/toqIJL

Second home-owners to bear brunt of tax shake-up

Britain's highest earners are to be targeted by the punitive hand of the tax man once again, after local authorities were given the go-ahead to abolish the council tax reliefs that currently apply to second homes. The Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, has given the green light this week for the first major changes to the rules governing council tax since it was first introduced in 1993. The move will give the local authorities, which are responsible for the setting and collecting of their own council taxes, greater flexibility to charge full rates on second homes. Second homes are currently subject to rebates of between 10 and 50 per cents on the total bills. Pickles is also considering allowing the discounts on empty properties to be done away with, which can be up to 100 per cent for a whole year. The abolition of that discount, however, is aimed at stopping banks from clinging on to properties they have repossessed and releasing more properties to ease the pressure on the national housing stock. There are estimated to be around 250,000 second homes in the UK, with the largest proportion of them in the holiday area of Cornwall, but with many in some of London's most exclusive boroughs, including Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/31/second-home-owners-to-bear-brunt-of-tax-shake-up.html

'Tis the season for engagements, says Wedding Channel

According to the WeddingChannel.com, we are rapidly approaching the start of the hottest engagement season of the year. ...

http://www.palladora.com/news/tis-the-season-for-engagements-says-wedding-channel-179019.aspx

New app helps protect student security

Students attending Northeastern State University (NSU), who use smartphones, can soon protect their security by downloading a new app called Personal Guardian.Security and safety is a major issue for college students these days, not least because of several recent attacks on students. In response to these concerns the university has launched a new app, which can be downloaded by users of Apple iPhones or Android smartphones. The app helps police to monitor the whereabouts of students who opt in to the scheme, using GPS. The student can press an icon on their phone to alert the police to the fact that they feel they are in danger and the police will be able to track their location.Detective Sgt. Jim Flores of the NSU Police Department, explained, "We are always looking for progressive types of law enforcement technology and different ways to protect our students. And one of the things we decided to go with was Personal Guardian."There are several modes the students can opt for, from requesting a police officer be dispatched right away, to a ‘follow me’ mode, which will ensure students walking home alone at night can be confident that the police know their whereabouts.

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New app helps protect student security. http://thecollegemark.com/post/155

Simplified accountancy regs could help contractors

Contractor tax issues could become a little less complicated with the introduction of simplified accountancy regulations.

The European...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/simplified-accountancy-regs-could-help-contractors

One of UK's largest solar schemes is finished in Nottingham

Solar panels have been installed on almost 600 council homes in Nottingham, in a move which has cemented the city's green credentials.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/one-of-uks-largest-solar-schemes-is-finished-in-nottingham.aspx

One of UK's largest solar schemes is finished in Nottingham. http://bit.ly/s55Ka2

RBS eases employees into working from home

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is making changes to its IT system to allow its employees to work from home. Last year, the firm signed a deal with Fujitsu – which was worth around £240 million – in order to move 55,000 RBS employees onto a desktop transformation platform. This will allow them to [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1365/rbs-eases-employees-into-working-from-home

RBS eases employees into working from home. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1365/rbs-eases-employees-into-working-from-home

BBC battling its own rodent problem. http://www.greenshield.com/BBC-battling-its-own-rodent-problem-178999.gs

BBC battling its own rodent problem

A rat and mouse infestation that is apparently plaguing the newsrooms at the BBC's iconic headquarters in West London could prompt a mass walk-out of staff.

http://www.greenshield.com/BBC-battling-its-own-rodent-problem-178999.gs

Mapping experts to convene for London Mapping Festival. http://bit.ly/t7cez4

Mapping experts to convene for London Mapping Festival

Leica Geosystems is to join some of the top global names in GPS mapping and surveying services, when it supports the London Mapping Festival (LMF) 2011-2012, scheduled to kick off with the Mapping Showcase 2011 on December 1.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/mapping-experts-to-convene-for-london-mapping-festival-179030.html

Strong collaboration required for new supply models

In order for new recruitment supply models to succeed, it is important that there is “strong collaboration” established between employers...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Strong-collaboration-required-for-new-supply-models-179009

Strong collaboration required for new supply models. http://bit.ly/sRqh7t

Town hall to have new flag in time for Remembrance Day

Cleckheaton Town Hall in West Yorkshire is likely to have a new flag flying from its flagpole in time for the Remembrance Day services.

The news that steps are underway to replace the Union Jack fla...


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Town hall to have new flag in time for Remembrance Day. http://bit.ly/vaXgAG

New report highlights popularity of ethical funds, says AAA

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2011 The interest in investing in ethically responsible funds has increased in the US, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA). The alternative investment advocacy group claims that evidence from a recent report from US SIF Foundation (The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment) indicates that more people are taking [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/2200/new-report-highlights-popularity-of-ethical-funds-says-aaa

New report highlights popularity of ethical funds, says AAA. http://bit.ly/ujeA7q

Teenagers more likely to miss mobiles than TV

Teenagers appear to be more likely to miss their mobile phone than their televisions, according to recent research. Conducted by Ofcom, the survey found that 28 per cent of teenagers would miss their mobile phone most, while just 18 per cent would miss watching television. The internet was also a popular pasttime, with 25 per [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/31/teenagers-more-likely-to-miss-mobiles-than-tv/

Teenagers more likely to miss mobiles than TV. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/31/teenagers-more-likely-to-miss-mobiles-than-tv/

Car manufacturers announce major Brazil auto investments

Volkswagen AG and PSA Peugeot Citroen have both announced major new investment plans in Brazil, with the Brazilian production capacity of both companies expected to surge.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/car-manufacturers-announce-major-brazil-auto-investments-178995.html

Car manufacturers announce major Brazil auto investments. http://bit.ly/tdbIqr

Quake-hit NZ cathedral to be partially demolished

The cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, that was significantly damaged by February's 6.3-magnitude earthquake, is to undergo a controlled partial demolition, in a bid to try to salvage as much of it as possible.

The Christchurc

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/quakehit-nz-cathedral-to-be-partially-demolished-178998.html

Quake-hit NZ cathedral to be partially demolished. http://bit.ly/sM1K5P

Consumers warned to choose cosmetic treatments carefully

Consumers have been urged to consider cosmetic treatments carefully when the are looking into who to use for Botox and other procedures. A recent case saw consumer group Which? take down an illegal advert for Botox injections and skin analysis. The service, advertised in the Metro newspaper and Wowcher's Twitter feed, promised treatments direct to [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/28/consumers-warned-to-choose-cosmetic-treatments-carefully/

Consumers warned to choose cosmetic treatments carefully. http://bit.ly/vvipEF

Performance bonds to ensure radioactive mine clean-up

One of the world's largest mining companies is to post $151 million in performance bonds to ensure the complete reclamation and clean-up of a disused uranium mine in the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=178476&page=performance-bonds-to-ensure-radioactive-mine-cleanup-178476

Performance bonds to ensure radioactive mine clean-up. http://bit.ly/uwaWkU

Risk management increasingly a "strategic responsibility"

A new industry report into enterprise risk management (ERM) has found that the companies with the best approach to the matter are those that treat the management of major risks as a strategic responsibility, regardless of the type of risk in question.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=178583&page=risk-management-increasingly-a-strategic-responsibility-178583

Risk management increasingly a "strategic responsibility". http://bit.ly/sd5AH7

TransCanada offers �100m pipeline surety bond to Nebraska

TransCanada Corp is offering a £100 million surety bond to legislators in Nebraska in the hope it will allay the concerns that are fueling opposition to the planned $7 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=178742&page=transcanada-offers-100m-pipeline-surety-bond-to-nebraska-178742

TransCanada offers £100m pipeline surety bond to Nebraska. http://bit.ly/uAmvH6

Wellness programs help improve risk management

Efficient wellness programs can form an integral part of a company's risk management strategy and help protect a business against the effects of an employee's potential ill health.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=178711&page=wellness-programs-help-improve-risk-management-178711

Wellness programs help improve risk management. http://bit.ly/t0xC0i

Ca. officials working with surety to complete parks project. http://bit.ly/vdfe7W

Food focused domain names up for sale

Site flippers could be interested to learn that a number of domain names with a strong focus on food have come onto the market. As people in the business are aware, a strong domain name can make or break a website. Catching a great keyword will make it that much easier to attract traffic, so

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Food focused domain names up for sale. http://www.siteflipz.com/food-focused-domain-names-up-for-sale/

Obama launches new plan to help students free up cash

President Obama has outlined plans to try to help graduates cut their monthly costs by hundreds of dollars each month.Speaking at the Denver campus of the University of Colorado, Obama outlined his plans this week, which included a reduction in the minimum federal loan repayment amount to ten per cent of a graduate’s discretionary income each month. The timeline for this move, which has been planned for a while, has been brought forward to next year.The President also outlined a move that would relieve many past students of their debt earlier than expected. His plans involve wiping the slate clean on debts still owed by students after 20 years, down from the current 25 years.These decisions were taken in response to rising debt levels among students, who are also finding it increasingly difficult to find work after graduation. Obama said he was working independently of Congress on the changes. He explained, “We can't wait for congress to do its job. So where they won't act I will.”A recent survey by the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center found that a further 8.3 per cent has been added to the average cost of tuition fees for four-year courses this year.

http://thecollegemark.com/post/154

Obama launches new plan to help students free up cash. http://thecollegemark.com/post/154

Businesses still keen to attract contractors and temps

Contractor jobs could be less likely to be cut as a recent report has shown that temporary workers and contractors are still in strong demand among...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/businesses-still-keen-to-attract-contractors-and-temps

Businesses still keen to attract contractors and temps. http://bit.ly/te3hGW

Blogger looks at flooring alternatives

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Blogger looks at flooring alternatives. http://www.urbaneliving.co.uk/news/wood-flooring/blogger-looks-at-flooring-alternatives-990.html

Simplified accountancy regulations could help contractors

Contractors could be among those to benefit from the simplification of accountancy regulations.

The European Commission (EC) is keen to...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Simplified-accountancy-regulations-could-help-contractors-178967

Simplified accountancy regulations could help contractors. http://bit.ly/syp3uZ

HMRC criticised for 'threatening' letters. http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/28/hmrc-criticised-for-threatening-letters.html

HMRC criticised for 'threatening' letters

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been criticised by the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) for the number of complaints it has had from people who feel its tax debt recovery letters are threatening and inappropriate. The Committee heard that around 2,000 complaints have been received by HMRC, regarding the tone of the 17 million letters it has sent out since 2009 to recover due tax. The figures came from the government's response to the TSC's latest examination of HMRC's effectiveness.The TSC said that many of the letters were written in a way that was not appropriate for the particular recipients, alluding to vague "potential consequences". The TSC also said that many of the complaints had come from people who did not even owe money to HMRC. "Such language is appropriate only where there is strong evidence of persistent and deliberate non-payment," said the committee. "It is completely inappropriate where the amount owed is in dispute, where the amount may be zero, or where the recipient is vulnerable."The letters formed the backbone of HMRC's "new approach" to the collection of tax debt, which was introduced in 2009/10. The body claimed that the methods used "best practice from the private sector and from the fields of behavioural economics and psychology".

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/28/hmrc-criticised-for-threatening-letters.html

Jet-setting couple told that UK divorce can go ahead

A jet-setting, wealthy couple who have lived in several locations around the world in recent years, have been instructed to complete their divorce in the UK by the Court of Appeal.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/jetsetting-couple-told-that-uk-divorce-can-go-ahead-178974.html

Jet-setting couple told that UK divorce can go ahead. http://bit.ly/rY2Rty

Brazil's resilience highlighted by credit growth

Brazil is continuing to demonstrate its ongoing resilience in the face of financial turmoil, after figures showed that credit grew in September at its fastest monthly rate for the whole of 2011.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazils-resilience-highlighted-by-credit-growth-178970.html

Brazil's resilience highlighted by credit growth. http://bit.ly/uxP6Z8

Buyer sought for East Kilbride's Bruce Hotel

The Bruce Hotel, the popular hostelry in the centre of East Kilbride, has been placed into administration by its owners, after succumbing to the hardships of the economic climate.

Flagship Hotels had bought the 65-room property in 2007 and - despite doing a healthy trade as a wedding venue, restaurant and conference centre - they became unable to service its debt.

Administrators were appointed from the Glasgow office of business recovery…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3084/buyer-sought-for-east-kilbrides-bruce-hotel

Buyer sought for East Kilbride's Bruce Hotel. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3084/buyer-sought-for-east-kilbrides-bruce-hotel

Nokia launches new Windows-powered handsets

The tie-up between Nokia and Microsoft has been in the news for some time now, but the company has finally revealed the handsets at the Nokia World in London earlier this week (26 October). Its Lumia range of smartphones are the first time that Nokia has used Qualcomm Snapdragon chips in its devices, while both [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/28/nokia-launches-new-windows-powered-handsets/

Greenock plans for car park management system

The council in the Scottish town of Greenock have launched a public consultation to see what sort of car park management system they should implement in the town.

http://www.wheelclampers.com/news/article/greenock-plans-for-car-park-management-system-178973.html

Greenock plans for car park management system. http://bit.ly/vQxS3H

Medtronic examines hacking vulnerability of insulin pumps. http://bit.ly/vp5zsU

Medtronic examines hacking vulnerability of insulin pumps

International medical device manufacturer, Medtronic, has tasked a team of cyber security experts to examine the vulnerability of their insulin pumps to hacking and whether dose levels could be altered remotely.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/medtronic-examines-hacking-vulnerability-of-insulin-pumps-178976.html

Armpits becoming sexy thanks to laser hair removal

With bookings for laser hair removal on the rise in the UK, it seems women are keener than ever to show off their smooth, blemish-free armpits. It seems even supermodels are embracing the new 'armpit erogenous zone,' as they pose on the covers of fashion magazines with both underarms on display. According to the Daily [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/27/armpits-becoming-sexy-thanks-to-laser-hair-removal/

Armpits becoming sexy thanks to laser hair removal. http://bit.ly/sLXO9w

University's attempts to ban energy drinks causes uproar

Protests against plans by the University of New Hampshire to ban non-alcoholic energy drink from campus, illustrated how keen students are on the extra boost they get from such drinks.Within four days of revealing plans to ban the drinks, the university had abandoned the plans after uproar among the student community. The reasons given for the ban was to prevent students mixing the energy drinks with alcohol.However, the university’s president, Mark Huddleston, published an update last week stating that there was no real evidence to suggest that energy drinks exacerbate alcohol abuse. In fact, he stated, "I do not now see a clear rationale for eliminating an option that our students say they want.”The students claim they often use energy drinks, such as Red Bull, to make them more alert before studying or before a test and were angry at the move to try to ban the drink. Red Bull’s spokesperson added that the product meets Federal safety standards and that it is used for innocent reasons by students. He said, "College students consume Red Bull Energy Drink because it works. The benefits of Red Bull tie in naturally with the daily activities of college students as the product delivers energy and the ability to focus."Students also argued that a campus-wide ban on selling energy drinks would have limited impact as the students could still buy them off campus.

http://thecollegemark.com/post/153

FRA reports on 'forests for food' claims

Seattle, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2011 Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has reported on claims from the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) that the world's forests can play a vital role in feeding those living in developing countries. Although forests undoubtedly … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/623/fra-reports-on-forests-for-food-claims

FRA reports on 'forests for food' claims. http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/623/fra-reports-on-forests-for-food-claims

Solar Power UK event showcases rising interest in solar

Highlighting the growing mainstream appeal of solar power, the Solar Power UK 2011 event is currently being held at Birmingham's ICC Exhibition Centre.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/solar-power-uk-event-showcases-rising-interest-in-solar.aspx

Solar Power UK event showcases rising interest in solar. http://bit.ly/vbfoMp

Leicester wholefood mouse infestation 'worst ever seen'

Environmental health inspectors have said the mouse infestation they found at a food co-operative in Leicester was one of the "worst mice infestations [they] have seen."

http://www.greenshield.com/Leicester-wholefood-mouse-infestation-'worst-ever-seen'-178940.gs

Leicester wholefood mouse infestation 'worst ever seen'. http://bit.ly/sTgUlS

Staffordshire University considering new car park management

Officials at Staffordshire University are considering implementing a new car park management system in order to make sure its staff and students have as much space as possible in an allocated car park.

http://www.flashpark.co.uk/news/?action=article&page=staffordshire-university-considering-new-car-park-management-178945&id=178945

Staffordshire University considering new car park management. http://bit.ly/uNW0OW

Older daters open to trying new things. http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/older-daters-open-to-trying-new-things-178873.html

Older daters open to trying new things

According to a relationship expert, those returning to the dating game in later life are exploring a whole new world of possibility – in the form of same sex relationships.

http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/older-daters-open-to-trying-new-things-178873.html

Villagers raise money for new flag and flagpole. http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/villagers-raise-money-for-new-flag-and-flagpole-178936

Villagers raise money for new flag and flagpole

People in the Cambridgeshire village of Eastrea have all chipped in to buy a new flagpole and Union Jack flag for the village.

The money was raised through door-to-door collections, spearheaded by v...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/villagers-raise-money-for-new-flag-and-flagpole-178936

UK a pioneer of SmartNet and RTK surveying

Britain has been hailed by Leica Geosystems as being the pioneering nation for the creation of a commercial GPS network solution.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/uk-a-pioneer-of-smartnet-and-rtk-surveying-178953.html

UK a pioneer of SmartNet and RTK surveying. http://bit.ly/vFjvm5

Demand remains high for contractors. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Demand-remains-high-for-contractors-178934

Demand remains high for contractors

Demand for contractors and temporary staff has not shown any signs of diminishing, a recent report has revealed.

Compiled by the...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Demand-remains-high-for-contractors-178934

Post-baby cosmetic surgery boom amongst older mothers

With an ever increasing number of women becoming mothers in later life, many are turning to cosmetic surgery in a bid to combat the physical impacts of pregnancy and motherhood. According to the Office of National Statistics, the number of women becoming mothers during their forties and fifties has risen threefold over the last ten [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/26/post-baby-cosmetic-surgery-boom-amongst-older-mothers/

Post-baby cosmetic surgery boom amongst older mothers. http://bit.ly/rYCdLb

Surgeon explains how to achieve natural look with labiaplasty. http://bit.ly/tT5OIc

Oak flooring is the choice for new Mediterranean restaurant

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Friends star hoping for understated engagement ring. http://bit.ly/tpIIR7

Friends star hoping for understated engagement ring

Following her failed marriage to former husband Brad Pitt, the hugely popular Friends star Jennifer Aniston is said to be rapidly approaching an engagement to her new boyfriend. ...

http://www.palladora.com/news/friends-star-hoping-for-understated-engagement-ring-178917.aspx

Students still head to the library for exam studies

College students head to the library in the weeks before their exams in order to escape the temptation of logging on and checking their social networking accounts, using apps or playing games on their cell phones, according to a new survey. A study carried out by the University of Washington, which questioned 500 students from 11 different universities, found that libraries are seen as a place to study and buckle down without technological temptations. The research was published on October 12 and found that some students even tell themselves that they can use social networking sites, like Twitter and Facebook as a reward for keeping their head in the books for a while. The results of the study may be surprising in light of suggestions that technology is playing an increasingly important role in student education. It seems, instead, that books are still viewed as the ultimate study aid for those preparing for midterms, finals or other important exams.University of Washington research scientist, Alison Head, who co-directed the study, said the findings suggest that students can actually find technology a distraction when the pressure is really on. She said the results “belie conventional wisdom about the multitasking generation—always online, always using a variety of IT devices to communicate, game, and do their homework.”

http://thecollegemark.com/post/152

Students still head to the library for exam studies. http://thecollegemark.com/post/152

Milian and The Dream's divorce finalized

Singer Christina Milian’s divorce from her estranged husband, singer/songwriter The Dream, has been finalized, according to her attorney.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/milian-and-the-dreams-divorce-finalized-178859.html

Milian and The Dream's divorce finalized . http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/milian-and-the-dreams-divorce-finalized-178859.html

Support for gold investments backed by AAA. http://bit.ly/v6mykd

Contractors advised on AWR professional exemption issue. http://bit.ly/uXOpdN

Direct foreign investment reaches record levels in Brazil

Direct foreign investment in Brazil has risen to its highest ever amount, totalling US$50.5 billion in the first nine months of 2011, according to figures from the Central Bank.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/direct-foreign-investment-reaches-record-levels-in-brazil-178902.html

Direct foreign investment reaches record levels in Brazil. http://bit.ly/tvnzDj

Home workers looking for additional 'third-place'. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1355/home-workers-looking-for-additional-third-place

Home workers looking for additional 'third-place'

People who work from home appear to be keen to find a third-place that is neither their house or their office to carry out their business, according to recent research. Conducted by ZZA Responsive User Environments and supported by Regus, the study found that people are often spending time in coffee shops, business centres and [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1355/home-workers-looking-for-additional-third-place

'Harrods of the North' House of Bruar up for sale

Scottish luxury retailer House of Bruar has been placed on the market by its founders, following a strategic review that took place after they announced their intention to retire.

Mark and Linda Birkbeck founded the company in 1992, and have developed it to a status where it is informally known as the 'Harrods of the North'. It is based on an 11-acre site near the A9 in Perthshire and retails…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3073/harrods-of-the-north-house-of-bruar-up-for-sale

'Harrods of the North' House of Bruar up for sale. http://bit.ly/sL1mg5

Prosthetic arm ensures one man will never be without his smartphone

One Briton has ensured that he can always have his smartphone with him, by building a docking station into his prosthetic arm. The 55-year-old was born without a left forearm and found that he had difficulty in using devices like Apple's iPhone with just one hand. To solve the problem, Trevor Prideaux came up with [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/26/prosthetic-arm-ensures-one-man-will-never-be-without-his-smartphone/

Prosthetic arm ensures one man will never be without his smartphone. http://bit.ly/tTU4Rx

Solar panel installation made more precise with Leica Builder

Solar panel installations on domestic rooftops are being constructed to the maximum possible area and giving the greatest efficiency, thanks to the capabilities of the Leica Builder Total Station.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/solar-panel-installation-made-more-precise-with-leica-builder-178920.html

Solar panel installation made more precise with Leica Builder. http://bit.ly/rvfDmj

Contractors could lessen the load on GPs

GPs are under mounting pressure in their work, recent research has suggested, with a the vast majority indicating that their workload has increased in...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-could-lessen-the-load-on-GPs-178911

Contractors could lessen the load on GPs. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-could-lessen-the-load-on-GPs-178911

Demolition opens Gloucester Cathedral views

The demolition of an unsightly tower block in Gloucester has opened up views of the city's cathedral that some residents thought they would never see again.

When demolition contractors took down the Gloscat tower, 87-year-old Ursul

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/demolition-opens-gloucester-cathedral-views-178899.html

Demolition opens Gloucester Cathedral views. http://bit.ly/vXcc29

Burnley man helps break tallest flagpole record. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/burnley-man-helps-break-tallest-flagpole-record-178901

Swiss tax deal could work out as "revenue negative"

The Tax Justice Network (TJN) has claimed that the controversial tax deal between the UK and Switzerland could actually prove to be "revenue negative" due to a series of loopholes. The group has examined all the potential ways in which funds will be collected from the deal by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The group has said that the scheme will bring in far less for the Treasury than the £5-7 billion predicted- coming in at no more than £1 billion, according to their calculations. The deal was struck earlier this year, and is very similar to a previous one established between Switzerland and Germany. It effectively offers an amnesty to people who have kept money in Swiss banks, in return for a one-off payment for tax unpaid in the past and an annual levy on the sums held in Switzerland.Critics of the plan have vocally opposed the deal, not least because they say that it is fundamentally counter-productive. Some tax experts have said that it will, in fact, make it more difficult for the EU to extend its savings tax directive. The TJN also said that the UK's very wealthy will be able to use trusts to hold their ownership of assets and make very simple transfers to other jurisdictions before the deal takes effect.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/25/swiss-tax-deal-could-work-out-as-revenue-negative.html

Swiss tax deal could work out as "revenue negative". http://bit.ly/vTUDAe

Student Health 101 hopes to guide students towards healthier lifestyle

A new online magazine called Student Health 101 has been launched to help advise students on eating more healthily, taking more exercise and making the most of college health and fitness facilities.The title is published each month by College Health Services and is primarily focused on making sure colleges are aware of how best to promote health and fitness among their college population. Students often face rapidly shrinking budgets and a tough schedule of classes, and some find they put on weight once they leave home and go off to university for the first time. Each issue of Student Health 101 covers ten different main topics, such as maintaining a healthy weight and cooking low-fat dishes. Sexual health is another area the publication touches on, as well as mental health issues that may impact students, such as anxiety and depression.The magazine also offers students the chance to win $1,000 each month by filling in a short survey, which will help researchers to establish more about students' lifestyles and health issues.There is undoubtedly a market for more of this kind of publication for students, while they also offer a good opportunity for advertising for healthcare, diet and fitness businesses that target students.

http://thecollegemark.com/post/151

Student Health 101 hopes to guide students towards healthier lifestyle. http://thecollegemark.com/post/151

New proposals suggest ?cooling-off period? before divorce

New legislation could see a ‘cooling off period’ introduced in a bid to help warring couples stave off a divorce.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/new-proposals-suggest-coolingoff-period-before-divorce-178855.html

Forestry for People study gains support of FRA

Seattle, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2011 An evaluation of the economic and social benefits provided by the forests of Scotland has taken place in the form of the Forestry for People project – attracting praise from Forestry Research Associates (FRA). … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/research/613/forestry-for-people-study-gains-support-of-fra

Forestry for People study gains support of FRA. http://www.forestry-research.com/research/613/forestry-for-people-study-gains-support-of-fra

New proposals suggest ‘cooling-off period’ before divorce. http://bit.ly/tuFOOi

Cunard goes ahead with flag change

Iconic shipping company, Cunard, has gone ahead with plans to change the registration flags of its fleet, in order to allow weddings to take place on board its ships.

The company's world-renown...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/cunard-goes-ahead-with-flag-change-178862

Cunard goes ahead with flag change. http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/cunard-goes-ahead-with-flag-change-178862

UK electricity needs to be made by green sources

Up to 90 per cent of the electricity needed by the UK could come from sustainable sources by 2030, according to a new report.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/uk-electricity-needs-to-be-made-by-green-sources.aspx

UK electricity needs to be made by green sources. http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/uk-electricity-needs-to-be-made-by-green-sources.aspx

Dating success revealed by ‘gray dater’. http://bit.ly/rIsDPG

Leica joins with Locata for GPS-less positioning system

Leica Geosystems Mining is working with Locata Corporation Pty Ltd to provide the only high precision radio positioning system in the world that does not rely on GPS.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-joins-with-locata-for-gpsless-positioning-system-178881.html

Leica joins with Locata for GPS-less positioning system. http://bit.ly/tltCWo

Edinburgh to demolish 200-year-old mews houses

Councillors in Edinburgh are likely to give the go-ahead this week for the demolition of a row of 200-year-old mews houses behind the city's Charlotte Square, as developers seek to transform the area into an international-level business centre.

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/edinburgh-to-demolish-200yearold-mews-houses-178857.html

Edinburgh to demolish 200-year-old mews houses. http://bit.ly/roR0t1

Report calls for reform of NHS purchasing methods. http://bit.ly/uauRtz

Aussie ladies lining up for botox ahead of horse racing season

So anxious are women to look their very best as the Australian horse racing social season approaches that many are turning to botox and facial fillers. According to cosmetic surgeon Dr Chris Moss, from the Melbourne-based Liberty Belle Skin Centre, many racegoers are keen to book treatments before this year's upcoming Melbourne Cup in early [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/24/aussie-ladies-lining-up-for-botox-ahead-of-horse-racing-season/

College students are still Facebook's most important users. http://thecollegemark.com/post/150

College students are still Facebook's most important users

College students are still Facebook’s ‘power users’ according to Facebook’s chief technology officer, Bret Taylor.Taylor was speaking in an interview with John Battelle, who asked him about privacy settings and why Facebook and Google have had an ongoing battle about information sharing. Google cut off Facebook users’ ability to port Gmail information into Facebook due to the fact that it had refused to allow Facebook information to be transferred into Google services. When quizzed about the disagreements with Google, Mr Taylor said that people have very different ‘privacy expectations’ with different services. He said that Facebook users don’t mind some information being shared with friends but would expect their contact information on Gmail to be private.When talking about students, he said that they are still the core users of the service, years after the social network was launched on Harvard’s campus. He explained that the student body helps to spread the word about Facebook: "The reason your mom is on Facebook is because you're on Facebook."He also said that college students tend to be extremely savvy about protecting their privacy on Facebook, adding, "If you talk to a college student, they know exactly what their parents can see and can't see, exactly what their ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend can and can't see."

http://thecollegemark.com/post/150

Pippa Middeton's man mulling engagement ring options

The boyfriend of the Duchess of Cambridge's stunning sister is reportedly looking at engagement rings. ...

http://www.palladora.com/news/pippa-middetons-man-mulling-engagement-ring-options-178846.aspx

Pippa Middeton's man mulling engagement ring options. http://bit.ly/n3q0h3

AAA reports on new guide to ethical investments

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2011 As part of National Ethical Investment Week, which took place earlier in October, Alternative Asset Management has welcomed the release of a new ethical investment guide. The Action Guide for Charities has been published by the Charity Finance Directors‘ Group (CFDG) and UK Sustainable Investment (UKSIF). Its release, [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/impact-investing/2038/aaa-reports-on-new-guide-to-ethical-investments

AAA reports on new guide to ethical investments. http://bit.ly/p1pCuI

Contractors could help resolve skills issues

A lack of skills among workers is proving problematic, but it could offer an opening to qualified contractors.

According to recent...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/contractors-could-help-resolve-skills-issues

Contractors could help resolve skills issues. http://bit.ly/oppvFs

Two Scottish tourist hotels put up for sale. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3052/two-scottish-tourist-hotels-put-up-for-sale

Leica Geosystems announces remote controlled mining deal

Leica Geosystems has entered into an exclusive partnership with robotic technology company, Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), to create a new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) independent remote and fully autonomous mine machine control solution for the global mining industry.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-geosystems-announces-remote-controlled-mining-deal-178841.html

AWR advice offered to umbrella company contractors

Umbrella company contractors could be interested to learn more about the 'professional exemption' issue under the new Agency Workers'...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?AWR-advice-offered-to-umbrella-company-contractors-178829

AWR advice offered to umbrella company contractors. http://bit.ly/oCcwdN

Diageo chief says 50pc tax threatens their future in UK

The chief executive of Diageo, the British-based, world-leading drinks company, has said that the 50 per cent rate of income tax could force the company to look at relocating its headquarters to another jurisdiction. Paul Walsh said that the tax is posing the threat of "long term damage" to the UK's "competitive edge" and that it is making it more and more difficult for the company to attract quality, high-level staff. "I believe the 50 per cent tax rate will lead to the long-term damage of this nation’s competitive edge,” he said," he explained. "We will not be able to base people here and increasingly we will have to look at locating our quality people into lower tax jurisdictions."Diageo is the company behind a number of iconic international drinks brands, including Guinness, Smirnoff vodka and Baileys.Walsh said that any recruitment the company may look at carrying out in the near future would not be in the UK, because it is just too expensive. "If I employ staff in Singapore with a ten percent tax rate, I don't have to pay them as much for them to feel good and to go home with more money," Walsh explained. "This isn't complex stuff, this is simple common sense."

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/24/diageo-chief-says-50pc-tax-threatens-their-future-in-uk.html

Diageo chief says 50pc tax threatens their future in UK. http://bit.ly/qIq06l

Solar power to be next major growth market

Solar power is starting to go mainstream, according to Bloomberg Businessweek, with increasing numbers of commercial and residential premises making use of the renewable energy it produces.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/solar-power-to-be-next-major-growth-market.aspx

Solar power to be next major growth market. http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/solar-power-to-be-next-major-growth-market.aspx

Working from home offers substantial cost savings

While there is still some reluctance among employers to allow people to work from home, doing so can save a business a substantial amount of money. A recent enquiry sent to USA Today came from a business that currently follows the practice of working out of an office but had an employee who requested to [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1345/working-from-home-offers-substantial-cost-savings

Working from home offers substantial cost savings. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1345/working-from-home-offers-substantial-cost-savings

Smartphone to gain new chip by 2013

Smartphones could be running from a new chip as early as 2013, according to recent reports. ARM has unveiled a design that is capable of offering the same computing power as many of the high-end smartphones in use today, but it will use five times less energy than the current models and will be available [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/24/smartphone-to-gain-new-chip-by-2013/

Brazil likely to drive next global M&A boom

Brazil is expected to lead the next global mergers and acquisition (M&A) boom, with world-leading lawyers and acquisitions specialists expected to flock to the country in order to service the growth.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-likely-to-drive-next-global-ma-boom-178831.html

Brazil likely to drive next global M&A boom. http://bit.ly/r0WKQU

Rainbow flag ban at British embassies

British embassies across the world have been told not to fly the rainbow-coloured "gay flag" from their buildings in support of local gay pride events.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ...


http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/rainbow-flag-ban-at-british-embassies-178833

Rainbow flag ban at British embassies. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/rainbow-flag-ban-at-british-embassies-178833

Rat-infested fish and chip shop owner fined. http://www.greenshield.com/Rat-infested-fish-and-chip-shop-owner-fined-178835.gs

CSI creator in bitter divorce battle

The creator of hit crime drama CSI is locked in a bitter divorce battle with his estranged wife, Jennifer.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/csi-creator-in-bitter-divorce-battle-178821.html

Home facing demolition after Japanese knotweed invasion. http://bit.ly/reUmaU

CSI creator in bitter divorce battle. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/csi-creator-in-bitter-divorce-battle-178821.html

Rat-infested fish and chip shop owner fined

A rat infestation at a Northamptonshire fish hand chip shop has seen the owner handed a £10,000 fine for a number of severe breaches of food hygiene regulations.

http://www.greenshield.com/Rat-infested-fish-and-chip-shop-owner-fined-178835.gs

Home facing demolition after Japanese knotweed invasion

A couple from Broxbourne in Hertfordshire are facing having to demolish their four-bedroom family home after it was invaded by Japanese knotweed.

The fast-growing invasive weed crept into the new-build home of Matthew Jones and fianc&ea

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/home-facing-demolition-after-japanese-knotweed-invasion-178832.html

Turkish art expert echoes AAA's support for alternative investments

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2011 A high profile art gallery owner from Ankara, Turkey, has echoed Alternative Asset Analysis’s (AAA) view by speaking out in support of investing in art as an alternative to stocks and shares. Mehmet Subasi, the art gallery owner, spoke to Anatolia News Agency about his views on investments. [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/2028/turkish-art-expert-echoes-aaas-support-for-alternative-investments

Turkish art expert echoes AAA's support for alternative investments. http://bit.ly/qOsd3A

Opti-cal provides perfect surveying equipment for Arctic survey

When scientists Till Wagner and Nick Toberg needed a total station to take with them on an ice-surveying expedition to the Arctic, they turned to Opti-cal Survey Equipment Ltd for some advice on what to take.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/optical-provides-perfect-surveying-equipment-for-arctic-survey-178809.html

Opti-cal provides perfect surveying equipment for Arctic survey. http://bit.ly/oenZkz

New FSC-certified forests in North America

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http://www.urbaneliving.co.uk/news/wood-flooring/new-fsc-certified-forests-in-north-america-984.html

New FSC-certified forests in North America. http://bit.ly/nuzYzC

Expert surgeon encourages women to seek information on breast augmentation

An expert plastic surgeon is hosting an event in Florida to help explain his cutting-edge breast augmentation procedure to women who might be interested in breast enlargements. Dr Kent V. Hasen is experienced in the new Natrelle silicone and saline breast implant procedure. He is hosting an event in Naples, Florida, along with several other [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/21/expert-surgeon-encourages-women-to-seek-information-on-breast-augmentation/

Expert surgeon encourages women to seek information on breast augmentation. http://bit.ly/nqMgzt

X-Factor star reveals she would spend prize money on liposuction

One of the stars of this year's X Factor has announced that she knows exactly what she would splash her prize money on if she won – cosmetic surgery. Sami Brookes, a card shop worker from Rhyl in North Wales, revealed that she had always wanted to have a tummy tuck and liposuction, but could [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/20/x-factor-star-reveals-she-would-spend-prize-money-on-liposuction/

X-Factor star reveals she would spend prize money on liposuction. http://bit.ly/nAS5f3

Mobile apps taking center stage on campus

Mobile apps are taking off in a big way on US university campuses as more and more businesses and colleges realize their value for communicating with students.The 2011 Campus Computing Survey found that 50 per cent of private colleges are now offering mobile apps for students with smartphones, up from 42 per cent last fall.Even more (55 per cent) of public universities have deployed mobile apps. Meanwhile, though, universities have reportedly been slower in moving functions and services to the cloud.The fact that students have so keenly adopted smartphones is one of the main reason for the popularity of mobile apps in universities, explained Kenneth C. Green, the founder of Campus Computing Project. He stated, “Students come to campus expecting to use mobile apps on their smart phones and tablets to navigate campus resources and use campus services.”He added, “Also important is that compared to a year ago, more firms—both LMS and ERP providers—now offer mobile options for their campus clients.”These services are heading for major growth it seems, as on-campus mobile apps continue to become ubiquitous on campuses all over the States.

http://thecollegemark.com/post/149

Mobile apps taking center stage on campus. http://thecollegemark.com/post/149

Site flipping is 'a valuable market'

There is a substantial amount of money to be made from site flipping and a new breed of entrepreneur is cashing in on the chances presented by the internet. If done right, the practise can deliver substantial returns for the website's purchaser. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, site flipper David Jenyns compared the idea

http://www.siteflipz.com/site-flipping-is-a-valuable-market/

Site flipping is 'a valuable market'. http://www.siteflipz.com/site-flipping-is-a-valuable-market/

Asian demand leads to recovery of BC forestry industry says FRA

Seattle, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2011 Increased timber sales in Asia have been identified as the reason for the recovery of a British Columbian forestry firm, which has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which predicts further growth in … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/593/asian-demand-leads-to-recovery-of-bc-forestry-industry-says-fra

Asian demand leads to recovery of BC forestry industry says FRA. http://bit.ly/qmWgRr

Changing recruitment model could suit contractors

Contractors could find that recruitment is changing to their benefit, as a recent paper has noted that open recruitment is looking increasingly...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/changing-recruitment-model-could-suit-contractors

Changing recruitment model could suit contractors. http://bit.ly/n3T1OA

Nokia struggles to keep up in smartphone market

Nokia appears to be struggling to keep up with its big name rivals such as Apple and Samsung as its latest financial figures reveal a loss for the third quarter of the year. The data showed that net sales totalled €8.98 billion, which is a 13 per cent drop year-on-year. It also made a group [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/21/nokia-struggles-to-keep-up-in-smartphone-market/

Nokia struggles to keep up in smartphone market. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/21/nokia-struggles-to-keep-up-in-smartphone-market/

Recruitment trouble could require skilled contractors

Skilled contractors could be among those who could help businesses in the UK to tackle some of their recruitment troubles.

The British...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Recruitment-trouble-could-require-skilled-contractors-178796

Midlands council to expand parking enforcement responsibilities

The parking warden and car park management system in Worcestershire is to be made more centralised as part of a cost-cutting effort.

http://www.wheelclampers.com/news/article/midlands-council-to-expand-parking-enforcement-responsibilities-178804.html

Recruitment trouble could require skilled contractors. http://bit.ly/nGvGjC

Midlands council to expand parking enforcement responsibilities. http://bit.ly/mZfST0

Sphere Medical prepares for flotation and eyes expansion

Pioneering medical equipment firm, Sphere Medical, is proceeding with plans to list on AIM, with the aim of raising around £15 million for its future expansion and development.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/sphere-medical-prepares-for-flotation-and-eyes-expansion-178806.html

Sphere Medical prepares for flotation and eyes expansion. http://bit.ly/pjuavY

Brazil to expand bilateral trade with South Korea. http://bit.ly/qlE3pO

Brazil to expand bilateral trade with South Korea

A new trade agreement between Brazil and South Korea will encourage more bilateral business and investment between the countries.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-to-expand-bilateral-trade-with-south-korea-178803.html

Kutcher and Moore invited to appear on reality divorce show

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, whose marriage has reportedly been on the rocks since Ashton’s alleged misdemeanor with a young model, have been invited to appear on a new reality show called ‘Divorce Hotel.’

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/kutcher-and-moore-invited-to-appear-on-reality-divorce-show-178793.html

Kutcher and Moore invited to appear on reality divorce show. http://bit.ly/pAXMhU

Students borrowing more than ever in federal loans. http://thecollegemark.com/post/148

Food giant plans to install 14-acre solar power array

Campbell Soup has announced plans to install a 14-acre solar power array at its Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento plant.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/food-giant-plans-to-install-14-acre-solar-power-array.aspx

Food giant plans to install 14-acre solar power array. http://bit.ly/rjLFJJ

It's never too late to try speed dating

A relationship expert has advised those returning to the dating world in later life that speed dating can be a positive step in the right direction.

http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/its-never-too-late-to-try-speed-dating-178761.html

It's never too late to try speed dating. http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/its-never-too-late-to-try-speed-dating-178761.html

Expat millionaire tax ruling to affect high-earners. http://bit.ly/nktbgo

Expat millionaire tax ruling to affect high-earners

Britain's high earners who have retired abroad are still likely to be subjected to the UK's punishing tax rates, following a key ruling this week. The Supreme Court ruled in favour of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in its case against retired millionaire, Robert Gaines-Cooper, who spends almost all of his time living in the Seychelles and has done so for the last 30 years. The court agreed with HMRC's claim, started in 2006, that Mr Gaines-Cooper's close ties to the UK - including his large estate in Henley-on-Thames and his regular trips to Ascot - meant that he was both resident and domiciled in his home country. Mr Gaines-Cooper is now facing a significant backdated tax bill, on the back of the ruling. His solicitor, Peter Vains, the head of tax at the London office of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, said the case was "harsh" and that it should be a warning to Britain's expat millionaires. "He will pay what he is due," said Mr Vains. "It was never about tax but about what was right and wrong. He satisfied all of the guideline terms but the revenue and courts have decided that some additional terms need to be implied in the reading."The Lord Justices agreed that HMRC's position on how to achieve non-residency needed to be "much clearer" - they decided that in order to qualify for non-residency status, people would have to leave the UK permanently, indefinitely or for full-time employment, surrendering "usual residence" in the UK.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/20/expat-millionaire-tax-ruling-to-affect-high-earners.html

Flag confusion sees jockeys banned

A debacle over the raising of different flags during horse racing at Wetherby has seen nine leading jockeys banned from racing for 10 days.

The group of jockeys lost an appeal against the punishment...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/flag-confusion-sees-jockeys-banned-178765

Flag confusion sees jockeys banned. http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/flag-confusion-sees-jockeys-banned-178765

Flintshire residents say fly-tipping is bringing vermin

People in the North Wales town of Queensferry are furious that little is being done about nearby fly-tipping, which they say has caused a "major problem" with rats, mice and other vermin in the area.

http://www.greenshield.com/Flintshire-residents-say-fly-tipping-is-bringing-vermin-178763.gs

Flintshire residents say fly-tipping is bringing vermin. http://bit.ly/rmw0sL

Burnham library opts for grass car park

A Buckinghamshire library has decided to go green with their new car parking facilities - literally.

http://www.flashpark.co.uk/news/?action=article&page=burnham-library-opts-for-grass-car-park-178768&id=178768

Burnham library opts for grass car park. http://bit.ly/pktEsV

Indian teachers taught about modern surveying equipment

School teachers in India have been learning about the most modern aspects of surveying, including geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques, so that they in turn can incorporate use of the new technologies into the classes that they teach.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/indian-teachers-taught-about-modern-surveying-equipment-178770.html

Indian teachers taught about modern surveying equipment. http://bit.ly/nWKYfN

Open recruitment model could appeal to contractors

Contractors could find that an open recruitment model is particularly suited to their skills and methods of working.

According to a...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Open-recruitment-model-could-appeal-to-contractors-178771

Open recruitment model could appeal to contractors. http://bit.ly/p9XbRk

Facebook and texting may help students with weight loss

Texting and using social networking sites that offer weight loss advice like Facebook, could help college students lose weight, according to new research led by a professor at the Center for Obesity Research and Education. The professor of Kinesiology, Melissa Napolitano, looked at the impact of using online weightloss tools through cell phones. One group of students participated in a private Facebook page group that offered information in various forms relating to diet and exercise. The second group did the same but also received individual information from a researcher via text message. The third group was a control that received no diet or exercise advice.The study lasted for eight weeks and the group that belonged to the Facebook group and received the text messages lost an average of five pounds in weight. Some 5.2 million college students are obese, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, there is enormous scope to help students lose weight through providing guidance and help in the from of social networking groups and personalised and tailored text messages.Ms Neopolitano said, “These results show that text messaging and smart phones are powerful tools for delivering weight loss interventions, particularly since these are technologies that most college students have with them at all times.”

http://thecollegemark.com/post/147

Facebook and texting may help students with weight loss. http://thecollegemark.com/post/147

Microdermabrasion can improve skin appearance, say dermatologists. http://bit.ly/oWVLNy

Microdermabrasion can improve skin appearance, say dermatologists

Expert dermatologists have confirmed that microdermabrasion can have a positive impact on the appearance of skin by helping to reduce the appearance of brown spots. According to several board certified dermatologists based at the Dermatology Centre of Atlanta in Georgia, the skin treatment works by lightening the skin’s pigment gently over the series of a [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/19/microdermabrasion-can-improve-skin-appearance-say-dermatologists/

Rose gold proving popular for engagement and wedding bands

According to new research, couples purchasing wedding and engagement rings are increasingly looking towards rose gold and colored stones. ...

http://www.palladora.com/news/rose-gold-proving-popular-for-engagement-and-wedding-bands-178750.aspx

Rose gold proving popular for engagement and wedding bands. http://bit.ly/mZJ74U

AAA highlights New York Times article supporting alternatives. http://bit.ly/qn9P1V

Contractor popularity to rise with economic uncertainty?. http://bit.ly/nQuhd3

Contractor popularity to rise with economic uncertainty?

Economic uncertainty within the business world could prompt an increase in the hiring of contractors rather than permanent staff.

The...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/contractor-popularity-to-rise-with-economic-uncertainty-

AAA highlights New York Times article supporting alternatives

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2011 A recent article in the New York Times about the increasing popularity of alternative funds among investors who want to diversify risk, has attracted praise from Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA). AAA is an alternative investment advocacy group whose analysts are keen to promote the advantages of considering alternative [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/2018/aaa-highlights-new-york-times-article-supporting-alternatives

New wooden flooring to replace 'ugliest floor' in US. http://bit.ly/rk207L

Final preparations made for Somerset nightclub demolition. http://bit.ly/mZQbtk

New wooden flooring to replace 'ugliest floor' in US

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Distrust remains top inhibitor to working from home. http://bit.ly/oAvHFj

Distrust remains top inhibitor to working from home

Working from home is rapidly gaining popularity among employees, but it appears that management is still taking a somewhat dated view to the practice. A recent report from the Telework Research Network found that management's main problem in relation to working from home is the idea that they won't be able to monitor when their [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1335/distrust-remains-top-inhibitor-to-working-from-home

Galaxy Nexus smartphone unveiled. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-smartphone-unveiled/

Galaxy Nexus smartphone unveiled

Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone to the market, the Samsung Nexus, which has been developed in cooperation with Google. The device runs on the latest version of Google's Android operating system, which functions on both smartphones and tablet computers. Dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich, the platform is hoped to solidify Android as the most commonly [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-smartphone-unveiled/

First two Galileo satellites to be launched this week

The first satellites that will make up Galileo, Europe's own version of GPS, are to be launched into space tomorrow from the European spaceport in French Guyana.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/first-two-galileo-satellites-to-be-launched-this-week-178743.html

First two Galileo satellites to be launched this week. http://bit.ly/qEKx2O

Scottish jobs market could serve contractors well

Contractors could find that they have more luck tracking down a job if they head north of the border.

According to the latest Bank of...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Scottish-jobs-market-could-serve-contractors-well-178737

Final preparations made for Somerset nightclub demolition

Demolition contractors in Somerset are undertaking the final preparations to demolish the shell of a well-known former nightclub in Weston-super-Mare.

The former Sands nightclub, on Beach Road, has been in the sights of demolition contra

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/final-preparations-made-for-somerset-nightclub-demolition-178725.html

Scottish jobs market could serve contractors well. http://bit.ly/ohwTuQ

Iraqi Kurds demonstrate for right to fly flag. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/iraqi-kurds-demonstrate-for-right-to-fly-flag-178726

More Brazilian jobs created in September than expected. http://bit.ly/nx2EAf

More Brazilian jobs created in September than expected

Job creation in Brazil in September exceeded all previous expectations, with the civil construction and service sectors showing the greatest strength.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/more-brazilian-jobs-created-in-september-than-expected-178723.html

Grammer's former wife begged for divorce from the start

Former Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has revealed that his marriage to ex-wife Camille Grammer appeared to be doomed from the start.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/grammers-former-wife-begged-for-divorce-from-the-start-178719.html

Independent bookshops looking for buyers. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/selling-a-business/3041/independent-bookshops-looking-for-buyers

Independent bookshops looking for buyers

More than 20 independent bookshops across the UK are looking for buyers, according to industry publication, The Bookseller.

The magazine has counted at least 22 bookshops that are currently clamouring to find a buyer, with many of the owners citing the recession, online book sales and difficulties in borrowing money from banks as reasons behind their decisions to sell.

Businesses on offer range from a book and card shop in…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/selling-a-business/3041/independent-bookshops-looking-for-buyers

Reality TV star mulling buttock implants to get dream body

With Pippa Middleton sparking a growing interest in buttock implant procedures across the UK, a reality TV star has now jumped onto the bandwagon in a bid to achieve the body of her dreams. One of the stars of hugely popular ITV2 reality series’ The Only Way Is Essex,’ Chloe Simm, has come clean about [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/18/reality-tv-star-mulling-buttock-implants-to-get-dream-body/

Reality TV star mulling buttock implants to get dream body. http://bit.ly/rhxgZG

TUN.com expands college campus reach. http://thecollegemark.com/post/146

TUN.com expands college campus reach

In response to the growing use of online coupon deals among college students, The University Network (TUN.com) has extended the number of campuses and regions it covers.TUN.com lists all the students discounts that are being offered in the vicinity of its partner campuses. The New York-based website was launched in response to the fact that students are finding that their limited income is being stretched even further this year, thanks to higher fees and lower financial aid. As a result, they are always looking for discounts to allow them to enjoy indulgences they would not otherwise be able to afford.The University of Florida is one of the latest colleges to be added to TUN.com’s coverage and new deals are updated all the time, benefiting the student population and the local businesses.TUN.com acts as an advertising tool for businesses that want to target local students with discounts on food, drinks, salon treatments, laundry services, hair cuts or anything else that college students might need.Shannon Eberly, a spokeswoman for TUN.com, explained, "The main goal is to save students money. We try to do that by connecting students with the businesses in their area."

http://thecollegemark.com/post/146

FRA joins Canadian forestry industry in welcoming Jenkins Panel report

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) along with the forestry industry of Canada, says it is looking forward to the release of the Jenkins Panel report, which is a new innovation in the sector. Two major industry bodies, the Forest Products Association … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/583/fra-joins-canadian-forestry-industry-in-welcoming-jenkins-panel-report

FRA joins Canadian forestry industry in welcoming Jenkins Panel report. http://bit.ly/mYUS46

Hereford energy week highlights importance of solar power . http://bit.ly/pzy0QX

Be realistic about dating in later life, advises expert. http://bit.ly/opdmRj

Be realistic about dating in later life, advises expert

Dating in later life can bring many joys, but it is important to be realistic with yourself and with any potential partner about what the relationship could bring, in terms of companionship, sex and general expectations.

http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/be-realistic-about-dating-in-later-life-advises-expert-178704.html

International surveyors to examine Antarctic ice mass loss

An international team of scientists and surveyors has been awarded £760,000 to carry out precise studies on the evolution of the mass of the Antarctic ice sheet over the last two decades.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/international-surveyors-to-examine-antarctic-ice-mass-loss-178712.html

International surveyors to examine Antarctic ice mass loss. http://bit.ly/o4Fjnq

HMRC criticised for incorrect penalties. http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/18/hmrc-criticised-for-incorrect-penalties.html

HMRC criticised for incorrect penalties

HM Revenue & Customs has come in for stinging criticism for failing to send out prompt notification of late filing penalties, which allowed some companies' penalties to start accumulating even before they were aware of them. A recent tribunal, Hok Limited & HMD Response International v HM Revenue & Customs, criticised the tax body for sending out penalties months after the deadline for returns for the year 2009/10.Geraint Jones, QC said that HMRC had put itself in a very poor position for failing to issue the notices promptly. "There can be no logical reason whatsoever for HMRC to delay sending out a penalty notice for four months so that, in effect, a minimum penalty of £500 will be levied unless the taxpayer has unilaterally realised that it has failed to undertake the necessary filing," he said. "That is the course that a fair organ of the state, acting in good conscience towards the citizens of the state, would adopt."HMRC has not, however, amended its systems since the tribunal ruling, and is still only sending out penalty notices as the fines start to accumulate, which is leaving some companies facing unexpected bills of more than £400.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2011/10/18/hmrc-criticised-for-incorrect-penalties.html

Flag raising marks liberation of Gaddafi stronghold

The new Libyan flag has been hoisted from a number of buildings in one of the last towns held by forces loyal to ousted leader, Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi.

The new flag - which had previously been th...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/flag-raising-marks-liberation-of-gaddafi-stronghold-178691

Flag raising marks liberation of Gaddafi stronghold. http://bit.ly/ocexQl

Demolition of police-run leisure centre underway

Demolition contractors have begun work taking down a former police-run leisure centre in County Durham, after the police authority concluded that they could no longer afford the upkeep.

The Aykley Heads leisure centre was costing Durham

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/demolition-of-policerun-leisure-centre-underway-178690.html

Demolition of police-run leisure centre underway. http://bit.ly/rqljoD

New Eucomed regulation to aid medical sales jobs. http://bit.ly/pkoRj8

New Eucomed regulation to aid medical sales jobs

Eucomed, the European trade body for the medical device industry, is aiming to help those working in medical sales jobs by withdrawing its support form conferences deemed to be more focused on marketing than on serious science.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/new-eucomed-regulation-to-aid-medical-sales-jobs-178697.html

Dodgers owners finally reach divorce settlement

Frank and Jamie McCourt, owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have reached a divorce settlement following a long drawn-out feud over control of the sports team.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/dodgers-owners-finally-reach-divorce-settlement-178689.html

Dodgers owners finally reach divorce settlement . http://bit.ly/o7EGAo

Cosmetic surgery flourishing in Baghdad

As violence in Iraq’s Baghdad continues to subside, the beauty industry, including cosmetic surgery, hair removal and hair and make-up services, is beginning to flourish once again. Bombings have reduced significantly since Iraq was invaded over eight years ago and then-President Saddam Hussein's regime was overthrown. The country is now slowly building its economy back [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/14/cosmetic-surgery-flourishing-in-baghdad/

Cosmetic surgeon reveals perfect breast dimensions. http://bit.ly/r1ubPz

Cosmetic surgeon reveals perfect breast dimensions

A cosmetic surgeon has carried out extensive research to reveal the perfect breast dimensions. Consultant Plastic Surgeon at University College London and the Royal Free Hospitals, Patrick Mallucci, studied 100 glamour models appearing in The Sun newspaper over the course of three months. He has now revealed the 'ideal female proportions' in his study entitled [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/17/cosmetic-surgeon-reveals-perfect-breast-dimensions/

Cosmetic surgery flourishing in Baghdad. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2011/10/14/cosmetic-surgery-flourishing-in-baghdad/

Lower contractor tax to encourage Brits to stay?

Research has found that a number of Britons are considering leaving the UK for employment overseas.

The survey carried out by the Post...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/lower-contractor-tax-to-encourage-brits-to-stay-

Mantega highlights efforts to protect Brazilian economy

Brazil's finance minister has said that the country is making firm plans to protect the national economy, in the event of another slide into recession in the United States and Europe.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/mantega-highlights-efforts-to-protect-brazilian-economy-178668.html

Lower contractor tax to encourage Brits to stay?. http://bit.ly/qaf58y

Mantega highlights efforts to protect Brazilian economy. http://bit.ly/rlHjyo

Church seeking solar panel approval. http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/church-seeking-solar-panel-approval.aspx

Lancashire Council to sell Preston's Park Hotel

Lancashire County Council is to sell off the landmark Park Hotel on East Cliff, as part of major local authority budget cuts.

The building, which was first built in 1882, currently houses offices for the local council, but it is hoped that an enterprising developer will snap it up and take advantage of its prime location, with sweeping views over Avenham and Miller Parks.

The 504 staff currently based in the…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3030/lancashire-council-to-sell-prestons-park-hotel

Church seeking solar panel approval

Worthing's Offington Park Methodist Church is seeking the council's approval for the installation of 16 solar panels on its roof.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/church-seeking-solar-panel-approval.aspx

Staff working from home to get job done. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1325/staff-working-from-home-to-get-job-done

Staff working from home to get job done

Recent research has revealed that staff are starting to work from home in order to get the job done, even if this means putting in substantial overtime. Conducted by Aviva, the study found that British employees are collectively performing around 26 million hours of extra work each day. This means that businesses are benefiting from [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1325/staff-working-from-home-to-get-job-done

Leica equipment used to survey distortion of German town. http://bit.ly/qWy5sz

Leica equipment used to survey distortion of German town

A German surveying firm has been using a range of different pieces of Leica Geosystems surveying equipment to asses the subsidence damage caused to a Black Forest town by failed geothermal borehole drilling.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-equipment-used-to-survey-distortion-of-german-town-178680.html

Smartphones prove distracting to drivers. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/17/smartphones-prove-distracting-to-drivers/

Smartphones prove distracting to drivers

Drivers appear to be quite distracted by their smartphones, as a recent survey found that nearly 40 per cent of drivers have admitted to using their phone while driving. The study, conducted by Confused.com, revealed that 23 per cent of British drivers are so addicted that they check their handset every 15 minutes or more, [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2011/10/17/smartphones-prove-distracting-to-drivers/