Archive for June 2009

Q2 GNP figures revised down by ONS prompting fear of recession and hope of rate cut

Britain’s economy failed to expand in the second quarter of this year for the first time since the slump of the early 1990s and raising expectations interest rates will fall to avoid a recession.

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Falling Unlike Domino’s: Restaurants Feel the Credit Crunch

Recent studies carried out by the Clapham House Group and Regent Inns correctly predicted a slowdown in consumer spending, causing a slump in the share prices of restaurants and bar chains across the UK. There were a variety of reasons behind this predicted slump in consumer interest, including the continuing impact of the smoking ban, England’s failure to qualify for the Euro 2008 Championships and, of course, the continuing credit crunch.

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How to find a knock-out dress

If you have a party or get together coming up, you want to make sure you make an entrance in just the right way. Find out how to look stunning without breaking the bank.

Motorists adversely affected by credit crunch

An unexpected by-product of the credit crunch is that the amount of cars using major roads in the UK has dropped and cars are driving slower as drivers attempt to conserve fuel.

Edinburgh: The Athens of the North

Edinburgh is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe due to its attractive skyline and mix of medieval, Georgian and Neo-classical designs. With two world heritage sites, its little wonder the Scottish capital is known as the Athens of the North.

Things to Consider in Choosing Dog Shock Collar

There are some misconceptions about dog shock collars and how they really work. The shock that is emitted by collars is minimal and safe to the dog. The shock that is emitted depends on the level that you specify on the collar. Dog shock collars are used to train or for behavior modification of dogs. The use of dog shock collar depends on the behavior of your dog that you want to modify. Some of dog collars are designed to stop or reduce the excessive barking of dog. This is sometimes referred as electronic dog collar. There are various types of dog shock collar available in the market that you can choose from. In choosing or purchasing a shock collar for your dog, there are things to consider. It is more than just choosing the expensive ones. It is best to take into accounts the safety of your dog in choosing a dog collar.

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