Current Affairs Articles
What is an economic recession? This occurs when there is a significant decline in the economy which usually lasts for months. This is visible in terms of consumer spending, employment, industrial production, real income and wholesale trade.
Thu, 16 Oct 2008: Defining an Economic Recession
What is an economic recession? This occurs when there is a significant decline in the economy which usually lasts for months. This is visible in terms of consumer spending, employment, industrial production, real income and wholesale trade.
Tue, 14 Oct 2008: Water Meters; Coming To A Town Near You
A look at the plans to roll out water meters all over the UK in the hope that shortages will be a thing of the past.
Sat, 11 Oct 2008: Why the Bees are Dying
This article opens the box on the disappearing honeybee issue, so-called Colony Collapse Disorder, by using spiritual ecology and the indications of 20th Century renaissance man, Rudolf Steiner, to look at the common denominator of suspected causes.
Fri, 10 Oct 2008: Could the 700 Billion Bailout = No Change in the Housing Market?
In the last week the news has been dominated by the possibility of a 700 billion dollar bailout of US banks. This article looks at the reasons why the bailout might fail.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008: Metrolink Train Collision and Derailment Claims 18 Lives in Chatsworth, California
This article goes over suggestions for survivors and families. Train Crashes in California is a common and unfortunate tragedy. Any one who has been effected by this tragedy must read this article.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008: Moves To Make Us Pay For Food And Speech On Airplanes
As if airport parking prices weren't extortionate enough, this article takes a look at the way airlines plan to make even more money out of us by charging for things that were once free.
Wed, 24 Sep 2008: Has Ike Decimated The Lone Star Rally?
So what happens now? Ike has come and gone and the wake of destruction left behind is unbelievable.
I was just in Hooters which was in a pier, off the sea wall, out over the Gulf a few weeks ago. I had a great Tuna sandwich on the back deck, sitting on top of and looking out over the water. It was peaceful, it was relaxing, it was there
Fri, 19 Sep 2008: What Are Renewable Resources And How Can They Benefit Us?
There are two major types of renewable resources. The good kind and the not so good kind. The not so good; geothermal power, fresh water, timber, and biomass. The reason these aren't good is because eventually if you use them too much you can run out. So in turn the use of these products must be carefully managed in order to avoid exceeding a certain amount.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: Cigar-Loving Cities In A Smoke-Banning World
However others may feel about them, there's no doubt that public-smoking bans, and other restrictions on tobacco use, leave cigar aficionados burning up. Anyone who reads cigar magazines will know that this is one legislative trend all those magazines' writers seem to agree on.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008: Keeping Up With the Joneses: The Family Behind the Popular Phrase
Everybody has heard the phrase "keeping up with the joneses," but have you ever wondered where it came from?
Wed, 17 Sep 2008: The Property Valuation And Market Conditions
A look at how economic factors affect the property market and the valuation figures given by estate agents.
Wed, 17 Sep 2008: The Housing Crisis And It's Effects Across Society
A look at cross sections of society and how the slump in the housing market are affecting all of them.
Sat, 13 Sep 2008: The Fallout From the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover
Recently Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were taken over by the US government. This article looks at the fallout we have seen over the last week.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: How To Buy A Luxury Gift During The Credit Crunch
A look at what we can do to make sure Christmas gifts are not poor just because we are in the middle of a financial crisis.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Takeover: What Does It Mean?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were recently taken over by the US government. This article looks at the potential fallout of this decision.
Tue, 9 Sep 2008: Stratford; Up And Coming Region Of London
A look at how the Olympics and considerable external investment is likely to improve the way of life of Stratford residents and why car hire services, hotels, cafes, shops and restaurants are likely to be vital in this development.
Sat, 6 Sep 2008: The Use Of Biometric Data By UK Car Hire Companies
A look at plans for the widespread use of biometric readers such as thumbprint scanners by car hire companies within the UK.
Fri, 5 Sep 2008: Time to Admit That US Gun Laws Need Change
Not for the first time, tuning in to the morning news revealed details of another gunman in the US taking to the streets and ending the lives of innocent people. Gun crime in the US continues to occur with distressing regularity, yet the availability and freedom with which individuals can purchase firearms remains an issue that needs focused attention.
Tue, 2 Sep 2008: Press Panic People Into Pinching Purse Strings
A look at whether the current economic crisis is all it's cracked up to be or is it just a lot of hype by the media. This article looks at how life goes on regardless.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: Mortgage Interest Rates Move Down Slightly And The Impending Takeover of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
This article looks at the recent news with mortgage rates and current issues with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: Arguments Surrounding The Growth And Ownership Of Stansted Airport
A look at the history and development of the Stansted site and what will happen in the future when BAA's ownership is called into question.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: Heathrow Airport, Development, History And Future
A look at the history of Heathrow airport and why car hire services, shops, restaurants have and will be instrumental in the site's past and future development.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008: Health And Safety Training For A Safer World
A look at the latest crazy health and safety rulings that hold people back from doing the everyday jobs that they love for fear of a compensation claim.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008: A Powerful Strategy To Bring Down The Crude Oil Prices
All of us are hit hard by high and rising Crude Oil prices. Since the grains are being used to produce bio-fuels, food prices too has risen sharply. Due to rise in both food and fuel prices the inflation is scaling new heights across the globe. I have a two point action plan to bring down Oil prices which in turn will lower the food prices, and we will have reduced inflation.
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