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Why and when you should take an Alaskan Cruise

Travel

While the Alaskan cruise season is relatively short due to cold winter and autumn temperatures, it’s well worth taking a cruise between the months of May and September. You’ll find that the weather is usually on the warmer side, but the best dates will depend on both your budget and what you’re hoping to get out of your cruise. May and September are both prime times when it comes to scenery. In spring you’ll find that the temperatures begin to moderate and flowers start to bloom, while September is full of colourful leaves and animals searching for food before they hunker down for the winter. If you want warmer weather, June, July or August are going to be toastier, although Alaska does tend to get a lot of rain during the summer. May is most likely to be dry, so it can be a good time to book (just bring…

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Why you should take a family holiday to Dubai

Travel

Dubai is a country that has pumped billions of dollars into its economy, positioning itself as a tourist mecca, business hub, and one of the best places for an international stopover for those travelling between continents. Over the past 20 years, Dubai has climbed up from the dessert, transforming itself into a city full of 5-star hotels and mega malls. However, there’s more to Dubai than what may initially meet the eye, and there’s a reason why so many families continue to visit year after year. Dubai is home to almost 200 different nationalities, and 90% of the residents were born elsewhere. This makes it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, which is excellent if you want to introduce your kids to diversity while they’re on vacation. Here are some of the fun things you can do with the family in Dubai: Take a pottery class If…

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How to make your house disability-friendly

Travel

If your family member is mobility-impaired and is having trouble getting around your home, there are a few improvements you can make to your house to greatly improve how they get around and their quality of life. Here are a few of them: Stairs If your family member primarily uses a wheelchair to get around, it can be terrifying and stressful for them to try and navigate stairs- in fact it could just be impossible. A stairway lift is a great option for this, as they’ll be able to keep their independence and will be able to operate it when they’re home alone. There are many different types available, all at different price points and with different safety features, so you may need to shop around to find the best one for your home and budget. Bathroom We’ve all heard the statistics- more accidents happen in the bathroom than any…

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Make These Changes Now For A Healthier Lifestyle

Technology

We all want to be as healthy as possible, and yet there often seems to be plenty that gets in the way of this goal. The truth is that, very often, these blockages are cultural, and are things which we can work through if we want to truly be healthier, happier and live for longer. If you have recently woken up to the truth that you need to start taking better care of yourself, then the good news is that there is plenty you can do, right away, to start getting there. Sometimes it takes a scare of some kind or another to realise how important our health is. At other times, it is just a gradual unfolding. However it has happened for you, here are some essential habit changes to consider if you want to be healthier. Less Screen Use As a culture, we are obsessed by our screens.…

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Why You Want A Good Credit Score

Finance

If you’ve never checked your credit score, you’re not alone. If you’re not really sure how credit works and why you should care, it’s not that surprising. It’s not exactly something you get taught at school but it is very important for your financial future. So, we’re going to look at why exactly you want to find out more about your credit and, more importantly, why you want to improve it. Get better deals This most common reason people care about their credit score and report is because they care about the kind of deal they’re going to get in future. If you want to buy a house, if you want to buy a car, even if you want to start a business, it’s likely you’re going to need a loan. Alongside other factors, credit will impact the kind of agreement terms you get, including the length of a loan…

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Practical Advice on Getting out of Debt

Finance

Let’s face it, if you’ve been looking for ways to get out of debt, you’ve probably been reading a bunch of articles that may or may not be informative depending on your current situation. A lot of articles will tell you about tips and tricks, such as how to manage your debt via budgeting, how to get motivated and also how you can reduce your debts with “simple tricks”. But a lot of that information is a bit pointless because a lot of us already have an idea on how to deal with debt, we’ve just gotta into it due to some unfortunate circumstances. For example, perhaps you had to repair a vehicle that takes you to and from work, or maybe your house suffered a fire or a natural disaster and you didn’t have home insurance to cover it. These situations can and will happen, and whether it’s a…

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Solving Those Techy Tantrums

Technology

It’s a real pain when our tech decides it doesn’t want to work anymore. Often, this sort of situation will occur at the worst possible time. And, it will leave you without a vital tool for your work or entertainment. A lot of people go out and replace their goods at this point. But, there’s more that you can do. Sometimes, when products become faulty, it can have severe consequences. And, you should be entitled to a replacement or more. This post will be going through some of the ways that you can make this situation just a little better. When you buy more electronics, you’ll find that it’s covered by a warranty. As long as you buy it new, from a retailer; you should be covered. Often, you have to make sure that you register the product when you first buy it. Or, you just have to keep the…

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Improve Your Chances in a World of Freelancers

Technology

Freelancing is a world that seems to be on many people’s lips like never before. Rapid advances in technology over the last few years have put 9 to 5 desk jobs under real threat. People are beginning to question why they shouldn’t head out on their own. The opportunity to be your own boss, work from anywhere in the world and strike a better work-life balance are just three of the reasons people are looking to take the plunge and go freelance. However, if you’re currently in a steady full-time job, it can be an extremely daunting process. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea, here are a few ways to improve your chances in the increasingly competitive world of freelancers. Build Up Your Clients Before you actually strike out on your own, you will probably want to build up some regular clients. Even some who only need your services on…

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How technology will change learning

Technology

Technology will change everything in our lives, from how we work, to how we live, and especially, how we learn. Here are some ways that technology is already changing how we learn, and how it will revolutionise learning in the future: By 2020, we can expect cloud-based education to be the rule. This will allow student metrics to be aggregated, with visual assessment results and more efficient data sharing. In some areas, we can expect to see both peer-to-peer and school-to-school sharing and collaboration, and we may even see schools functioning as think tanks in an effort to tackle some of the biggest problems facing our planet. Digital learning is already happening, both within schools and with e-learning in companies around the world, such as managed learning services from GP strategies. Flexible assignments will allow for the accommodation of multiple learning styles, which will allow teachers to give students a…

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Here Are Some Totally Gross Ways Public Swimming Pools Hurt Your Health

Health

Recently, the mainstream media has been reporting on the urine content of public swimming pools. Researchers decided to find out how much pee was actually in our pools, and so they started collecting samples and breaking it down into its pee/non-pee components. What they found was truly disgusting: a large chunk of the water in swimming pools isn’t water at all, it’s urine. The saving grace of the story is that urine, especially dilute urine, can’t really hurt you, even if you happen to swallow some water while doing your lengths. But it got people thinking: what other nasty surprises are lurking in swimming baths? And could they affect our health? Before you decide to leap into your local pool, take a look at some of these things that might be floating beneath the surface. Feces The Centers for Disease Control are a public body in the US that uses…

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