2008 – Officially a Record Year For Theatre Ticket Sales

January 30th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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The Society of London Theatre have announced 2008 as a record breaking year. It is said that well over thirteen million people visited London theatre shows, and spent over £480 million, which is a one percent increase on the previous years figures.
 
The president of SLOT, Nica Burns, seems to attribute this level of sucess to the wide range of shows avaiolable, from Mamma Mia to the Jersey Boys, not to mention the appearance of stars such as David Tennant
 

“You’ve just got to look at what’s on across the West End to see why it’s a really strong.”

 

SLOT failed to mention the visitor and revenue details of specific shows, and both the society and London theatre houses in general are said to be ill inclined to sharing the ins and outs of their financial matters, whereas in the US, the associated finances and ticket sale figures are made public on a weekly bases.
 
Not all of the UK theatre companies are so cagy about their revenue details, for example, Cameron Macintosh recently announced that revenue the advanced sales of tickets for the show Oliver breat all the previous shows.
 
 
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Credit Rating Check

January 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Managing your finances can be tricky at the best of times, in the current climate it can seem impossible. If the financial ebb and flow of the month leaves you struggling just before payday a credit card can be a good buffer and, if paid off before next payday, a cheap form of borrowing. Asking for a credit card or an increase in your credit limit might seem like a foolish idea at the moment, but the lenders still need to lend, so if you are a responsible borrower there should be little to worry about. Though, if you aren’t sure, or have had difficulties in the past it is best to be certain before you approach any lender. It is not well publicised, but if you apply for credit with a poor score and are declined, this can further adversely affect your credit score. The best advice would be to perfom a Credit Rating Check, then you will be aware of any problems and, if you feel there is a discrepancy, you can often amend your file though if the request is refused you can still add a ‘notice of correction’ and supporting material to your file which may have a significant bearing on any future credit applications. A single request to view your file will cost between £9-12 though several of the credit rating agencies like Equifax and Experian also offer a free trial.

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Valentine’s Theatre Breaks

January 28th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

With free cash in short supply and Valentine’s day swiftly approaching are you going to be doing something special with the one you love? Westendtheatrebreaks is proud to offer the chance to take your loved one for a magical weekend at a price to make you smile.

Theatre breaks in London

For over twenty years Westendtheatrebreaks has been working with the finest hotels and the West End giants to bring a fantastic package at an amazing price. Not only does a theatre break take all the stress from planning a trip to London, but offers all the extras and options you’d expect from the premium service. Choose your show, choose the performance, choose your seating then choose your hotel. Cheap theatre breaks don’t mean you have to compromise on anything.

And, not content to offer great value every day, Westendtheatrebreaks regularly offer promotions that are literally show stopping. From as little as £74 you can see Willy Russel’s Blood Brothers and instead of waiting in the rain for cancelled trains, your three star hotel is just a short walk away. So put a big smile on your loved ones face this Valentine’s day and look online for theatre breaks in london.

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Body Detox Website Gives Great Advice.

January 25th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Press Releases

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Many people complain of tiredness, arching bones, bloating, general fatigue and sluggishness. All too often people just accept this as the norm, feeling that they are ‘just getting older’. The fact is, however, that learning how to cleanse (or detox – detoxify) your body, and following a few basic principles at least once a year can help rejuvenate, and re-energise your body and mind.
 
Many health experts feel that toxin build-up in our bodies can contribute to a wide range of ailments, from cancer to heart disease.
 
Even the healthiest amongst us will undoubtedly suffer from a build-up of toxins in our bodies. It is a fact that the modern world we live in has more toxins in both the air and food than what is considered natural, so to some extent we cannot avoid this toxic intake completely. What we can do, however is change our diet a little, and regularly clean out the toxins that have built up.
 

How to Detox Your Body


 
Learning how to detox body needn’t be a chore, help is at hand, and one of the best places to find this help is online.
 
These days there’s a plethora of websites offering all manner of ‘detox diets’ and cleansing plans, and whilst initially this may sound great, it does make it harder to find ‘cut through the chaff’ and find sites offing good, sound advice.
 
So how do you know where to go to find the best solution for you?
 

Finding The Right Detox Diet For You

 
Because of the wide variety of websites and detox diets, it may be best to try to find somewhere that can gives you advice about a wide variety of diets and techniques all in one place.
 
Such a site is detoxyourbodytoday.com. On this site you can find loads of great information about how and why your body becomes toxin saturated, and how best to move forward to cleanse yourself, and regain the energy and vest that you desire.
 
While there are a lot of ways to detox your body, some diet requires drastic changes to the way you live your life and this is a deciding factor on whether you will be able to succesfully complete a detox program. Diets that require drastic changes to your lifestyle will make it hard for you to follow the diet and causing you to opt out before reaching the end. So, it is especially important to choose a diet that is not too extreme and one that you are able to follow.
 
Detoxyourbodytoday.com provides information, guide and tips on body detox to help you to choose the right detox diet for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fishing Website Set to Receive New Design.

January 25th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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www.frankwilliamsflyfishing.co.uk – A website dedicated to bringing its visitors the latest news, tips and facts about fly fishing is set to be redesigned in the first quater of 2009.
 
Frank Williams holds a GAIC, meaning he is certified as a Game Angling Instructor, is a level 2 Game Angling coach, holds a current ADB coaching licence, as well as holding an in date CRB certificate.
 
The website itself has lots of information about fly fishing, a blog that has a plathora of fly fishing information, and fly fishing video guides.
 
Information on fly fishing lessons and Gift vouchers arevalso available on the site.
 
The new site is set to be live around April 2009, and will see much of the same content, and also updated articles and guides.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Only 15% of UK households compare energy prices

January 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Dour financial news was the ignominious end to 2008 after pre-winter warnings of big price rises for energy. Though, according to Which? only fifteen percent of households in Britain have switched energy supplier in the last twelve months.
It is obvious that the colder the weather the more energy you use. The more energy you use the higher your fuel bills. And, with energy prices, at best unstable and at worst unstable and steadily increasing it is surprising that more people are not scouring the market to keep the house warm and the costs down.

Of those customers who did switch their supplier or price plan, ninety percent said they found the switch was easy to make and most of them used the internet to find their deals. A site like EnergyChoices.co.uk allows consumers to compare energy prices of all the suppliers and choose only those that are available by searching using postcode. The rise of comparison websites has had a massive effect on the numbers of consumers switching their supplier to get the most relevant terms and value. Most of the comparison sites succeed because they provide all the most up-to-date information so all the relevant suppliers deals can be assessed at one time, cutting through the leg-work and the small print to make a switch easy, painless and good value. As a bonus, the best sites also host articles by the professionals to help bust the jargon and have experts on-hand to answer any tricky questions. And, as OfGen’s figures show you could save more than £100 by switching supplier maybe more consumers will take the cue and get switching.

Other seasonal advice to help ward off unexpected costs suggests regular servicing of the boiler or heating insurance like British Gas Homecare – like many of the boiler insurance policies available, provision is made for regular servicing as well as parts, labour and call out if your boiler breaks down. And, given the cost of boilers and plumbers this is one insurance policy well worth investigating.

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Fishing Reports – Get informed, Get Fishing! (Try the Texas Flats!)

January 21st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

The USA has a plethora of amazing locations for the budding fisherman (or woman!), with a wide variety of fish available, from Black Drum to Flounder, snapper to spotted sea-trout. All of the afore mentioned fish, not to mention many more can be found in what is considered by many to be fast becoming the nations favourite fishing spot…
 

Fishing in the Texas Flats


 
The texas flats has everything, we have already mentioned the vast array of fish, but the texas flats also offers an amazingly peacefull and relaxing environment.
 

Fishing Reports and Fishing Forums


 
These days fishing can be as low tech or high tech as you like, with tools from Global Positioning Systems to depth finders and reel alarms. Out of all the technology that the tech savvi fisherman has in his arsenal, the internet is arguably the most valuable!
 
Fishing forums and news websites can give a huge amount of information from the best local spots to legal advise and tidal information.
 
One of the best US based fishing websites is texasflats.net. This site is practically bursting at the seams with fishing reports, articles and guides, not to mention a fishing forum, where fishermen can share experience, advice and tips on texas fishing, and fishing in general
 
 
 
 
 
 
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It’s So Good It’s Almost Unbearable. Live Burlesque Cabaret in Brighton!

January 21st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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Voluptuous Valentini was created by three single girls who dreamt of having an extravaganza to celebrate Valentine’s with a difference. On Saturday 14th February at the well known CONCORDE 2 venue – Brighton, the doors will open at 8pm and the acts will start at 8.30pm. It will go on ‘til late. Prepare to be delighted by a Vintage Burlesque Extravaganza. The hosts for the evening are THE VOLUPTUOUS VALENTINI VIXENS – “Our intention is to provide you with an evening of indulgence, abundance, pleasure and fun”.
 
The event is compered by LADY ALEX – Soho legend and founder of the famous Wam Bam Club London – “An outstanding example of comedic burlesque” Time Out. Whilst headlining, fresh from their tour with the Pogues we have THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE – A bourbon soaked gypsy blues bop n’ stroll band. (Link from the word fresh – band ) We are fully charged with live bands, multi award winning burlesque acts and a delicious mix of music from our DJ’s for those who love to Jive, Lindy Hop and rock n’ roll. There’s a casino, and much more. “It’s so good it’s almost unbearable!”
 
Everyone is invited; it’s not just for couples and if you are looking for a partner there’ll be fun ways to introduce singles to each other, like wearing a little badge to let others know you are looking for love and vintage dance cards to fill out so that you get a chance to dance with that gorgeous person on the other side of the room! We’ve created a night to remember, topped off with an audience full of gorgeous people to play and share it with. We’re asking people to dress to impress in vintage & burlesque – To play full out with 1920’s / 1940’s, Rockabilly….and more.
 
Tickets need to be purchased in advance and are £15 from outlets ‘Rounder Records’ / ‘Resident’ – Brighton or TicketWeb
 
For further details:
 
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Contact: Ruth Ryan Tel: 01424 425 362 / 07870 207 322
Email: rr@voluptuousvalentini.co.uk
 
 
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Fishermen Reeled in on The Texas Flats!

January 21st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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President George Bush once said, “I like to fish because it is totally relaxing. I love the water. I can concentrate and forget all my worries. I count my blessings while fishing.” And he’s not the only one! Fishing ranks as the 4th most popular participation sport in the United States of America, ahead of even basketball and soccer.
 

Texas Flats Fishing

 
Thousands of people every year take the opportunity to commune with nature and experience wildlife first-hand through fishing, and for many it brings back precious memories of childhood, accompanying older siblings or parents on fishing trips.
 
Texas is quickly becoming one of the top fishing destinations in the US not only because of its excellent freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams teaming with various species of bass, panfish, carp, and catfish, but also because of the exceptional red drum, black drum, flounder, shark, snapper, and spotted seatrout fishing all along the Texas coast.
 
In Texas opportunities for an unforgettable fishing trip abound in fresh or saltwater, from wade fishing, kayak fishing, bay fishing or offshore, anglers are sure to have an unforgettable fishing trip when visiting the Lone Star State.
 
There’s an abundance of tools available to fishermen today, GPS, depth finders, chart plotters, tides and weather, and others, but anglers are quickly discovering one of the most useful tools available to them is the internet. Once an angler decides when and where he wants to fish, they can simply log on to the computer to learn more about it.
 
One such resource is www.texasflats.net, the site is packed with information and articles relating to Texas fishing and has links to many other Texas fishing web sites and Texas fishing forums. Anglers can learn where to buy a fishing license; bag and size limits; when to fish; where to fish; consumption bans and advisories; tagged fish; catch and release; tides; forecasts; and federal waters.
 
There are also plenty of fascinating and well-written articles from experienced fisherman all about fishing in Texas, how to increase your chances of a catch and where the best Texas fishing experiences are to be found.
 
With tides, charts, marinas and fishing reports, as well as plenty of excellent photos, Texas Flats Fishing is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for beginners as well as experienced anglers.
 

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Mortgage Protection Cover?

January 21st, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

In uncertain times it is always advisable to use whatever security is available to mitigate the tribulations that life throws at us. In some ways it’s unimportant what the ‘credit market’ is doing as we still need to buy food, pay the mortgage or buy your first house. So what do the changes to the global credit system mean for us? Although it will undoubtedly be more difficult to obtain credit or a mortgage, the financial institutions that specialise in credit will have to keep lending or close up shop. This suggests that they will be avoiding high risk ventures and looking for more security. You can tip the scales in your favour by aiming to be one of the customers the lenders are looking for. Step one would be get your facts and figures straight before you make contact.

Compare the market using a comparison site like Creditchoices.co.uk work out which products you are interested in or can afford, use their mortgage calculator to do the sums and their database to check for the most up-to-date products. Once you have selected the realistic options consider Mortgage Protection Cover so in the unlikely event of unforeseen circumstances your home isn’t at risk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What Happened to Solar Powered Phones?

January 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

 
Two years ago we were promised a solar powered version of the Motorola lazr. It never arrived, And it is a little known secret that several mobile phones including the lazr can be charged using a usb connection. Is there a tiny consiracy abuzz to keep us all buying 20 GBP chargers? Not really, most smart phones can charge while downloading information and music. Still socket power remains the system of choice to charge up our mobile devices.
 
Don’t look for any purely recharged by the sun mobile phones to appear. The best one can expect are more hybrid systems such as that offered by Solio. These allow for power to be stored from either the wall or the sun into an intermediate battery that will in turn transfer juice to our Blackberry. The Solio system uses a rather large and antiquated solar panel to build the charge within it’s battery.
 
The system provides 14 minutes of talk time for each hour it sunbathes. But that is not on a modern brightly lit LCD so, in truth, you might need to charge your Solio for half a day to operate your iPhone for half an hour. This device is the one you want if your name is Gilligan and you plan on taking a three hour tour. Barring that, plug your Blackberry into the wall every night. The stock Blackberry powerstation will fully charge the phone in 45 minutes. The USB connection only takes two hours.
 
 
 
 
 
 

What if everyone shared their wifi?

January 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

 
Many people are switching to home WiFi or wireless broadband. Wifi is fabulous. There are free locations with connection speeds of 11 MBps. Of course you have to find the location and that can be a trial when on the road. Yet there are ten million WiFi locations and the trend of course is for WiFI to be free. There is a free download available that searches an area for you providing a list of nearby WIFi locations. For instance did you know that in the United Kingdom almost every McDonald’s has free WiFi. And what of all the wireless broadband people have in their homes. Some of this is unsecured. Now it is considered a pretty rude thing to piggyback onto someone elses WiFi with out permission.
 
But what if you had permission? What if everyone simply shared their WiFi so that no matter where anyone was we could all stay connected. This is the hopeful premise behind WeFi a free service dedicated to listing free WiFi spots all around the world. So far WeFi has collected 10,000,000 WiFi hot locations. Unfortunately most of the locations are securely locked leaving the concept of WeFi limited to a process That windows does anyway. the WeFi program is a bit of a pill also as it wants to remind you every 3 seconds that there are no connections available. Still the idea has merit. If everyone were to set up a WiFi broadcast then everyone would have access anywhere they were. But who will pay? Is my neighbour going to buy Broadband if I am sending it out for free? For now it appears WeFi is an idea who’s time has not arrived.
 
 
 
 

Weekend Theatre Breaks

January 20th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

A trip to the capital has always needed a little thought and planning. It is well known that London is busy, expensive, difficult to navigate and when you finally arrive at your chosen destination- all the tickets are sold out. If this experience sounds familiar to you, maybe it’s time you looked at Theatre Breaks in London.

Weekend theatre breaks

If a trip to see a top show in the West End seems beyond your budget, organisational skills and patience you need to visit www.westendtheatrebreaks.com For twenty years they have been working closely with the theatres and hotels in the West End to bring a package to the aspirant visitor that will ensure the whole experience is affordable, enjoyable, stress free and concludes with a night in the top hotel of your choice.

Cheap Theatre Breaks

A top show in the West End will usually cost between fifty and eighty pounds, a good hotel will start from a hundred pounds. Westendtheatrebreaks offer Theatre Breaks from as little as seventy pounds. With just a few clicks all the hard work is done for you, you can choose the seats you want, the hotel – three, four or five star and be certain after the show you don’t have far to go to get a great nights sleep and a good breakfast before you have to return to the real world.

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Sonix7 Brings Us The Best MP4 Players Onda Has To Offer

January 17th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Sonix7 is proud to offer the Onda range of MP4 players. The market for digital media players is hotly contested splitting the market into two factions- the branded giants and the the cheap generics. Onda are here to level the playing field and bring high-tech, high-quality media players to the UK market at prices to make the giants quake.

Onda MP4

Sonix7 offers three choices in the Onda range, VX838, VX858 and the VX747. The VX838 is Onda’s micro machine, with 4Gb of memory it will hold about a thousand tunes or 5000 photos or twenty hours of video. With a 1.8″ LCD screen you can view photos, movies or even read text. Still not enough? All the Onda range come with built in FM radio so you can keep up with the news or catch your favourite radio show whilst on the move.

Mp4 Players and Onda MP4

Which MP4 player? With the VX858 and the VX747 you get to chose between economy and extras. Both units come with 8Gb of internal memory and a micro SD slot that can take a 32Gb card. A massive 40Gb’s of storage using only solid state technology. That means tougher, quicker and with no hard-drive to spin, that battery is going to last even longer.
Both machines come with an onboard 1000 mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery offering up to 7.5 hrs of video playback or up to 17 hours of audio. Enough for even a trans-Atlantic commute! Like the VX 838, both machines offer E-book facility and FM radio and a digital voice record function so where ever you are you can put those ideas safe or keep that conversation for later. Where the VX747 finally pulls away is with compatibility and cinema style. The TFT display on the VX747 is 3″ and offers aspect ratio of 16:9 giving you wide-screen in your pocket. The biggest criticism of any of the big brand players is the lack of compatibility, here the VX747 wipes the floor- it will play almost any format of audio or video file with no need to convert- that includes two of the most popular proprietry formats. So, whatever the kit, where ever you are, you can can share the best with your friends.

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So, you want an Onda, but from where? Visit www.Sonix7.co.uk The site is friendly and easy to use with loads of info on the range and order before 3pm and you can be sure of next day delivery. Sonix7 is that confident about their product and service they offer a 30 day no quibble money back guarantee- Though, given the hardware, not one

Fly Fishing Lessons – Why Would I Want Them…

January 14th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

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Whether you have been fly fishing most of your life or have only just thought of the idea of taking up the fly rod some time with an instructor can help you develop your skills.
The benefits can be very obvious if you have just taken up the sport but maybe not so as an old hand. You may well wonder what you can gain from fly fishing lessons?
 
Well, sometimes it is just a matter if seeing things from different perspective to really help you get yourself to the top of your game. Other benefits can be an introduction to new techniques or the latest equipment.
Lessons can focus on fly casting, water craft species specific tactics.
 
Whatever your goal within the sport of game angling fly fishing lessons can be tailored to help you get there quicker.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Credit in 2009?

January 14th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

The worry for many at the start of 2009 is job security and enough cash to pay the bills. Whilst it is the government and business’ responsibility to safeguard the infrastructure we all take part in, we must take responsibility for our own finances. But the much vaunted ‘Credit Crunch’/Global Recession/Financial crisis has turned the attitude of many towards the hysterical. However, unless the banks keep lending they will face the same fate as those who face redundancy. Loans and credit will still be available to those the banks consider to cautious or responsible borrowers.
 
If you can afford to meet the payments you make on your card, now is a good time to be using credit. Even if your credit score is currently patchy, consistently using a card responsibly in grim times will certainly help improve the credit score. And, if you can be strict enough never to spend more than you can clear in one go and always pay on time, then you don’t pay for the privilege.
 

Adverse Credit Cards?


 
Many people think if you have a poor credit rating, the only cards available would be adverse credit cards. They are known to charge interest rates of around 40% APR and unless you can be certain of clearing the balance every month they should be avoided as the interest will accrue at an alarming rate that can quickly become unsustainable.
 

Interest Free Credit Cards?


Despite difficult times many of the lenders are still offering interest free credit cards, they may be slightly more difficult to acquire and the terms are not as generous as the days of ultra-cheap credit, but the lenders will keep offering such cards as these days there will invariably be a transfer fee that ensures them a constant revenue stream. The credit might be being slightly crunched, but if you are a responsible borrower your use of credit is beneficial to the lenders and as such, encouraged.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sonix7 – Great Offers On MP4 Players By Onda

January 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Sonix7 says smash those winter blues and put a tiny slice of technology in your pocket. With a January sale that’s lasting until the middle of February, there has been no better time to pick up an MP4 Player that’s tough enough to square up to the brand leaders, stylish enough to qualify as art and at a price that none can match.

Onda MP4 Players

MP4 Players are big business. We have become so used to music on the move that a weeks commute without would tip many over the edge. Some big brands have seen the trend and put alot of effort into turning personal music players into cutting edge audio/visual players. Traditionally such equipment would command premium prices with a definite style surcharge. Onda have bucked the trend in two important ways, they offer a range of stylish high quality devices that don’t cost the earth and they dial compatibility into their range the way the competition dial it out.

Onda’s flagship model the VX747, can handle most audio formats including MP3, WMA, WMA/VBR, APE, FLAC and AAC. It also singularly fails to be fazed by video formats RM, RMVB, AVI, DIVX, XVID, FLV, DAT, ASF, MP4, WMV, 3GP, MPG and SWF. All without the need to run any conversion software meaning you can share your files between different machines and operating systems. The hope is that Onda will lead the way in compatibility the way some manufacturers are determined to reduce it. With other features like a 3″ touch screen TFT display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (widescreen ratio), 8Gb of internal memory that can be upgraded by a blistering 32Gb, an internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery that can offer up to 17 hours of music playback and some neat little extras like built in FM radio, voice recorder and onboard speaker should the dog ever eat your phones.

Visit www.sonix7.co.uk use their informative and intuitive site to order your VX on the secure pages and order before 3pm for next day delivery. They are that confident about their kit and their service, Sonix7 offer a 30 day, no quibble, money back guarantee.

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Mortgage Calculator and 100% Mortgages

January 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Until very recently, 100% mortgages were more than common. Given house prices in the UK, most first time buyers, typically young couples, would be looking to 100% or even 110% mortgages that would allow them to purchase their desired property and be able to do any necessary renovations or buy the white goods many of us take for granted.
 
Although not trespassing too heavily on the sub-prime market, 100% mortgages were, and still are viewed as a more high risk proposition than a mortgage where the borrower has a larger equity stake. And, while the global recession is certainly having a cooling effect on the house price index, using the tradional- thrice your earnings mortgage sums, means that a mortgage is simply beyond the reach of a depressingly large percentage of the population.
 
So, it has been shown that the laisez faire approach leads the greedy to excess and the unwitting to unsustainable debt, it seems after a quiet christmas the watchword for the new year is caution. While many said that the banks wouldn’t be lending this year, they will. The governmet loans- read tax money- to keep the banks solvent were handed out on the understanding that funds would be available to those in need. Though, perhaps more importantly, as the major financial institutions make money from their loans, if they stop lending then their balance sheet starts to look precarious and secidedly unsustainable as a business model.
 
Though caution is not the prerogative of the financial powerhouses. It’s quite understandable that those with significant financial obligations are looking far more closely at the affordability of their lifestyles. And, while being cash-strapped is never a desirable situation; if it pushes more people to greater financial responsibility then once the worst of the recession is over, finance may be more stable. This can already be seen if you look to those who are buying houses in 2009- find the house, price it, run it through a mortgage calculator and if the numbers look good, then seek the loan. A better proposition than the buy-now-worry-later tendencies we were getting so used to.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cheap Weekend Theatre Breaks

January 9th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

In recent years, flights and foriegn travel have been cheap and plentiful, giving many of us the opportunity to take our holidays when and where we please. As we really begin to feel the impact of the credit crunch/global recession we see businesses folding and redundancies in their tens of thousands. As a result, even those of us fortunate enough to remain gainfully employed are taking a good long look at our expenditure. Many of the airlines and tour operators are reporting sharp reductions in the number of flights and holidays booked for 2009. However, this may have a positive effect on the British leisure market. A number of British hotels and tour operators are reporting a significant increase in bookings for this year seeming to indicate that many who traditionally seek the sun for their annual break are looking again at what good old Blighty has to offer.
 
If the trend continues, it may be a good year for the domestic leisure industry, especially those who can combine the best of Britain with great value. With the rise of internet business we now look within our own borders for the best deals and offers and there are many to be had.
 
West End Theatre Breaks , a web based company with over twenty years experience in the market have built a business providing a one stop shop for an entertaining hassle-free weekend. By simplifying the process of organising a weekend in the ‘Big Smoke’ Westendtheatrebreaks can offer a magical experience and real value in one package.
A ticket to a top west end end show can cost between fifty and eighty five pounds and a good hotel from around a hundred pounds a night. Because Westend Theatre Breaks works closely with the theatres and the hotels, they are able to offer tickets for the show you want and with big discounts. With theatre and hotel packages from as little as fifty four pounds per person, you get to see the show, a high-quality local hotel and breakfast the following morning. So book cheap theatre breaks and get ‘the full monty’ with just a couple of clicks of the mouse.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Energy prices 2009

January 9th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

Before the ‘Credit crunch’ began to give us nightmares at the end of 2008, the big news was the volatility and extreme price rises in the oil and gas markets. Before Christmas we began to see fuel (petrol at the pumps) prices dropping from £1.15 to a distinctly more manageable £0.87 by the start of 2009. Although, the ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers seem somewhat more reluctant to pass these benefits back to the consumer. The waters have been significantly muddied by the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, which has caused a sharp- though probably short-lived- increase in the cost of a barrel of oil.

The government, however, has been quick to enter the fray warning the UK energy suppliers not to use the Russian dispute as an excuse for not passing price reductions back to householders. With such uncertainty likely to remain throughout 2009 it seems increasingly difficult for consumers to find out who offers the best value and who is trying to capitalise of the markets volatility.

The smart advice is to compare gas and electricity prices to see which supplier performs best in your area and who has already passed price reductions back to the end-users. There are many price comparison sites on the internet to help consumers get the best value and most people who switched their supply did so online. The advantages being, all the suppliers deals can be laid side-by-side for ease, the energy prices are regularly updated giving the consumer access to the hot deals as soon as they are available, and perhaps most importantly, most sites have expert advice and impartial articles to help bust the jargon and ensure the consumer is able to make an informed choice.

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UK Tickets are proud to offer exclusive availability for the hotly anticipated opening night of Oliver at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

January 9th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

On Wednesday 14 January 2009, you can rub shoulders with the stars at what is sure to be the West End’s first big bash of 2009. Famous faces expected to attend this glittering occasion include Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Macintosh, Graham Norton, the judges of BBC television’s I’d Do Anything John Barrowman and Denise Van Outen, not to mention the stars of British comedy who will undoubtedly turn out to support comic legend Rowan Atkinson as he makes his musical theatre debut as Fagin.
 
 
 
We have exclusive tickets seats available in the balcony for this extra special performance, enabling our customers to enjoy the glittering West End at its brightest and witness the official opening of the theatre phenomenon for a bargain price. Oliver theatre tickets have sold out at record rates even in advance of the show opening so this really a once in a lifetime opportunity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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BROADBANDCHOICES.CO.UK COMMENTS ON THE ITV/VIRGIN MEDIA DEAL TO MAKE SOME OF ITV’S SHOWS AVAILABLE ON DEMAND TO VIRGIN MEDIA’S DIGITAL TV AND ONLINE SUBSCRIBERS

January 8th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

 
 
Michael Phillips, product director, BroadbandChoices.co.uk said:
 
 
 
“We are encouraged to see that the deal encompasses Virgin’s online – as well as digital TV – customers since this provides additional utility for their broadband subscribers.
 
 
 
“Virgin’s high speed cable network certainly has the potential to allow broadband users to get the most out of this kind of online service.
 
 
 
“On demand content of this kind can really test a consumer’s broadband package in terms of speed and download limits due to the size of the programme files.
 
 
 
“We would encourage both ITV and Virgin to clearly inform online users of the potential impact to their service if they exceed their monthly download limits through heavy use of the on demand services.
 
 
 
“It’s important that customers know what their monthly download limit is so we would recommend using our free Broadband Download Monitor to track downloads and alert them as they reach their limit.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mortgage Protection Cover – What is it All About, And do I Need it?…

January 5th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

mortgage protection cover explained
 
The idea of a ‘job for life’ has for seen as a thing of the past for many years now, but due to the current credit crunch job security is at an all time low. This tends to cause people to fear the effects of unemployment, especially if they have a mortgage. The ultimate fear being an inability to pay the monthly installments and the threat of repossession.

 

What happens if I Can’t Make The Payments, Will Government Benefits help?

 
If you do find yourself one of the millions of unemployed UK citizens, then benefits are often available to cover your mortgage payments (or usually at least part of them). HOWEVER, normally you will have to be out of work for 9 months before you can make a claim for this help, by which time your household finances could be seriously in the red.
 
The government is reportably putting pressure on lenders to avoid repossesions wherever possible, and to arrange alternatives, this can only go so far.
 
One way that you can act pre-emtively is to investigate Mortgage Protection Cover…
 

Mortage Protection Cover – What is is?


 
Mortgage Protection Cover is a kind of protection policy designed to take effect if you are either made redundant, or fall sick (the actual terms may of course vary from policy to policy, be sure to compare your options) – Whilst most policies tend to only pay out for a 12 month period, policies are available that cover 24 months, but these may cost you more.
 

How to Take Our Mortgage Protection Cover, do I Have to Use my Mortgage Provider


 
It is a common misconception that you need to take out mortage protection cover with your mortgage provider, in fact, in November of last year (2008) the competition commision ruled that mortgage protection cover could not be sold with a mortgage anymore.
 
Your best bet would be to compare your options using a comparison site, such as creditchoices.co.uk. On this site, you will be able to read lots more about mortgage protection cover, and guage what option is best for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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supermarket credit cards

January 4th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

When times are tight the savvy save whereas those of us who don’t do our research will inevitably end up paying more. It is now possible to save whilst spending. As contrary as it sounds it is now possible. All the major supermarkets now offer a credit card. In the past we have been offered ‘store cards’ by many high street retailers. Typically, they offered extremely poor credit terms and could only be used in store. The cards offered by the supermarkets these days are conventional credit cards and many also boast 0 balance transfers and interest free periods.

Where supermarket credit cards have something more to offer is in-store. Using a model popular with store cards and loyalty cards, if you use a store credit card in the store they offer ‘points’ that ultimately translate to savings. So, if you use one store for all your family’s weekly shop and use the store credit card then the savings could soon add up. Though it is unlikely to help with early retirement, in tight times any saving is welcome.

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Sonix 7 says MP4 Players for All!

January 4th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

When out and about, waiting for a bus or travelling on the train; music and movies can keep us entertained and make the daily commute a little less of a chore. Sonix 7 is proud to challenge the market leaders with a range of MP4 players that have the style and functionality, without busting the bank.

What’s an MP4 Player?

For those who are yet to swap their discman for an MP3 player- an MP4 Player is an electronic device that will play music, movies and display pictures. Sonix 7′s headline device is the Onda VX747 a slim and stylish touch-screen unit that boasts a 3″ 16:9 screen with 400 by 240 resolution running at up to 30fps (thirty frames per second- old-school film runs at 24fps) giving crystal clear images. The VX747 comes with an internal 8Gb memory and will accept a micro SD card which can expand the memory by a further 32Gb’s! Like many of the new generation portable devices the VX747 comes with an internal 1000mAh Li-On rechargeable battery that will give six hours video or 17hours of audio. More than enough for even the worst commute in history.

Where the VX747 really shines is it’s multi-platform compatibility. While many of the available players out there will only play files in proprietry formats, the VX747 will play the proprietry formats and all the standard generic formats allowing you to share music and video files with all your friends.

So the Onda VX747- sleek, stylish, useful and makes the competiton look criminally expensive. So give boredom the heave-ho and take your entertainment with you.

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Theatre Breaks In London

January 4th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Press Releases

If you love a good show but think that heading to the West End is complicated, expensive and hard to achieve- time to think again. There is no better way to beat the winter blues than being a VIP for the weekend. Get online go to Westendtheatrebreaks.com Theatre breaks here are the complete package- with just a few clicks you can choose your show, choose your seats then choose a hotel. With twenty years experience West End theatre breaks have great links to the theatres and hotels to offer value and simplicity to ensure your weekend is hassle-free and real treat amidst the rain and snow.

Cheap Theatre Breaks

Gone are the days when a trip to the capital meant lots of saving, an organisational endeavour and a long wait for the train home. Cheap theatre breaks booked with West End theatre breaks will leave you feeling like a million dollars for only a few pounds and there is no better way to round off a great night than a starred hotel and a good breakfast in the morning before the trip back home.

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