User Name: Wellington
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Location: Great Britain
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1:
Stress Management Tips and Advice
( Category: Wellness | Word Count:
1158 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
High levels of stress are common in western society and can be the cause of several serious medical conditions. Here are some tips on how to combat stress.
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Stress at Work - What are the Danger Signs ?
( Category: Wellness | Word Count:
742 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Many people suffer stress at work yet, if challenged, they will deny it as a disclosure of stress is often considered an admission of failure.
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Stress in the Home and Family
( Category: Wellness | Word Count:
939 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Stress is not limited to the workplace. Many people have difficulty in coping with the demands of contemporary living,including home and family life.
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President Gul of Turkey - An Islamist in Disguise ?
( Category: World Affairs | Word Count:
858 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The election of Abdullah Gul as President of Turkey on 28 August 2007 is controversial because of his Islamic background. Now that both the Prime Minister and President have religious backgrounds, his election is widely viewed as a threat to the secular ethos of the Turkish State.
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Why Did Northern Rock Call in the Bank of England ?
( Category: Mortgage | Word Count:
829 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
The rescue of Northern Rock plc by the Bank of England indicates the serious repercussions of the subprime mortgage crisis. The high levels of consumer debt are also being questioned.
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Bank of England Shipwrecked on Northern Rock
( Category: Financing | Word Count:
963 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The intervention of the Bank of England to support Northern Rock failed to prevent a run on the bank. This has led to an embarrassing U-turn in policy by the Governor, whose position now appears untenable.
7:
Rice Tries to Block Israeli Attack on Syria
( Category: World Affairs | Word Count:
923 | Views: 4 | Rating: -1 )
Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, tried to block US approval for an Israeli attack on a Syrian nuclear site. Despite her opposition, the attack took place on 6 September 2007.
8:
Would You Borrow $80bn From This Man ?
( Category: Banking | Word Count:
943 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Mervyn King, the Governor of the Bank of England, has offered 3 month loans, in the sum of $80bn, to beleagured UK banks. But there are no takers.
9:
North Cyprus Property - The Gary Robb Saga
( Category: Business | Word Count:
914 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
North Cyprus continues to attract colourful personalities who are wanted by the UK police. Mr Gary Robb has experienced mixed fortunes in North Cyprus.
10:
Northern Rock - Shareholders Are Not Seduced By Virgin
( Category: Mortgage | Word Count:
1076 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group is the UK government's preferred bidder for Northern Rock. But he is facing hostility from shareholders.
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Northern Rock Is Nationalised - What Does This Mean ?
( Category: Mortgage | Word Count:
933 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
The UK government took the unexpected and controversial move to nationalise Northern Rock. What does this mean for shareholders, depositors and mortgage customers ?
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Northern Rock - How A Problem Became a Disaster
( Category: Banking | Word Count:
1158 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The UK government's mishandling of the liquidity problem at Northern Rock exacerbated matters. The episode demonstrates the failure of the tripartite regime and bodes ill for the future of the bank under nationalisation.
13:
Northern Rock And Bear Stearns - A Comparison
( Category: Mortgage | Word Count:
1340 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The dramatic rescue of Bear Stearns by the Federal Reserve Bank over the weekend of 15 March 2008 was a bold and imaginative move to protect the international reputation of US financial markets. The timely rescue of Bear Stearns invites comparison with the dismal dithering of the UK authorities in their handling of Northern Rock.