by editor | Dec 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
Stressed-Out Britons Will Spend
Christmas On Their Smartphones
16 Dec 2011
Figures released this week show that almost half of work-obsessed Britons will be email watching over the festive period as the recession and eurozone chaos breeds a nation of Christmas neurotics.
A staggering forty six percent of the adult population so fear losing their job, that even over Christmas they will keep an eye on their emails. The survey* amongst 1000 people found that one in five people would feel competitively disadvantaged if they didn\’t keep on top of their emails this Christmas. Interestingly it is the younger workforce that feel the most pressure with 18-24 year olds most inclined to look at their emails, while the over 50s feel a little more inclined to relax and not worry about work.
Carole Spiers is the author of the new book \”Show Stress Who\’s Boss!\” and her advice for workers this Christmas is to take a break: \”If people dont re-charge their batteries over the bank holiday and use it as a time to switch off, they aren\’t going to be in a healthy state of mind to start the new year; which is no good for them, their family, or their employer.\”
Carole is available for comment or interview and extracts from her new book are available now. For more details please visit: www.showstresswhosboss.co.uk
Show Stress Who\’s Boss! is published by Equilibrium Publications in the UK. ISBN: 9780955038037. RRP: £15.00.
* The survey was conducted by OnePoll.
by editor | Dec 19, 2011 | Lifestyle
One Direction’s 2012 Calendar
Is Bestselling Celebrity Calendar
Of All-Time At Amazon.co.uk
14 Dec 11
Just a year on from performing on The X Factor final, One Direction have beaten long-running calendar favourites including Cheryl Cole, JLS and Cliff Richard to have the bestselling celebrity calendar of all-time at Amazon.co.uk.
Their 2012 calendar is currently 181% ahead of JLS’s 2012 offering and 241% ahead of perennial favourite Cliff Richard’s 2012 calendar in this year’s calendar bestsellers list.
“There will certainly be many homes and offices across the UK that will feature images of One Direction throughout 2012,” said Darren Hardy, books manager at Amazon.co.uk Ltd. “One Direction have had a busy first year with their album ‘Up All Night’ and biography ‘Dare to Dream: Life As One Direction’ proving to be big hits and their calendar is obviously high on their fans’ Christmas Wish Lists as well.”
Top ten bestselling celebrity calendars of all-time at Amazon.co.uk:
- One Direction 2012 Calendar
- Official Cheryl Cole 2011 Calendar
- Official JLS 2011 Calendar
- Official Cliff Richard 2011 Calendar
- JLS 2010 Calendar
- Official Take That 2010 Calendar
- Official Take That 2011 Calendar
- Official Justin Bieber 2011 Calendar
- Official Cliff Richard 2010 Calendar
- JLS 2012 Calendar
Current top ten bestselling celebrity calendars for 2012 at Amazon.co.uk:
- One Direction 2012 Calendar
- JLS 2012 Calendar
- Cliff Richard 2012 A3 Calendar
- Justin Bieber 2012 Calendar
- Take That 2012 Calendar
- The Wanted Calendar
- Michael Bublé 2012 Calendar
- Cheryl Cole 2012 Calendar
- Kylie 2012 Calendar
- Only Way is Essex 2012 Calendar
‘Official One Direction Calendar 2012’ is available to purchase at Amazon.co.uk currently priced at £4.99.
by editor | Dec 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
Police are warning people who use key safes to be cautious
after recent burglaries involving key safe break-ins.
Officers would like carers, relatives and neighbours to be extra vigilant as it is often older or less mobile people who use key safes to allow carers or family members access to their homes.
Superintendent Trevor Margenout, who leads Avon and Somerset’s fight against doorstep crime, said: “We would like people to be extra careful when using the safes.
“Make sure that if you are going to install one it is placed in a discreet location, so that it can’t be easily seen by passers by and they can’t see the combination being entered.”
A key safe is a secure metal box which can be secured next to your door. A single copy of your key/s are placed inside but can only be retrieved by someone who knows the correct code to open the box.
It is up to you who you give the code to and you can change the code as often as you like.
Units can be wall-mounted, have a locking shackle or be or attached to the top of a door and kept in place by closing the door.
Top tips to keep out burglars and doorstep criminals:
If you are out…
• Always lock unattended windows and doors.
•Leave on a light or radio, or set timers
•Fit a security alarm
•Register your property at www.immobilise.com
•Download tracking software on to any items such as mobiles and laptops
•Look out for your neighbour – if you see anything suspicious in your neighbourhood, call 999 immediately. Otherwise call 101.
•Don’t leave packaging for expensive goods outside
If someone calls at your home…
•If you are not sure who is at your door and you are not expecting any visitors don’t open it.
•Have a safety chain fitted and always attach the chain before opening the door.
•Call a neighbour or friend nearby to come along and check out the caller before you open the door.
•Many service providers provide password schemes and it can be helpful to sign up to these. When unannounced callers knock at your doorthey should know the password if they are genuine.
•If somebody asks for your help, needs to make a telephone call, claims to have lost a ball in your garden, needs a drink or pen and paper, for example – don’t invite them into your house. If you really want to offer help, make them wait outside and while you are away from your door close and lock it. Alternatively call a friend or neighbour to come and assist.
•Remember it’s your doorstep, your decision.
by editor | Dec 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
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by editor | Dec 18, 2011 | Lifestyle
Cream Vintage Party Dress
embellished with beautiful
bugle bead detail
by Rise Boutique
Look a million dollars without breaking the bank!
Have all eyes on you when you walk into the room, with one of the latest stunning fashion / party dresses from Rise Boutique.
Choose from a wide range of styles, from that little black dress to an enchanting cream lace 50?s design.
Great style with prices to suit your pocket.
When you look good you feel good!
Look drop dead gorgeous and have your man eating out of your hands
with one of these stunning dresses from the Rise Fashion Collection.
This long sleeved dress is embellished all over with beautiful bugle bead detail. Embody the glamour of bygone eras by donning Rita and pairing with some Mary Janes and a vintage clutch!
