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Most Common Driving Offences to Avoid

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There are many hundreds of driving offences on the statute books, but only a relative few are regularly broken by drivers to the extent that courts must deal with them time and time again. Worst of all, these commonoffences tend to be at the higher end of the punishment scale, attracting stiffer penalties and fines. If you find yourself regularly stopped by police for these offences, it might be time to seek professional legal advice from a firm like GC Traffic Lawyers  or perhaps even consider taking a driver refresher course. Of course, the best way to avoid trouble with the police is to not commit offences in the first place. Here are a few of the most common, and serious, driving offences to avoid if you want to hold on to your licence. Drink driving It’s been more than 30 years since governments identified drink-driving as a major killer on the road and began campaigns to stop the offence through a combination of demonization and an appeal to common sense. While the num

How To Welcome Sleepover Guests

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To be a proud possessor of your own home has its great advantages. You can plan freely your favourite activities, without taking into consideration the plans of other people or, in two words, you can organize your schedule depending on your personal preferences. If you are communicative and open minded type of person you will certainly want to welcome guests in your place of living. Whether it comes to relatives or to more closer friends, guests are always a good reason to think about the comfort and cosiness of the living premises. Especially when it comes to sleepover guests you need to prepare more things that you could imagine. Despite the fact that these may be your sister or brother and you may think that sleepover party is a child's play there are many things that you need to plan if you are soon expecting your sleepover guests. We will introduce to your attention some of the basic things that you need to take into account before you decide to welcome your g

Can a Love of Food Actually be an Addiction?

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For many years, someone who really loved their food was just that: a hearty eater. In recent times, however, more and more emphasis has been placed on the idea of food addiction. Is enjoying your Kraft or McDonalds just that, something to be enjoyed? Or is it something more? Let’s take a closer look and explore what can be quite a contentious issue. Is food addiction legitimate? The general consensus in 2014 seems to be that yes, food addiction is a genuine condition. There are legitimate food addiction anonymous bodies currently in operation , and thousands of people have attested to feeling out of control with regards to their eating habits. A number of different symptoms are associated with the debilitating condition, including: Food cravings straight after eating If you continually feel a craving to eat despite having just done so, then the desire is coming from somewhere other than the body's natural need to eat when hungry. Rather than focusing

3 Things you need to get rid of

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It's hard to know what you need to do to trim the fat from life, it's something a lot of people seem to be determined to do, but no one seems to know how. It's amazing how much difference going to that little extra effort to get rid of the most stagnant things can make in your life. Here are three of the important things you need to get rid of if you're going to make a serious go of out with the old and in with the new.  "go out with the old and in with the new" image courtesy of stockimages - freedigitalphotos.net Old Acquaintances There are a lot of people that once were friends but the ties of time and experience makes gaps between people that, if you don't work at it, can erode the friendship entirely.. Once this happens there really isn't any point to the pretense of being friends any more. If you have nothing in common and you don't spend time together there isn't really a friendship to keep up. Think about these old people,

Climb Kilimanjaro: Tips for Success!

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This guide is dedicated to helping you become one of the many climbers that reaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro successfully. We have plenty of important information that you can really use, to help fully prepare you for the challenging but exciting trip ahead. Here are your tips for success: image author: Pius Mahimbi on Flickr Before The Climb Make Sure You're Equipped Before you begin the climb you need to make sure that you’re well equipped. You should have with you all of your travel documents, essential items like your sleeping bag, a ski pole, water bottles, high altitude gear, first aid supplies, and optional items like cameras. While making sure you have everything you need, you should also try to travel as light as possible. Prepare Yourself Physically To prepare your body for climbing this mountain, a suitable training program is required. A regular gym program to stimulate muscle development, along with some practice hikes and walks

Chinese New Year: Common Practices and Beliefs

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2014 is the Year of the Yang Wood Horse (Jia Wu). In preparation for the start of Chinese New Year, Chinese lanterns and other decorations have been popping up and displayed in most Chinese countries and Chinese community areas around the globe to herald the new year. Chinese New Year is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival which usually lasts 15 days. This year, the date of the Chinese New Year 2014 is on Jan. 30, 2014 (Chinese New Year's Eve) to February 13, 2014 (Lantern Festival). As a tradition, weeks before the New Year celebration, enormous preparations has been made as the Chinese people consider Spring Festival accompanied by good fortune.

Clairvoyancy – an alternative to counselling

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Many people have difficult times in their lives and could benefit from going to counselling therapy. However, to go down this route feels too official and a little too prescriptive for some people, so they end up not confronting or dealing with the challenges they are facing. One alternative to counselling that can be very helpful for analysing your particular circumstances and issues is to have a reading with a psychic or clairvoyant. In psychic or clairvoyant readings at TheCircle.com, you can discuss any subject area that you want to, and looking at different problems or dilemmas you are facing with the help of an independent and objective listener can be really beneficial. If you were to talk to a friend or relative, they might find it impossible not to try and sway you with their own view of your situation. A clairvoyant will not do this – they are not involved in your life and remain objective. 

Paint the town red with a Christmas Jumper

The festive season is here which means the return of several traditions and one that’s enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years comes in the form of the traditional Christmas Jumper. With the high streets now littered with knitwear containing images of Rudolph, snowflakes and other festive imagery you would be well within your right to think the jumper has no where else to go. But it does! The company behind the phenomenon Morphsuits has created the first ever range of digital Christmas jumpers! The Morphsuits Christmas Jumpers , which work with the help of your smart phone, bring to life a crackling fireplace, a snow globe and even a festive cat (!) all of which are guaranteed to cause a stir wherever you decide to wear them!

5 Casual Diners with Awesome Shop Designs!

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Australia has become obsessed with food and many people are looking for the latest and greatest dining experience. We are looking for more than just a meal; we want the atmosphere, a holistic experience. So if you are looking for places with ambiance, here is a list of five casual diners with excellent design. Max Brenners Photo via Flickr Popular chocolate shop and restaurant, Max Brenners’ offers a holistic chocolate experience. Although there are many different franchises around Australia, they all share a similar internal decor. The overall atmosphere is one of warmth. It uses a dark pallet of materials, mostly dark wood, to create a cosy feeling, which compliments the warm beverages offered. The stores have a sense of quirkiness about them, and some stores have big chocolate melting vats that supply chocolate through pipes to the bar. The chocolate shop displays all its products in a well-designed fashion.

A Date with the Jersey Boys

I have never been fond of watching musicals. I would like to believe that I am a picky viewer when it comes to such. While some may consider watching such as a way to feed their hunger for the arts, I consider it a luxury that should only be done when there’s a strong reason behind it. Nevertheless, I must admit that I would gladly spend my hard-earned money on  Jersey Boys jukebox musical. To be able to get discounts on buying 4 tickets, I will   compare price of Jersey Boys tickets at Big Ticket Shop UK   just  so my husband and I together with our two sons would never pass up the opportunity to watch them. The story revolves mainly around the formation, success, and eventual break-up of The Four Seasons and its front man Frankie Valli. If you are not familiar with the group, perhaps because you were born long after the group disbanded, they were a rock and roll group that was quite successful and popular during the 1960s. They shot to fame and went over the top, literally and fig

Shopping for Festive Treats for the Whole Family

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One of the most exciting activities that families look forward to during the holiday season is shopping for treats. Department stores teem with festive decors and accents which create a surreal wonderland for the little ones and the big ones as well. It definitely makes Christmas the happiest time for them and for parents too! This is the best time for you to take advantage of and use your Marks and Spencer voucher codes to save on your long list of purchases! Shopping for gifts and treats should start a bit early if you intend to bring kids and little ones along with you to avoid the influx of shoppers who seem to enjoy rushing around boutiques and shops. There are also concept stores that you can visit which have some of the most exciting Christmas treats to choose from. Kids will surely enjoy picking up delicious looking treats and sweets from Marks and Spencer while you and your husband try out top of the line clothing and accessories on big sale! 

Reasons why most women prefer Moroccan oil

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Moroccan oil is very common and prevalent to Morocco as the Moroccan people have been using it for centuries. Scientists were able to discover its true value and claims are proven to be true through research and studies.

Ladies Fancy Dresses for Events and Themes Party

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There are many yearly events that generate the opportunity to doll up in fancy dress costumes such as cosplays, themed book launchings or releases, Mardi Gras, sporting events, corporate fish activities, amongst others. Fancydress ball offers ladies costumes for all occasions covering a wide range of styles, sizes that could fit everyone’s budget. The site is a retailer that is run by fancy dressers who can help to make you stand-out among the crowd in the fancy dress party you’ll be attending. You can pick out from a variety of amazing and brightly colored ladies outfits perfect for a specific theme that is ideal to wear for a memorable event.

The Best Car for Your Family

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When deciding on your next family car there are many factors to consider and it may seem like a daunting task to many parents. But there is help out there; the first thing you have to do is consider the nature of your family, how big it is, what you do in the car – just the school run? A commute? Or a big out door family cycling weekend. Whatever your needs, make a list and choose a car that ticks all your boxes. The biggest factor when deciding on a family car is always safety, whether it’s two parents and a baby, or aunties, uncles, cousins and two Labradors, safety is always an issue. Even the most basic of safety packages should cover anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and air bags for every seat in the car, perhaps even side-curtain airbags. Safety features such as this should come as standard with any new model of car claiming to be for the family. But for the more pocket conscious buying a used car may be more of a realistic scenario, and

Midnight Mercato Food Market comes to Late Night Wednesdays

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Are you looking for a place to indulge your late night food cravings on a Wednesday night? Or you can’t wait until the weekend to visit your favorite late night food markets? Then Midnight Mercato, Metro Manila’s premiere late night weekend food market, will be open on Wednesday nights starting February 29 to answer your foodie call! Indulge in the Midnight Mercato experience and enjoy an extensive selection of foodie favorites - steamed cheeseburgers, crunchy pork belly, wagyu steak on a sticks, deep dish pizzas, authentic Vigan empanadas, ice-cream filled mochi balls, specialty milk teas, dark lager beer cheesecakes – straight from the kitchens of home-based and specialty chefs, while enjoying live acoustic performances and free wi-fi. Wednesday Midnight Mercato is perfect way to celebrate the middle of the week! Midnght Mercato is open from 10:00pm to 3:00am every Friday, Saturday and Wednesday (starting February 29) and Mercato Centrale is open every Sat

Beneficial cell phone accessories

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Cell phone is one of the best innovative technologies ever invented.   Aside that it’s very useful in our daily lives, it also adds comfort and very handy to carry anywhere around the globe.  Communication with our loved ones is no longer an issue once you have and always bring it with you. Messages can be sent in an instant. Upon buying a new cell phone, we usually purchase cell phone accessories as well. Accessories of which are essential add-ons that will bring elegance, glamor and long term safety for your unit.    Faceplate cover cases come in beautiful patterns - in plastic, rubber or silicon which is fitted for your mobile brand and model.  There is a wide selection for cheap cell phone cases to choose from. You can also select from a variety of stylish designs that would fit your status and lifestyle. Protective cases that are strong against scratches and   will help shield your unit from accumulating dusts. It will eventually safeguard your cell phone from accidental dr

Platinum the rarest wedding band

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A lot of times when looking for a wedding band you want to get something that is unique to you and your love.  Wedding bands platinum can be just the right thing.  They are made of the rarest precious metal known to man.  Just like your love is unique and rare you need a wedding band that will show that.  Recently the price of platinum has gone up compared to the early part of this century.  The reason it has gone up in value is that it is an obvious commodity. When you buy platinum you will actually buy a ring that will go up in value over time.