Why dog theft is on the rise – and how you can keep your pet safe

Dec 17, 2016 06:17 am UTC| Life

When I was growing up, seeing a dog tied up outside a shop while the owner popped inside was commonplace. Although a rarer sight these days, it makes me cringe. Not because of the often expectant pooch waiting patiently by...

Indian students at British universities is a tradition we should cherish and protect

Dec 17, 2016 01:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

With recent reports that the Home Office is considering cutting international student visas by nearly half, its clear that the government is keen to stick to its promise to crack down on numbers of international...

Five things you need to know about giving and receiving gifts this Christmas

Dec 17, 2016 01:41 am UTC| Life

What do you do when you get a gift you really dont want? Do you frown and give the game away or do you feign enthusiasm? And is there a secret to buying the right gift? Theres no denying that materialism has become a big...

Understanding How A Judgement Affects Your Credit

Dec 16, 2016 14:53 pm UTC| Life Law

A civil judgment issued against you can wreak havoc on your credit for years to come. The three major credit bureaus not only present civic judgments on credit reports, but the arbiters of credit also ensure your failure...

Why kids who have trouble behaving in preschool fall behind

Dec 16, 2016 02:39 am UTC| Life

The landscape of early schooling is drastically changing. More and more children are attending school at an earlier age. At the same time, early childhood and kindergarten programs are increasing focus on academic...

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Social media shots affect body image because we only show our best side

Dec 16, 2016 02:02 am UTC| Life

Many modern celebrities are known for being excessive sharers on social media. For instance, the Kardashians are notorious for posting daily glamorous and often lingerie clad images on Instagram that attract several...

How learning a new language improves tolerance

Dec 12, 2016 09:53 am UTC| Life

There are many benefits to knowing more than one language. For example, it has been shown that aging adults who speak more than one language have less likelihood of developing dementia. Additionally, the bilingual brain...