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The compensation culture myth

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:01:23 +0000

The press and the media love to get behind the jurists that claim that we live in a “compensation culture”. This serves to say that people take advantage of any sort of injury or slip up by authorities or companies to bring the law down on them and get some millionaire injury compensations. Usually the same two stories are used to back up this claim: the lady that sued a known fast food chain for selling her scalding hot coffee that burned her and the other lady that slipped on a wet floor that she accidentally made wet by spilling her drink. What is never said about these stories is that the spill was there for a long time without the employees cleaning it and that the coffee sold to the lady was, in fact, way above the temperature that can be legally sold.

And the cold truth is that, in this so cold “compensation culture”, the numbers of injury claims are actually going down, mainly due to lack of money to pursue legal action, but also because of the social stigma of it. And although not much can be done about the second one, the first one has one solution: no win no fee agreements.

Sports Fans in Manchester

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:45:07 +0000

Thousands of fans flock to the City of Manchester Stadium to watch one of the most famous football clubs in history. Manchester United has fans all around the world, so if you’re headed to Manchester for a game, here are some useful tips to live by.

The best way to get around town, and get there on time, is to book Manchester car hire. Affordable options make it an essential part of any trip, whether you’re traveling alone or with a group of fans. With optional satellite navigation available, you won’t get lost or be late when it really counts. Hiring a car also gives you a chance to explore a little bit of historical Manchester. See the sights and enjoy a match all in one popular city.

Manchester stadium has hosted the UEFA Champions League Final, making it the only stadium in England to have that honor. It also hosted a final for the Rugby League, making it coveted grounds by multiple sports. Holding nearly fifty thousand people during the UEFA Cup Final in two thousand and eight, it’s size and scale won’t fail to impress. It was originally built for the two thousand and two Commonwealth games, and increased it’s size in anticipation of Manchester City’s arrival.

Carefully Choose Your ISA Provider

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:51:02 +0000

Receiving the best ISA rates on your savings account is the most important benefit of having an ISA. But, it’s not the only element that you need to consider in order to get the best ISA. There are several other factors that go into making any ISA a good choice.

If you want to keep getting the best ISA rates by periodically transferring your account, you should be certain that the provider allows transfers. Most providers will allow you to transfer the account, but many will also charge you a transfer penalty. And, that penalty could equal 30 days of interest or more.

Another important factor in choosing the provider for your ISA is the rate guarantee they offer. Many providers will continue the initial higher rate for six months after you’ve opened your account. But, other providers will guarantee that higher rate for an entire year.

Before choosing the provider for your ISA, you should be well informed. Ask a lot of questions and request a brochure, or any documentation that they may have. When it’s your money at stake, you don’t want to wait until after you’ve already opened the account to be surprised. Make sure that you have all the information upfront.