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5 Reasons Why People Fail Their Driving Test

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I know you’re going to hate me when I say this, but I passed my driving lesson first time, when I was 17. My learning to drive was not without its mishaps, though, with a black cat running in front of the car incident, and many arguments ending in tears with my long suffering dad.

But I was delighted to pass at 17. I have now been driving for over 10 years and contrary to some statistics, I have never had a bump or an accident of any kind.

I am safe, courteous, and hate selfish drivers – especially those who cruise down the middle lane of a motorway – don’t even get me started…

However, I have a few friends who are petrified of driving. Some have even passed their test, but still can’t get behind the wheel. Some haven’t even bothered to learn – and they are in their fifties!

Whether its nerves, lack of student motivation, an accident you have encountered in the past, or just sheer laziness, you CAN overcome these fears.

Here are the top 5 mistakes that often cause people to fail their driving test: [Read more…]

Six Of The Best Greek Islands For A Vacation

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So, the Summer is nearly upon us and you still haven’t decided on your next holiday destination. Greece is on your radar, but the choice of Islands and Mainland resorts is making your decision difficult?  This is a problem many of us who are considering a European break will have had over the years.

Greece offers so much as a vacation destination and most of the main tourist resorts offer sun, sea and sand in abundance. But dig a little deeper and you will find that certain islands offer just a little bit more than many of the others.

These are our top six picks for a Greek Island vacation in 2012 including some old favorites and a couple that offer something a little bit different. [Read more…]

Questions About Cool Roofing Systems

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If the roof on your home or business property is showing some wear and tear, it is time to get a replacement. One thing that you may want to consider is cool roofing. Cool roofing systems provide a lot of benefits in terms of cost efficiency, value and more. Are you not sure if cool roofs are right for you? Here are three frequently asked questions about the topic and their answers to help you decide.

1 – Why are they called “cool” roofs?

The reason that cool roofs are referred to as such is because they are highly reflective, which means that they deflect the rays of the sun to keep your building at a comfortable temperature.

Cool roofs often can be up to 70 degrees cooler than other sorts of roofing on the hottest days, due to their light color and emissive engineering that reflects heat. Roofing solutions that are considered cool do not sequester heat, which means that they protect the environment from becoming a “heat island,” which is an area of elevated temperature that could damage the ozone layer. [Read more…]

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Cold, Depressed Nights Be Gone

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Depression and mood swings are commonly caused by external factors: stress, traumatic episodes, etc. However, the onset of seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D. or SAD) has little to do with the problems in our lives. You can beat winter blues by first understanding SAD.

Winter and depression may sound like two unrelated topics, but there is indeed a correlation. Winter nights are longer than the days and this can have an adverse effect on our bodies. Humans have a circadian rhythm that lasts 24 hours. In the absence of day light, this rhythm is extended by an hour to 25 hours total, which in turn creates an imbalance. Your body is unable to adapt to a longer cycle.

It is also during the night that melatonin is produced, and with longer hours of night time, the production of melatonin is significantly increased. This causes bouts of depression. Consequentially, depression causes insomnia. Without proper sleep, the production of serotonin — which has been touted as the ‘happy brain chemical’ — ebbs. It is all a vicious cycle.

SAD is not a Death Sentence

Thankfully, with prompt and proper treatment, the effects of SAD can be reversible. It all begins with the first step of identifying that you indeed have the mental problem. Then, you can take some action to counter this disorder. [Read more…]

4 Ways to Beat Your Sugar Cravings

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We are all too aware how important it is to lower the levels of salt in our diet, but it ‘s as important to keep the levels of sugar we consume in check. It ‘s well publicized how much salt is contained in packaged and pre prepared food. But what many are not aware of is that to offset the high levels of salt many manufactures also add sugar to their foods.

And to make matters worse research has shown that sugar is actually addictive, which is great news for food manufactures because you will buy more of their products, but it ‘s bad news for us as the consumer.

Lowering the levels of sugar in your diet may not be easy and taking the time to check how much sugar is contained in the foods you buy can be time consuming, but the benefits make the effort worthwhile. [Read more…]