The recent injury to Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie, whereby he received treatment involving a horses placenta, again raised the issue of bizarre treatments that injured footballers have had in order to speed up recovery; including the osteopath who recommended removal of wisdom teeth; and prescribed Viagra to, ahem, lift the fortunes of a... »
Archive for November, 2009
LED Screens Bringing Advertising to the M4
Driving home for Christmas will never be the same. Where for the years past, the M4 has been a bleak, bland stretch of road, a number of new LED screens are bringing colourful, dynamic advertising to the drive. Nicknamed ‘The Silver Screen’, this exciting new platform will deliver adverts to the estimated 4.3 million drivers... »
Volunteer Work in Africa – The Recession-Friendly Travel Plan
With the recession still at the forefront of everyone’s minds it is no surprise that people considering a gap year or travel are wondering how they will ever manage it financially. Unless you have recently won the lottery, then travelling to a foreign country with no cost is impossible for most people. However, what... »
Why Fleet Management Software Makes Sense
The economy has many businesses running scared and doing whatever they can to save money and to protect the investments that they have made, and this has extended to using fleet management software to keep an eye on their vehicles. It makes sense – vehicles aren’t cheap, and there’s a substantial ongoing investment in keeping... »
Jungle Jedward!
We at Lets Talk More have heard it all now! Those creepy X Factor twins have been hotly tipped to be flown out to the Australian outback as Katie Price’s replacement on I’m A Celebrity. Having sighed a collective sigh of relief once Jedward had finally been voted out of the X Factor, there is... »
Domestic Violence: Tomorrow’s Headline In Waiting
A young domestic violence victim has been seriously losing heart in reporting incidents to the police after a catalogue of errors had meant that they left her abuser free to walk the streets – and attack again. Getting cases to court has proved impossible after poor investigation, lack of communication and lack of police... »
Is There Anything More Symbolic Of Popular Culture Than The MINI?
The MINI celebrated its 50th birthday this year and since its reincarnation by BMW, it has again become one of the most popular cars worldwide and remains the most distinctive of all vehicles ever made. By becoming the iconic car of the 60s the Mini hung around through the 70s, 80s and early 90s before... »
What Happened To Men With Exhibition Stands?
We’re rapidly approaching 20 years since the Cold War ended, but it could be argued that the world’s even closer to annihilation today than it was back then; the economy’s down, the environment’s getting damaged daily, there are wars all over the world and there’s reality TV on every channel, so why aren’t we... »
Who Would’ve Thought Web Design In Essex Would Thrive?
Stereotypes are often derogatory, ignorant; clumsy at best, yet being a native of Essex and taking a stroll through my local town, you can’t help but see with your own eyes exactly why Essex has a rather negative stereotype for uncouthness and a lack of refinement (legal note: this is not directed at the... »
Reuse and Recycle with Sticky Labels
Whether the recession is on its last legs or not, there is still just as good a reason to reuse what we can as there was just a few short months ago: saving the planet. Something as simple as wrapping sticky labels around your used envelopes is an excellent way to save both money... »

