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TV on demand

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of SeeSaw. All opinions are 100% mine.

Many new gadgets and services over the web have been invented and created to cater to our ever increasing fast-paced lifestyle. Not only are we – the public – contented with having everything at our fingertips but we now also want it at our own convenience. Before, only films are available on pay-per-view or rental but now, even our favourite TV programmes can be hired and viewed whenever we want to. The TV broadcasters themselves – BBC, Channel 4 and Five – have began to offer catch-up viewing services to TV license holders (and perhaps those who don’t possess one) through the internet.

There is another service on the web that offers viewers to watch shows over the web. SeeSaw is an online TV services that has both free and paid content from various channels including BBC, Channel 4 and Five. Even though the site is still in beta, it already boasts numerous content from previous series of the more popular shows like Doctor Who and Spooks. SeeSaw’s Comedy Section is also quite impressive with episodes of Father Ted dating back from Series 1! The site also offers a chance to view episodes from past series of some US shows (premium content) like Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty from as low 99p!

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So the next time you think there is nothing good on the telly, go to SeeSaw and settle down to relax. Grab some snacks and refreshments as you may be doing a TV marathon even before you know it!

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Las Vegas, in style and luxury

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Have you been to Las Vegas? The Disneyland of those who can afford to throw away money as well as those who throw all that they’ve got with it, too. If not, then why not get help from those who are in the know, like Vegas Chill?

Las Vegas at night

Las Vegas at night by Arto Teräs (used under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike license)

Vegas Chill provides ideas of things to do and see in the city. The site provides a listing of upcoming concerts and sports events. And if you are craving for a gastronomic experience then Vegas Chill also gives you the best of Las Vegas wine and dining places.

Las Vegas is also known for the quickie weddings like the infamous Britney Spears and Jason Alexander nuptials back in 2004. But if you have a bit more class than that, then you can count on Vegas Chill for ideas on how to do with style. Even with a low budget! And since a wedding isn’t complete without a stag or hen party, Vegas Chill can also provide some tips — from a super laid back event to extreme wild partying.

Las Vegas offers a treat for all five senses. If you’re visiting for the first time and lucky enough to have the time then perhaps you could do everything that it has to offer. Otherwise, when it comes to the Sin City, then you should check out Vegas Chill for information and resources to plan a luxurious and stylish trip.

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Seeing the Big Apple

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New York City is such a big place! Not in terms of area but with the numerous places to see and do. You will definitely need more than a day to explore the Big Apple. But if your schedule is really tight, then taking a guided tour of the city will ensure that you won’t miss its highlights.

One such company is City Sights NY. They mainly operate hop-on, hop-off, open-top double decker buses that goes around the interesting places in NYC. But they also offer walking tours of the different districts as well as boat and helicopter tours. And since New York is a “city that never sleeps”, one great way to really enjoy is by joining a night tour that goes from the Theatre District all the up to Tribeca. As we approach the holiday season, I imagine this tour would bring a little bit of sparkle and festive spirit into everyone.

City Sights New York Tours will surely bring you the best of what the Big Apple has from land, sea and air. If you’re planning a trip to NYC — even when you’ve already been there, check them out. Just make sure you’ve got enough memory on your digital camera!

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Northumbria beckons

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I’ve been living in the UK now for 8 years and I’ve hardly seen the country. I’ve been to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Belfast and Ludlow but I know that there is more to see in these great British isles. Northumbria, for example, remains unexplored for yours truly. Now, I have been to Newcastle in the past but it was for work and I didn’t even get to see the city centre much less the surrounding areas so I hardly know what can you do and see there.

Angel of the North by Flickr user FrenkiebThe more popular and known attractions are the Angel of the North (see image on right) and the Newcastle United Stadium. Now before the Geordies start leaving nasty comments on this post, let me clarify that these attractions are the ones that I, myself alone, know of that region. There are — and I mean, there ARE — much more to see and do in Northumbria. There is Hadrian’s Wall, which was built to keep Roman England from raids from the ancient inhabitants of Scotland. Then there is the Northumberland National Park where one could find the Europe’s largest man-made lake. There are much to with the arts like the Hatton Gallery and Fifiefofum. There is no doubt that Northumbria has a lot to offer the visitor and the traveler.

For accommodations, why not hire a cottage? Not only will it give you great savings but also the chance for that homely feel of the countryside. Look for that perfect Scottish borders cottages by choosing the area where you want to stay. Northumbrian Cottages certainly has plenty to select from with reasonable prices for stays of a minimum of 7 days. Also, if you have a place that you wish to let, they can also help and act as your agent.

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Spreading the holiday cheer

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Christmas is around 2 weeks away. Have you done your shopping yet? I haven’t but I am halfway through.

It is a known fact that this season is quite stressful, what with all the presents, lists and shopping that you need to do. But it is that time of the year that you think of all the people who have made an impact to your life for the year that has gone and those that you haven’t been in touch with for a long time. With that in mind, is Christmas only for the personal? Would it also be appropriate to bring the holiday cheer to the workplace? The answer, of course, is YES.

One way that a business shows its holiday spirit is by throwing a party for its staff and perhaps, most important clients and/or suppliers. However, with the credit crunch, I have heard that there has been a lot of parties cancelled this year. There are some who are keeping it strictly to staff or department dos. What better way is it then to thank those who helped your business on its toes than by sending them a card? I know a lot of people think it is quite old fashioned but I reckon it is a good way to express your gratitude.

At The Gallery Collection, you can pick from 195 business Christmas cards and personalise it with the name of your company. You can also choose the message on the inside of the from their selection of greetings like

Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season
and a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness

Some of the cards in the gallery is offered with a 40% discount but this is for a limited period only so you better get in those orders quick! Moreover, The Gallery Collection is giving away holiday cards to the first 100 people who order up to 250 per order. Additionally, you can also download a digital copy of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” from DailyLit.com.

Christmas cards are indeed a nice way to enhance your business relationships. With a wide selection from The Gallery Collection, you can add your personalised touch every step of the way!

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Telemarketers beware

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I reckon everyone will agree that telemarketers are annoying. Not only do they call you about products that you may already have or don’t need but also ring you at the most inappropriate time. It is bad enough that they don’t research their respective target markets when they don’t even have a proper system that logs and records whether you have already been contacted and had (strongly) declined.

To stop these super annoying calls, you can enlist your numbers on the Telephone Preference Service. However, there are times that these buggers still manage to ring you so I suggest that you report their number on the Phone Spam Filter website. This site has the largest list of reported telemarketers in the UK. They do have sites for other countries, too — Australia, France, New Zealand and the United States.

When you receive a telemarketer call that has been bothering you for quite some time, you can search through the 10,000 numbers that have been registered. When you find that the number has been previously reported by others, you can ask your phone provider for this number to be blocked from your incoming calls. Phone Spam Filter also offers a script that you can use with PBX systems to automatically block telemarketers for good! However, you will need to contact your provider about this. If you don’t find the number, you can proceed to register a new number on the form provided on the site.

Let’s end telemarketing forever!

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