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The Future of Gaming Consoles

May 17th, 2013

Computer games are big business, with the global industry set to hit $70 billion by 2015. A number of new technologies have been announced for 2013, with Microsoft a nd Sony developing new consoles and a number of smaller companies competing for this lucrative market. Online technology continues to influence the development of gaming consoles, with once fixed features increasingly […]

Have you considered a self-managed super fund?

April 12th, 2013

A self-managed super funds gives you the greatest possible control over your money, but can also attract high running costs and a large investment of your time. Is this an option you would benefit from? The last five or so years have left many members of large superannuation funds less than impressed. The lackluster performance of local and international shares […]

Sell or Lease? What to do when you're ready to move on>

April 5th, 2013

So, you’re ready to move from your current property to your bigger and better new home. In the instance you don’t need to sell to fund the new property, is it worth keeping your current home as an investment? What are the advantages and pitfalls of this strategy? Property is a secure and stable investment in most instances, and can […]

Prefabricated Homes in 2013

March 29th, 2013

Prefabricated buildings have been around for more than a century, with a wide range of manufactured homes and garages available to purchase. Over the last few years however, the conversation surrounding prefab homes has become a lot more positive, due to environmental considerations and access to improved designs. The prefabricated home is very much alive and well in 2013, and […]

Gain Muscle and Lose Weight

March 22nd, 2013

Greater muscle density in the body can contribute to better health over the long term, and also weight loss. While many who seek to lose weight concentrate on fat loss, few consider muscle gain. More muscle will improve overall shape, and also help to increase your metabolism. Could you benefit from increasing your strength? Some of the benefits of strength […]

The History of Daylight Savings

March 15th, 2013

Daylight savings has become an important part of our lives, with most of the western world advancing their clocks each year to bring more light to the evenings. In fact, the practice of daylight saving time (DST) is so common in the west that it’s hard to remember a time it didn’t exist. While ancient civilisations did adjust their daily […]