Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

To some, even the idea of running a background check when dating can seem invasive. After all, “it’s not that I don’t trust you, but… I don’t trust you.” With so many dating horror stories circulating, doing a check is not a matter of “if,” but of “when.” To learn the technical details of background checks, you could use a source like UnMask. This article is about the reasons you shouldn’t put it off. 

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Podcasts are increasingly becoming popular today. Perhaps this is due to their inexpensive nature and effectiveness in promoting products. It may also be attributed to their degree of engagement and ability to attract traffic. In the past, it was not easy to launch a podcast. People considered it an ineffective marketing strategy as they had to spend considerable amounts in purchasing the recording equipment and editing software. Today, technological advancements have increased efficiency in the creation and application of podcasts. Anyone with a fully functional laptop can create a well-customized podcast and reach millions of worldwide customers in possession of a…

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With the current pandemic, the economy and our career prospects have never looked bleaker. It is a daunting time for many who are seeking employment at the moment, especially as interviews and job events have been put on hold. Many employers have actually had to make some of their staff redundant, as they can no longer afford to pay their wages. 

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Anniversary gifts are one of those things that you really can’t afford to get wrong. When it comes to friends and family it’s OK to drop the ball every once in a while, but when it’s your wife you need to be on your A-game. If you feel like you’ve lost your anniversary gift mojo, here are some unique gift ideas to keep in mind the next time the big day rolls around.

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When we talk about home renovations, we often think of removing the “old” and bringing in the “new”. Very few people would associate home renovation with zero waste or plastic-free renovation. However, environmental protection can come in many forms, and there are always ways in which we can carry out our home updates whilst also minimizing waste and reducing the harmful impact to the environment. Even when we want to make our home look completely new, we can still strive to reduce waste as much as possible, and this starts by going plastic-free. Depending on your time and resources, here are some…

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We can never do enough for our home. When it’s hot outside, we want it to be breezy with no layers to hold in heat, but once winter comes, we want a house that feels warm and cosy. A comfy and inviting home is not only welcoming to visitors, it also lingers in the minds of your guests as both an enjoyable and memorable place. More important than your guests’ experience though is that your home is the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy your life! Fortunately, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to make your…

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