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Following a roaring success on Dragon’s Den and an investment from Jenny Campbell, ParkingPerx has gone from strength to strength. Founder Chris Reed has pushed for more investment, further high-quality partnerships, the creation of new jobs, and substantial international interest. On top of Jenny Campbell’s investment, the start-up has received £250k from Mercia Technologies. This has given ProxiSmart, the umbrella company for ParkingPerx, impressive momentum and will facilitate the creation of six new jobs over the next...

Regardless of whether it is an accident claim, life claim, mortgage holder’s claim, or business claim, insurance agencies design the premium insurance packages. They generally charge based on the nature of the accident or the risk associated with the accident. The risk is calculated in view of past conduct that the organization appoints to the probability, claiming that it will be responsible for paying a case on your arrangement sooner or later. The higher the accident rate, the more you will be charged over your plan. Vehicle...

We’ve seen technology swiftly developing across all sectors in recent years, although one sector seems to have fallen behind somewhat. The waste management sector has been a little more reluctant to embrace new technologies, relying on traditional methods for even for communication and booking. But there are so many new technological advancements in the waste management industry, from how the waste itself is dealt with, to how firms book and order waste management services. Making waste collection automatic According...

For many of the population living in warmer countries, life without air conditioning would be a struggle. Even after looking at the discomforts brought by warmer summers and heatwaves in Europe, we also appreciate the comforts and convenience of smart climate control in the UK. What are the differences? Both ‘air conditioning’ and ‘climate control’ deal with the temperatures of an area, but they both do so differently. Put simply, where air conditioning deals with cooling the air, climate control does so with smart technology....

Automation is often associated with replacing human workers with machines, but actually many processes in today’s manufacturing that utilizes automation still require human assistance at different points. If it weren’t for these machines, these jobs could have disappeared years ago. Automation helped make North American factories competitive again at a time when they were badly threatened by factories overseas, which operated with cheaper labour and fewer regulations. The competitive conditions unleashed by globalization required...

If you are expecting a baby then, it is important that you plan ahead and save up because there are a lot of things that you need to buy. Since there are a lot of things that you need to buy you will find that there are a lot of boxes everywhere. In this article, we will discuss how to prepare your home for your new baby’s arrival. If this is something that you are interested in and if you would like to find out more then, make sure you keep reading for further information. Save Money  When it comes to having a baby on...

With Christmas coming up, it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit. As the tree goes up, and you start to make a dent in your shopping list or pull out your baking recipes, you might just get into a crafting kind of mood. Christmas time is a great excuse to get your crafts done, and you can do them in all sorts of fun themes. These simple yarn ornaments are easy to make, and perfect for kids to help. Decorating the Christmas tree is always an exciting event for any family, and making ornaments yourself adds to how special the...

Choosing a faucet has always been a problem for many people. You will be stuck with the different options in the market. At times, it is difficult to find the perfect item to blend with your industrial rustic, vintage, or contemporary décor. In this article, we will break down some of the common finishes for faucets. We will share some of the pros and cons, and the best uses for each.  Brushed nickel Image via Flickr by Stephen Poff Brushed nickel has a shiny look, which has made many people confuse it with stainless...

Buying a new car, nowadays, has become more of a necessity than a luxury. With the number of car models available in today’s times; however, choosing the right car for your family is nothing short of winning a battle – first you have to consider the price, mileage, cost to run, performance, and above all, the security features of the car model, and then apply for car loan to finance the purchase. Coming to security measures available, almost every car being sold in India currently has to undergo a safety rating evaluation...

If there’s a teenager in your house, chances are that you have become accustomed to the slamming doors, the tears, the cursing, and the zero-to-60 mood swings. (To say nothing of your teenager’s behavior — ba-dum-CHA!) However, it turns out that teens can’t really help themselves, for purely physiological reasons. Their emotional outbursts and poor decision-making are due to the fact that their brains, and the neural pathways within them, aren’t yet fully developed. You see, an adult brain uses the prefrontal cortex...