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Tempted to Blog?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:02:56 +0100

If so, Here Is The City wants to help you make you a success. We're looking for a few folks with a financial markets background who want to share their thoughts on Life. You write, we promote. How cool is that?

Childbirth Shockers: A Male Perspective

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:00 +0100

Last week's article on shocking facts about childbirth was quite popular, but alas, it was biased since it was from a female point of view. It seems only appropriate to strike a balance and reveal the most shocking facts about childbirth as experienced by the father.

Ten Childbirth Shockers

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:28:07 +0100

This article isn't for everyone, and frankly, may be too explicit for some. But if you or your partner is pregnant for the first time, read on. Otherwise send it to your pregnant friend.

Old Labour, New Labour, Hard Labour

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:56:26 +0100

Let me start by saying that, almost whatever they did, I doubt I'd ever find myself voting for anything Ken Livingstone or Gordon Brown stands for.

A Refresher on Air Travel Etiquette

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:37:51 +0100

A recent business trip made Mr Properly realise that there is not much politeness in air travel. Time to review some basic rules that will make that next red-eye much more bearable for everyone.

The Great Mistress Fire Sale

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:10:04 +0100

HITC would like to thank social commentator (and blog extraordinaire) Ms Robinson for raising to our attention such a worthy cause. Who knew these were the true victims of the credit crunch?

HITC Life - Let It All Hang Out

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:29:01 +0000

We can think of several good reasons to write for HITC Life: 1) Your therapist and/or significant other has suggested you find an outlet for your stress; 2) You need an escape from market conditions; 3) You want to round out your CV for a rainy day.

Paper, Plastic, What the F...abric?

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:01:57 +0000

Can you save the world by bringing your own bag to Waitrose? Does your paper-bagged lunch reduce a carbon footprint? Are we barking up the wrong remaining trees?

DSA Says: No Manners, No License

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:07:25 +0000

Now that I've passed the Britishness Test, I've moved on to my UK Driving License. Passed the Theory no problem. But the practical? Thank God for AA's Driving School. How else would I learn to be so polite to other drivers?

The Sweatshop Conundrum

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:35:07 +0000

No one wants to admit they buy things made in sweatshops. But these days, it's almost impossible to avoid doing it, as even brands you think are safe are anything but.

Shocker: Pedestrians Have Right of Way

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:15:59 +0000

So here I am, studying for yet another test - this time the DSA Theory Test. And after five years of walking around London, I've learned something truly new: if the green man is on the scene, pedestrians have the right of way.

Find Your Perfect U.S. President

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:02:00 +0000

Determining your position can be a near full-time job. Who has time for that, especially living abroad? Take five minutes to answer these questions and presto! Your ideal candidate will make him (or her) excellent self known.

Turn Here for Deep Thoughts

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:55:03 +0000

Feeling a bit shallow? Want to share your deep thoughts? Got a question of your own? Big Think takes the ubiquitous online Q&A to a new, deeper level. Forget Yahoo! Answers, Top Tips for Girls and Linkedin's Answers. These are the ones that matter.

Think Before You Chip and Pin

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:32:08 +0000

In a world where you tip by waving your Oyster Card and feed the parking meter by phone, HITCitizen Billy No Box gets some first-hand experience on white collar crime in the times of Chip and Pin, and on how to deal with the aftermath.

Articles You Missed

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:01:00 +0000

Back in the early days of HITC Life (that would be July, the month we launched), we ran a few articles we're pretty sure you didn't read. To give them a bit more life - and to help you kill some valuable work time - we offer them up once again.

Cookin' Turkey in Minnesota

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:30:20 +0000

From the Editor: I've spent numerous Christmases in Minnesota with my remarried mother and I have never seen a turkey cooked like this (although they do snowmobile and ice fish). But what the hell, it's funny and I needed a second story for today.

Happy Christmas vs. Happy Holidays

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:46:31 +0000

In this global, modern world, what's the right holiday greeting? And who should even define 'right'? We asked HITC staffers what they thought, and got a variety of answers.

I Love/Hate My New iPhone

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:04:15 +0000

Talk is cheap. The iPhone, in contrast to all of its rivals however, is not. Not only can you not get it subsidised down to zero with an airtime contract, (£269 for the 8 Mb version) you can only choose O2, at a minimum of £35 per month in the UK.