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Written by Elliot Fox
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:42 |
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David Beckham has recently joined forces with H&M to release a range of men’s underwear. This venture arises the recurring idea, that for a celebrity to be a true success, they need to be as multidimensional as possible. In saying that, I’m sure the vast majority would consider Golden Balls’ wage to be a success. This article has a look at a select few celebs who have crossed over from one platform to another.
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Written by Elliot Fox
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 16:42 |
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After the mince pie haze of Christmas has dispersed and January has passed, we then suffer the marketing ploy which finds us compelled to try our hand at romance. Valentine’s day will see all manner of gifts emblazoned with the iconic “love heart” image.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 13:49 |
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The news that one of the UK’s most celebrated sitcoms, Only Fools and Horses, is to be remade in the US, has generated some immediate chin scratching.
How on earth do the yanks intend to recreate one of the most intrinsically and quintessentially British television programmes ever made? And is there any chance of success? Contractor Weekly takes a look at other similar plans by American executives to put their own spin on British classics.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012 13:53 |
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Sometimes the highlight of a particularly grueling day can be lunchtime, and the culinary delights that the nearest supermarket or your own kitchen has provided.
Perhaps though, there are some out there who would like to broaden their consumptive horizons, and so Contractor Weekly has delved into the weirdest and most wonderful foods out there. Here are our top 5 strange foods from around the world. Whether you add them to your January diet plans is down to you!
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011 09:53 |
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A former finance worker has developed the first official ‘Hangover Cure’ to be recognised by a government health body.
American Brenna Haysom’s invention, a tablet named ‘Blowfish’, will be available to buy in America in January and may be in shops in the UK by 2013.
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Written by Seb Maley
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011 16:40 |
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So, it’s that time of year again. A modern mainstay of Christmas festivities is the office Secret Santa. Taking part in this won’t make you a disguised employee, so you may as well get involved. Or just limit it to contractors only.
Forget socks, soap and golf balls. Here are our top 5 alternative Secret Santa presents.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:48 |
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In support of the institute of Cancer research and their Movember project, we bring you our favourite celebrity moustaches.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 01 November 2011 16:34 |
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With Halloween starting the week off, we felt inclined to keep in the spirit of things, and what is scarier than a good zombie movie?
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 13:31 |
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In the past, we have produced articles aimed at inspiring you into thinking about your holidays and advising you on where is hot and where is not.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 10:00 |
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Great songs are often the subject of some rather questionable cover versions, with also-rans trying to make the most of a far superior original composition.
However, every so often a band will take on a song and throw it firmly into the musical stratosphere by reinventing or simply putting their own spin on things. Contractor Weekly compiles their top 5 cover versions.
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Written by Seb Maley
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 15:08 |
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A very confused cat caused a stoppage in the Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur game on Monday night.
As the cat prowls around Spurs' six yard box, you can clearly see Kenny Dalgliesh pondering whether it would be of more benefit to him up front than Andy Carroll.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:15 |
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The turbulent nature of the current economic climate has led to many incorrect predictions as to the next turn in this seemingly never-ending saga.
With the high risk of making a guess as to what will happen next, the doom-mongerers or optimists keep bringing the phrase ‘famous last words’ to mind.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 12:02 |
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Now that the New Year hangovers will (hopefully) have passed, and people across the nation will be already breaking their resolutions, it is time to look towards the year ahead.
What can we expect from 2012 then? There are big events that will affect both the contracting and wider world, and Contractor Weekly brings you some important dates for your diary, as well as some Contracting wishes for the new year!
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Wednesday, 14 December 2011 10:16 |
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Though some may begrudge it, the countdown to Christmas really has begun now, and it won’t be long before the festive season is well and truly upon is.
Be you a scrooge or a Christmas fanatic, nearly everybody enjoys sitting around and watching a nice festive film on a December evening. With this in mind then, Contractor Weekly gives you the top 5 films to avoid this Christmas time.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011 14:56 |
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Remember all that hoopla about the six degrees of separation theory that supposedly linked the entire human race in six easy steps?
Well, new research conducted by the Facebook group puts forth that we are all closer than we initially thought.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:09 |
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After a long day at the office, a lot of us enjoy crashing onto our sofa, lounging in front of the television and treating ourselves to a glass of wine or two.
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Written by Sean Dudley
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Tuesday, 25 October 2011 16:04 |
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Sunday’s Manchester derby saw Manchester City humiliate Manchester United in one of the most one-sided ties between the two teams in history.
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