I have just completed a large-ish article on recommended phono stages to get you started in the world of vinyl. Many modern amps no longer contain a phono stage, thus an standalone phono amp is the way to go. In the article I round up numerous brands and models that can be had for around £100, either new or second hand.
When it comes to getting your website noticed on Google, it’s all about link building, getting links (especially dofollow links) to your site. I just stumbled upon this great article here, listing a million and one ways to build up back links. Most definitely worth checking out.
That time of year again, where your insurance increases your renewal, even though you’ve earned another years no-claims bonus. 
However, by shopping around and negotiating I’ve managed to get a good renewal price with Adrian Flux.
I was previously with Elephant (part of Admiral), who shockingly reduced my renewal price £80, purely by ringing them up and asking “if that’s the best they could do!”.
Tip #1: Never accept the renewal price sent through post – negotiate.
Tip #2: Shop around. So next I did the rounds on the price comparison websites. Definitely worth doing.
Tip #3: Try different job descriptions. I got better quotes as a ‘Software Engineer’ than say ‘Computer programmer’. See here.
Tip #4: Try adding old family members as named drivers (but not as main driver).
Tip #5: See if any auto members clubs offer discounts.
In the end I settled with Adrian Flux, who offered a nice discount for being a member of the Astra Owners Club and were more than happy with the various modifications I had done to the car (mostly all cosmetic, rather than performance). A bit pushy, but I did manage to negotiate a higher mileage allowance, with a little persistence.
Many years ago I went to University in Bournemouth at the NCCA. Over the last few decades they’ve been kicking out some great talent, many of whom have gone to work on Bafta or other award winning projects. Call me biased, because I went there, but then it get me a job a Sony Computer Entertainment where upon I worked on the SingStar team, which won a Bafta in 2004 (for the first ever Interactive New Talent Award). 
My wife purchased this grinder, in the hope that I might make her more and better latte’s. Being an avid espresso fan, who was I to complain! Over the last couple of months, it has been used extensively and I’m now in a good position to review it.
Build
Construction of the grinder is very good, brushed Aluminium case work, with plastic trim and switches. The bean hopper is made from very solid plastic, screwing in at the top. Turning this left and right also adjusts the coarseness of the grind. The grounds hopper is also plastic, not as solid as the bean hopper, but still adequately sturdy. Cuisinart back this grinder up with a 5 year warranty, very impressive in this day and age.
The size of the grinder is suited to a cramped kitchen, with a footprint of around 15cm square it won’t clutter up your worktop. That said, the bean hopper is still ample enough to take 250g of beans.
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This new album, Revelations, is the 5th studio album from Mind.In.A.Box, yet it is nearer to their 3rd album Crossroads
