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Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately 32 miles (51 km) north-east of Bristol, and 45 miles (72 km) south-southwest of Birmingham.
Gloucester was founded in AD 48 by the Romans as Glevum, and was granted its first charter in 1155 by King Henry II. Economically, the city is dominated by the service industries, and has a strong financial and business sector, being home to the bank Cheltenham & Gloucester and historically was prominent in the aerospace industry.
Recent Articles
How To Become A Real Estate Agent In Canada
- By Adriana N
- Published 11/13/2009
- Real Estate
- Unrated
A real estate agent is a fun and lucrative job with many opportunities to advance one’s career To become a real estate agent, one must be at least eighteen years of age and have a Canadian High School Diploma or equivalent, and speak English
XEROX Trademark -Prevent Brand Genericide With Proper Use
- By Cheryl Hodgson
- Published 12/10/2009
- Business
- Unrated
Internet entrepreneurs often fail to learn and observe the basic rules to INSURE valuable intellectual property rights, including their trademarks and brand names Learn the proper rules of trademark usage lest you awake to learn that your most valuable business asset has been lost
Ten of the Main Barcelona Attractions For Young Children
- By Olga Simon
- Published 12/1/2009
- Travel
- Unrated
To name only ten of Barcelona's attractions for families with young children would be to sell the city short, because it has much more than that However, most families do not vacation in Barcelona, or even visit the city, long enough to visit much more than ten, so here are the top ten as we see them:
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Platinum: Has the Time Come to Sell?
- By Lawrence J. Reaves
- Published 11/16/2009
- Business
- Unrated
With gold breaking the $1,000 barrier, silver riding at a ten-year high and precious metals up across the board, the question has to be asked – is it now time to sell platinum
Between 1992 and 1999, platinum languished around the $400 per ounce mark but with the advent of the new millennium, platinum commenced its inexorable rise, initially due to demand in the electronics sector we all wanted to get in on the internet bubble which in turn fuelled PC and laptop demand, and as that bubble burst in 2001, so did the price of platinum
What To Consider When Purchasing A Front End Loader
- By Schaffer Loaders
- Published 11/12/2009
- Automotive
- Unrated
Purchasing a new front-end loader for your business can be a big investment in time and money It is important to consider all the factors that go into making the right choice for the job