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Having read a lot on this subject, it would appear that while cardio is great for overall health, it doesn't do much for weight loss. It's basically burning a few cals - but it doe…

Thats fine for some. Run on revues and retire in 40 years satisfied. But sometimes other founders need financing to build the things they love, and that require capital. European b…

Which shows how much you know about the area. Datasift is not even based in London, it's in Reading. Here's a list for you to peruse http://www.builtinlondon.co/

Everyone here is welcome to look at a good selection of "Silicon Roundabout Web companies" and realise that there is a huge diversity, far beyond the stupid characterisation that t…

Great post Nixey!

It's very common now for European startups to have a UK LTD as well for later exit purposes.

Er, cough, Spotify...?

TC broke it first.

Another place to "hang out and work on an idea" is http://techhub.com @TechHub, a little like a KickLabs but without a fund. But Y-Com 'equivalents' would be Seedcamp (takes 8-10% …

Try this http://uk.crunchboard.com/ukcrunch.php

ErnestMarples is basically a postcode database with an API sitting on top. It allows developers to build cool projects without having to pay Royal Mail (or Her Majesty) an arm and …

We're slowly building out our network of writers across greater Europe's 45 territories. Media is a marathon, not a sprint... ;-)

Fear not - the kind of thing I did with GeeknRolla #gknr is something I want to replicate again. The trick is in the content and the vibe. Stay tuned... @mikebutcher