| 903 Views | What is 192.168.1.1? By : Robert D. Thomson
192.168.1.1 is the default IP (internet protocol) address for many home broadband routers. |
| 508 Views | Basic web design By : Ranold Anton
The HTML element contains the table information, which consists of table row elements and individual table data cells. |
| 497 Views | web design and web Publishing By : Ranold Anton
Overview, web design Hosting, Documents interchange Standards, Components of web publishing, Document Management, web page Design Consideration and principles, Search Engines, How to register a website on Search Engines, publishing Tools |
| 493 Views | Men on Legal Steroids By : mark henry
Men on steroids seem to be the most common usage of steroids (even though the use of steroids by females is on the rise). The occurrence of men on steroids is common because steroids are actually very similar to male sex hormones. Men on steroids often like the fact that steroids can help improve performance and enhance appearance. Men on steroids can take their steroids via injection, oral pills or through a topical cream. |
| 490 Views | web design basics By : Ranold Anton
As you read earlier, you should provide alternate text- based links in addition to
Graphical links. You can do so by including an ALT attribute in the IMG tag of
The HTML code for the graphic. |
| 488 Views | About Perfect HTML Coding By : Ranold Anton
Objective of CourseDocument Layout, Header Elements, Section Headings, Block-oriented elements, Lists, inline elements, visual Markup, Hypertext links, Uniform Resource Locators (URL), images, Forms Tables, and Special Characters |
| 488 Views | Accessible Technical Support By : Robert London
Technical support is not necessarily a Feature, but it is an absolute necessity. SEO London Make sure that your ISP has competent, accessible customer service |
| 484 Views | Multimedia and Graphics Web design By : Ranold Anton
Multimedia is the ability to communicate in more than one way. For example, the computer you are using to view this material is capable of flashing text and beeping when there is a problem. |
| 484 Views | Web publishing By : Robert London
Overview, Web Hosting Document Interchange Standards, Components of Web publishing, Document Management, Web Page Design Consideration and Principles, Search Engines, How to register a Website on Search Engines, Publishing Tools |
| 483 Views | Choosing Relative or Fixed Table Widths By : Robert London
Whether you choose to use relative or fixed table depend on your content and the amount of control you went over the result. Many Web design London prefer fixed table because they can be sure that their view of the content will be the same as the users |
| 481 Views | Planning and Research - Important part of Web Design By : RajAndrews
A 'website design' requires a lot of planning and research along with good bit of effort. But with the march of the time, now we have some excellent and easy procedures and measures, which help a lot in course of website designing. |
| 472 Views | Writing your Website Brief By : Keyclicks
Preparation and time invested in formulating your ideas into a formal website development brief or plan will save you time and money in the long run. |
| 466 Views | MOIST COCONUT CAKE By : Wendy Irvine
MOIST COCONUT CAKE |
| 455 Views | Search engine optimization because out of sight is out of mind By : RajAndrews
With the increase in cut-throat competition of the corporate world, it is important for each one of us to promote our business or the products and services that we are offering is the best way possible. |
| 372 Views | Rolex Datejust By : Madison Preston2
Released in the year 1945, to mark the 40-year anniversary of the inception of Rolex, the Datejust is the best selling watch of Rolex. Intially, in honor of the Allied victory in WWII, Wilsdorf thought of naming it “The Victory”, however it was changed to the “Jubilee” and Datejust , shortly thereafter. At first many thought that the Datejust was just a variation to the Bubbleback, which was released in the 1940's, and both were known as the Ovettone for its domed back. |
| 360 Views | Tune Your Sky Box To Extra ITV Regions By : K Verity
You may well have seen adverts offering to bypass Sky's encryption service and get free access to premium channels. I wouldn't recommend these, Sky work hard to ensure their systems work and you only see what you pay for
However it is perfectly legal to retune your digibox to the hidden free channels. Then you can view other regions local news programmes, and watch local sports events not shown in your area. |
| 356 Views | Difference between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company By : William King
This article elucidates the difference between a sole trader and a limited company by giving the meaning of each and then listing out the distinguishing characteristics in terms of ownership, liability, risk and profit etc. |
| 319 Views | Poems For Children By : Fred Watson
I write a quite a bit of prose, mainly short stories. A lot of them, but not all aimed at children. But poetry is a different matter, while I have always liked to read and listen to all sorts of poetry. I had always avoided trying to write it, mainly because. One; I hadn't a clue how to go about it (still haven't). Two: While I was able to understand the formula for formal sonnets, I didn't think my heart or soul was romantic enough to carry them off. That left option three: Free verse, what cou |
| 299 Views | Head for Hogmanay in Glasgow’s George Square By : Paul McIndoe
Hogmanay is a celebrated Scottish tradition where hundreds of thousands of revellers take to the streets every New Year’s Eve. Most people are aware of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay party but Glasgow has its own lesser known party which is almost as big and certainly as much fun! |
| 285 Views | Tutankhamen & treasures of the Pharaohs visit London By : Adam Singleton
Tutankhamen & the treasures of the Pharaohs exhibition is currently on display until the end of August 2008 at the O2 in Greenwich, London, where you can view almost 130 amazing artefacts from the tombs of ancient Egypt. |
| 253 Views | Online Banking Fraud - Should We Be worried? By : Owen Upton
The prospect of banking online seems daunting at first with all the talk about various security issues. When you actually register with your bank and find out how versatile online banking is your worries retreat, until the next scare story breaks. |
| 245 Views | Got A Dell Printer? How to save money by using Lexmark ink Cartridges. By : Joe Babbage
Dell printers are manufactured by Lexmark and seem to be almost identical to Lexmark models but take slightly different ink cartridges.
After a bit of research I found it was very easy to modify my A720 printer to accept the cheaper and more readily available Lexmark cartridges. The A720 uses the same cartridges as the Dell 720 and Dell A920 so this would work for those models too. |
| 238 Views | Silver, Stones and their properties By : Helen Quenet
Article looks at the properties ascribed to silver and semi precious stones. |
| 237 Views | Combining comfort and fashion: cuff strap watches could be the solution By : Paul McIndoe
Watch designs for men often put fashion before comfort. But how can you find a watch that feels like silk on your wrist but also adheres to today's male fashion rules? |
| 236 Views | Birthstones and their properties By : Helen Quenet
The myths, legends and spiritual properties of birthstones. |
| 236 Views | Gossip Gluttons: How We Fell in Love with Celebrities By : Paul McIndoe
Celebrity gossip continues to fascinate the public and fills thousands of pages of magazines, websites and newspapers every week. But why do we have such a culture of celebrity worship and has it always been this way? |
| 229 Views | A World Stage: The history of the Royal Opera House By : Paul McIndoe
The Royal Opera House, located in the Covent Garden area of London, has been one of the city’s finest landmarks for over 250 years, but few people realise the trials and tribulations the Opera House has been through since its original opening in 1732. |
| 228 Views | Spurs will look to rattle Arsenal's cage at Emirates this Christmas By : Paul McIndoe
The long-held tradition of fierce rivalry, plus sporting excellence, at the North London derby means it's always worth watching. This year's Christmas-time match will be particularly exciting as Tottenham struggle to show their quality and bring high-flying Arsenal down a peg or two. The 3pm match will undoubtedly be followed by a few drinks and an overnight stay in North London is a good option for fans wanting to enjoy the atmosphere. |
| 228 Views | Car Insurance: reducing the cost By : Paul McIndoe
Getting the correct car insurance is not just about finding a company that offers a good service at a fair price – there are a few basic ways that you can encourage an insurer to offer you the best deal. |
| 228 Views | Devon Apple Cake By : Andrea Walsh
Devon Apple Cake, good on it's own or serve with custard. |
| 225 Views | Surviving in intense competition, especially against big players By : William King
In today’s competitive world, innovation plays a key role. However, to be innovative, a business must first survive in the competition. For small businesses, industries, or markets, survival becomes very difficult because of the big organized players that have already created their brand in the market. |
| 225 Views | THE FLAGSHIP MODEL OF ROLEX: THE DATEJUST By : Madison Preston
Released in the year 1945, to mark the 40-year anniversary of the inception of Rolex, the Datejust is the best selling watch of Rolex. Intially, in honor of the Allied victory in WWII, Wilsdorf thought of naming it “The Victory”, however it was changed to the “Jubilee” and Datejust , shortly thereafter. At first many thought that the Datejust was just a variation to the Bubbleback, which was released in the 1940's, and both were known as the Ovettone for its domed back. |
| 218 Views | More to Auld Reekie than rugby By : Paul McIndoe
If you’re planning on attending the upcoming England v Scotland rugby union match, there are some things to bear in mind to ensure your trip is as memorable as the match itself. |
| 217 Views | London Bridge Is Falling Down By : Fred Watson
London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down,
London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady.
So goes the old nursery rhyme that most likely records the destruction of the bridge by Olaf the Norwegian Viking.
There is another rhyme says Ottar Svarte that goes:
London Bridge is broken down.
Gold is won, and bright renown
Shields resounding,
War horns sounding,
Hild is shouting in the din.
Arrows singing,
Mailcoats ringing.
Odin makes our Olaf win. |
| 215 Views | Mortgage approvals down fuelling housing gloom By : Paul McIndoe
Recent figures produced by the British Bankers’ Association and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors suggests that house prices are falling and significantly fewer mortgages are being advanced now than this time last year. |
| 214 Views | 'Borrowing up, savings down' spells trouble for UK economy By : Paul McIndoe
Over the past year the level of UK savings has dropped and the amount of consumer borrowing has increased, spelling trouble for many of those struggling to afford their commitments; and also for those expecting to transfer credit card balances to new cards. |
| 210 Views | POT ROAST OF LAMB By : Marjorie Trent
POT ROAST OF LAMB |
| 209 Views | ORANGE DRIZZLE CAKE By : Wendy Irvine
This cake is delicious but quite sweet. |
| 208 Views | A FLAGSHIP MODEL OF ROLEX: ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA By : Madison Preston2
The “Cosmograph” (model 6239) was unveiled in 1960. In the case of a chronograph the tachymeter is engraved on the the dial, although the Cosmograph is a chronograph by definition, unlike the chronograph, the tachymeter scale was engraved on the bezel by Rolex. Intiailly the Cosmograph was powered by a Valjoux 72B movement, rather than a Rolex movement. However the 7221/1 replaced it. |
| 206 Views | Converting Ideas into success stories By : William King
This article enumerates the steps of converting your business idea into a success story online. |
| 206 Views | Loose fit jeans making a comeback this spring By : Paul McIndoe
Giving wearers comfort and a versatile look, loose fit jeans are once again becoming more popular in men’s fashion. |
| 204 Views | Brits taking out loans for plastic surgery By : Paul McIndoe
A surprising number of Britons are considering having plastic surgery, and many of them plan to finance their operations through taking out a personal loan. |
| 202 Views | Making Your Dream Kitchen a Reality By : Paul McIndoe
When it’s time to update your kitchen, it can be tempting to play it safe and buy as economically as possible. But it’s worth spending a little more to buy something that will benefit your house as well as you. |
| 201 Views | Cashback Bay - Earn upto 100% cashback when you shop online. By : Cashback Bay
Cashback Bay is a UK based cashback site, offering money when users complete offers or buy products from their partners. Users earn cashback as they complete offers. In order to get cashback, users must click through the Cashbackbay link to a merchant - this involves being automatically redirected to an affiliate network before the merchant's website. |
| 201 Views | Writing For Beginners By : Fred Watson
You have a story in your head and you would like to write it down. You want to get it out of your head and onto paper either for your own satisfaction, or for others to read and hopefully enjoy. Maybe you want to write some bedtime stories for your children, or grandchildren. It could be a hobby or local history that you are well versed in and want to write about, or even that great novel that everyone is said to have inside. You have the information, you want to write, but you don't know how to go about it. |
| 200 Views | Don't involve yourself in DIY, Britons are warned By : Paul McIndoe
A new survey has highlighted the dangers of attempting to emulate celebrity DIY designers, as many are forced to pay a hefty repair bill when their project ends in disaster. |
| 200 Views | Hotels in London are the most filled in Europe By : Paul McIndoe
A recent survey identified that London hotels are the most occupied in Europe, although they are not the most expensive, as that honour belongs to the French capital of Paris. |
| 199 Views | Sunday Lunch, Sunday Tea, Recipe: Bacon and Egg Pie By : Fred Watson
A few weeks ago we had the family over for Sunday lunch, nine adults, four grandkids. My wife as usual turned out a cracking meal, Roast beef and lamb – The grandkids prefer lamb – roast potatoes, roast parsnip, cauliflower, small boiled potatoes, carrots and of course Yorkshire puddings with gravy and mint sauce for the lamb. All prepared and cooked by my long suffering wife |
| 199 Views | Paintball Ghillie suits By : Robert D. Thomson
Making a paintball ghillie suit follows many of the same steps as a normal ghillie suit. You must assemble it according to your surrounding and you must also make sure it blends. |
| 199 Views | Online games started long ago By : Robert D. Thomson
Gaming started at Universities in the late 1960s. |
| 198 Views | Get a mortgage with a poor credit rating By : Paul McIndoe
Even though having a poor or damaged credit rating makes it difficult to obtain any credit from financial institutions it is not impossible. However, if you are successful you will end up paying a higher interest rate than those with good or excellent ratings. |
| 196 Views | EEPROM's By : Robert D. Thomson
EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, and it is the name of a tiny chip which contains data code. |
| 194 Views | Mintel predict mortgages doom ahead By : Paul McIndoe
Mintel have produced a startling report claiming that as many as one in three UK mortgage holders, primarily the self-employed and those with poor credit records, could be at risk of severe financial difficulties as a result of the sub-prime collapse in the USA. |
| 194 Views | What's the Flack About FLAC? By : Robert D. Thomson
The Free Lossless Audio Codec, or FLAC, is a type of file format for the compression of audio data. |
| 194 Views | There's a New Cable in Town: CAT-6 Ethernet Cables By : Robert D. Thomson
Category 6 cable, which is commonly called as Cat-6, is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols which is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards. |
| 194 Views | FSK By : Robert D. Thomson
FSK refers to Frequency Shift Keying and it is a way to transmit digital signals. Before understanding what exactly FSK is and what it does, it is important to understand where it came from. |
| 193 Views | Will the UK smoking ban call 'House' on bingo halls? By : Paul McIndoe
The stereotypical image of busy bingo halls, hazy with cigarette smoke may now be a thing of the past, with the nationwide smoking ban driving many bingo players online and out of the halls. |
| 192 Views | Gender bending in MMORPGs By : Robert D. Thomson
Gender bending is a very common occurrence in today's most popular mmorpgs. It's an interesting psychological subject, as men tend to play female characters online. Learn why men tend to play female avatars online in this interesting study. |
| 192 Views | Tips for playing action games online By : Robert D. Thomson
The genre of the action game can be quite frustrating to play online. This is because most people feel like they should be able to play it. |
| 191 Views | HDMI By : Robert D. Thomson
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and it is an interface for uncompressed, completely digital audiovisuals. |
| 190 Views | Shop around for home insurance savings By : Paul McIndoe
With house prices in many areas higher than ever, homeowners are encouraged to protect their asset with home insurance; but finding the right policy at the right price - either online or on the high street - can be challenging. |
| 190 Views | The Smart Card By : Robert D. Thomson
A smart card is a pocket sized card with implanted integrated circuits which can process information. |
| 190 Views | What is MTTR and How Does it Affect You? By : Robert D. Thomson
MTTR, or Mean Time to Repair, is the typical time that a certain device will take to recover from any breakdown. |
| 189 Views | Consumers 'should be more educated when it comes to borrowing' By : Paul McIndoe
Credit Action has championed education as a way in which the government can convince consumers to borrow only when they are able to make repayments and thus avoid spiralling into debt. |
| 189 Views | Great Waiters are Not Born -- They're Made (Part One) By : arcel
It is not unusual to do a part time waiting job over school holidays and find that it is something you want to pursue. |
| 189 Views | Affordable flights boost exploration By : Robert D. Thomson
The drop in flight prices over the years has made flying accessible to many across the world. Explorers and tourists can now enjoy everything that other countries across the world have to offer, without worrying about the amount they will spend on flights. |
| 188 Views | Dublin’s calling: a gem from within the emerald isle By : Paul McIndoe
With more and more people choosing to travel far and wide to exotic places, it speaks volumes that Dublin still attracts people in their hordes. And in a place with such a lively and vibrant nightlife, coupled with it's reputation as being the friendliest place in Europe, its little wonder that Dublin remains such a popular city to visit. |
| 187 Views | ICMP By : Robert D. Thomson
ICMP or Internet Control Message Protocol is a network protocol used in Internet Protocol (IP). |
| 187 Views | What is Error 403? By : Robert D. Thomson
We get the 403 Forbidden HTTP error when the client was able to communicate with the server, but the server does not let the client access the required data. |
| 187 Views | What is an EPROM? By : Robert D. Thomson
EPROM or Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory is rewritable memory chip that can hold its data without power. |
| 187 Views | Even Bugs have ears! By : GVE
Times are such that we don’t get to trust anyone. Sometimes, we don’t even trust ourselves. Such is the state of affairs that clandestine operations, meetings and activities are a primary requisite now-a-days. |
| 186 Views | Tomatoes, Green Tomato Chutney By : Fred Watson
I’m not by any means a gardener, but I do love my grandchildren and when they clamoured to buy some seeds, I let them pick one packet each. Chloe the eldest picked a packet of mixed flowers, and I reckoned I could cope with them. But the youngest Bethany was going through one of those phases that children go through. She had taken to eating tomatoes, as if they were apples, she couldn’t get enough of them. |
| 186 Views | How to Get Fit While Helping Others By : Paul McIndoe
If getting fit seems like too much hard work, why not make an event out of it? Sometimes all you need to get going is a different approach. |
| 185 Views | Setting the wheels in motion: car credit for rural dwellers By : Paul McIndoe
With many people now ‘going rural’ as they attempt to stave off rising housing costs in the UK, people’s reliance on private transport to get around has increased. For many, car credit is the second biggest monthly outlay next to their mortgage, meaning it’s prudent to find the most affordable deal around. |
| 185 Views | Proxies By : Robert D. Thomson
Proxies act as a buffer between a computer and the things on the Internet which that computer accesses, such as web pages and FTP archives. |
| 184 Views | Alfred And The Cakes By : Fred Watson
For years the Danish Vikings had plagued the various Saxon kingdoms, creating havoc by pillaging and burning. They robbed the monasteries killing the monks and stealing the church gold. But in recent years things had changed, instead of simply raiding, the Danes had come to conquer and stay. |
| 184 Views | The Umbrella Vending Machine, a Business for a Rainy Day By : Adam Singleton
Even though entrepreneur Charles Ejogo won investment on BBC2's Dragons Den, the deal fell through, leaving his start up company high and dry. Despite this, the all important publicity he obtained enabled him to go on and create his own umbrella vending machine empire. |
| 183 Views | When a dead man turns up alive, what happens to any insurance payout? By : Paul McIndoe
The recent story of a canoeist who disappeared for five years and had been declared dead has prompted much discussion; most of it concerning what would happen to any life insurance payout. Would it have to be repaid? |
| 182 Views | Tutimaios The Pharaoh Who Lost A Country By : Fred Watson
Tutimaios (Tutimaeus) (Timaus) (Dedumose1)
Tutimaios according to Manetho was the Pharaoh that lost his country to the foreign invaders known by many as the ‘Hyksos’, although the Egyptians themselves would have used the term ‘Aamu’ meaning in rough translation ‘Asiatics’. While we are on the subject of names in those far off days Egypt would not have been the name the locals called the country. The occupants of the rich fertile lands of the Nile Valley would have called it Kemet, Kem, or the Black Lands, (as opposed to the Red Lands of the desert). |
| 182 Views | The Famous Lambton Worm By : Fred Watson
I live in the Northeast of England in Washington (formerly in the county Durham, but now in Tyne and Wear) which is situated between the River Tyne and the river Wear. If you haven't been to the area before, you may be surprised to see a Greek temple dominating the skyline. The temple stands on Penshaw Hill and was built in 1844 by Thomas Pratt as a memorial to the first Earl Of Durham, John George Lambton. |
| 181 Views | Hollywood actor RJ Williams By : jennieC
RJ Williams developed a very simple programming philosophy at Young Hollywood – all of his content is based on integrity, accuracy, and a real sense of fun. |
| 180 Views | The Making of A Great Waiter By : arcel
It is not unusual to do a part time waiting job over school holidays and find that it is something you want to pursue. |
| 180 Views | Simple but Fun! Arcade Classics By : Robert D. Thomson
Do you remember your childhood days at the local arcade? How many quarters did you anxiously jam down the slot to get a little bit further in Donkey Kong or Super Mario Bros.? |
| 180 Views | Classic Puzzle Games Online By : Robert D. Thomson
Some of the best puzzles games of our time are now available for free online. Some of them are just old classics that have made the transition to the Internet, while others focus on upgrading the old puzzle games to offer new challenges to a new generation of gamers. |
| 179 Views | Homeowners 'unsure' of best mortgage deal By : Paul McIndoe
According to new research, borrowers are in a fix over what mortgage deal they should choose, despite expectations of a falling base rate sometime this year. |
| 178 Views | QUICK AND EASY YOGHURT CAKE By : Wendy Irvine
Serve cut into slices. (Makes about 14 slices). |
| 177 Views | Northerners most generous at Christmas By : Paul McIndoe
Recent research has identified that people in the north of England spent more in the seven days before Christmas than anyone else in the country, and that those living in the South East and Anglia spend least |
| 177 Views | Are you one of the thousands of Brits hit by 'the winter vomiting virus?' By : Paul McIndoe
Norovirus, the winter vomiting virus, has hit Britain, but what can be done to prevent the spread? |
| 177 Views | Cyber crime hitting UK small business By : Paul McIndoe
Research reveals that 44 per cent of small businesses in the UK have been a victim of cybercrime, including internet scams, identity fraud, phishing and data theft. |
| 177 Views | Have we become the 51st State? By : Paul McIndoe
There is a growing feeling that we are on the verge of the introduction of a class action model system which will have a major impact on litigation throughout Europe. |
| 176 Views | Property market in Pakistan: What the future holds? By : William King
This article focuses on the current investment trend in the property market in Pakistan. It also shows where the trend is headed to. |
| 175 Views | Finding the right ghillie suit kit By : Robert D. Thomson
So you’re looking for a ghillie suit kit? Well the right ghillie suit kit has some major advantages over a bad one. We will look at materials that are optimal, along with other things that make up a great ghillie suit kit, and can keep you out of sight. |
| 174 Views | Savings brake deteriorates, revealing worrying trend By : Paul McIndoe
Britons are saving less and borrowing more, it has been revealed; a situation that financial advice website Unbiased - who conducted the poll - finds worrying. |
| 173 Views | Shield Of The Sun By : Fred Watson
Excerpt from a serialisation. Part One.
He stood on a low mound, the great golden orb, casting long shadows on the plain below as Ra began his daily journey across a deep blue sky. His name was Hanno, a royal prince of the blood and he stood at the right hand of his boyhood friend Tutimaios, God King of the land of Kemet. |
| 173 Views | The easy way to make a claim on a road traffic accident By : Paul McIndoe
If you've been involved in a road traffic accident, you'll know that making a claim for compensation can be a long and difficult process - but it doesn't always have to be. |
| 173 Views | The World’s most profitable remortgage? By : Paul McIndoe
Much has been written about super-successful entrepreneur Richard Branson and he is admired by many businessmen for his financial acumen. However, had it not been for his parents remortgaging their home in 1971 to save him from ruin and potentially prison, it might have been so different. |
| 172 Views | How to make a Ghillie Suit By : Robert D. Thomson
To make a ghillie suit is to invest much time and concentration into the effort. I will show you two different ways of making a ghillie suit - one is the expensive way and the other is the poor man’s way. |
| 171 Views | The Future of TV Viewing: 2008 Predictions By : Paul McIndoe
Innovations in technology throughout 2007 allowed for a marked increase in the use of TV-on-demand services, as well as allowing viewers to watch their programmes online. These innovations are sure to prove just as popular in 2008 as more people watch what they want, when they want. |
| 171 Views | Classic Games move Online By : Robert D. Thomson
Mario is probably one of the most iconic symbols of the video game industry. He has worn his little blue overalls through dozens of worlds and hundreds of activities. |
| 170 Views | 'Financial industry regulators sleeping on the job', claims top charity By : Paul McIndoe
Leading charity Citizens Advice claims that many lenders have been irresponsible in the past, advancing funds to borrowers who ultimately could not afford it, and believes that financial industry regulators have done little to help the situation. |