Observations on the world and its inhabitants
Imagine you’re on a cruise of your lifetime. You paid your money. You’ve been sipping pina coladas on sprawling sun-bathed decks over the last few days. You end another day in paradise, you get into bed with a smile. But then you are awakened by an announcement, ‘We are sorry to announce that the Endless ...
Buying an expensive piece of equipment carries an unspoken assumption that if it turns out to be faulty, the law will step in to put things right. On paper, consumer law in the United Kingdom looks straightforward. In reality, anyone trying to get their money back from a reluctant retailer quickly discovers a wide gap ...
The following exploration is not intended as financial or strategic advice for any specific individual or entity. Instead, it serves as a platter of food for thought regarding the mechanics of the digital landscape. Most people view advertising as a simple, static transaction: a result is purchased, or it is not. Nearly every business has ...
Tarek’s gleaming Bentley Continental purred to a stop outside Jane’s modest home, its polished surface glinting in the afternoon sun. Net curtains twitched in unison across the street as neighbours, once again, peered out in wonder. “Why’s he visiting her again?” their unspoken questions seemed to echo across the quiet cul-de-sac. Tarek’s bespoke shoes clicked ...
Someone on a forum asked for assistance with putting in a complaint to a regulatory authority. I gave them my tips. So I put them up here as well to help anyone and for my ease of reference. This is absolutely not a ‘one size fits’ all. Read that again – slowly this time – ...
Well, in solidarity with everybody who is struggling with energy and food bills, I decided to give English Heritage the chop – thus saving £66/yr. Some will not understand. I should attempt some mind reading, of those who would judge me. I’ll call for help! Here comes ‘help’. Stupid: Oh come off it! You can ...
