Ignite the spirit of the Games Makers in our employees September 10, 2012 FAREWELL then, to the undisputed stars of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games – the Games Makers will be missed. Overnight, London became a friendlier place. Anyone who was helped by them, or who heard the prolonged applause for them at the closing ceremonies, will know they rose to the occasion brilliantly and contributed [...]
Don’t let your money go walkabout – weigh up risks and rewards September 9, 2012 LET me pose you a question. Is it possible that a business investment that returns ten times the money invested could have been a mistake? Before you think the obvious, “No, of course not!”, please read on. Crocodile Dundee is a fantastic movie. It somehow managed to capture the best of the Aussie spirit and [...]
Goalless Gunners set to be shut out again at Anfield August 30, 2012 THEY say ‘In Arsene we trust’, but the patience of Arsenal fans must be wearing pretty thin. The dust mites in the Emirates trophy cabinet have had the run of the place for so long now that they have probably been joined by woodworm and it looks like another summer transfer window will slam shut [...]
Winning formula of a high street chemist May 16, 2012 WHEN I was growing up in south east London in the 1990s, there was very little in the way of decent shops on the nearby Penge high street. The proliferation of betting and pound shops, which would eventually blight most shopping precincts, was already well-advanced. There were just a few of the chains that you [...]
Winning formula of a high street chemist May 16, 2012 WHEN I was growing up in south east London in the 1990s, there was very little in the way of decent shops on the nearby Penge high street. The proliferation of betting and pound shops, which would eventually blight most shopping precincts, was already well-advanced. There were just a few of the chains that you [...]
CAR TALK July 24, 2012 Vauxhall’s new urban-chic small car Vauxhall has released images of its new urban-chic small car which will be launched at this year’s Paris motor show in September. Called Adam, the three-door, four-seater has a distinctive two-tone “floating” roof and will be offered with a choice of three petrol engines with optional start/stop technology and a [...]
Wade shines in England victory June 13, 2012 WASPS wing Christian Wade scored a hat-trick as an experimental mid-week England side ran in eight tries against SA Southern Barbarians in Kimberley in an action-packed 54-26 victory. George Lowe and Graham Kitchener added further tries, as did the impressive Thomas Waldroum, who scored two, and returning scrum-half Danny Care. There were also 14 points [...]
Inflation falls in June July 17, 2012 Inflation fell to its lowest in more than two and a half years in June helped by early summer sales of clothes and shoes, official data showed on Tuesday, suggesting consumers will be able to spend more and give a rare helping hand to the economy. The Office for National Statistics said annual consumer price [...]
‘Tis the season at One New Change November 20, 2012 Working THE Christmas party circuit like a professional this festive season could give your career, social life and even relationship a helping nudge along if done with grace, style and panache. But let’s face it, it’s tough out there. The discerning society high flyer needs to look super sleek, knowing their Moët & Chandon from [...]
The new Beetle is vastly improved September 4, 2012 MORE power. Less flower” is the marketing message for Volkswagen’s latest Beetle, a car that has been created to be more dynamic and exciting. And it is – more than the original Beetle ever was, and certainly a good deal better than the last one. The dashboard vase – a homage to the original Beetle [...]