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The life and lies of Johnson

If you know me, you’ll be aware that I despise this man. As I type this, he is currently Prime Minister of our country. Hopefully as you read it, he won’t be. I’m more than happy for you to read this and decide that you have no time for someone like me expressing my political…

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The Moment I Noticed the Gap

The Action-Reaction Void with Newton's 3rd Law

How Newton’s Third Law helped me spot the space between frustration and choice You remember Newton’s Third Law, right? “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Classroom posters. The little desk toys (I have one) with the silver balls clacking back and forth. Action, reaction, repeat. Endlessly. Newton’s Cradle – I used…

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The times they are a changing

Bargain hunters

Are your customers ALL looking for deal? I would really appreciate input on this if you are in business. This conversation on my chat platform in March 2025 is indicative and very much the norm, representing so many conversations I have with people.  Screenshot I am not criticising this guest at all. I just find…

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I got fired from Woolworths.

Picture the scene. 1981, a 17-year-old me was working as a part-time cleaner in Woolworths in Colchester, after school and on Saturdays to earn some cash. My job was to use one of those electric upright floor polishers. I have to tell you that whilst I did earn money, I actually loved it. Running around…

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Rise: The extinction of humanity.

Could this be the beginning of the end of civilisation as we know it? “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should”. No idea where I first heard that but that’s how I feel about the world of Artificial Intelligence. I’ve been getting increasingly concerned about the acceleration of AI, as more and more geeks…

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Consumer confidence looking good

I read a very interesting article in The Times this week about positive consumer optimism despite the cost of living crisis. Not only did I consider this great news for my Barns & Barges, but for the country as a whole. Read on if you’re so minded… Consumers are becoming more likely to spend on…

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