Categories: "In real life"

A frugal Christmas

I was listening to the radio in the car today, hearing Martin Lewis (self promoter extraordinare) declaring that he is putting his foot down over people spending too much at Christmas. A person he has "helped" with their finances (pushing extra internet… more »

Sting questions Y factor motives

On Saturday night I was halfway through posting about some of the things Sting is talking about. I didn't post it mainly because I couldn't really explain myself properly, plus I didn't want to be guilty of exactly what other websites online are doing.… more »

Lord Phillips - OFT v banks - to announce decision

Just had an email from the penalty charges team over at penaltycharges.co.uk informing me that a ruling could be due to be announced on the case of the OFT versus the banks, as regards the OFT having the power to take action against bank charges.… more »

Getting a new baby to smile?

Our new daughter (as opposed to our old one?) is now 8 weeks old... how difficult is it, just to get a picture where she is actually smiling! Heart warmer it is SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title : 'Getting a new baby to smile?', url :… more »

Animals injected with growth hormones

Food from animals injected with growth hormones to improve production of milk and fatten meat, etc. are banned from being used in Europe, as regards the food chain. On health grounds - food products made from animals who have been injected with… more »