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Good news which might have passed us by in 2022
Good news which might have passed us by in 2022
At the end of 2022, the general feeling when reading the press was one of doom and gloom. It cannot be denied that…
The future – Thoughts about 2023
The future - Thoughts about 2023
In the bible, the Prophet Ezekiel warned of the emergence of the four horsemen of the apocalypse (Ezekiel 38). These horsemen are…
Businessmen who love inflation and inferior products
Businessmen who love inflation and inferior products.
Do you like it when prices go up? Inflation is a problem that many politicians have highlighted in their…
The world’s population hits 8bn
The world’s population hits 8bn
Should we be concerned?
According to the United Nations, the planet’s population is forecast to surpass 8bn. It is estimated to…
“Spoofing” software leads to huge amounts of fraud
“Spoofing” software leads to huge amounts of fraud.
Let’s imagine that someone called Nigel receives a telephone call on his mobile. Nigel checks the number…
The Fall of FTX Crypto
The Fall of FTX Crypto
It seems incredible that just three weeks ago, the FTX cryptocurrency exchange was valued at $32bn. FTX founder and CEO Sam…
BORIS JOHNSON, GETTING BREXIT DONE.
BORIS JOHNSON, GETTING BREXIT DONE.
In a previous article which examined both the art of politics and the art of what is possible, I considered the…
The UK Commercial Property Investment Market
The UK Commercial Property Investment Market
Industrial land prices have grown significantly over the past few years and have been seen as a safe and…
The art of politics and the art of what is possible.
Yes, minister. The art of politics and the art of what is possible.
Some readers may recall the 1980s British sitcom “Yes, Minister” and its sequel…
THE NEW COKE SAGA – MARKETING DISASTER OR ASTUTE STRATEGY
THE NEW COKE SAGA – MARKETING DISASTER OR ASTUTE STRATEGY.
On April 23, 1985, the Coca Cola Company (Coca Cola) introduced a new product: New Coke. New…
Europe and the energy crisis
Europe and the energy crisis
The war in Ukraine seems to be going in Ukraine’s favor, with parts of the occupied territory taken back. This is partly…
Britain’s 39 days of Economic Chaos
Britain’s 39 days of Economic Chaos
It’s difficult to underestimate the economic chaos and damage Britain has seen since the election on September 5th…
The Future of the Brazilian Rainforest
The Future of the Brazilian Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest has suffered years of deforestation, and since the election of the country’s president, …
Blockchain and the real estate market
Blockchain and the real estate market
Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrency, has had a significant impact on Technology companies and…
A new work reality
A new work reality
The beginning of the pandemic back in early 2020 has created a new way of thinking for most tech companies. Offices use to be a place of…
Her majesty the queen – from mechanic to matriarch
Her majesty the queen – from mechanic to matriarch.
On Thursday, September 8th 2022, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II passed away in Balmoral, Scotland at the age…
European Inflation – should we be worried?
European Inflation - should we be worried?
From skyrocketing inflation to a potential shortage of gas - several factors could potentially test the resilience of…
Are we running out of oil?
Are we running out of oil?
It is often said that oil is the fuel of the world’s economy. What does that mean? It means that we turn to the price of oil…
Imagine all the people
Imagine all the people
Someone told me the following story. Someone took a frog and threw it into a pan of hot water. The frog immediately jumped out…
IS CLIMATE CHANGE OUR EXCUSE?
IS CLIMATE CHANGE OUR EXCUSE?
In Cologne a few weeks ago, diners were enjoying a meal on a famous floating restaurant. This novelty of eating out while…