I travel a fair amount for work, and usually buy my wife a present each time, ranging from perfume to handbag(s). I recently was on a trip and bought a Hermes scarf. I usually ask colleagues if they...
There was an article in the Economist about the differences in the pain inflicted by Tories under Thatcher / Major and Labour under Tone. The Tories hit the people directly (Poll Tax, sky high...
For many and various reasons (mainly to do with currency controls where I am currently living) I would like to pay some of my savings commitments via Visa instead of direct debit. The investment...
I am planning a trip to Paris for my wife and I and 18 month old. We are looking for a good hotel (4, maybe 5 stars) in the centre, near an underground station, good service, spacious rooms, good...
Can we have a poll, with a permanent record that determines how individuals would deal with those carrying out vile crimes. It would save a lot of typing and may even increase the work output of the...
How will Chip and Pin affect visitors to the UK from 14 Feb? My overseas issuer says that the card reader will recognise that it is a card issued outside the UK and allow a signature. However, my card...
Our little one (only one so far) is 16 months old. She is delightful most of the time, and is developing well. However, she occaisionally gets frustrated and hits (usually her Mum, but sometimes me)...
I live in a country where 10% ethanol fuel ('gasahol') is available at mainstream gargages and 20% compatable cars are being launched. There is a lot of confusion as to the facts, so, 1. What does the...
