The first was simple enough: I went to buy some Christmas cards at my local newsagent. But somehow, as often happens in small communities, the conversation turned to something bigger. The struggles of local businesses here on the Isle of Man. It struck me that this isn’t just a local issue. I imagine it’s a UK-wide problem too. Here’s why. Large companies — Tesco, Amazon, and the like — dominate the market. Tesco alone made £1.6 billion in profit last year. They can steamroll prices and produ...

The first was simple enough: I went to buy some Christmas cards at my local newsagent. But somehow, as often happens in small communities, the conversation turned to something bigger. The struggles of local businesses here on the Isle of Man. It struck me that this isn’t just a local issue. I imagine it’s a UK-wide problem too. Here’s why. Large companies — Tesco, Amazon, and the like — dominate the market. Tesco alone made £1.6 billion in profit last year. They can steamroll prices and produ...

One of the greatest things in life is the ability to make a decision and, more importantly, to make the right decision. All sorts of barriers and sticks may lie in your path: people not answering questions, distractions meant to deflect you from making the right choice. Perhaps an important question to ask yourself, and indeed any other party involved, is: Where do they see the effect of this decision in 5 to 10 years’ time? At that point, the consequences of the decision will be well known. ...

One of the greatest things in life is the ability to make a decision and, more importantly, to make the right decision. All sorts of barriers and sticks may lie in your path: people not answering questions, distractions meant to deflect you from making the right choice. Perhaps an important question to ask yourself, and indeed any other party involved, is: Where do they see the effect of this decision in 5 to 10 years’ time? At that point, the consequences of the decision will be well known. ...

/Really impressed with my 1950's grey screen phone. Emotional free phone use. There’s something grounding about those mid-century devices: no notifications, no scrolling, just pure function. A grey screen, a dial tone, and silence unless you choose otherwise. It’s almost meditative, isn’t it? Like, the phone exists only when you need it — not as a portal to endless distraction.

/Really impressed with my 1950's grey screen phone. Emotional free phone use. There’s something grounding about those mid-century devices: no notifications, no scrolling, just pure function. A grey screen, a dial tone, and silence unless you choose otherwise. It’s almost meditative, isn’t it? Like, the phone exists only when you need it — not as a portal to endless distraction.

Not so in Japan. Shop after shop where people are passionate about what they sell. No massive chains—just intimate, curated experiences. How long will it take for us to catch up?

Not so in Japan. Shop after shop where people are passionate about what they sell. No massive chains—just intimate, curated experiences. How long will it take for us to catch up?

Mist sprays at Bus stops in hot city. Why not. You want people to go some where make comfortable.I like the inside of these metro trains a rch green in Kyoto. They felt some how tranquil and relaxing.Why not if you like it travel on the elegant saloon. Public transport should be top class a first choice not a second.you got it flaunt it a lovely bird on display. Ecosystems are not about one entity but a mix of entities.

Mist sprays at Bus stops in hot city. Why not. You want people to go some where make comfortable.I like the inside of these metro trains a rch green in Kyoto. They felt some how tranquil and relaxing.Why not if you like it travel on the elegant saloon. Public transport should be top class a first choice not a second.you got it flaunt it a lovely bird on display. Ecosystems are not about one entity but a mix of entities.

So I massively failed to keep notes about what predictions are going to happen in the New Year. As they say, the ones that are important will stay with us. Here on the Isle of Man we have an election year. So that could mean some kind of change. Or change disguised and hidden in not even fancy words. Seriously, I do think people want change. I don’t think it’s about left, right, or being in the middle any more. I just think people want things that work. Not just about an ordinary or mediocre ...

So I massively failed to keep notes about what predictions are going to happen in the New Year. As they say, the ones that are important will stay with us. Here on the Isle of Man we have an election year. So that could mean some kind of change. Or change disguised and hidden in not even fancy words. Seriously, I do think people want change. I don’t think it’s about left, right, or being in the middle any more. I just think people want things that work. Not just about an ordinary or mediocre ...