When O2 sell “like new” you might get more trouble than you bargained for

O2 provide quality refurbished devices. But what happens when they deliver potentially dangerous and stolen goods?

Consumer advice: Avoid MobilephoneXchange.co.uk

Hello everybody, it's been quite some time since I posted and I'm sorry it's something so negative that's put me back online. But if there's one thing I really hate it's being ripped off online.So you can only guess my level of annoyance when we sent an ABSOLUTELY mint BlackBerry 9800 Torch which MobilePhoneXChange gave an …

Thatcher is dead – Now lets all talk bollocks

So you can't help but fail to notice that one time Conservative Prime Minister and vilified figure of hate Margaret Thatcher has died after a stroke.I don't quite know what's worse. The endless vox pop's of ill informed people who either loved or hated her, or the constant biographic pieces that are going on and on and …

One to avoid – Curry Hut, Walkden

Sorry if this all sounds like a bit of a moaning session. But if there's one thing I hate, it's bad service. Such is the case with; Curry Hut 1 High Street, Walkden. M28 3JH God knows it must be hard putting take out orders into bags and making sure you put the right things …

Quebec Government sneaks past security legislation by hiding it in student instructions bill

It's a sad day for liberty in Quebec today. Check out this Bill 78 - Not quite what it appears. It's all about keeping students in line, no smashing up accommodation and being able to amend time tables and... Oh yeah and NO PROTESTING. At least not without consent of the local rozzers that is, …

SPAM of the month – I won the Uk Lottery, from a guy called Aud Mal in Canada

I normally post a SPAM message once in while when it amuses me; either because it's so badly written or so hilarious in it's attempt to fool. But todays entry is so bad it's funny. I can only guess they can't be bothered any more. That's my guess. Aud Mal <audmal3@Shaw.ca> writes Your e-mail has …

Buffalo News repeats Buffet secretary tax rate meme – My open email to writer Jerry Zremski

Today I had the misfortune to read this little article in the Buffalo News. It was the usual collection of lies and misinformation regarding tax. Including the now classic: Warren E. Buffett’s secretary will continue to pay a higher tax rate than her billionaire boss Of course, that's totally not the same as saying she …

Is Germany really the financial powerhouse people claim? The figures tell a different story to the usual narrative

You'd think from the way people describe Germany, that it's the financial powerhouse of Europe. You regularly are given the impression of it's masterful performance in industry, it's intense work ethic and sensible fiscal policies. But is that the truth or merely a reality put out by the media. From the Global Finance website, the …

X-Factor not rigged… ? So why did this happen

Before I start, I should make a point very clear.... I HATE the X-Factor with every single fibre of my body. That aside, I do like it making a total arse of itself. Which is something that's been somewhat covered up by news from Europe and climate talks not quite going to plan (don't worry, …