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For goodness sake give us something to laugh about!
Drowning in a tide of bad news, Dick Lumsden pines for the days when the long summer holidays gave us some weird and wonderful news
Where has all the cash gone?
Electronic payments are on the increase, but Dick Lumsden doesn’t want to lose the feel of cash in pocket.
Working from home, working from France…what’s the difference?
As Dick Lumsden prepares for his summer holiday, he’s got no intention of being out of touch
Second hand second hands have hidden value
Dick Lumsden thinks he has found a new way to give the economy a boost
Big Brother isn’t just watching, he’s inside your fridge
As we stand on the brink of a new technological age, Dick Lumsden wonders where it will all end
Skinny robots wearing the Emperor’s new clothes
No stranger to new gadgets, Dick Lumsden believes the latest American invention is a pointless step too far
Shirley Bassey, bubble baths and a brief history of time
It may be dark and damp outside, but Dick Lumsden finds many reasons to celebrate today
From sleeping bears to holiday bargains – a month of TV agony
December is beset with Christmas TV ad spectaculars, quickly followed by a deluge of holiday ads, Dick Lumsden watches in dismay
Don’t ask me about shopping…it’s complicated!
With Christmas fast approaching, the pressure to get out and buy is all too much for Dick Lumsden
Drive to the cinema? I’d rather watch TV
The cinema industry is seeing a higher percentage of older customers, but it needs to do more to persuade us out of our armchairs, says Dick Lumsden
Working like a well oiled machine
Calorie control is like herding cats, but we must try harder, says Dick Lumsden
Stacking, meshing or phubbing? What goes on in your lounge?
The rising use of smartphones and tablets has created a new phenomenon, and even Dick Lumsden has succumbed.
By all means balance the books, but do you have to pick my pocket?
You don’t miss what you’ve never had..but is that true of pensions asks Dick Lumsden?
Cold calls sending out the wrong signal
Infuriated by pre-recorded cold calls to your home, Dick Lumsden says you’re not alone.
Sorry used to be the hardest word
When did public apologies become such big news? Dick Lumsden finds the whole thing baffling.