We’ve been told that due to the current austerity measures, the light at the end of the tunnel is being turned off until further notice. But still, you have to look on the bright side… “ Age does absolutely nothing... (Continue reading)

Seeing that, on page 41 of this issue Neal Sherman brought up the whole business of voting and elections, we thought we’d highlight a few words of wisdom on the topic… “ One of these days the ‘don’t knows’ will... (Continue reading)

In the times that are in it, money tends to raise its ugly head more often than usual – as Graham Archer reminded us back on page 40. Here are a few quotes from some people who have delved deep... (Continue reading)

Now that Two-Mile Borris is on a fast track to becoming the Las Vegas of Western Europe, we though it was time we focussed on the brighter side of gambling. Like giving people the chance to gamble away everything they have... (Continue reading)

The Dalai Lama said on his recent visit to Dublin: “The ultimate source of happiness, peace of mind, cannot be bought by money. Billionaires are very unhappy people.” Sounds about right, but you can still see the funny side… They... (Continue reading)

Now that we’ve come through our own election turmoil (and as we wait for the series of “we didn’t know the mess was this bad” pronouncements), here are a few gems from other jurisdictions…... (Continue reading)

If we think Mother Nature has it in for us this winter, spare a thought for the residents of Mt Shasta, California. In February 1959, in a single snowstorm, they experienced a snowfall 4.8 metres (15.75ft) deep.... (Continue reading)

Warren Edward Buffett, now 80, is one of the wealthiest people in the world. A noted philanthropist, he is known for his personal frugality – as well as his homespun wisdom. Appropriate to the interesting times we now live in,... (Continue reading)