There’s been a lot of discussion about the rights gig economy workers have. Sadly, big business can choose not to just ride it out.
The universal protest of 1968 should speak to us today
1968 was a year beset by great division, one that birthed great international protest. If we’re looking to change the world of tomorrow, we should look to yesterday.
A revisionist history of the answers our politicians should have given
We have a problem with the answers our politicians give. They’re invariably incorrect. But, no matter, I’ve fixed it.
Gainfully employed? Then you’ve agreed to more than you might think
So, you’re employed. Great job. However, hidden in the subtext of your contract is a whole raft of rights you might have inadvertently signed away.
Small vs big business: How the rules have changed for the little guy
Coming recently into effect are a raft of measures designed to embolden small business. But, beyond protection, what else do they offer?
The deep philosophical roots of shallow everyday phrases
You’ve seen them everywhere. Fitspo memes, status updates, ironically placed on t-shirts. But where did these everyday phrases spring from? Well…
Pepper: The wonder drug that can save more than your awful cooking
It may inconspicuously sit on your table, but the genius of pepper is that it doesn’t have to impress you. But get to know it, and you’ll be converted. Move over, salt.
A wine cellar in a rental property? Why, yes you can
Ever thought about having a wine cellar or something vaguely resembling it? The fact that your name is not on the mortgage is immaterial.
Red wine, ambrosia of the gods: A scientific study…study
The studies surrounding the apparent benefits of red wine are numerous. So, in classic wine tasting pomp, I’ll be sampling them all. But I shan’t be swallowing easily.
School of thought: Time to push for an easier, secular option
The process of allowing a primary school child to learn outside the secular curriculum is needlessly difficult. Time for a rethink.
