Trump lies with such impunity and is so accustomed to not being held to account for his lies that this time, in relation to China, it was different. Trump’s tariffs have proved, predictably, to be disastrous for international economies, the bond markets, the stock markets, and economic confidence generally that he had to lie that… Continue reading Trump’s lie-this time it was different
I used to wonder about the Apple fuss
I used to laugh at Apple fans a few years ago and wonder what all the fuss was about when it came to Apple products. Now I know. I have been using Apple products at home and in the office for 10 years or so and I have never had a moment’s trouble or strife… Continue reading I used to wonder about the Apple fuss
Investing tips rescued from an old notebook of mine
I’m making a series of videos-probably three-with investing tips. The tips were committed to a green Moleskine notebook of mine some time ago, and there is in the region of 25 tips. These can be broken down into a useful, valuable series of videos which I think my YouTube audience will appreciate. It goes to… Continue reading Investing tips rescued from an old notebook of mine
The big mistake with keeping a notebook
You can keep a notebook for a myriad of reasons, ranging from keeping a diary or journal, writing down ideas, keeping recipes, business ideas or strategies, leesons you have learned in your daily life. The possibilities are endless. The big mistake is not referring back to your notebook on a repeated, consistent basis. You can… Continue reading The big mistake with keeping a notebook
The difference between these 2 videos could not be greater
I have published a couple of videos on my YouTube channel in the last 2 days and they could not be any different. One is about an important Supreme Court decision from the UK in which the court defined ‘woman’. This is a matter of lifechanging significance for many. One was about me walking down… Continue reading The difference between these 2 videos could not be greater
The freedom of ignoring online comments
I published a video yesterday about the recent Supreme Court decision from the United Kingdom in which the Court defined ‘woman’ for the purposes of equality legislation in the UK. Whether this decision has far reaching consequences in the UK, or Ireland, in the medium to long term seems to be uncertain. But many of… Continue reading The freedom of ignoring online comments
Why would an employer defend a ‘no fault’ termination unfair dismissal case?
I published a video yesterday about an employer defending a case of unfair dismissal where the employer accepted the dismissal was unfair. The lay litigant employee won €145,000 for the unfair dismissal. The question arose as why would you defend a case like this? Because the employee is only entitled to financial loss by way… Continue reading Why would an employer defend a ‘no fault’ termination unfair dismissal case?
Sinn Fein’s health spokesman’s surprising remarks hailing UK court judgment
It’s gas to see a Sinn Fein Health Spokesman, David Cullinane, hail the ‘common sense’ of a court judgment from the UK Supreme Court and suggest Irish courts should take cognisance. Cullinane must be unaware of our own legislative assembly, the Dáil, of which he is a member passing the Gender Recognition Act, 2015. I… Continue reading Sinn Fein’s health spokesman’s surprising remarks hailing UK court judgment
E-bikes deemed mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV)-District Court
A District Court case, involving a private prosecution when the Gardai did not want to know, has led to a landmark finding that an e-bike is a mechanically propelled vehicle. The Gardai, apparently, were unsure of the legal status of the e-bike in terms of the road traffic laws. The victim in this case brought… Continue reading E-bikes deemed mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV)-District Court
Is United States heading towards authoritarianism?
What is going on in the United States under Trump is being described by many as heading towards authoritarianism. News reports yesterday warning Irish students thinking about going to the United States on J1 visas for the summer and the need to be ‘careful’ about any protest activity they might engage in. Harvard, and other… Continue reading Is United States heading towards authoritarianism?