I learnt on Friday that Michael Jackson had passed away when I opened an email from Play.com entitled: Play.com’s Tribute to Michael Jackson. The email was an affiliate email along with some banners and an affiliate link with my ID inserted into it all ready for me to put up on a site. At the [...]
Play.com’s Tribute To Michael Jackson – Too Soon?
Sometimes “The Hodge” Shows Me Things I Don’t Want To See
Sometimes “The Hodge” Shows Me Things I Don’t Want To See
Setanta Loses Premier League Rights
Not so long ago I blogged about Setanta facing a financial crisis and today it would appear their fete has been sealed as they have failed to make latest payment on the £30million owed to the English Premier League, losing the rights to screen the matches going forward. The Premier League will now put the [...]
Financial Crisis Forces Tough Decisions
This speaks volumes! I take no credit for the above image, if you know the copyright owner give me a shout and I’ll give credit where it’s due.
Giving Employees Time To Work On Their Project Ideas
When I launched TLSC I had to take on a number of employees within quick succession to meet the demands of the business. One of the things I started thinking about was how to keep work fun and interesting in a field that at times can be quite monotonous. A few beers later and an [...]
Probably The Easiest Game Show In The World
When I walk into a bank I immediately identify the CCTV cameras, I note the guards, the protective glass, and identify the little old lady I could take hostage. By the time I’ve paid in my cheques and left the bank I’m convinced I’ve got a fool proof bank robbery in the making. I’ve never [...]
And The One Millionth English Word Is …
Doo Do Do Doo Dooo Dooooo !!! … Web 2.0 For the last few months boffins have been somewhat excited (bless them) about what word will take pride of place as the English languages official one millionth word. According to Global Language Monitor, a Texas-based global language tracker, the word Web 2.0 was officially unveiled [...]
Please Don’t Suspend Me For Not Promoting You
Good and generous Affiliate Gods, Please stop the muppet merchants from suspending me for not promoting them, It’s not that I have no love for their brand, It’s not that we’re not working to the same cause they are, Frankly it’s beginning to get out of hand. We sign up to programmes with an intention [...]
Setanta To Face Administration?
Irish based sports broadcaster Satanta Sports could be forced into administration this week after failing to make payments due on TV rights. Setanta last week failed to make a payment of £3million to the Scottish Premier League in the final installment of this seasons TV deal. With the English Premier League chiefs expecting a payment [...]
Findel Puts Kitbag Up For Sale
Just less than 3 years after the acquisition of Kitbag Ltd from European Home Retail, Findel PLC have put the Middleton-based online sportswear retailer up for sale. They haven’t done a bad job at all given that when they took control the retailer was making a loss, turning this around to a £500k profit (according [...]