Recent content by N-plus-one

somewhat firm, I would hazard a guess.

open it with CHROME browser and the embedded text translation is pretty understandable. No odd translations telling you to remove the spring onion or similar.

What a shame I arrived so late to this thread, I'd have so enjoyed making my own meaningful contributions! Still a great read though.

and the hot chick wealthy girlfriend - dont forget her!

Very nice, good-looking result there. BZ for your efforts.

I'm with you. There are people who propose alternative paths to that of consumerism. Problem is that these (small) voices are frequently drowned out by the mega-business that is part and parcel of consumerism. Market agencies, Press, Media, magazines etc etc. There's a whole stratum of business...

aka the DAF Variomatic of the 1970s vintage. Not for me, thanks!

I totally agree. I try to keep my posts balanced and not extreme - but I'm opposed to consumerism as a way of living, and my opposition grows with each year. The problem is that people accept consumerism as a necessity, not realising there are other ways. Ways less damaging to environment...

Nail, hammer... Like it or loathe it, we live in a consumer society where turn-over is required by companies; because turnover = costs + margin - and the margin is what makes the BoD/Shareholders happy. For evidence/examples research domestic "white" products and cars: they are designed to...

I do. I care about it. I loathe the power that the large supermarket chains exert. I hate their ability to squeeze producers (particularly farmers) and customers alike. I try to avoid buying from supermarkets, despite their convenience. I shop local when possible, and direct if feasible...

said Mr Boycott as he lovingly beat his latest girlfriend (allegedly)

particularly for the employees. Not a good time in UK of GB&NI to be without employment.

God! what a horrid thought. A bit like Susan Boyle being pleasured to the point of "La petite morte".

Interesting post. I've actually gone in the opposite direction: I've just cancelled my Zwift subscription and am going to expand the range and variety of my rides. So while I will still do fast-paced peloton rides, I intend to use all of my other bikes on a more frequent basis and enjoy the...

The policy is called: Consumerism. %age profit of a large number is so much more lucrative than the same %age of a small number.