Keeping Tabs on You

In the olden days, most people used a table to keep track of their raw data which could easily be used to convert into a graph for fast comparisons. Nowadays we do this on an electronic screen called a tablet which isn’t dissimilar to the Greeks of old apart from our devices can store information on the same device and can show other screens too; including entertainment. And because of advancements in our network abilities, a phenomenal amount of data can be shared and called up onto a screen at will. We even have giant banks just to store and backup this data. But with all this tracking, is it necessary to keep track of each other? We’ve always had people in authority to do this for us and act accordingly, but it seems that a new philosophy is rising which suggests that people need to track their activities too. This creates further work for the authorities who must police the trackers. Just how far does keeping tabs go? Isn’t anyone entitled to a little bit of privacy anymore? 

 

How do I tactfully tell someone that they smell bad?

 It depends on the environment. You might have some authority in the workplace; but if you’re on public transport with a stranger; you’re not going to have any authority whatsoever. If you see them on a regular basis, then perhaps there’s an opportunity for you to smuggle an anonymous note into their coat, bag or work area. Sometimes there’s nothing that you can do about it other than to get away from the offending person as soon as possible. Perhaps you could offer them a comfort break to freshen up; or let them know what you’re doing and ask them if they’d like to do the same afterwards. The key is to take a subtle approach to test their reaction and see how they react to your suggestion. Is there a way to amplify your smell to mask theirs by opening some mints? You might even go the extra mile and offer them one. Or if it’s a stranger that you probably won’t see them again you can say what you feel as you depart and hope they have a thick skin.

Bags of Trouble

You’d think that by now there’d be enough of these things around. Bags have been known to predate civilisation, and they’ve certainly been a timesaver to aid humans on their journeys. Why then, have we suddenly resorted to covering up a single item? If there’s a need to conceal it, why can’t we go back to paper? It may not have the strength required but there’s a bag that predates that in the form of woven string. The truth is that see-though plastic is a germophobe’s dream. It allows them to examine products without physically touching them. I do wonder what they did before this substance was readily available and whether some unknown vaccine has skipped a generation or two by not having the ability to spread its immunity to others. But then again, our goods have never been manufactured so far away as they are today. I hope that people are taking note and are preparing to buy local. We’ve seen what’s out there. Now it’s time to make our own version.

 

Sounds of the 90's

I fancied listening to something different to my regular mix at the gym. What I needed was something that I would enjoy but that had that human touch as well. This mix was perfect. As well as a good mix of music to suit most genres, host Fern Cotton also takes us back to discuss the playground crazes of the times. She also throws in a few guests to chat to; though at times it seems as if she’s calling up her mates to fill some airtime. It’s sometimes hard to see the relevance when they talk of the nineties as being that hazy period where they were hanging out with celebrities all the time. I love the movie quotes; there’s some excellent tunes which makes up its soundtrack too. Its actual broadcast is late at night; so it’s a lot easier to download it to listen to at leisure. Perhaps they should go for a live show though.

Basket Case

Life is tough when you’re small. The vacuum cleaner is loud and scary, everything seems so much bigger and the dark can be scary, especially if you’re on your own. You must to brave if you want to try out new things; especially if you’re on your own. But if you’ve got a bit of familiarity nearby to retreat to like somewhere you’ve been before or someone who’s going to help you if you don’t like it, then you might be willing to give it a go. You can conquer that fear with the help of another, and you may even be able to help them at the same time without knowing it. Don’t get too used to the company of others though. Eventually, people will expect you to face your fears and go it alone. In the meantime, you’re entitled to have as much fun as you can handle before nap time. 

Brunch #nuclearmermaid14

As she peeled away the crack in the tiles, she noticed that the level of water would decrease slightly. One day she got to a point where it was barely covering her and she could no longer dive underwater. She took this as a sign to play dead in front of the biped. Sure enough, this forced the biped to act. First, it pumped in water out of a rubber tube followed by buckets of water; but the damage that Jenny had done was too much for the water to remain in the pool. Its only choice was to jump in to investigate the leak. Jenny until it was partly submerged so that she had the upper hand. Then with a flick of her tail, she knocked it over and was able to twist her tail around its body. With just one squeeze, there was a crack and one biped became two.

Disappointing Deviations

We sell a lot of things in our shop that we’re not entirely sure how they work. And with a range to suit all budgets, it’s often difficult to advise someone which product is right for them. We could be greedy and sell them the top end product but most of the time the cash is going to the manufacturer rather than ourselves so as a company we just earn a small mark-up; which is even smaller if an item comes back through the returns process. That’s when we must be on our guard. Obviously we have to be on the look-out for people trying to defraud us but at the same time we don’t want to rip anyone off. It gets difficult when you hear of people’s tales of their disappointment in the product but at the same time you must defend your profit margin. You’re a middleman but often you don’t hear the result which makes it more difficult upon making future decisions with the same issue. It’s not just a tipping ground behind the returns counter.