Open Question: Berbatov United v.s Bendtner FC. Who wins? You decide!?

March 13th, 2010
I have seen Arsenal referred to as Bendtner FC in a bid to out-do the very popular Rooney United going around lately. It would seem the Man U fans have failed (again) to grasp that Rooney is their best player and that Bendtner is not our best player (but he may be one day!). So a fairer match up would be Berbatov United v.s Bendtner Fc. Who would win? Would united's invisible goal scorer (OG man) make an appearance? BQ: Berbatov v.s carrier bag (bear in mind the carrier bag may be able to move into good positions due to a favourable wind). lmao @ Voltron, that is beautiful and poetic... ahem... but WRONG. Bendtner is ace.

Energy customers 31% worse-off than in 2008

March 13th, 2010
The extent of fuel bill inflation was laid bare today by research that reveals energy customers are £279 worse-off than two years ago A gas ring

50 reasons why Im not coming into your shop (or doing business with you)

March 13th, 2010
Retailers are always going to have a tough job keeping up with their fickle customers - so why don't they look after their customers better? Find out why This is Money's Richard Browning has had enough cartoon Customer service

Resolved Question: What should be the ratio for the weight of your luggage to the contents for a flight?

March 12th, 2010
I will be flying in a few weeks for a new job in another country. I will be there for at least a year, so i am pretty much packing my life into my luggage. Having never been on a plane before, i don't really know how much clothes weigh in terms of combined weights within luggage. Looking back i should have spent a little more on the flight and got a better luggage allowance, but as it stands i have 20kg. I plan to take my laptop in a bag on the plane, as well as a cabin luggage. I need to check in two bags for my trip; one bag with all my casual clothes and another with my suits, shirts etc in. I decided upon buying a small case for my casual clothes and a garment carrier for my suits etc. My question is out of the 20kg weight, how much should i set aside for the weight of the luggage alone? How much roughly would a few suits, a dozen shirts and ties, and shoes weigh? At the moment i am still a bit clueless as to what i can expect to take with me. Clothes don't weight that much, right? Thanks

3D televisions to go on sale this month

March 11th, 2010
3D televisions go on sale in Britain this month in what is hailed as the biggest TV revolution since the introduction of colour 3D television

South by SouthWest Interactive: Take 3

March 11th, 2010

It’s Wednesday night. Well, no. It’s Thursday morning 4:30am in my head & body. But it’s Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.

I’m at South by SouthWest Interactive for the third year running, having arrived, via far too many security gates and angry Customs people, a couple of hours ago.

Tomorrow should be fairly laid back, but Friday, everything kicks into high gear for 5 days of intense conference presentations and panels, evening parties and non-stop meeting new people and seeing old friends.

As old Ottawa friend and Austin roommate Kelly suggests, no need to unfollow me on Twitter, you can just mute me for the weekend if you’re not interested in details of my every move during SXSW.

I’ll report as well as I can from panels, serendipitous meetings over the week and will hopefully post some pics – or at least link to other kind photographers’ shots.

If you’re also in Austin, do tweet me (@vero) and we’ll meet up somewhere, somehow.

Why has shopping gift card expired early?

March 10th, 2010
My daughter has a £40 Bicester Village Gift Card to be used by '12/09' but the shop says it actually expired on 20/12/09. Has she lost the money? Woman using her credit card in a  store

Royal Mail won’t pay for son’s lost phone

March 10th, 2010
I sent my son's mobile phone for repair in October using Royal Mail Special Delivery, costing £5.50. It never arrived but Royal Mail won't pay out Royal Mail cartoon

How to complain about phone companies

March 10th, 2010
Britain's internet and phone companies show a shameful disregard for their customers - leaving 4.1m people unhappy with their service every year Woman speaking on telephone.

Resolved Question: Tips on flying long haul with 14mth baby. Any advice?

March 10th, 2010
I will be flying from Melbourne, Australia to London UK with my baby daughter who will be 14 months. I have flown between the two cities before but never with baby. Will be flying Singapore Airlines (love them and apparently they are good for babies) and plan on going for three weeks (that's all the time off we can afford). Things to consider: 1) Dont really want to give her sedatives 2) She is usually breastfed to sleep (which can be handy but also...tricky!) 3) I will be bringing portable DVD player, lots of nappies, plastic bags, small toys and get them out one at a time, will be using a baby carrier, books, wipes - that's all the advice I have so far... Please share your experience and offer some helpful tips.