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For goodness sake give us something to laugh about!

Drowning in a tide of bad news, Dick Lumsden pines for the days when the long summer holidays gave us some weird and wonderful news

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Where has all the cash gone?

Electronic payments are on the increase, but Dick Lumsden doesn’t want to lose the feel of cash in pocket.

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Working from home, working from France…what’s the difference?

As Dick Lumsden prepares for his summer holiday, he’s got no intention of being out of touch

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Second hand second hands have hidden value

Dick Lumsden thinks he has found a new way to give the economy a boost

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Big Brother isn’t just watching, he’s inside your fridge

As we stand on the brink of a new technological age, Dick Lumsden wonders where it will all end

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Skinny robots wearing the Emperor’s new clothes

No stranger to new gadgets, Dick Lumsden believes the latest American invention is a pointless step too far

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Shirley Bassey, bubble baths and a brief history of time

It may be dark and damp outside, but Dick Lumsden finds many reasons to celebrate today

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From sleeping bears to holiday bargains – a month of TV agony

December is beset with Christmas TV ad spectaculars, quickly followed by a deluge of holiday ads, Dick Lumsden watches in dismay

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Don’t ask me about shopping…it’s complicated!

With Christmas fast approaching, the pressure to get out and buy is all too much for Dick Lumsden

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Drive to the cinema? I’d rather watch TV

The cinema industry is seeing a higher percentage of older customers, but it needs to do more to persuade us out of our armchairs, says Dick Lumsden

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Working like a well oiled machine

Calorie control is like herding cats, but we must try harder, says Dick Lumsden

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Stacking, meshing or phubbing? What goes on in your lounge?

The rising use of smartphones and tablets has created a new phenomenon, and even Dick Lumsden has succumbed.

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By all means balance the books, but do you have to pick my pocket?

You don’t miss what you’ve never had..but is that true of pensions asks Dick Lumsden?

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Cold calls sending out the wrong signal

Infuriated by pre-recorded cold calls to your home, Dick Lumsden says you’re not alone.

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Sorry used to be the hardest word

When did public apologies become such big news? Dick Lumsden finds the whole thing baffling.

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