Well that’s obvious; anyone could have told them that.
Researchers have discovered that simply flashing a dollar-sign cue can spark immediate activation in a brain region that co-ordinates the interaction of cognitive control and motivational functions. This action effectively puts these areas on alert that there is money to be won in the challenge ahead. Whether it’s sports, poker or the high-stakes world of [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22
2115 Sunday. Well that was some weekend! # What an absolutely wonderful morning. # While since I’ve done short train journeys. Public transport is very good despite some moan. # Hmm. Pleasant surprise. Train Wigan Wallgate to Southport. North West Trains. It’s mint. Really clean. # Jeep in today for a new set of brains. [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15
Booked Marrakech for January. Great prices on easyJet M/C. Used to have to traipse to Heathrow. Need to find a Riad now. Brilliant. # @MarrakechAndy Crikey that's great. I've forwarded to Roz (wife) and await her orders in reply to MarrakechAndy # Good meeting this morning in High Wycombe. Two nurses with business plan for [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08
………..Oh my head. # Start of the school holidays; heading SE for one appointment and the phone is melting. Booked another day down here now. Busy busy! # That was a long drive. Rufford to Caterham. Nice place though. As ever; early for the appointment. Back to Days Inn Scratchwood afterwards. # Minted lamb shank [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01
Well summers coming isn’t it? # Damp an warm Ian. When is summer to return in the UK: when? # Starting the stuff for tomorrow. Several meetings at home. Looks like a busy week on the way and that good… # Planted 4 tomato plants at the start of summer. Several varieties. Anyone want some [...]
The latest Big Mac index suggests the euro is still overvalued!
Ask western policymakers how they intend to squeeze growth from their sluggish economies and most pin their hopes on higher exports. That makes exchange rates an especially sensitive topic. A weaker currency improves the competitiveness of a country by making exports cheaper. It also encourages domestic consumers to switch from expensive imports to domestic goods. The [...]
Les Armitage: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25
Well that was a great lunch party. Arrived 1330. Paella. Wine. Eaton Mess. Just left. The rain managed to hold off. 1915 Gone. # Bit tired now. Off to London tomorrow; there and back. Weekend has flown therefore I guess I’m enjoying myself # Morning. London today. Into sales today. Good news for me. Poor [...]
