Archive for September, 2010

There’s more to Burton on Trent than just beer! – Part 1

September 29th, 2010

There’s more to Burton on Trent than just beer! – Part 1
Many people around the world will automatically associate
the town of Burton on Trent with beer and the brewing
industry. There have been many times when I have visited
bars in different countries and have seen the distinctive
Bass red triangle and the words ‘Brewed in Burton Upon
Trent’ on a beer mat or etched on an ornamental mirror.
Without a doubt, beer and lager is Burton’s main export
and it’s Read more »

[pounds sterling]2.63 Christmas dinner; Turkey meal for one can cost less than a pint of beer

September 25th, 2010

Byline: Sean Poulter Consumer Affairs Editor

IT may sound like the kind of meal Scrooge would offer up.

But a study showing it is possible to serve a full – and tasty – festive dinner at only [pounds sterling]2.63 a head will surely be an early Christmas present for any cashstrapped family.

Researchers at the Good Read more »

What McDonald’s Taught Me About Building Big Downlines

September 21st, 2010

I steered my Mercedes with my knee as I dipped the Chicken McNugget into the hot mustard sauce. It was a quiet night on the highway and I had just made a quick stop for some fast grub. I had another 2 hours of driving ahead of me and a little Mickie Dee’s would hit the spot.
I still find it incredible that I can order fast food at midnight. I guess that’s part of the obesity problem in North America…but that’s a topic for another article. What was astouding was that Read more »