Something strange has happened on my journey to work. Every other person now seems to be wearing corded headphones. It’s no longer just the middle-aged tech bro. So are we rewinding, or moving forward into a new era? Who made the first wireless headphones? The answer is Ericsson. The first Bluetooth device ever was a wireless headset, unveiled in 1999, and it won the “Best … Continue reading Why Is Everyone Suddenly Wearing Corded Headphones Again?

For anniversary year number eight, we chose to celebrate at Wild Honey St James, a boutique Michelin starred restaurant. It is situated inside the grand Sofi Hotel on the corner of Pall Mall. Though just a stone’s throw from the bright lights of Piccadilly, it manages to feel tucked away—a high-ceilinged sanctuary with high arched windows and soft lighting. Entering in, you’re greeted first by a … Continue reading From Pall Mall with Love.

Have you thought about what it means to love and be loved? Forget the bells and whistles or the warm, fuzzy feelings that follow a brief embrace. This is not about fairy-tale descriptions or romance-movie depictions. Erase the thoughts generated from listening to those 80s love songs, because that is not what this is about. Our notion of love always seems to come from a … Continue reading Are you ready for Love?

The Beginning of a New Era When Chelsea was bought by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in June 2003, it forever changed the face of the game we love (1). The deal, completed in a mere 15 minutes, saw Abramovich acquire the club for £140 million—£60 million for the purchase and an additional £80 million in debt that he immediately assumed (2). Previous owner Ken Bates, … Continue reading Every Football Fan’s Nightmare: When Billionaires Bought the Game We Love