A couple of TV adverts are really annoying me at the moment. They are the Anadin "Get on with it" and Ibuleve "Get on with life" ads. Both are pain relief medications.

They are selling you the idea that whatever your symptoms of pain, you can take these to relieve the problem so you can get on with your normal routine.

Or maybe, instead, we should learn how to listen the messages our body sends us about what's wrong.

Instead of thinking: "Christ I've got a fucking bad headache and I've got to get this report done in an hour then prepare a meeting for this afternoon. I know,  I'll pop this pill and my problems will be solved!"

We should perhaps think: "Christ I've got a fucking bad headache ... perhaps it's a result of too much stress at work, eye-strain from constant VDU use and the numerous cups of coffee I drink to try and force my sleep-deprived body through the day. Maybe I need to look at changing my lifestyle to improve my state of health instead of turning to medication to help me blunder through?"

Hey, it's a thought  :)

What bonus?

What is it with all these ridiculous offers from car insurance companies that will "protect" your no-claims bonus?

Surely it defeats the entire purpose of the bonus? It's meant to act as an added incentive for careful driving. No accidents (or at least claims) means your no-claims bonus goes up which, in return, helps reduce your premiums when renewing.

Surely having a scheme that attracts customers by protecting something that encourages safe driving is self-defeating? People will no longer strive to keep their no-claims bonus going since it's now "protected" whatever happens. This then renders the bonus redundant, and could even make some drivers less careful when driving.