14 JUNE 2008, page 79

A Fortnightly Column On Technology And The Web

A 1980s cartoon from Private Eye shows a teenage boy, dressed in animal skins, staring intently into the dancing flames of a small fire. Behind him, bearded and leaning on a......

Q. I Have Started Receiving Regular Emails From A Very

old friend inviting me to avail myself of the services of the wealth management company in which he is a partner. Since I am penniless, and from the uncharacteristically......

Q. I Am About To Order Some Headed Airmail Paper

and I am unclear as to whether it should say United Kingdom, Great Britain or England. Please will you be so kind as to advise. G.C., London SW1 A. England has always been......

Q. I Have Been A Member Of The London Library

for about 25 years, but now that the membership fee is going up to £375 I really feel in two minds about renewing my subscription. I hardly ever go to London these days because......