The Infinite Ideas blog

We write on a variety of subjects and often post exclusive ideas by our bestselling authors. We publish a diverse list and our blog reflects this so if you don’t find a post that interests you today check back later in the week and you’ll probably find something that takes your fancy. Happy reading.

My, my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender

18 June 2015 by in Classic Wine Library, Current events, Wine and spirits

…which means he never got to drink the madeira that he had purchased on his way. Most people would stop off at the petrol station on a long journey, but in times of war, it would seem the French General was tempted by a few bottles of madeira that he purchased in Funchal. Today marks …
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The winners and losers of the Game of Thrones Finale

16 June 2015 by in Business and finance, Entertainment, Game of Thrones on Business

WARNING SPOILERS You may remember that a while ago we asked what Jon Snow knew about office politics. As Tim Philips and Rebecca Clare suggest in Game of Thrones on Business, it does not always pay to be a clever little twat. Yes, Jon was a great leader and showed much promise as Lord Commander of …
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Daenerys takes flight (season 5, episode 9)

9 June 2015 by in Business and finance, Entertainment, Game of Thrones on Business

WARNING SPOILERS Usually with episode nine, Game of Thrones likes to throw us a curve-ball, think Red Wedding or Ned’s death. However, given the mastery of last week’s episode, the writers were hard-pressed to come up with something as shocking and exciting as the final twenty minutes north of the wall. I would say that the …
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Madeira: what a wonderful place to go on holiday

8 June 2015 by in Classic Wine Library, Wine and spirits

The UK has finally decided that it wants to join in with the rest of the northern hemisphere and be all summery. We no longer have to sit in the office chanting ‘Winter is coming’ while watching the rain pour down the windows. So we’re all about planning our summer break and where better to …
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FIFA’s corruption scandal shows capitalism is in crisis

4 June 2015 by in Business and finance, Current events, Football Business, Nine visions of capitalism

Suggestions of corruption at FIFA are nothing new. It’s been well known for years that millions of dollars have changed hands between the mighty football organisation and sponsors, governments and powerful individuals. However, it’s always been something that was known about but not spoken of, the inevitable side effect of having such a large and …
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Winter is coming and you’d better be ready (season 5, episode 8)

2 June 2015 by in Business and finance, Entertainment, Game of Thrones on Business

WARNING SPOILERS I hope you’ve all come out from behind the sofa after last night’s incredible episode of Game of Thrones. Picture the scene: I usually watch Game of Thrones with my housemates on a Monday night, with a cup of tea and some lovely chat. Last night I watched it alone, I felt a bit like …
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