Just Charlotte

Many words have been used to describe Michael Jackson’s memorial which took place yesterday in Los Angeles in front of a global audience. Heartfelt, moving, and awe-inspiring have been some of the terms used to describe the public display of mourning which was broadcast into homes all over the world. Some commentators employed to provide the public with a minute-by-minute analysis of the action simply described the memorial as a “fitting tribute” to Jackson and it is this term, not the hyperbolic descriptions of personal feeling for a man most “fans” haven’t even seen in the flesh, that I agree with.

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I went to view a flat today in Leeds city centre. I had high hopes before I arrived, particularly since it was located in such a position that I could easily walk to all the important places I regularly journey to: work, the gym, the vodka bar, etc! The photos posted on the estate agent’s website made it look pretty nice as well and, as if I needed any more reasons to be excited, it was just one street away from Wagamama.

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When it comes to marketing, it is so important never to underestimate the importance of well-written copy. Now and then I come across a particular extract online which truly makes me cringe. Striking a successful balance when writing content aimed at fulfiling a specific goal (for instance attracting potential customers or flaunting a specific product) certainly isn’t an easy task but there are some companies which get it so glaringly wrong that any attempt to bond with consumers is undermined instantly.

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You may notice as you browse through this site that I like a good rant from time to time. This said, I’m not completely averse to praising those happy few who manage to bring a smile to my face. I met one such individual last weekend when I decided to venture away from Leeds city centre to the “countryside” for the day.

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