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A pandemic struck the UK with a vengeance in March 2020 and whilst everyone was aware of it sweeping through Europe with catastrophic results, nobody was prepared for the impact it would have on life as we know it in the UK.Scott developed flu-like symptoms on 17th March, which was 6 days before Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, announced a lockdown that would change our lives forever. This has had a profound impact on everyone's lives, least of all for those who have succumbed to it. There is no cure. The symptoms and infection itself are random and unpredictable. All you are given in hospital is Amoxicillin, paracetamols, oxygen and water. Whether you survive or not simply depends on how your immune system reacts to it.This is his story which takes you from the initial symptoms to being hospitalised and a haphazard recovery which may take years to fully complete. Every case is different and unique, and what he saw and experienced was simply shocking in parts and a revelation.He says, "It has been a harrowing experience that will never leave me and one that I feel compelled to share".

Scott has had hundreds of interviews over the years in the public and private sector and knows precisely what to expect and how to secure an interview.This advice, awareness and knowledge will: -Tell you what the core competencies are (Job Knowledge, Respect for Diversity, Service Delivery, Problem Solving, Communication and Personal Effectiveness)-How you can prepare your answers based on your own personal experiences around a breakdown of the core and behavioural competencies-Popular questions and answers based on his own personal experience -What to expect at the interview stage and how you will be assessed by Police Scotland-Be remembered as the candidate of choice who was better prepared and had something different to offer

Have you ever received a parking ticket? Was it fair? If you did ever get one, would you know how to appeal it? Do you know how to easily win pothole claims? Every motorist needs this pocket guide book in their glovebox. Private parking tickets and pothole claims are two of the biggest issues that face motorists today. It is such a complex and grey area that is not regulated and revolves around contract law, and few people understand the differences between official parking tickets issued by the local authorities and tickets issued by private parking firms.It is clearly profitable and motorists are just seen as easy pickings because they do not understand how to tackle this scourge. I have decided to shine a spotlight on this topic to simplify it, clarify your rights and how you can fight back against it.The law differs right across the British Isles, so I have looked at how you can deal with parking tickets in Scotland, England and Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.I explain the difference between parking tickets issued by local authorities and private parking firms, various ways to cancel a parking ticket, how to lodge and win an appeal, the General Data Protection Regulation Act 2018 and how to sue for breaches and damages based on your data (which belongs to you) being misused by private parking firms.The final section covers pothole claims and how you can easily hold the authorities to account.

As featured in the Daily Mail and BBC Radio Scotland. Are you fed up of being fobbed off when you have a legitimate complaint? Do you simply think it's the way of the world and there is nothing you can do about it? Think again! I can show you how to effectively complain to get fast results and good compensation with the minimum of effort and fuss on your part. This isn't about complaining for the sake of it - this is about effectively complaining to hold individuals and firms to account, seek redress, raise standards and improve customer service for everyone. I have often said that we put up with any old rubbish in this country and part of the problem is a lack of awareness of consumer rights. My book shines a spotlight on this so you can get results every time. The inspiration for writing this book came from single handedly fighting (and winning) a wide range of consumer related cases mainly revolving around poor customer service and, in one instance, blatant fraud. I refer to real life cases throughout the book and give you all the tools you need to win disputes. There are templates and guidance on legislation to seal your case from the outset and secure a quick resolution in your favour. Later chapters of the book cover various motoring disputes including how to submit pothole claims, contest parking tickets and dispute alleged speeding offences. I also explain how I successfully contested an alleged motoring offence by interpreting the Road Traffic Act and quoting the law back to the Police trying to enforce the law. A professional with legal qualifications and a career of nearly 20 years in offshore finance (spanning banking, regulation and tax planning), I am well versed in scrutinising legislation and conducting in-depth due diligence on individuals and companies of all sizes. This third edition encapsulates 8 years of extensive consumer and motoring knowledge to give you all the tools you need to take on unscrupulous traders and win every time. I have turned complaining into an art form and saved consumers hundreds of thousands of pounds. I get results every time and so can you. It has been updated due to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation Act 2018 (GDPR), which has replaced the Data Protection Act 1998 (2002 in the Isle of Man) and the UK leaving the EU. I have done the hard work so you don't have to. Review 'I wish I'd known about this book years ago. The amount of time it would have saved me with unscrupulous, unethical companies who waste a customer's time in the hope they'll give up on reasonable complaints is beyond! The templates, real-life examples, and easy to access language turns otherwise difficult legislation into understandable and practical information to help you quickly resolve the consumer issues you're facing. It's a must have for any UK household.' - Punteha van Terheyden, Journalist About the Author Scott Dixon was born in North Shields in 1970, raised in Prudhoe, Northumberland and lives in Edinburgh. He is a leading consumer rights expert and regularly asked for advice as the go-to expert for general consumer issues and motoring disputes for various local and national radio stations, journalists and newspapers across the UK. Scott's own personal experience with a local car dealership inspired him to write a consumer book to educate and inspire others to seek redress and has saved many people fortunes over the years. He is regularly featured in National Press as a result of making a significant difference to society. A professional with an A level in Law and a successful career in financial services, Scott is well versed in scrutinising legislation with forensic detail and resolving complaints with the minimum of fuss.

A Billion Dollar Rap Kid, a "Magical" Rap Pendant, a Superstar Rapper Dad, a Brilliant Scientist Mom, Blackholes, Bodyguards, Rebels, Fairies, Trolls, Witches, one really bad African Sorcerer King, and werewolves - way too many werewolves. From the creative mind of first time African American Author - Scott Dixon, comes the origins story of what some have called potentially the most original superhero universe in a generation!Birth out of rich storytelling tradition of the African diaspora and the swag of hip-hop culture, rooted in real African history, and masterfully crafted to be fun, exciting, and enlightening to people of all ages and all cultures, you will bear witness to the book that will undoubtedly spark a cultural phenomenon!So grab a few copies of "Kid Vega and the Sorcerer of Mali", some soda, popcorn, and the entire family, and binge read this amazingly unique book together! You will not want to stop reading until the climactic ending which promises to leave you breathless and saying, "OMG! I get it! Wait! What?""Because the Words matter bro!"