Category Archives: Rant

When no limits means limits

A perfect example of the ridiculous claims made by data network providers.
Here’s a direct copy and paste from the latest O2 e-mail newsletter:

Unlimited data means no limits
Don’t forget, we don’t limit the data our iPhone customers can use. So surf the net and send and receive emails to your heart’s content.
*UK only. Excessive usage policy and terms [...]

Drivers of the UK

When driving at night have some respect people. Dip your frickin headlights. And more to the point, dip them in time. If you can see my headlights up ahead and you’re still on full beam – it’s too feckin late. You’ve already blinded me. Thanks. You’re also hated by me.

Does F1 need a British GP more than it thinks?

There is still no certainty that there will be a British F1 GP next year. Donnington haven’t come up with the money and Bernie is not prepared to give Silverstone the deal it wants when there are other countries willing to pay astronomical fees to host a race. It seems you have to be an oil rich country now to be able to afford a Football team or an F1 race. Seen as Donnington nor Silverstone are anywhere near oil fields and certainly don’t have a government/Royal Family willing to stump up unreasonable cash, things are looking rather bleak.

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A case in point

Bolton player illustrates my point of a lack of sportsmanship nicely. The result was also right in the end with Bolton losing.

Winning at any cost…

A couple of news stories this week about cheating in sport. It’s sad when it happens and it leaves a nasty taste in the mouth. But what can be done?