Tag: Olympic Games
The People’s Olympics: A Delightful New Sporting Vision
A Whimsical Idea for the Ages Imagine a world where the Olympics isn’t just for elite athletes but for everyone. Picture a sporting event where the participants are chosen randomly, much like jury service. This is the People’s Olympics, a concept that blends the grandeur of the Olympic Games with the unpredictability of everyday life.…
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Relax and accept World Cup fever
Do you remember all that fuss about employers losing productivity during the football World Cup? See my letter in the FT. It all seems so long ago. So how long will it be before we see the same conversation but centred around the Olympics? I think it will start about a year from now, get…
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BT Limits Its Speed
Apparently the BT van in front of me was, “limited to 70mph to protect the environment.” What an excellent idea. I wonder if BT ever considered that the national speed limit may aim to limit vehicles to 70mph. Am I just a grumpy old sod, or is this yet another example of ‘green wash’ activity…
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