I’ve been sitting back and enjoying the show that is the ongoing farce of the Chinese Olympics. I have two main reasons for not taking a stand. Firstly, I’m quite ambivalent about the Olympics in general and so singling out China feels a little hypocritical. Secondly, I’m acutely aware that in a sense both sides… Continue reading Olympian Values (UPDATE)
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Foolball economics
I’m confused about what Don Foster wants us to do about the price of football tickets in the UK: “This just goes to show that rip-off Britain is alive and well. “If European clubs can keep their prices down, there’s no reason why English clubs can’t follow their lead. “Despite the recent enormous TV cash… Continue reading Foolball economics
Nogo for Logo
I’m not the most sporty person in the world, and as such I’ve tended to keep my mouth shut about the ever escalating costs of the London Olympics lest I be dismissed as a killjoy. But the unveiling of their new logo today does suggest that collective insanity has broken out amongst the Olympics planners.… Continue reading Nogo for Logo