Sunday, June 26, 2005

The Watermill Kidderminster

Moon's Mum took us for a meal at a local pub called The watermill today. It looks real nice from the outside, this was the first time going inside. It was not too impressive inside. We moved tables when we noticed lots of flies on one of the windows. We waited over half an hour for the food to turn up. I will not be eating there again, the food did not impress me at all.
Started messing with Flash MX the animation program, bit confusing so far learning where every thing is. Learnt a few basic bits maybe I'll post a little example on here some when soon.
Had my second driving lesson, it went ok.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Max Mosley Resignation

After the USA Grand Prix I feel the need to post this link here. It asks for the Resignation of Max Mosley from the FIA.
Max Mosley Resignation

To: Max Mosley, President of the FIA
Dear Mr. Mosley,

We, the undersigned, would like to register our utter disgust at the FIA for failing to deal sensibly with the crisis situation that arose during the weekend of the 2005 United States Grand Prix, and in the process ruining the enjoyment for millions of fans the world over. By refusing to accept the suggestions offered by the Michelin teams, as well as Jordan and Minardi, that would have allowed a full, 20 car race to go ahead, and by offering no suggestions of their own that weren't completely impractical and/or unsafe, the FIA left the seven Michelin teams with no choice but to pull out of the Grand Prix in order to avoid putting the lives of drivers and spectators at risk.

Considering that the FIA claims safety is its topmost priority, we, the undersigned, would like to register our absolute disbelief that the FIA would attempt to punish the seven Michelin teams for refusing to race in clearly unsafe circumstances. We would like to register even greater disbelief that the FIA would make the completely ludicrous suggestion that the drivers of the seven Michelin teams slow down around the final corner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We know for a fact that the FIA realises the danger posed to other drivers by a competitor braking on an inappropriate part of the circuit, as demonstrated by the punishment given to Juan Pablo Montoya at this year's Monaco Grand Prix. Encouraging teams to engage in similarly unsafe behaviour, and threatening them with lawsuits for refusing to do so, is the height of hypocrisy.

Seeing that the 2005 United States Grand Prix eventually went ahead with only six cars competing, we can only assume that the FIA does not care in the slightest about the fans of the sport. Considering that the FIA is laying the blame for the fiasco on the teams, who could not possibly have raced under the circumstances, we are forced to conclude that the FIA, under current "leadership," is incapable of taking responsibility for its own actions. The fact that the FIA appears to be far more concerned about pedantically upholding regulations, that it itself has put in place, than fulfilling its obligations to the general public and to the sport's many sponsors demonstrates only that, under its current management, the FIA is unfit to govern Formula One. As a result, we call on you to resign immediately before even more damage is done to a once presigious sport.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

STOP JAPAN’S SLAUGHTER

WE MUST STOP JAPAN’S SLAUGHTER
OF HUMPBACK AND FIN WHALES.

www.bluevoice.org

The International Whaling Commission is meeting the week of June 20. Critical issues are at stake. Will the 19-year-old moratorium on commercial whaling be overturned? Can whale sanctuaries be established in the Southern Oceans?

Surprisingly the key votes will come from nations with tiny populations. Japan has bought the votes of these nations by offering financial inducements and bribes. The nations that hold the swing votes are Palau, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. All are heavily dependent on tourism. They use the idea of marine conservation to attract tourists. They can’t have it both ways – luring tourists with an eco-friendly image while supporting the slaughter of whales. These tiny nations are vulnerable to a boycott by those who oppose whaling.

Click this link to take action by sending an email to the government's concerned TAKE ACTION

Sunday, June 19, 2005

USA GP what a let down

Well the USA GP started with only 6 cars. I cannot be bothered to watch 6 cars race, this is not going to go down well. I hope the fans who payed good money to see a race will have thier money refunded.

Friday, June 17, 2005

It has been a while

It has been a while since I last put anything in here. Went to Spain a few weeks ago, this was because Moon's Dad passed away. Plans are moving for a move to Spain, so I have now started driving lessons. My first was today, and it seemed to go pretty well, most was just covering the basics, and a little driving. The instructor seems like a nice bloke, he explained things very well, I booked up 3 more lessons.
My PC is still messing about, I am going to have to do a fresh install of windows soon. I hope it is just windows messing up, and not a hardware problem.
In the YRM world I won the GTR team cup this season, my highest points finish to a season yet.