Archives for April, 2006

A nation of alcoholics

  • Posted by Ross
  • 7 April 2006

Reading the Metro this morning, I was astounded to see that “Britain tops Europe’s binge-drinking league”.
Apparently, we reckless Brits down an average of *2.2 pints* in each visit to the pub. Shock! Horror! Never again shall I venture to sink 3 pints in a sitting, lest I receive an on-the-spot ASBO.
Yeah, right…

It’s here

  • Posted by Ross
  • 6 April 2006

It had to happen eventually. Strain H5N1 of the Avian ‘Flu virus has landed on our shores.
So, how much longer until the media frenzy kicks off, mentioning the “p” word[1] in every article? I give it 24 hours tops.
No point in running scared, I say - in fact, I’m off for a KFC…
[1] “Pandemic”, for [...]

I’ve got a great idea…

  • Posted by Ross
  • 3 April 2006

or “How to manage a large-scale construction project”