When does technology ruin a game?

Tennis, Motor Racing, Golf and now Football (Soccer). Technology is often used to improve performance but with it, the traditional way of playing a game changes. We are not only looking at diet and the evolution of power and speed of an athlete but what about the equipment used in that sport. Formula 1 cars are run by laptops, Golfers are hitting over 300 yards with a driver and causing a lot of golf courses to become redundant, tennis rackets are stronger, lighter and can produce greater power when returning the ball. Now football / soccer and the ball - by making it lighter and its flight more controllable changes the way the game is played. Read more

To Blog or not to Blog

I have been enjoying the Olympics and I cannot help but admire the dedication and hard work that has gone into these Athletes training, getting ready and competing in their chosen events. The athletes come from different backgrounds with a burning goal to represent their country in what can be described as the pinnacle of any athletes career. Behind the scenes, thousands of hours are spent perfecting their technique, mile on mile is traveled between events, equipment being repaired or bought and many other sacrifices being made. Without sponsors, a lot of the athletes would not be able to attend the games and without the sponsors money, the standard of participation would not be as high. On the other hand, the Olympic committee has signed huge sponsorship deals to offset some of the cost of hosting and running the Olympics and therefore maximum focus should be on the chosen sponsors. Who is right? Read the article and make up your own mind.