Evolving Technologies

I am amazed at how things progress, how things have evolved over time. I am not saying that things are moving forward any quicker than when they did, say when my Nan was in her thirties, but it does feel like there is something new every minute.

Is it that never ending need to keep up with competitors and to provide the newest, most stylish,whatever? One minute there is the iPhone and now we are on the fifth generation that promises faster browsing, downloading, uploading and more apps that you could even know what to do with. They talk back to you, plan your day for you and can be used almost anywhere anytime. It is now not just phones but TVs, laptops, lawnmowers, cameras, dishwashers, cookers and intelligent fridges.

With all of this new technology propelling us forward into a time where we are dependent on these items there are still some areas that either refuse to move on or simply can't. Like for instance the scene I witnessed this morning on my journey to work. Picture this - a 60mph road through Virgina Waters with a transit van travelling at approx 20mph with a man hanging half way out of it holding a hose. The sign on the back of the van read 'Warning weed spraying.' Genius!

Metro Blog - Further recognition for British Sailing and Ben Ainslie as he picks up the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Award

For a record fourth year, Ben Ainslie has been awarded the ISAF World Sailor of the Year award after winning it previously in 1998, 2002 and 2008.

Other than a dramatic and public incident at the World Championships in Perth finishing off the 2011 season, 2012 has been Ben’s year. In his determination to win Olympic gold again and to prove to everyone he was the right pick to represent Team GB in the Finn class he brought home the titles. The beginning of the year saw him claim his sixth title at the J.P Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup and be the first person to carry the Olympic torch.

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Metro Blog - Is Lord Coe’s ‘Inspire a Generation’ motto about to be left behind as he takes head role at the BOA?

It didn’t come as a shock when it was announced that Lord Coe was the new head of the British Olympic Association (BOA). We all saw this coming after his praised role as chair of LOCOG, delivering the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and support from PM, David Cameron.

Scepticism ran high through Great Britain in the years following the announcement that the Games were to be held in the UK. But if you put aside budget debates and security scandals, a great Games was delivered and in the main was very well received.

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Metro Blog - Drama, battles and disappointment at Yas Marina as an eighth F1 winner takes to the podium

I personally, like many others, enjoy watching the Formula 1 Grand Prix because it is exciting, thrilling and amazing to watch the adrenaline-fuelled high speed driving. Yes there are times when it can be lacklustre, when the driver in pole position takes the first corner and leads from start to finish. But the need for championship points that takes over each driver and which results in breakneck overtaking is the most exciting.

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