Max Power

Just as MotoGp is looking at silencing their bikes, again.

So sorry to hear this, he was a great character and a supreme voice in motor racing circles. I heard him often commentating on Le Mans, and a few days later, the same voice in our showroom negotiating his next purchase.

Jason is asking questions again, this time about what government is going to do about noisy cars, no mention of bikes at this point. As far as I'm aware, there is already a maximum decibel limit for car (and bike) exhausts, surely we don't need more legislation, just enforcement? https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/new-laws-to-ban-noisy-vehicles/ Having said that, I don't mind a sporty exhaust note on a car, as long as it's not being driven around and around the block or deliberately being revved up. It just sounds like the usual grumpy old gits making out that the problem is bigger than it actually is. Ideal for Jason Seagull to make himself heard in the Keys again!

A certain high profile rally driver said a few years back (about ten) that the Manx Rally at the time was streets ahead of most WRC events. We have available c.6,500 bedspaces, plus homestay and camping, so we fulfill one of @PhatTog's suggested requirements. Liverpool Airport, or Manchester are both close, however Ronaldsway is supposed to be capable of handling larger aircraft than we currently support? The big question is organisation, whilst there are some capable people here, I feel they would need the MSA to oversee the whole thing? Calling for marshals etc the night before wouldn't go down well with the FIA and WRC organisers. Having said that, I think they would be inundated with UK volunteers for such a high profile event. If we are serious about tourism and supporting hospitality, big events are really the only way, unless we suddenly come up with another earth shattering attraction, and I can't even imagine what that could be?

I'll bow to your obvious greater knowledge of gay orgies in public toilets, (sorry, couldn't resist it )

The British entry was at best strange, at worst disgusting. Did they really think that what appeared to be a simulated gay orgy in a public toilet was good wholesome family viewing?

It’s going to be heartbreaking when the kindly old woodcarver who made David Ashford tells him he’s not a real boy.

I agree, I don't think they should have been excluded either.

He and others were calling for Israel's singer to be cut out of the competition based on their own views of what is going on. I suppose it can work two ways, that's why they shouldn't do it. Believing you have the moral high ground when other believe they have it isn't going to end well, and it hasn't.

I don't think anyone is in favour of civilians being killed in any conflict, including the Israeli government. These events are meant to bring people together. It doesn't say that it was an Israeli camerawoman, but if it was, I believe that the guy had launched an attack on israeli participation, so they were probably provoked by that. I'd take away the fact that many people want to air their opinions and protest, but can't take the consequences when their targets don't just roll over and die!

I think something should happen to anyone who uses an event such as this to make political statements. If you think the Israeli delegation were not being provoked then you must be blind, but that's because you agree with them? The fact that I agree with some Israeli aspects of the current nastiness and despise Hamas and its supporters is immaterial, and what I think makes no difference to anything.

Who did that, not the singer? Anyway, the Irish entry were dicks, their behaviour provoked a response, not the other way around!

People say lots of things under provocation, and they were severely provoked by the Irish representative. Hardly using their position as a political platform.

Yes, walked out a few times as a kid along the sewer pipe. As you say, it wasn't dry the whole way and the tide turns pretty quickly, so time at the tower was limited. Also kayaked out a few times, which gave more time, alongside many who hired rowing boats to get there.

Full report here, I watched for the first time in years, it's worse than ever. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c03drw23zewo I was glad the Israeli singer gained a lot of support, one in the eye for those wanting to use their participation as a platform for their political views, including the British entry! If they'd entered into the spirit of the thing perhaps their result would have been different!

I would have said so too, not been in there and found it empty at any time. It would be interesting to know what the problem was, I suspect high rent, utilities and low margins. Not sure government can do much about that?

I think the key question is, why is the Crookall Centre inadequate for the job, and can it be made suitable at less cost than that quoted? Also, what is the demand for these services, how many people per day/week/month/year?

I must say that I find it strange that you see concern as hate?

I wouldn't dream of criticising any adult who wishes to transition, I have friends who have done so but I really don't know if they are truly happy or not. A parents responsibility is to protect their children from anything which may harm them, particularly during childhood. They also must advise them of the likely pitfalls of any action they may see their children about to embark on. That is part of parenting and growing up. It's not a sense of entitlement, it's trying to keep your child from doing something which they may later regret. Children like a lot of things which may not be good for them, it's probably best that they are given time to develop before trying to change their bodies so that they can take all of the pros and cons into account.

Phil Gawne, a good face for the radio!

SPCo coming under pressure from government. The biggest complaint appears to be some of the fares though? https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/tt-fans-need-to-be-able-to-book-sailings-far-in-advance/

It would, but it is something which will help the hospitality lot I think? Councillor Bentley is the most likely person to have suggested it I think, he's a strong advocate of al fresco stuff.

Ny initial post. ^^ Your most recent post. ^^ My mistake, calling absences sickness, and not making it clear amongst the dross that follows. Also not making it clear that the absences appear to follow recent appointments, according to my friend. What I was trying to get at, is why are we losing these teachers so soon after appointment?

Some teachers yes, but again, not me, a long term professional who told me this tale.

No problem with genuine illness. The extended absences causing poor education outcomes are a problem. Not my reasoning, the reasoning of a long term professional.