The opposite bank (Part I)

This is just me testing out my new toy, and I have to admit it's quite scary. Whilst it was just about possible to take a hand-held shot at full zoom on my 30x optical Sony, my new 45x optical Canon definitely requires something to steady it when pushing it to its limit.

Statistics abuse (and when aren't they?)

Sainsbury's proudly claim that 83% of their packaging is recyclable, but by what measure? Weight? Volume? Value of items sold? If it's weight then all they are telling us is that glass is recyclable. Well I think we already knew that didn't we? How much cellophane is equal in weight to a single jam jar? If it's volume then do they mean when all items of packaging have been crushed to a molecular level? What exactly are they claiming?

Separately, cycling home this evening wearing my company issue hi-vis vest, a bunch of schoolgirls yelled “Filth!” at me. I found that terribly funny! Almost fell off the bike. Yes! I am a refuse collector!