tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post6337559305176589074..comments2023-08-08T10:25:47.529+01:00Comments on McCabism: Shell V-power and journalismGordon McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-52238527744315133252009-11-26T00:00:25.009+00:002009-11-26T00:00:25.009+00:00Ha, yes, I also looked with some disdain at the en...Ha, yes, I also looked with some disdain at the entries so far! And I believe that modern electronic engine management systems can indeed retard the ignition to take advantage of high octane ratings. <br /><br />But I'm sure the cheque from Shell is also on its way! :-)Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-15843233887690872242009-11-25T23:24:31.829+00:002009-11-25T23:24:31.829+00:00I had a look at the "entries so far" sec...I had a look at the "entries so far" section and it's pretty nauseating<br /><br />but...<br /><br />While I salute your valid points about Shell's contempt for journalism, I can't be too rude about the fuel itself (apart from the crap name of course). <br /><br />The engine in my car is designed for higher octane petrol. I do keep an eye on the mpg and as far as I can work out, the difference in fuel economy between the premium and regular petrol appears to be enough to save me money if I buy the premium. <br /><br />That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!Nick Caulfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471527730778276399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-63027345255115225222009-11-17T15:38:17.626+00:002009-11-17T15:38:17.626+00:00Sadly, I think I just missed the closing date, as ...Sadly, I think I just missed the closing date, as well as exceeding the word count.Gordon McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151162643523937086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-7697130690763029022009-11-17T11:23:27.060+00:002009-11-17T11:23:27.060+00:00Dear Dr McCabe.
We would like to thank you for yo...Dear Dr McCabe.<br /><br />We would like to thank you for your contrebution to our Shell V-Power Press Factor compitition.<br /><br />Althouh your artickle was of a high standard and contained a combination of factuel informatiun and corporat placement, we are sorry to inform you that we will not be abel to forward it to our grand finle because your artickle exseeded the number of words permetted in the compitition rules.<br /><br />We could sugest you try submitting to The Sun newspaper, but then again maybe not. For fourty years,they have opted to educaite our nation with pictures, not words, and who do not alow facts to get in the way of a good story.<br /><br />Good luck in your jornalistic career!Jonaldinhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37936507.post-61916436645068553472009-11-17T10:08:10.660+00:002009-11-17T10:08:10.660+00:00Did you send this entry to participate in the cont...Did you send this entry to participate in the contest?<br /><br />And stop shouting at Bryan. It is very impolite.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040537651843418484noreply@blogger.com