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Rupert the Pet Rhino
Posted by Greg Walsh on Nov 20, 2006 in Random
I was told by my wife that I couldn’t have one.
Unsafe is Safe: European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs
Posted by Greg Walsh on Nov 20, 2006 in City Living
Some towns in Europe are taking the bold move of removing all street signs in order to foster personal responsibility and increase courteousness while driving.
What’s more, the glut of prohibitions is tantamount to treating the driver like a child and it also foments resentment. He may stop in front of the crosswalk, but that only makes him feel justified in preventing pedestrians from crossing the street on every other occasion.
I doubt the US could follow due to our tort laws and income generated from parking tickets/ traffic violations.
Controlled Chaos: European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
Handy tools for start-up companies
Posted by Greg Walsh on Nov 13, 2006 in Biz
Like belt making machines in a belt factory, software is one of the biggest capital costs in a small, information-based business. Here is an article from Wired with some niche companies answering the call of providing tools to start-ups.
‘Aliens could attack at any time’ warns former MoD chief | the Daily Mail
Posted by Greg Walsh on Nov 10, 2006 in Random
It’s agood thing the Brits have Torchwood…oh wait, that’s fake? Uh-oh…
‘Aliens could attack at any time’ warns former MoD chief | the Daily Mail
Where have I been?
We went to London a few weeks back to visit my S-i-L. It was great: we rode the London Eye, took a tour on the Thames, saw a museum exhibit on video games, and ate my new favorite food the Cornish Pasty.
Unfortunately, when I got back I found out that half of my co-workers had been laid off and I have been in a rush to get everything done here and at school.