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A quiet and worthwhile retirement
When we first moved to California in 2006, we began the moving process with me ‘commuting’ to the Bay Area for 3 months, spending 2-3 weeks here at a time and then home for a similar stint. Needless to say … Continue reading
How genetics works…..
A great visualization of how genetics works:
Cyclists….
Cyclists come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a guide to the menagerie: Climber Body type: lung on a stick Distinguishing bike characteristic: single water bottle cage, no valve caps If not a cyclist, would be: runner, supermodel or loincloth-wearing … Continue reading
JK Rowling Commencement Speech
Surprising, funny and sage words from JK Rowling.
Britain’s Broken Society: Through a Glass Darkly
http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displayStory.cfm?story_id=15452867 The article highlights the impact media has had on increasing people’s perception that Britain is in a ‘social crisis’. The disappearance of local newspapers focused on local issues has left a void for national papers that are quick to make local … Continue reading
£50,000+ to solve a crime…..a bargain!
We all know that walking the streets of London is much like being permanently on an episode of Big Brother because of all the CCTV cameras tracking your every move……1 million of them to be exact! The thinking (government that … Continue reading
Craigslist benefits from newspapers demise
Serving as a proxy for the general decline in newspaper readership and ad revenues is this chart based on data from the AIM Group and the Newspaper Assn. of America (NAA): Newspaper classified ad revenues peaked above $16 billion in … Continue reading
Did you ride to work today?
Today is Ride to Work Day – did you? 7% of our office managed to, probably a poor proxy for the average office!
Traffic court: excellent entertainment
This morning I was in traffic court in Redwood City, CA contesting a $333 fine for failing to stop at a stop sign…on my bike….turning right…at the back of the Spectrum ride pelaton! I’m happy to take some punishment for … Continue reading
