Why we don´t like (e-)government

Nice article from Ideal Government on why the starting point is not positive for government services. Imagine a bank where you kept your current account, mortgage, healthand car insurance. Perhaps you´ve been with it all your life, becausethere is no choice....

10+ year tech support

Wiffy still has issues using the home computer to watch ER. But she is getting increasingly good at mobiles, web surfing, and the like. I wonder if I should worry.

Trichet on inflation

Central banks have often been made independent to prevent the government setting interest rates for political reasons. Jean-Claude Trichet makes a compelling case for keeping this state of affairs – and that inflationary wage rises will kill a generation of...

French have cured obesity?

Apparently the French have held back the tide of obesity compared to other countries. While there appears to be some science behind the article (unusual for the press today), more interesting is the stereotyping running through the comments. Brilliant.