Oyster everywhere

Praise be! This is so obviously the right idea – an open pan-London smartcard system. Not that I use trains much, but it would make life so much easier (97k options to 21, for a start). Given how much I use it as near cash (pay-as-you-go with auto top-up), I...

Deaths, damn deaths

Two different approaches to the number of deaths in Iraq explained and evaluated. It’s the first time I’ve seen the two sets of numbers discussed rationally and effectively. Why can’t the broadsheets (what is the new collective term for their smaller...

Walking world

Walking World looks exactly what I’ve been wanting to help us do more walks around London. Prints out good guides, linked to OS maps with pictures for the tricky bits. And only £18 a year. Huzzah.

Superna

Looks like this home automation over WiFi / LAN might be the way to control the Mac from the bedroom / kitchen.

Games for workshops

Some useful pointers to being more innovative in workshop settings. Purpose: get more out of the people.