Archive for November, 2008
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Dear Wal-Mart: Please stay green
Just a few years ago I would not have been caught dead in a Wal-Mart. Having seen first-hand the destruction a large retailer can do to communities I was no fan. I also worked for a number of companies that supplied Wal-Mart and they were extremely demanding customers; selling to them usually meant sacrificing [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in sustainability by Carologic
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Trains can’t be on time or where you expect them
I was looking at the Maryland MARC Train system today to check the schedule for a short train ride from BWI to Union Station in Washington, DC.
I couldn’t resist clicking on the FAQ section and was shocked at the types of questions listed and the answers.
What a said state our public transportation system is [...]
No Comments » - Posted in travel, usability & accessibility by Carologic
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
We Did It!
Wow! Obama’s election means that it will be easier for:
- America to be perceived again as a leader politically, socially and financially
- For all children and possibly all Americans to be covered by health insurance
- Privacy to be reinstated for all
- Education reforms, including needed changes to NCLB and inclusion of comprehensive sex education
This short [...]