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Latest idea from Brazil: Ban Death

Published in December 12th, 2005
Posted by Sonia in Culture of death, General
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I’m no fan of death, but a plan by a Brazilian mayor to fine people’s relatives when they die “too early” seems a little extreme. Would a stiff fine and jail time for Mom incentivize people to work out, eat right, and stop risky behaviors? hmmm…. According to this article “Gym memberships have reportedly shot [...]

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Hearing today at 1pm on San Francisco’s wireless plans

Published in December 12th, 2005
Posted by Sonia in Telecom
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San Francisco supervisor Chris Daly is holding a hearing today “to discuss how the City can have a more consumer-driven rather than tech industry-driven process for establishing a TechConnect network in San Francisco.” If you’d like to testify, the hearing starts at 1pm and is at City Hall, Room 263. The Pacific Research Institute will [...]

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