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Archive for December, 2007
Motorcyclists are being sliced in two by wire rope barriers
Dec 29th
Now this is scary. These barriers, designed only for narrow central medians on rural roads, are all over the place in Ireland, even on motorways. They were probably chosen because they were cheaper than the old style corrugated steel ones, or the more modern solid concrete barriers. While they are very effective in preventing cars crossing into oncoming traffic, motorcyclists don’t come off so lightly. In New Zealand, where they’re also used, they’ve acquired the name “cheese cutters” after a 22 year old was sliced in two when he hit one at speed.
The UK were looking at deploying them but the Institute More >
The Year The Industry Broke – MTV News
Dec 27th
MTV have a great three part article on the current state of the record industry. They’ve identified 2007 as “year zero”. The traditional music business had a single method of generating revenue, the CD/vinyl/tape sale, and needed a massive apparatus (the “music industry”) to operate. In the past this was the only option if the musician wanted to reach a large audience and maybe make a good living.
Three things have ben brewing over the last few years, and have now formed a perfect storm. 1. You no longer need a big expensive studio to record music. You can do it on a laptop with More >
