Bicycles rarely sit and stare at a red light when there is no traffic around. Some states apparently think decriminalizing this behavior is a good idea: An idea is gaining momentum to allow bicyclists to pedal through stop signs, without stopping. Bicyclists claim that it can be tough to stop a bike at a red … Continue reading Red Lights and Bicycles →

This past Sunday a paper in Glasgow accused Best Western of experiencing a website breach and losing 8 million records. Marketwatch has printed a full response by the Hotel that disputes the claim: We have found no evidence to support the sensational claims ultimately made by the reporter and newspaper. Most importantly, whereas the reporter … Continue reading Best Western Disputes Breach →

I have seen some people point out that the Hannaford CIO is pointing fingers at Microsoft. That is true, and he does not mince words about it. However, I do not think that detracts from his more important messages. First, he calls for an in-depth strategy and second he calls for end-to-end encryption. Both points … Continue reading Hannaford CIO advice →

Exciting news from the NYT; electric streetcars are coming back to the American urban experience: …Mayor Michael Coleman of Columbus, Ohio, has come to the same conclusion and is pushing to build a $103 million streetcar network along the city’s High Street connecting Ohio State University with the downtown business district. The loop would be … Continue reading Rebirth of Streetcars in America →