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A group of libertarian “crypto-anarchists” in Austin, Texas has produced the world’s first 3D-printed gun. Hailed by some as the future of manufacturing, 3D printing works by building up multiple layers of a material, typically plastic, to create a solid object. The gun produced by Defense Distributed, run by 25-year-old law student Cody Wilson, was …
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Just a few signs of a good manners that make life more pleasant for all of us (not in any order of priority): A cheery “Sorry!” if you cut someone up in traffic. An apology when you are are late for a concert and cause a commotion. Saying “thank you” for a dinner or party. …
Think about it. US Colleges and universities have invested in fixed assets, whether in sports arenas or science labs, to a huge degree in the last 20 years in order to compete with one another. Fees have rocketed, leaving graduates with staggering debts. Yes, they are more likely to get jobs than non-graduates, but many …
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When I ran a commercial company I insisted that all complaints, however minor, came over my desk. I phoned customers personally and addressed their concerns, thanking them for helping us to be better suppliers. It worked like magic. Over a period of time complaints dropped to about one every two months. In America company executives …
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“It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time”. Dr. Johnson This is a paraphrase of a famous saying of Epicurus, but important nonetheless. How have you lived? With love and kindness for friends, family or community, or resentfully …
