Monthly Archives: August 2012

Lessons Learnt in Peace

One thing that war does is to accelerate the development of technology and procedures. The advances in surgery and general health that have come about because of war are part of the paradox of conflict. From improvements in sanitation and … Continue reading

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How old is 18+

It is all too easy, when the bar is crowded and the crowd is clamouring for service as if their very existence depended on getting a drink in the next thirty seconds, to not be as careful with some of … Continue reading

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Safety on the construction site

Working on a construction site is not the safest job in the world, but it need not be the most deadly, either. No matter what kind of construction site, the moment you start working above head height, say 2 metres … Continue reading

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