The Off Topic Topic

[Josquius]

[Tamas]

Works in Vienna, too.

I read they have given up on the experiment of having people stand on both sides, DESPITE it being quite helpful in reducing queues.

So silly. There are subways like every 2 or 3 minutes. How often would someone be REALLY in that much of a hurry, that they absolutely have to catch the next one and not the one that arrives in 2 minutes time?

[Admiral Yi]

Beetlejuice must be one of those guys that does the speed limit in the passing lane.

[HVC]

they're stairs, just because they're moving doesn't mean you shouldn't walk up or down them. if you just have to be that guy and don't want to walk, then stand to the right dammit.

[derspiess]

The twins are showing an intrest in my book collection. Seeing that Glen Cook and Pournelle novels aren't on their level yet, I took them to the bookstore and bought the each the complete Harry Potter( ) and some bullshit Percy Jackson crap.

I should have let them read my ancient D&D novels. My wallet would stop crying then. OR HOW ABOUT RUBICON? The roman republic bloodletting is appropriate for 9 year olds.

In the topic of reading material for 9 year olds, I went on Amazon and bought my son a book on the French Revolution but was disappointed to find out it was only 60 pages long when it arrived (I guess I sort of assumed they'd use more pages to go over a topic like that but I should have checked).  Anyway, he seems to be developing an interest in history-- can anyone recommend historical non-fiction books for that general age range? 

[frunk]

Cartoon History of the Universe is the first one that comes to mind, although it might be better in a couple of years.

[CountDeMoney]

they're stairs, just because they're moving doesn't mean you shouldn't walk up or down them. if you just have to be that guy and don't want to walk, then stand to the right dammit.

Hear, hear.

[garbon]

So silly. There are subways like every 2 or 3 minutes. How often would someone be REALLY in that much of a hurry, that they absolutely have to catch the next one and not the one that arrives in 2 minutes time?

Actually the time you'll wait varies by line. Victoria is every minute but trains to High Barnet or the DLR can be more like 5-10.  I think it can make a significant difference if you are taking tube to try and catch a train.

Also, people might like getting to their destination more than the journey.

[Ed Anger]

they're stairs, just because they're moving doesn't mean you shouldn't walk up or down them. if you just have to be that guy and don't want to walk, then stand to the right dammit.

I'll stand where I want.

[HVC]

they're stairs, just because they're moving doesn't mean you shouldn't walk up or down them. if you just have to be that guy and don't want to walk, then stand to the right dammit.

I'll stand where I want.

I give the infirm a pass

[CountDeMoney]

I'll stand where I want.

[jimmy olsen]

[CountDeMoney]

[CountDeMoney]

[Admiral Yi]

Saruman is no more.