Le grand detour: France

Article Abstract:

The French government recently promised to consider a points system for truck drivers, following protests by truck drivers that crippled traffic on highways. The government will also consider improving working conditions and finding jobs for banned truck drivers.

Trucking, France, Transportation policy

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Grand finale

Article Abstract:

The historic Grand National steeplechase race in Britain had to be voided after a botched start, bringing humiliation to the nation and the Jockey Club, which was in charge of the event. Hopefully the travesty will move British horse racing into the modern age.

Editorial, Management, Competitions, Steeplechase (Horse racing), Grand National (Horse race), Jockey Club

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Grand unified experiments

Article Abstract:

Government-funded science projects are undertaken in part out of national pride. Both the scientific community and the world at large would be better served by a more international approach that avoids unnecessary duplication of effort.

Innovations, International aspects, Science and state, Science policy, International cooperation

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