Month: April 2018

April 29 2018, 19:26

One of the secrets to a comfortable space is the winding paths in the park, not geometrically straight ones, à la French garden.

They are built this way from the start because it pleases the eye. Whereas the paths of the same Neskuchny Garden or the “forest trails” of Tsaritsyno do not please.

April 29 2018, 11:55

An intriguing test of consciousness and business responsibility.

Your business involves selling building materials. Taking a gamble, you took out a large loan, sold your apartment, and used all your savings to buy building materials at a great price from some shady source. You’ve already made the purchase. You are certain that it will sell retail within a week through your partners’ outlets, and the proceeds will enable you to buy a medium-sized castle. There seem to be no risks; these aren’t perishables or electronics.

Unexpectedly, you discover that the material emits radiation; it’s unhealthy but not deadly unless one lives in a house built with it for decades. It’s unlikely anyone will notice, and if the mortality statistics shift, it would only be evident after thirty years when the data are reviewed. The only risk is if, out of the blue, someone decides to use a dosimeter while traces can still be linked to you. In that case, you’ll have to feign ignorance, claiming you bought it as is, etc.

What should you do?

* If you go public – kiss your money goodbye; you’ll need to destroy everything, but at least people will remain safe and healthy.

* If you quietly sell it all wholesale to others at zero profit – then it becomes the other wholesalers’ problem, but you’ll feel guilty in the future knowing that you decided to move the product further.

* From the exotic options, you could build a hotel, and then likely only the permanent staff would be affected, as guests wouldn’t be exposed to a significant dose. However, if someone brings a dosimeter – the hotel would be demolished. Moreover, you’ve never built hotels before, and for your building materials, there’s a very limited budget in the hotel’s construction plan. Remember, you’ve spent your last dime.

Your decision? Be honest, please?