Yet another expansion on Google Transit.

Yesterday, they moved Japan to the top, so we knew something was up.

This complements Vancouver’s existing NextBus Info and Trip Planner services.

“….TransLink, the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, is a small organization involved with transportation planning, administration of service contracts with subsidiary companies and contractors, the management of capital projects, financial management and planning, public affairs and supporting business functions. …”

They are having a celebration, and here’s the invitation.

image: wikimedia public domain

What would happen if you were named in a frivolous lawsuit? And what then if you lost, and a criminal plea bargain saved your business, your home, or perhaps even your freedom? You’d have a record. Just like that. What if you were accused of something, and the arguments were drawn out and ugly, even if you “win.”?

Depending on your state and your industry, the Attorney General, circuit court, city government, or other websites (usually high authority) could post every decision (or even accusation) for Google to crawl. If your name was even slightly unique, you’re hosed as these would almost always come up on page 1 (if not position 1) for searches under your name, even if the event occurred 10 years ago. I’m no expert on this stuff, but found my lightweight journey into this world enlightening - ps: I encourage you to grab a copy of Radically Transparent, a new book by Andy Beal  and Dr. Judy Strauss - and possibly to attend their webinar. I encourage you to help me correct any errors here - I am not a lawyer.

So… let’s dig in just a tad….

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