Calculus and Tango: The Odd Couple?
16/08/13 14:26
How much time does it take to develop a course or a new program? Is it easier to teach Calculus than Tango? Is it possible to compose Hip-Hop music in Sweden?
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United we Fall (An Airline Adventure)
27/07/13 16:24
Read about the commercial aviation experience of the decade. In this era of loathsome customer service, it’s not easy to stand out in the crowd. United Airlines topped everyone in a series of bungled ‘flights. (The photo is of the customer service staff.)
Arrogance? Maybe just Ignorance!
29/10/12 03:54
The question? Is America policy toward expatriates arrogant or simply ignorant? Why would you devise rules, regulations, forms and policies to make your life more difficult?
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It works - in moderation
15/07/12 08:57
Capitalism works! So does, er, did penicillin before overuse created resistant (now immune) strains of bacteria. Dieting is good for you - unless you overdo it and become anorexic. Deregulation is undoubtedly positive - if you don’t mind wallowing in pollution while you’re earning $3/day. Read More...
Riding a dead horse?
02/07/12 12:05
While I’m not a legal expert, I’ve been baffled (and bewildered, befuddled and bemused) by the amount of hostile reaction the new healthcare plan has provoked. It seems to me that decisions should be based on facts. The facts are compelling. The previous American system has the highest cost of any in the developed world. The previous American system delivered poor results in every metric - including patient satisfaction. If you’re paying a high price for poor service what do you do? It’s simple: If you’re riding a dead horse - get off.
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