Here is an interesting read about the rules of conduct in the American workplace: The first step is to recognize who is an asshole. Sutton’s blog cites one method. It’s called the Starbucks Test It goes like this: If you hear someone at Starbucks order a “decaf grande half-soy, half-low fat, iced vanilla, double-shot, gingerbread … Continue reading Guy Kawasaki on Sutton’s test
Apparently the illegal trade in arms is linked to 1,000 deaths per day. But that number does not impress the US National Rifle Association, as they apparently were upset by 2,000 international UN delegates working together last June to stem illegal trade in small arms: The conference has drawn the ire of the National Rifle … Continue reading US votes against control of illegal arms
Interesting comments from Clinton on the economics and risk issues behind Prop 87 Now, I know the oil companies have trotted out some economists in their ads. But let me ask you something: If they really thought you were going to pay for this, would they be spending all that money trying to convince you … Continue reading Clinton on Prop 87
Bruce posted a brief excerpt from the Balkan blog. I especially appreciated the comments by Sparohok. They brought to mind President Bush’s message last month at a news conference: [Our interrogators] don’t want to be tried as war criminals. … They expect our government to give them clarity about what is right and what is … Continue reading The ticking time bomb fallacy