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Laurie Santos: A monkey economy as irrational as ours | Video on TED.com
Laurie Santos: A monkey economy as irrational as ours | Video on TED.com
Making the same mistkes over and over again. When will we ever learn?
Making the same mistkes over and over again. When will we ever learn?
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Who? What? Where? When? Why?
My latest gripe has been with newspaper writers. I had always thought that a "story" had to have the 5 important elements. A lot of the time, one or more elements are missing. Some sports stories, on the local level, never mention the School and refer to the teams by their "mascot names". Like "Tigers", "Wildcats", "Bears" etc. However, to go along with this lack of information, according to "Title 9", where every one is equal, they don't designate gender and refer to players by their last name. That doesn't help matters either. How do you sort these things out?
Another item is, when did this "thing" take place? With Blogs, newsletters and other source, dates are left out. They use "Today", "Yesterday", "Tomorrow" and other vague references to time. Which, if you don't have a starting point, you are still lost.
Now , that brings us to the real problem of integrity of the "news". With "Bloggers" that abound the "net" truth in story telling is very much in question. Although,some bloggers, "video tapers" have "caught" lies, embarrassments and ridiculous events, is this news or even make these people "News persons"?
I am having serious doubts about the future of "reporting". Not everyone or anyone can or should be allowed to just spew garbage. That's why I even question "this" writing. Thank GOD there's no followers to worry about! I am concerned about the future of Newspapers and Magazines. It costs, but who is going to pay? Free internet? Somebody has to pay! And, what is the price going to be? Always, more questions that answers.
Another item is, when did this "thing" take place? With Blogs, newsletters and other source, dates are left out. They use "Today", "Yesterday", "Tomorrow" and other vague references to time. Which, if you don't have a starting point, you are still lost.
Now , that brings us to the real problem of integrity of the "news". With "Bloggers" that abound the "net" truth in story telling is very much in question. Although,some bloggers, "video tapers" have "caught" lies, embarrassments and ridiculous events, is this news or even make these people "News persons"?
I am having serious doubts about the future of "reporting". Not everyone or anyone can or should be allowed to just spew garbage. That's why I even question "this" writing. Thank GOD there's no followers to worry about! I am concerned about the future of Newspapers and Magazines. It costs, but who is going to pay? Free internet? Somebody has to pay! And, what is the price going to be? Always, more questions that answers.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Change in strategy ?
I have been spending too much time trying to influence people at Facebook on my feelings on Business. I have decided to leave my comic relief at that place and put my opinions only on the blog. (If I can remember.) I shouldn't try to force the issue on a "social network". That should only be for "socializing" not lecturing.
With my lack of ability and with the computer restrictions I have to deal with, I am still going to try to place "news" articles or "links" into the blog posts. This may be a problem on a number of counts. I wish myself "good luck".
The "Blog" name should not go unnoticed.
I have found a number of news articles this past week that have not been flattering to the "Business World". Coal mine disasters; Toyota recalls that were ignored; enormous pay increases for executives that don't deserve it and the list goes on.
With my lack of ability and with the computer restrictions I have to deal with, I am still going to try to place "news" articles or "links" into the blog posts. This may be a problem on a number of counts. I wish myself "good luck".
The "Blog" name should not go unnoticed.
I have found a number of news articles this past week that have not been flattering to the "Business World". Coal mine disasters; Toyota recalls that were ignored; enormous pay increases for executives that don't deserve it and the list goes on.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
"March Madness"
The crazy season has begun. Last weekend I watched some Illinois "Girls" Basketball tournies class 3A and 4A. Tonight starts Illinois "Boys" Tournaments. Some College Confrence Playoffs began today. By the weekend they all should be over and the 65 teams and brackets of the Colleges will be posted Sunday night/late afternoon. I tried to start a NCAA "Playoff Pool". I invited people to join and will have to wait and see as to what will happen.
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