October 6, 2014
Why Neglect 70% of Your Workforce? Notes from an Adjunct
The following commentary appeared on November 6, 2014 at the website for the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy. It is reprinted here. Why
September 23, 2014
Clippers, Redskins, Freedom of Speech and the Power of Government
Not being a pro basketball fan, I had never heard of Donald Sterling prior to the dustup over his crude remarks about African Americans, as
August 25, 2014
Revel Casino Was the “Right Idea”? Hardly.
Much has been written about the demise of four of Atlantic City's twelve casinos, which will unfortunately cost 8,000 casino workers their jobs this year.
August 3, 2014
Impeachment baiting? How low can they go?
In my opinion, the starting point for the current divisiveness, vitriol and nastiness in our politics occurred in 1987 - when Ted Kennedy took to
July 14, 2014
FIFA, are you listening? Thoughts on the World Cup
Ok, I admit it. I haven't watched a soccer game since my kids got out of middle school, and that was a long time ago. But
July 9, 2014
Radio Shack woes? I may be able to shed some light on it.
Radio Shack's financial performance continues to deteriorate, with sales down 14% and profits down 47%, both in the most recent quarter. I think I found the
July 8, 2014
“Respected” Sports Bettor? Excuse me?
Still trying to catch up from vacation, and wanted to comment on the Phil Mickelson insider trading investigation (he has not been charged). One of the
June 16, 2014
Why Would We Repair the Elevator Now?
Catching up on some interesting tidbits. This one reported in the Washington Post last month: "Two days after the Washington Monument’s gala reopening, its elevator malfunctioned
April 16, 2014
I’ll Purchase My Own Electricity, Thank You
Although I feel sorry for the thousands of Pennsylvania households who recently complained to the Public Utility Commission about extremely high electricity prices this winter,
March 28, 2014
General Motors and Me
In 1988, my wife and I purchased our first really nice family car - an Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brougham, produced by General Motors. It was
March 26, 2014
Anthony Weiner – He Owes It All to Marv Albert
The Washington Post reported on their politics blog this week that disgraced former Congressman (and tweeter) Anthony Weiner has a new gig — as a
March 24, 2014
Microsoft Snoozes and Loses – Apple’s iWork Suite is My Clear Choice
I don't usually write about technology topics, although I am a little bit of a techno-geek. What does interest me today is the failure of