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The Monday Morning Quote #388

“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labour and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determineContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #388”

I am not a physicist but I know one…

The news that three British physicists have been awarded the Nobel prize gives me some pride by distant association, my son is a physicist and understands the field infinitely (though he would probably dispute my use of that word) better than I do. I am trying to reacquaint myself with the subject that I studiedContinue reading “I am not a physicist but I know one…”

Today’s Twitter Rules by Bob Lefsetz

Bob Lefsetz writes the Lefsetz Lettter (compulsive reading for we ageing music fans). Famous for being beholden to no one and speaking the truth, Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself.Never boring, always entertaining, Bob’s insights are fueled by his stintContinue reading “Today’s Twitter Rules by Bob Lefsetz”

Tales from Phoenix #1 – Orthodontics

Last week I spent two days in Phoenix Arizona at the excellent ConationNation conference organised by Kolbe Corp. The conference was as inspiring and educational as usual and, as ever with these things, one learns much during the breaks. One of the great conversations was with someone who works for a brokerage that sells orthodonticContinue reading “Tales from Phoenix #1 – Orthodontics”

White House Report Concludes That Bite-Mark Analysis Is Junk Science

Don’t shoot the messenger.. THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL of Advisors on Science and Technology has concluded that forensic bite-mark evidence is not scientifically valid and is unlikely ever to be validated, according to a draft report obtained by The Intercept. The report, titled “Forensic Science in Criminal Courts: Ensuring Scientific Validity of Feature-Comparison Methods,” is markedContinue reading “White House Report Concludes That Bite-Mark Analysis Is Junk Science”

How to protect yourself from unwanted customer feedback….

There is a PS to this story which I’ll put here. Expedia did make contact with me after my comments and were sympathetic and understanding about the problems that were caused by American Airlines. (Just saying, “I am so sorry to hear what you went through was a great start”). I am now attempting toContinue reading “How to protect yourself from unwanted customer feedback….”

The Monday Morning Quote #386

“Humankind seems to teeter between hubris and paranoia: the hubris of our ever-growing power contrasts with the paranoia that we’re permanently and increasingly under threat. At the zenith we realise we have to come down again…we know that we have more than we deserve or can defend, so we become nervous. Somebody, something is goingContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #386”

If only he had worn a suit and tie….

The CQC Borg will decide…. …..in 2014 when the inspectors last came. He had explained his philosophy and modus operandi, talking of medicine as an art form, “being a human being so patients feel they know well me enough to trust, while maintaining boundaries – compassionate detachment, I call it.” “On that occasion,” he willContinue reading “If only he had worn a suit and tie….”