Monthly Archives: January 2009

On becoming an educated person in this day and age

I think I’ve made it plain that I, like a lot of people, think higher education is in a sad state in this country, and overpriced to boot. This applies mostly to the arts and humanities. The U.S. is still … Continue reading

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Israel and anti-Semitism, decision time

In a discussion group I sit in on, the following was contributed by an elderly English gentleman, who is sort of the “odd man out” in the group. He was invited in under circumstances I’m not up on, to contribute … Continue reading

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Education and experience, part 1

Back here: http://rantsand.blogspot.com/2008/10/ivy-league-elitism-some-observations.html I mentioned my personal conviction that, “Beyond a certain minimum you have to have to establish credibility, more experience is almost always better than more formal education.” Yesterday I was reading a columnist I don’t like much … Continue reading

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Education assininity, and some odd questions

When I came back to the States, I’d been working as a teacher (among other things) for 13 years in four countries – not counting stints as a guest lecturer in a couple others. I taught English at all levels: … Continue reading

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Mumbai analyzed

Following a lead from Mark Steyn here: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZjkwNjVlNmE5MWUyOTVhMWIyODkzNWNlZGM1YjU2Zjc= “The Oldest Hatred,” I found in the online site of the Indian daily newspaper The Hindu here: http://rantsand.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year-new-administration.html the scanned 69 pages of the dossier of evidence from the ongoing investigation by … Continue reading

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New year, new administration

The year 2008 ended in North Dakota with record-breaking snowfall for December, and the promise of more to come. Our splendid city and county public works employees are out there in the bitter cold doing a tremendous job getting roads … Continue reading

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This animal is very malicious…

“Cet animal est tres mechant; Quand on l’attaque il se defend.” (“This animal is very malicious; when attacked it defends itself.”) -La Menagerie (Traditional French song.) If you go over here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Io4_vjiyM you’ll find something you don’t want to miss, … Continue reading

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An pleasant afternoon’s slanging match

Note: The lady who communicated here just got in touch and asked me to take the post down. No. I am however, deleting the personal contact data. Given my extensive contacts in Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, my guess is she … Continue reading

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