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Lesthertod Yes indeed, it's a sad thing. This however, may be an interesting learned social behaviour. For what I've seen in the Gamification trend, we are discouraged when compared on absolute leaderboards....
Mary Jander It is sad that the people have to choose the least of several evils. Then again, we seem to be doing that in a lot of countries lately. Sigh.
Lesthertod That's indeed the message NewDream
Here in Mexico a rat ("rata") is usually associated with a "ratero" (burglar/thief) and our politics have earned this nickname.
Lesthertod I do wonder if a Dogplomat would do a better job. Definitely, the message is pretty clear. And if we add that to what the YoSoy132 movement started, anyone could tell that the citizens are not h...
Lesthertod Yes indeed, the citizens are angry, the problem is that we are not sure of what (or who) is making us angry. There are too many things that may be working better. This is however, a task that's...
RamonAntonio This wil probably be deemed a side issue but there is ample data to support it and I think its pertinent to at least take note of this posibility. In my research and studies regarding Chritianity...
Shane Fernandez Start reinforcing while they are young Rich. Even at this age they have to be told and learn that they have to share and not always get what they want when they want.
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
richheap Thanks Alan. This looks interesting and I can see parallels with The WorkShop concept I wrote about. But I can only judge it based on whether I'd use it, and I don't think I would. First, can they...
richheap There's a lot more to office fit-outs than meet the eye, too. I mean months of preparatory work to make sure they're giving the client what they want, reflecting their brand in the layout and decor,...
richheap Thanks Shane. I'm new to this parenting lark so I like to cut and paste as much of my fatherly advice as possible. My daughter's only one though, so a bit young to understand yet!
richheap Thanks Stotheco. I'm not trying to claim the UK is a great example of 'green' development. My understanding is that Australia is a great exemplar in this area, with the UK and US behind, but good...
Mary Jander Oh dear. Actually, this never occurred to me--really. What I was thinking, though, was that I am one who could never nap in public -- as in a Google Nap Pod. Even on planes, I'm not comfortable....
Mary Jander Ha! Actually, I would not want to pay more than $10 an hour. That said, if the breather was really, really well equipped and located in downtown Manhattan or a similar area, I'd consider paying m...
Mary Jander Good point about superficial support, Rich. I do think it will take time for managements to put financial effort behind their endorsement of green buildings. As they say, talk is cheap.
Mary Jander Well said, Shane! I do think we as a generation (or two) have failed to impart the importance of community and fellowship to our children. That is a huge drawback and one that could seriously affect...
Mary Jander Oh dear, my bad. Thanks for the heads up, Rich.
Still, in that area of the world, as in the rest of Europe, the very old coexists alongside the new in most big cities.
Mary Jander Good move on the Canadian government's part, Shane. Let's hope this kind of tracking will help to prevent jobs that could be domestic from being farmed out. I'm not saying companies shouldn't outsource....
Mary Jander Good move on the Canadian government's part, Shane. Let's hope this kind of tracking will help to prevent jobs that could be domestic from being farmed out. I'm not saying companies shouldn't outsource....
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Lesthertod Yes indeed, it's a sad thing. This however, may be an interesting learned social behaviour. For what I've seen in the Gamification trend, we are discouraged when compared on absolute leaderboards....
Mary Jander It is sad that the people have to choose the least of several evils. Then again, we seem to be doing that in a lot of countries lately. Sigh.
Lesthertod That's indeed the message NewDream
Here in Mexico a rat ("rata") is usually associated with a "ratero" (burglar/thief) and our politics have earned this nickname.
Lesthertod I do wonder if a Dogplomat would do a better job. Definitely, the message is pretty clear. And if we add that to what the YoSoy132 movement started, anyone could tell that the citizens are not h...
Lesthertod Yes indeed, the citizens are angry, the problem is that we are not sure of what (or who) is making us angry. There are too many things that may be working better. This is however, a task that's...
RamonAntonio This wil probably be deemed a side issue but there is ample data to support it and I think its pertinent to at least take note of this posibility. In my research and studies regarding Chritianity...
Shane Fernandez Start reinforcing while they are young Rich. Even at this age they have to be told and learn that they have to share and not always get what they want when they want.
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
richheap Thanks Alan. This looks interesting and I can see parallels with The WorkShop concept I wrote about. But I can only judge it based on whether I'd use it, and I don't think I would. First, can they...
richheap There's a lot more to office fit-outs than meet the eye, too. I mean months of preparatory work to make sure they're giving the client what they want, reflecting their brand in the layout and decor,...
richheap Thanks Shane. I'm new to this parenting lark so I like to cut and paste as much of my fatherly advice as possible. My daughter's only one though, so a bit young to understand yet!
richheap Thanks Stotheco. I'm not trying to claim the UK is a great example of 'green' development. My understanding is that Australia is a great exemplar in this area, with the UK and US behind, but good...
Mary Jander Oh dear. Actually, this never occurred to me--really. What I was thinking, though, was that I am one who could never nap in public -- as in a Google Nap Pod. Even on planes, I'm not comfortable....
Mary Jander Ha! Actually, I would not want to pay more than $10 an hour. That said, if the breather was really, really well equipped and located in downtown Manhattan or a similar area, I'd consider paying m...
Mary Jander Good point about superficial support, Rich. I do think it will take time for managements to put financial effort behind their endorsement of green buildings. As they say, talk is cheap.
Mary Jander Well said, Shane! I do think we as a generation (or two) have failed to impart the importance of community and fellowship to our children. That is a huge drawback and one that could seriously affect...
Mary Jander Oh dear, my bad. Thanks for the heads up, Rich.
Still, in that area of the world, as in the rest of Europe, the very old coexists alongside the new in most big cities.
Mary Jander Good move on the Canadian government's part, Shane. Let's hope this kind of tracking will help to prevent jobs that could be domestic from being farmed out. I'm not saying companies shouldn't outsource....
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