The Independence of the French
6 February 2012
A recent Wall Street Journal article on French parenting methods has been rattling around in my noggin for a week so I've got to do something abou…
A Few Observations
1 February 2012
A curious observation on the Apple article Kevin covered the New York Times Apple article quite well, so I won't repeat. I had to point out, howe…
It Takes the Patience of Saints
31 January 2012
If ever a man deserves sainthood it is John Vicklund of Impact Washington - the MEP out there. By way of background, the governor - Christine Gregoire…
Lean Chickens 1 Fat Lions 0
31 January 2012
So .... Golden Bear Ltd gets the contract to produce the official mascot for the 2012 British Olymic Team, and decides labor costs - excuse me, labour…
Beyond Just Words - What Apple Could Do
30 January 2012
The New York Times created a deserved furor last week with their article describing how the U.S. supposedly can't compete with China on manufactur…
Uh - But What About the Product?
25 January 2012
That old retail icon, JC Penney, is undergoing a transformation thanks to Apple. Apple? Yep - JCP's new CEO is one of the guys responsible for cre…
Tumbling Down the Slippery Slope
23 January 2012
The task of the die hard Toyota defenders just got tougher. The company just sold out sixty plus years of being able to assure job security at a level…
Why Mitt is the Anti-Lean
22 January 2012
My disdain for Mitt Romney was made clear a few months ago - I was bashing Mitt before Mitt-bashing was cool. I am compelled to do it again if for no…