By Silas Grant – Earlier today, a friend sent me an article about being a man. There were a lot of interesting tips. One stood out to me: “You don’t have to like baseball, but you should understand the concept of what a pitcher’s E.R.A. means. Approach life similarly.” I grew up loving and playing … Continue reading
Daily Archives: September 17, 2013
13 Rules For Using Commas Without Looking Like An Idiot
Story provided via Business Insider – Contrary to popular belief, commas don’t just signify pauses in a sentence. In fact, precise rules govern when to use this punctuation mark. When followed, they lay the groundwork for clear written communication. We’ve compiled a list of all of the times when you need the mighty comma. 1. Use … Continue reading
A School With No Teachers, Where Students Teach Themselves
Story provided by MindShift – A new computer school in Paris has been overwhelmed by some 60,000 applicants. The school, called 42, was founded by a telecom magnate who says the French education system is failing young people. His aim is to reduce France’s shortage in computer programmers while giving those who’ve fallen by … Continue reading
MBA Trap: Campaign To Replace MBAs
Story provided via LinkedIn – “You dropped $150k on an education you coulda got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library,” says Matt Damon in ‘Good Will Hunting’, summing up the dilemma for would-be MBA grads everywhere. This article sets out why a majority of MBAs are overhyped and … Continue reading