Monday, November 26, 2012

Diplomats and twitter

Wow. And I thought that diplomacy was a slow-speed game, designed so that hotheads of all nations wouldn't put their finger on the red button. Silly me.

http://twitchy.com/2012/11/26/us-embassy-cairo-continues-its-fail-tweets-glad-mubarak-is-gone-revolution-meant-fellow-democratic-country/

Thursday, November 1, 2012

To follow or not, a passion

Cal Thomas, in a NYT oped argues that following a passion is the opposite of what someone should do. Instead, figure out the traits that make you happy and put the time in to really become competent at something. Then you'll feel fulfilled and passion will find you. Worthwhile reading.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/jobs/follow-a-career-passion-let-it-follow-you.html?src=me&ref=general&gwh=526BF172F3237B7EBB37570D5DA6CF53