My stainless steel knives are beginning to throw rust spots in the dishwasher. While searching for a solution to why this is suddenly happening, I stumbled across the following comical exchange (I’m relieved that I am not the only blade … Continue reading
There are two kinds of truth: the truth that lights the way and the truth that warms the heart. The first of these is science, and the second is art. Neither is independent of the other or more important than … Continue reading
Attention: Michael Tabor Re: 12/03/2011 SSGB Exam Results “Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have passed the ASQ SSGB examination.” …but I’m relieved it did. 😀 For the uninitiated, Six Sigma is a business management strategy … Continue reading
The Federal Reserve and the big banks fought for more than two years to keep details of the largest bailout in U.S. history a secret. Now, you can see what they were hiding. Be sure to roll the interactive tool … Continue reading
The presence of an observer influences the outcome of events, and often defines the way events will be seen. And the presence of a reporter, along with the selection process of editorial staff, will determine how that event will be … Continue reading
Nirvana’s iconic album, “Nevermind” turns 20 this year. Just as iconic as the music is the album’s cover, a shot of a naked infant floating toward a fishhook baited with a dollar bill. At the EMP, the “Nirvana: Taking Punk … Continue reading
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible. Thomas Kempis
Overall, nine ships of the U.S. fleet were sunk and 21 ships were severely damaged. Three of the 21 would be irreparable. The overall death toll reached 2,403, including 68 civilians, and 1,178 injured. Of the military personnel lost at … Continue reading
Because I have been so vocal in my criticism of the CSSGB test that we took on Saturday, I’m making an equally public statement admitting that apparently, I was wrong about a few important things. I love learning new things, … Continue reading
The test is over. 100 multiple choice questions, open book. Not a cake walk. For the first time in my life, I used all the available time (four hours), and still came away feeling uncertain about my score. Our LSS … Continue reading
This is the last week of cramming for the Lean Six Sigma exam on Saturday morning. I have been using an Exam CD with 1,000 example questions from previous exams, such as: “The shift supervisor smokes Camels, the press operator … Continue reading
Risk of employment or income fraud on mortgages increased 8.8% in the third quarter from the previous quarter and 50% from third quarter 2009, according to research firm Interthinx. Its general Mortgage Fraud Risk Index remained virtually unchanged for the … Continue reading
Last night, the local news led with (cue dramatic music and graphics) “The Perfect Storm!” I rolled my eyes and groaned. ‘Holy Shit everybody! It’s going to RAIN tomorrow! And there will be wind, too!” Can’t these freaking people just … Continue reading
Here’s a guy with a sense of humor!
A new Dairy Queen just opened a few blocks away from our house. They have a nice paved patio decorated with cute little red umbrellas over the sparkling new tables. As if anyone would want to sit outside at 37 … Continue reading