noel on February 27th, 2010

Here I will get on my high horse again.
A list of words being used too often, and thereby lose their true meaning.
In my opinion, these fit the definition of CLICHE. These words are currently being used in the media and opinion places online frequently and, in my opinion, incorrectly. English language [...]

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noel on February 7th, 2010

Let us go back to the tried and proven. The Bush sponsored tax cuts did not do what they were supposed to do. We forgot to take Teddys advice, as quoted below.
The tax cuts did not increase our national economic vitality one wit. They should be allowed to [...]

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noel on January 20th, 2010

Stymied by details of education again!
I have devoted 30 years… to this field and still the issue of education comes up again and again.
Certain states will not approve my application for licensure, citing my education not being adequate. I do not have a BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), and my degrees are not [...]

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I have a BS ED, which is a science that encompasses the junction between engineering and architecture. My expertise is in buildings and how they work. I focused all my career on design of the built environment and building systems. I was educated in energy conservation, [...]

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noel on January 11th, 2010

I am concerned about a terrible Lack of Confidence in our economy and society: We must keep our heads high and continue to strive. The terrible danger is fear. Fear is paralyzing.
I have spent many hours this month getting criticized and rejected for trying to get ‘er done. [...]

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noel on January 6th, 2010

An important point, when planning a project, is that the skillsets of the users may be the real driver of success. Software skills by the senior experts helps too. Understanding the database may be as important as understanding the data. Its a bit of a hurdle that [...]

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noel on August 2nd, 2009

“Imagine the Creator as a stand up comedian – and at once the world becomes explicable.”
-H. L. Mencken

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