I received a free pass to the Economist Online today. While it is a wonderful thing for me, I must admit I haven't accomplished much work today. I'll have to make up for it on Monday. :)
Two things that struck my interest this edition:
* The first was an article on Particle Physics. Great stuff. Who writes articles about Particle Physics in terms that everyone can understand and enjoy?!?! Well, maybe not enjoy -- that would only be me. Heh.
* Also, I find the politics in Japan very intriguing. If you haven't read about it you should read about their upcoming elections and why they are taking place. Fascinating stuff.
"THE big event is still a week away, but Junichiro Koizumi is looking cleverer by the day. Less than a month ago, Japan's prime minister divided his fusty old party and called a risky snap election, in a bid to win public backing for his plan to privatise Japan's massive postal-savings scheme. At the time, this looked dangerous. By chasing out the 37 members of his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who had voted against his plan in parliament's lower house, Mr Koizumi has forced his ruling coalition to defend a razor-thin margin in the election due on September 11th, against an opposition party the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) that has made huge inroads in recent years. "
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--The Full Story (it might let you see it -- for the next week at least). Oh, and it is pretty funny, but the Prime Minister really does look like a Japanese version of Richard Gere. No seriously, I didn't believe Jared when he first told me that. It is rather amusing. I think it's the hair.
I would write more, but I should finish put the finishing touches on my "Executive Staff Briefing Document" (haha - yes that is the title of it -- 14 pages of institutional Facts -- When I get it finished and finalized, maybe it will be placed online and I will link if for your viewing pleasure. Not that you care how much the State pays per Student and the trend in funds over the past ten years, or the amount of service hours SU professors put it). Heh. Anyhow! Reading is a great thing. I am really thankful that I can read. Writing is nice too. Heehee. I wonder which one I would rather have...
Two things that struck my interest this edition:
* The first was an article on Particle Physics. Great stuff. Who writes articles about Particle Physics in terms that everyone can understand and enjoy?!?! Well, maybe not enjoy -- that would only be me. Heh.
* Also, I find the politics in Japan very intriguing. If you haven't read about it you should read about their upcoming elections and why they are taking place. Fascinating stuff.
"THE big event is still a week away, but Junichiro Koizumi is looking cleverer by the day. Less than a month ago, Japan's prime minister divided his fusty old party and called a risky snap election, in a bid to win public backing for his plan to privatise Japan's massive postal-savings scheme. At the time, this looked dangerous. By chasing out the 37 members of his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who had voted against his plan in parliament's lower house, Mr Koizumi has forced his ruling coalition to defend a razor-thin margin in the election due on September 11th, against an opposition party the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) that has made huge inroads in recent years. "
Copyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2005. All rights reserved.
--The Full Story (it might let you see it -- for the next week at least). Oh, and it is pretty funny, but the Prime Minister really does look like a Japanese version of Richard Gere. No seriously, I didn't believe Jared when he first told me that. It is rather amusing. I think it's the hair.
I would write more, but I should finish put the finishing touches on my "Executive Staff Briefing Document" (haha - yes that is the title of it -- 14 pages of institutional Facts -- When I get it finished and finalized, maybe it will be placed online and I will link if for your viewing pleasure. Not that you care how much the State pays per Student and the trend in funds over the past ten years, or the amount of service hours SU professors put it). Heh. Anyhow! Reading is a great thing. I am really thankful that I can read. Writing is nice too. Heehee. I wonder which one I would rather have...
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