Miscellaneous
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Education, not politics : Let universities shape the next generation.
Why Governments Should Not Meddle in University Curricula The fight between the US government and major universities are grabbing some headlines again. It is particularly sad to see how much pressure is being put on Harvard. Universities should be places where people learn to think for themselves, ask questions, and create new ideas. Their job…
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Sport bets are here to stay (unfortunately)
Twenty-five years ago, Pete Rose was banned from baseball for betting on his sport. Not everybody agreed, but the league made the final decision. Today, all the major sports businesses are in bed with the sports bet industry, a draconian change from the days of Pete Rose. And why not? The expenses are increasing and…
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Some of my favorite quotes
A quote can cheer you up, make you reflect, or simply, make you smile. Here is a list of my favorite quotes. Quote Author All that glitters is not gold. William Shakespeare All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. William Shakespeare Ask, and it shall be given you; seek,…
RC Cameron, Author 