Thursday, August 30, 2007
That's the Way My Love Is
Just a brilliant music video. Has that "Tonight, Tonight" feel.
Labels: General
Monday, August 20, 2007
Are we turning into a bunch of wimps?
I used to think that everyone wanted to become successful and win. I used to believe that somewhere there was a competitive streak in all of us. But I don't think that is the case anymore, as there are two distinctive groups of people today--winners and runner-ups.
Consider this: I have recently taken a new job where we are paid out on comission and our pay checks directly reflect our effort. Now, being as competitive as I am, I use not just my numbers, but my co-workers as well to gauge how well I am doing.
It seems like not everyone is cool with that principle.
What I've seen is that there are some people that just are not competitive. They don't want to win. They just want to get by. They want to keep on in life on the status quo. Winning doesn't matter to them, just as long as they meet their goals.
Now, I relate this simple observation from the workplace into society at-large and I see similar results. Outside of professional sports, do Americans really want to win? Does America want to be the best anymore? Do we have the guts to be the best?
All you have to do is take a look at the cut-and-run movement with our War on Terrorism. Americans have no desire to win the war. They want to retreat despite the major catastrophe that would ensue if we were to leave.
We have the best healthcare system in the world right now. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. But for some reason, the goofy politicians think we need universal healthcare just like every other Western civilization. By implementing a universal healthcare system, we are conceding that we want to have the best.
And take a look at the value of the American dollar. It used to be the best currency out there. The American dollar was a sound investment...well, not anymore.
Are we doomed? I sure hope not.
Labels: Strategery
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Zima is at it again...
I don't know what to think now. I sort of agree with him. Training at 10 p.m.?
Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is asking the City Council to expel Alderman Guy Zima if he refuses to participate in harassment training.
"Putting aside his unruly behavior, Guy Zima is putting the city at risk for lawsuits by not attending this harassment policy training," Schmitt said in a news release Tuesday night.
Zima walked out of an Aug. 7 training, which was added to the end of the council agenda at the last minute.
"He wants to make something out of nothing," Zima said late Tuesday .
Zima said Schmitt wanted to conduct the session a little after 10 p.m. without notifying the council ahead of time. Zima said that was unacceptable.
The council unanimously voted on May 1 for a revised harassment and discrimination policy that included all city employees, according to a news release from Schmitt's office. The training acts as a defense to harassment and discrimination litigation.
CVMIC, the city's insurer, which handles such claims, encouraged the training and presented it to the council Aug. 7. The company has presented the training to more than 250 city employees and expects to train all employees by the end of the year.
Schmitt could not be reached for comment Tuesday night, but in the release, Schmitt said, "There's a legitimate liability issue here, and Guy Zima is putting us at risk."
Over the years, Zima's behavior has led employees to file complaints with the city, Schmitt said.
The City Council is entitled to fine or expel a member permanently for neglect under a state statute.
"I think he will come to his senses, apologize for his behavior, and receive the training," Schmitt said. "But if he doesn't, the council needs to stand up to him, protect the taxpayer and take appropriate action. They have the power, they just need the courage to use it."
In the meantime, Zima said he has reviewed the policy and is willing to participate if the lack of it presents legitimate insurance concerns for the city.
Labels: Brown County
Saturday, August 04, 2007
2-0 since the fight
Brew Crew is looking good... With Ben Sheets back, I hope we can relegate Dave Bush to the pen.
Labels: 1982 Redux
