Today I had coffee with four students from IMD’s class of 2009. They begin orientation on MONDAY!!!! I can’t believe that it’s starting all over again already! Part of me wants to do it again–especially since the program will be different under the new program director (who came to us from UVA–Wahoo!)–but most of meContinue reading “The Circle Continues”
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CSR
We wrapped up this week with another case on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Once again there was a great deal of debate. Was the company genuine about providing environmental benefit? Or was it just looking to improve its image and, hence, its returns? If the latter, did it matter so long as the environmental benefitContinue reading “CSR”
2007
At long last I have finished my chronological tour through American popular music. The 2000s ended my journey with more of a whimper than a bang so I really don’t have much to say about them. Here are a few thoughts, though: Although I’m no great fan of Mariah Carey’s, it is impressive that sheContinue reading “2007”
2000
My musical odyssey has now entered the new millenium as I just wrapped up 2000. The late 90’s didn’t have much to recommend them. Good thing they’re mostly a blur of engineering problem sets and sleepless nights anyway; I’d hate to think I had missed something! The power of musical association remains strong. Listening toContinue reading “2000”
1997
As my chronological journey through American popular music has taken me through 1997, the year I graduated from high school, I have stirred up many memories of my first semester at Rice University. This was the year that Puff Daddy (Sean “Puffy” Combs, etc.) came up with the formula of old pop hit + increasedContinue reading “1997”
Mid-90’s
Although I leaned on Mozart for my exams, I still had a chance to continue my chronological exploration of American popular music last week. I’ve made my way through 1996 now, almost through the end of high school for me. Ace of Base, Coolio, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, The Cranberries, Snoop and Dre, TLC, BluesContinue reading “Mid-90’s”
National Garlic Day
Happy belated National Garlic Day to all! Fortunately for my classmates, especially those who sit around me, I will wait until this evening to celebrate. Of course, I celebrate garlic pretty much every day, so today isn’t all that out of the ordinary! I finished 1989 this morning and it was not a great yearContinue reading “National Garlic Day”
Good and Bad
Good: The weather here has been beautiful the past couple of days. Yesterday after class I went for a run along the lake. Instead of running a specific distance for speed, sometimes I run a specific duration and try to cover the most ground possible while keeping my heart rate below a certain threshold. YesterdayContinue reading “Good and Bad”
1987
The mid-80s have been pretty disappointing (It’s basically Madonna‘s Immaculate Collection.) with occasional flashes of brilliance in the form of 80s classics and nostalgic movie themes. I’m in 1987 now and I was delighted to discover the following: The #18 song of 1987 was “I Think We’re Alone Now” by Tiffany.The #19 song of 1987Continue reading “1987”
1983
Jimmy Buffett isn’t the only music to which I’ve been listening; my march through the American pop charts continues and I just finished 1983. Although the number one song was by the Police (Boooooooo!), close on its heels were “Billie Jean,” “Flashdance,” “Down Under,” “Beat It,” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” Not bad! OtherContinue reading “1983”