Back to School | Weekly Report for August 18, 2023
In the 1986 classic comedy romp “Back To School,” Rodney Dangerfield’s character asks his English professor on a date. When she replies, “I’m sorry, I have class.” He says, “Why don’t you…
Commencement Advice: Wear Sunscreen | Weekly Report for May 12, 2023
The commencement speaker at Virginia Tech’s graduation this morning was Jean Case, Chairman of National Geographic Society and CEO of the Case Foundation. It was a nice speech delivered by “a digital pioneer.” Case started her…
Super Weekend | Weekly Report for February 10, 2023
The Super Bowl is Sunday, but of course, you already knew that. The single biggest global television event — other than the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana — is set to return this…
Offshoring vs. Outsourcing | Weekly Report for January 27, 2023
Last week, I attended an event where the speaker praised the rise of offshoring. Offshoring is the practice of processing business operations to another country, usually a developing country, with…
R.I.P. Gertie | Weekly Report for October 14, 2022
I guess writing an obituary for a dog would seem ridiculous to some folks. Longtime readers of the Weekly Report understand that I can be ridiculous, so you’ll have to…