Procrastination
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Sometimes the responses I receive to my posts are so much better than the post itself I just have to share. After reading yesterday’s post about Hofstadter’s law, reader Bret Jenkins wrote what I consider…
Martin: Bob Marley – struggles of a biracial man
By Melissa Martin Bob Marley led a colorful and controversial life, and he is remembered and celebrated as both a music icon and a humanitarian for equality. Marley stated his racial views in 1975 by declaring “My father was white…
KNOWING WHEN TO FIX IT – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (MARCH 28, 2022)
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Just over six months ago while chatting casually with some of my Marketplace Excellence (MPE) colleagues, it was suggested that after decades…
Hofstadter’s Law
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Sydney’s Opera House was originally forecast in 1957 to be completed in 1963. It didn’t happen that way. 10 years later and at 15 times greater expense than predicted, the magnificent structure was finally completed….
Martin: The Human Race is God’s Race
By Melissa Martin There are around 197 countries in the world today. As I scrolled down a list of countries on an Internet website, I thought about all the precious people – so loved by God. Every color of skin….
Trade secrets
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Not that long ago there was a time when tradesmen guarded their secrets as a means of staying employed. If a tradesperson such as a welder, plumber, mechanic, cameraman, or perhaps a draftsperson was…
OPINION: Mother Bidens Ruin
By Nathan Green. 20/03/22 Why would an oil-rich country buy oil from anywhere other than their own producers? An excellent question and it would appear an easy one to answer. But what appears on the surface is not necessarily what…
WHITHER THE CARIBBEAN? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 31, 2022)
There has been a plethora of comments in the media following the outcome of the Barbados general election, including last week’s column which evoked a few interesting responses from readers. Of great concern are (1) periods of no opposition may pose…
WHITHER BARBADOS? – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 24, 2022)
The snap election in Barbados is now history. Notwithstanding many issues which were raised to postpone the election, the people have spoken.We must (1) congratulate Prime Minister Mia Mottley and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP); (2) urge the dynamic and charismatic…
ANATOMY OF THE “FAMALAY” – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JANUARY 17, 2022)
As we pick up the pieces and strive to build the future after the devastation of “World War III”, otherwise known as COVID-19, the music of our family engine will help us to dance our way into the future.I am…
