Monthly Archives: December 2011

The curmudgeon should take a different approach to end of year recognition. How about an award for the loser of the year? My award goes to [drum roll] – the patent troll. I understand a patent troll to be an … Continue reading →

This year ends as it began – I am still working on a book. This is not even a completely new book, but a new edition. What complicates the process is our effort to move away from the traditional textbook … Continue reading →

I saw this sign near my office today and it made me think. I have been on a quest for equity lately – who looks out for the little guy? Finals are tough enough. Now it appears that some students … Continue reading →

I sign my name a lot. I am not famous. My signature is of no value to a collector. I sign my name because I am an administrator. Sometimes I read what I sign. Really, I do. This sounds logical, … Continue reading →