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Friday, August 30, 2019

Is AARP an Agent for Old People (Hat Tip to George Carlin)

The report in the WSJ (Aug. 2019) questions whether AARP is operating in the interests of its members. What incentives do the executives at AARP face?

Here is George Carlin on soft language. Warning: Adult Language. Skip to 7:15 for old people.



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Google Hangout Increases the Cost of Monitoring Employees who Shirk

This article in the WSJ (Aug. 2019) tells employees how to watch The Office without detection.


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