Though the possibility of it all coming down in a hail of doping accusations remain a possibility (like the recent Lance Armstrong incident), what Usain Bolt has done in Shanghai and London has been nothing short of spectacular. He did not just win 100m, 200m and 4x100m at both the Olympics, he obliterated the competition …
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I always pride myself in being able to keep a promise or commitment, with a very high rate of success. Of course, there have been occasions when I have had to break a commitment, examples being: - Being late for a meeting because the previous one ran late (or back-to-back meetings, in different floors/buildings) - …
Though there are perks associated with working in an Office, there are some disadvantages as most of you might have found out already. (A) Computers & Eyes: Even with proper anti-glare protection, working on a Computer is quite taxing for the eyes. At a bare minimum, one needs to relax the eyes every 15 minutes. …
Depending upon which Research Study you review, somewhere above 55% of Engineering Projects are delayed, over-budget or worst, both! We are talking about well-educated, well-meaning, capable and committed Engineers failing a significant amount of the time. Throughout my career, I have been fascinated by this phenomenon. I would be lying if I claimed that 100% …
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