LONDON (AFP) — Regular swearing at work can help boost team spirit among staff, allowing them to express better their feelings as well as develop social relationships, according to a study by researchers.
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Monthly Archive for October, 2007
David Simon, producer of “The Wireâ€, in the New Yorker:
Every single moment on the planet, from here on out, human beings are worth less. We are in a post-industrial age. We don’t need as many of us as we once did.
I tried “The Wire†a year or so ago and gave it a few episodes before giving up but now I have nearly kicked my “West Wing†addiction I think I should give it another go.
Let me take a moment to salute one of the great entertainers of the modern game, Craig McMillan who has announced his retirement from all cricket.
McMillan launched himself on the international scene in 1997 by hitting Shane Warne back over his head in the first over of his first test innings and never took a backward step again during an international career that saw him score nearly 8,000 runs and take 77 wickets.
McMillan has cited health reasons as the primary cause of his retirement and he has always struggled with the debilitating effects of diabetes, often leaving the field for treatment and suffering cramps and strains. Keeping a constant blood sugar level in the tough environment of international cricket (incessant touring, hot weather, etc) must have been a challenge and his struggle to control his weight in recent years is testamant to those difficulties.
I think, also, that McMillan’s problems with concentration (the “rush of blood to the headâ€) that prevented him from achieving all that his talent and confidence allows can possibly be blamed on his medical condition.
In any case, his enthusiasm will be missed; his commitment to the cause no matter what state the game; and his genuine enjoyment at being out on the park. Tonight I’ll raise a cup of tea to McMillanus - bowler of bouncers and hitter of sixes.
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