Tips for Traveling to Japan in 2024
If you are one of the many people who is traveling to Japan this year, take advantage of these tips I acquired on my trip this month.
More …Brewed in Japan: The Evolution of Japanese Beer by Jeffrey W. Alexander - My Notes
In preparation for my trip to Japan, I read this book about the history of the Japanese beer industry. I like Japanese beer. Sure, it is light on flavor and practically indistinguishable among labels. But it hits the spot after a long day of walking and compliments almost any savory meal. The book not only covered the origins and evolution of Japanese beer but the historical events that shaped the industry. In reading it I gained an appreciation for the country’s foamy golden drink and culture of gritty resourcefulness.
More …Migrants can solve our labor crisis if we can match them with jobs
It’s practically impossible to look at the news these days without reading headlines about the “migrant crisis.” Reports tell of asylum seekers from Venezuela crowding hotels and shelters in New York and Chicago. Politicians call for a response to the droves of people crossing the Southern border on foot.
More …The etiquette of asking: “What do you do for work?”
If you ever meet my mother, I can guarantee that within the first five minutes she will ask you about your job. “What do you do?” “Where do you work?” “How long have you done that?” But I hear these questions less often among my generational peers. Lately, I’ve found myself waffling during introductions and wondering - is it o.k. to ask someone that you’ve just met what they do for work?
More …One-Judge Divisions Allow Gamesmanship, Politics to Infect Courts
Single-judge divisions in federal courts have inadvertently given rise to judge-shopping, when plaintiffs strategically file suit in a division based on favorability of its judge.
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