EdwardTrimnell.com Radio http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com The audio companion of EdwardTrimnell.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:09:08 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en © 2003-2006 Education 1440 The audio companion of EdwardTrimnell.com etrimnell2002@hotmail.com No No http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/wp-content/blogs2/26222/uploads/EcomRadioNewLogoR1.gif EdwardTrimnell.com Radio http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com 144 144 Should employers refuse to hire smokers and overweight applicants? http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/07/02/should-employers-refuse-to-hire-smokers-and-overweight-applicants/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/07/02/should-employers-refuse-to-hire-smokers-and-overweight-applicants/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:09:08 +0000 edwardtrimnell workplace business health politics smoking http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/07/02/should-employers-refuse-to-hire-smokers-and-overweight-applicants/ Depending on whose statistics you believe, healthcare costs have increasing by 8~12% each year over the past five years. Whether the increase has been more like 8% or more like 12%, one thing is for certain: employee healthcare is now a major cost factor for any business.

Many employers have begun to require their workers to bear more of these costs. Employee contributions to health insurance premiums have risen in recent years. This trend will likely continue.

For some workers, the cost sharing has become more personal……

 

 

 

]]> http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/07/02/should-employers-refuse-to-hire-smokers-and-overweight-applicants/feed/ Depending on whose statistics you believe, healthcare costs have increasing by 8~12% each year over the past five years. Whether the increase has been more ... Depending on whose statistics you believe, healthcare costs have increasing by 8~12% each year over the past five years. Whether the increase has been more like 8% or more like 12%, one thing is for certain: employee healthcare is now a major cost factor for any business. Many employers have begun to require their workers to bear more of these costs. Employee contributions to health insurance premiums have risen in recent years. This trend will likely continue. For some workers, the cost sharing has become more personal......   For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     health, smoking, obesity, politics, mccain, obama No No 20:17 Offshore drilling and market psychology http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/29/offshore-drilling-and-market-psychology/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/29/offshore-drilling-and-market-psychology/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:08:20 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized energy politics oil http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/29/offshore-drilling-and-market-psychology/ When I say “Alaska” I specifically mean “Anwar.” I know that there is already drilling in other areas of Alaska. >The current perception of supply instability in the oil market is largely due to the fact that most oil comes from unstable countries like Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. (For example, every other week [...]]]> A few clarifications about this podcast:

>When I say “Alaska” I specifically mean “Anwar.” I know that there is already drilling in other areas of Alaska.

>The current perception of supply instability in the oil market is largely due to the fact that most oil comes from unstable countries like Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. (For example, every other week the Nigerian oil lines are disrupted by armed attacks.) The psychology of the market could be improved if more oil were tapped in the United States—even if the availability of this oil was a number of years in the future.

>We must remember that any conversion to solar/wind/etc.-based power is also a number of years in the future. For the time being, we are stuck with an oil-based energy paradigm.

>Our energy policies need to balance the urgency for stabilizing the market in the short-term with the longer term need to break our “addiction” to fossil fuels. 

>For more commentary on this and other issues visit www.edwardtrimnell.com 

 

  

 

]]> http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/29/offshore-drilling-and-market-psychology/feed/ A few clarifications about this podcast: >When I say "Alaska" I specifically mean "Anwar." I know that there is already drilling in other areas of Alaska. >The current ... A few clarifications about this podcast: >When I say "Alaska" I specifically mean "Anwar." I know that there is already drilling in other areas of Alaska. >The current perception of supply instability in the oil market is largely due to the fact that most oil comes from unstable countries like Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. (For example, every other week the Nigerian oil lines are disrupted by armed attacks.) The psychology of the market could be improved if more oil were tapped in the United States---even if the availability of this oil was a number of years in the future. >We must remember that any conversion to solar/wind/etc.-based power is also a number of years in the future. For the time being, we are stuck with an oil-based energy paradigm. >Our energy policies need to balance the urgency for stabilizing the market in the short-term with the longer term need to break our "addiction" to fossil fuels.  >For more commentary on this and other issues visit www.edwardtrimnell.com         oil, energy, politics, obama, mccain No No 13:43 More on Chinese language education in the U.S. http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/27/more-on-chinese-language-education-in-the-us/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/27/more-on-chinese-language-education-in-the-us/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:45:27 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/27/more-on-chinese-language-education-in-the-us/

Although the Chinese government and the U.S. are at odds over various issues, Beijing is apparently supportive of U.S. efforts to teach Mandarin in more American schools. (In fact, the Chinese government has an agency specifically devoted to promoting Chinese language education abroad.) 

It is encouraging to see just how far Chinese language education in the U.S. has progressed in a few short years. American high school students can now take an AP Chinese language exam. (Over 3,000 American students took this exam in 2007.) Mandarin is no longer an educational novelty; it has moved into the mainstream…..

For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com

 

 

]]> http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/27/more-on-chinese-language-education-in-the-us/feed/ Although the Chinese government and the U.S. are at odds over various issues, Beijing is apparently supportive of U.S. efforts to teach Mandarin in more ... Although the Chinese government and the U.S. are at odds over various issues, Beijing is apparently supportive of U.S. efforts to teach Mandarin in more American schools. (In fact, the Chinese government has an agency specifically devoted to promoting Chinese language education abroad.)  It is encouraging to see just how far Chinese language education in the U.S. has progressed in a few short years. American high school students can now take an AP Chinese language exam. (Over 3,000 American students took this exam in 2007.) Mandarin is no longer an educational novelty; it has moved into the mainstream..... For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     chinese, mandarin, china, language, international, foreign language No No 13:51 This time I have to side with Obama http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/24/this-time-i-have-to-side-with-obama/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/24/this-time-i-have-to-side-with-obama/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:42:10 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/24/this-time-i-have-to-side-with-obama/ Yes, it pains me. But the spirit of truth and my personal integrity demand it. Bear with me, please. This is more than a little painful for me.  

Focus on the Family founder James Dobson has accused Barack Obama of a “fruitcake interpretation” of scripture for the following statement:  

“I do make the argument that it’s important for folks like myself, who think faith is important, that we try to translate some of our concerns into universal language so we can have open and vigorous debate rather than having religion divide us.”  —Barack Obama  

What the Big O was trying to say is that personal interpretations of scripture have no place in political discourse about specific issues. In other words, we should frame political arguments in terms of the law, and ultimately the Constitution.

 

]]> http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/24/this-time-i-have-to-side-with-obama/feed/ Yes, it pains me. But the spirit of truth and my personal integrity demand it. Bear with me, please. This is more than a little ... Yes, it pains me. But the spirit of truth and my personal integrity demand it. Bear with me, please. This is more than a little painful for me.   Focus on the Family founder James Dobson has accused Barack Obama of a “fruitcake interpretation” of scripture for the following statement:   "I do make the argument that it's important for folks like myself, who think faith is important, that we try to translate some of our concerns into universal language so we can have open and vigorous debate rather than having religion divide us."  ---Barack Obama   What the Big O was trying to say is that personal interpretations of scripture have no place in political discourse about specific issues. In other words, we should frame political arguments in terms of the law, and ultimately the Constitution. For more commentary visit www.edwardtrimnell.com    obama, religion, politics, election, republicans, democrats No No 9:45 The unification of Japan http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/23/the-unification-of-japan/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/23/the-unification-of-japan/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:21:54 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/23/the-unification-of-japan/
  • This broadcast takes a brief look at the most influential warlords in Japanese history: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  • A brief look at life in Japan under the Tokugawa shoguns.
  • For more information visit www.Japanese123.com 

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    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/23/the-unification-of-japan/feed/ This broadcast takes a brief look at the most influential warlords in Japanese history: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. A brief look at life in Japan ... This broadcast takes a brief look at the most influential warlords in Japanese history: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. A brief look at life in Japan under the Tokugawa shoguns. For more information visit www.Japanese123.com  japan, japanese, history, asia, samurai, war, tokugawa No No 11:11     China and oil prices / Obama and hijabs http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/20/china-and-oil-prices-obama-and-hijabs/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/20/china-and-oil-prices-obama-and-hijabs/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:42 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/20/china-and-oil-prices-obama-and-hijabs/ Part 1: China and oil prices 

    The Saudis and other oil producers still have the most influence in global crude markets, but the Chinese aren’t far behind.  

    For years Beijing has artificially pumped up oil demand through government subsidies of gasoline and diesel fuel consumed inside China. (The Chinese government’s objective, of course, was to underwrite industrial growth.) 

    Yesterday the Chinese government announced that it will discontinue gas and diesel prices by ending subsidies. Oil markets reacted immediately: crude fell by more than $5. 

    Whether you are fan of China or fearful of it, there is no denying that China now wields power in areas that we would never have imagined a mere ten years ago.  

    Part 2: Obama campaign: no hijabs, please 

    Those voters who believe that Barack Obama can simultaneously heal the sick, walk on water, and balance the national budget were disappointed recently. When two Muslim women clad in hijabs sat behind the Great One’s podium at a televised speaking event in Detroit, Obama campaign volunteers shuffled them out of view before the cameras started rolling.  

    For more commentary, visit www.EdwardTrimnell.com

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/20/china-and-oil-prices-obama-and-hijabs/feed/ Part 1: China and oil prices  The Saudis and other oil producers still have the most influence in global crude markets, but the Chinese aren’t far ... Part 1: China and oil prices  The Saudis and other oil producers still have the most influence in global crude markets, but the Chinese aren’t far behind.   For years Beijing has artificially pumped up oil demand through government subsidies of gasoline and diesel fuel consumed inside China. (The Chinese government’s objective, of course, was to underwrite industrial growth.)  Yesterday the Chinese government announced that it will discontinue gas and diesel prices by ending subsidies. Oil markets reacted immediately: crude fell by more than $5.  Whether you are fan of China or fearful of it, there is no denying that China now wields power in areas that we would never have imagined a mere ten years ago.   Part 2: Obama campaign: no hijabs, please  Those voters who believe that Barack Obama can simultaneously heal the sick, walk on water, and balance the national budget were disappointed recently. When two Muslim women clad in hijabs sat behind the Great One’s podium at a televised speaking event in Detroit, Obama campaign volunteers shuffled them out of view before the cameras started rolling.   For more commentary, visit www.EdwardTrimnell.com obama, china, oil, economy, politics, election No No 13:24     Oil politics: exploration or conservation? http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/18/oil-politics-exploration-or-conservation/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/18/oil-politics-exploration-or-conservation/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:38 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/18/oil-politics-exploration-or-conservation/ Why solving the energy crisis will require a mix of traditionally conservative and liberal measures. >How President Bush’s proposal could lower oil prices in the short run. >Why the price of crude is not just an [...]]]> The answer is both…This broadcast examines President Bush’s call to open up additional sections of America’s coastlines to oil exploration. Topics include:

    >Why solving the energy crisis will require a mix of traditionally conservative and liberal measures.

    >How President Bush’s proposal could lower oil prices in the short run.

    >Why the price of crude is not just an economic issue—but a national security issue as well.

    For more commentary visit www.edwardtrimnell.com

     

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/18/oil-politics-exploration-or-conservation/feed/ The answer is both...This broadcast examines President Bush's call to open up additional sections of America's coastlines to oil exploration. Topics include: >Why solving the energy ... The answer is both...This broadcast examines President Bush's call to open up additional sections of America's coastlines to oil exploration. Topics include: >Why solving the energy crisis will require a mix of traditionally conservative and liberal measures. >How President Bush's proposal could lower oil prices in the short run. >Why the price of crude is not just an economic issue---but a national security issue as well. For more commentary visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     oil, politics, bush, mccain, obama, democrats, republican No No 11:00     Obama’s “knives vs. guns” comment  http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/16/obamas-knives-vs-guns-comment%c2%a0/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/16/obamas-knives-vs-guns-comment%c2%a0/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:51:30 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/16/obamas-knives-vs-guns-comment%c2%a0/ I have been trying to keep an open mind about this whole Barack Obama thing, I really have. But every time this guy opens his mouth, he gives me reason to think: This character is just not presidential material.  

    Obama’s latest sound bite features talk right out of one of those late 80s movies about the Bloods and the Crips. (I am specifically thinking about the 1988 movie Colors, starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall.)

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/16/obamas-knives-vs-guns-comment%c2%a0/feed/ I have been trying to keep an open mind about this whole Barack Obama thing, I really have. But every time this guy opens his ... I have been trying to keep an open mind about this whole Barack Obama thing, I really have. But every time this guy opens his mouth, he gives me reason to think: This character is just not presidential material.   Obama’s latest sound bite features talk right out of one of those late 80s movies about the Bloods and the Crips. (I am specifically thinking about the 1988 movie Colors, starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall.) For more commentary, visit www.EdwardTrimnell.com obama, election, mccain, politics, president No No 5:41     Back from Japan…. http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/14/back-from-japan/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/14/back-from-japan/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:06:43 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/14/back-from-japan/ If you have been wondering where I’ve been, I have just gotten back from a two-week business trip to Japan. I am exhausted and glad to be back. My return trip was quite eventful….

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/06/14/back-from-japan/feed/ If you have been wondering where I’ve been, I have just gotten back from a two-week business trip to Japan. I am exhausted and glad ... If you have been wondering where I’ve been, I have just gotten back from a two-week business trip to Japan. I am exhausted and glad to be back. My return trip was quite eventful.... Visit www.EdwardTrimnell.com japan, travel, airlines, money, yen No No 8:22     How the media spun Hillary’s victory in WV http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/18/how-the-media-spun-hillarys-victory-in-wv/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/18/how-the-media-spun-hillarys-victory-in-wv/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 12:20:54 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/18/how-the-media-spun-hillarys-victory-in-wv/ The anointment of Barack Obama continues within the Democratic Party, despite evidence that he would be less electable than Mrs. Clinton in the general election. 

     

    On Tuesday, May 13, Clinton scored a blowout against Obama in West Virginia, defeating the Illinois Senator by a wide margin of 67% to 26%. 

     

    The media felt obliged to report this, but they didn’t dwell on it for long. Nor did many of them stop to consider the unthinkable: that the Obama personality cult may be losing steam.

    For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com

     

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/18/how-the-media-spun-hillarys-victory-in-wv/feed/ The anointment of Barack Obama continues within the Democratic Party, despite evidence that he would be less electable than Mrs. Clinton in the general election.    On ... The anointment of Barack Obama continues within the Democratic Party, despite evidence that he would be less electable than Mrs. Clinton in the general election.    On Tuesday, May 13, Clinton scored a blowout against Obama in West Virginia, defeating the Illinois Senator by a wide margin of 67% to 26%.    The media felt obliged to report this, but they didn’t dwell on it for long. Nor did many of them stop to consider the unthinkable: that the Obama personality cult may be losing steam. For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     obama, clinton, politics, iran, united states, democrat, republican No No 11:02     John McCain on the issues http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/11/john-mccain-on-the-issues/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/11/john-mccain-on-the-issues/#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 15:06:11 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/11/john-mccain-on-the-issues/ As the race for the Democratic nomination winds down, Edward Trimnell turns his attention to the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain.

    In this podcast, Edward Trimnell takes aim at John McCain’s positions on Iraq, the economy, the Second Amendment, and social issues.

    From www.edwardtrimnell.com 

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/11/john-mccain-on-the-issues/feed/ As the race for the Democratic nomination winds down, Edward Trimnell turns his attention to the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain. In this podcast, Edward Trimnell ... As the race for the Democratic nomination winds down, Edward Trimnell turns his attention to the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain. In this podcast, Edward Trimnell takes aim at John McCain's positions on Iraq, the economy, the Second Amendment, and social issues. From www.edwardtrimnell.com    mccain, election, politics, obama, republican, democrat No No 14:52     Obama vs. Clinton on the Middle East http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/04/obama-vs-clinton-on-the-middle-east/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/04/obama-vs-clinton-on-the-middle-east/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 01:25:21 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/04/obama-vs-clinton-on-the-middle-east/
  • Hillary Clinton favors a “peace through strength” policy for dealing with rogue nations like Iran. Barack Obama recently criticized Mrs. Clinton for “sounding too much like George Bush” on foreign policy.
  • What do Clinton and Obama’s positions about Iran suggest about their qualifications to be the next President of the United States?
  • This podcast also covers some history of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • For more commentary, visit http://www.edwardtrimnell.com/

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    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/05/04/obama-vs-clinton-on-the-middle-east/feed/ Hillary Clinton favors a "peace through strength" policy for dealing with rogue nations like Iran. Barack Obama recently criticized Mrs. Clinton for "sounding too much ... Hillary Clinton favors a "peace through strength" policy for dealing with rogue nations like Iran. Barack Obama recently criticized Mrs. Clinton for "sounding too much like George Bush" on foreign policy. What do Clinton and Obama's positions about Iran suggest about their qualifications to be the next President of the United States? This podcast also covers some history of the Islamic Republic of Iran. For more commentary, visit http://www.edwardtrimnell.com/   obama, clinton, election, middle east, iran, israel, politics No No 15:23     Civility, anonymity, and the Internet… http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/27/civility-anonymity-and-the-internet/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/27/civility-anonymity-and-the-internet/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:22:55 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/27/the-other-side-of-the-tibet-issue/  The other side of the Tibet issue..

    • Since the recent Tibet protests began, a number of apologists for China have presented counterarguments in defense of the Beijing government’s policies. Edward Trimnell examines those positions.

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    Anonymity, Civility, and the Internet  

    • While the internet enables people to communicate their opinions to the world, many chose to sequester themselves behind anonymous screen names.  
    • Why do so many people adhere to a rigid anonymity on the Internet, and how does this affect public discourse?

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    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/27/civility-anonymity-and-the-internet/feed/  The other side of the Tibet issue.. Since the recent Tibet protests began, a number of apologists for China have presented counterarguments in defense of the ...  The other side of the Tibet issue.. Since the recent Tibet protests began, a number of apologists for China have presented counterarguments in defense of the Beijing government’s policies. Edward Trimnell examines those positions. Also:   Anonymity, Civility, and the Internet   While the internet enables people to communicate their opinions to the world, many chose to sequester themselves behind anonymous screen names.   Why do so many people adhere to a rigid anonymity on the Internet, and how does this affect public discourse?  *    *    * For more commentary, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com china, tibet, internet, youtube, privacy, olympics No No 17:20     Is an Obama implosion imminent? http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/26/is-an-obama-implosion-imminent/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/26/is-an-obama-implosion-imminent/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:52:50 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/26/is-an-obama-implosion-imminent/
  • Recent developments suggest that the Barack Obama juggernaut is slowing down. Edward Trimnell looks at the impact of recent scandals on the Obama campaign.

    • Also:

    • What John McCain needs in a running mate….Why McCain-Huckabee would be a mistake
    • The ongoing crisis over China, Tibet, and the ‘08 Olympics 
    • Visit www.edwardtrimnell.com for more commentary..

    Correction: At one point in this broadcast I mention “the Olympics in Tibet”—this was simply a slip of the tongue. The Olympics are to be held in Beijing…

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/26/is-an-obama-implosion-imminent/feed/ Recent developments suggest that the Barack Obama juggernaut is slowing down. Edward Trimnell looks at the impact of recent scandals on the Obama campaign. Also: What John McCain ... Recent developments suggest that the Barack Obama juggernaut is slowing down. Edward Trimnell looks at the impact of recent scandals on the Obama campaign. Also: What John McCain needs in a running mate....Why McCain-Huckabee would be a mistake The ongoing crisis over China, Tibet, and the '08 Olympics  Visit www.edwardtrimnell.com for more commentary.. Correction: At one point in this broadcast I mention "the Olympics in Tibet"---this was simply a slip of the tongue. The Olympics are to be held in Beijing... obama, clinton, mccain, china, election, politics No No 22:23     Tough euro times in Italy http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/22/tough-euro-times-in-italy/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/22/tough-euro-times-in-italy/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:42:07 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/22/tough-euro-times-in-italy/
  • How has economic integration with the EU (including the adoption of the euro) affected Italian manufacturers? Does it make sense for the diverse economies of Europe to use a single currency?

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    • Also: Obesity and discrimination. Edward Trimnell examines the trend of disapproval toward the obese, versus efforts to recognize obese people as a new protected class.

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/22/tough-euro-times-in-italy/feed/ How has economic integration with the EU (including the adoption of the euro) affected Italian manufacturers? Does it make sense for the diverse economies of ... How has economic integration with the EU (including the adoption of the euro) affected Italian manufacturers? Does it make sense for the diverse economies of Europe to use a single currency?   Also: Obesity and discrimination. Edward Trimnell examines the trend of disapproval toward the obese, versus efforts to recognize obese people as a new protected class.   Visit www.edwardtrimnell.com for more commentary. italy europe obesity health economics No No 19:38     Recession reflections http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/21/recession-reflections/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/21/recession-reflections/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:40:40 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/21/edward-trimnellcom-radio-4212008/
  • Reflections on the economy: Is this really a recession?…..The ”misery index” of the Carter years. 

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    • Also…new problems in Iraq…Muqtada al-Sadr and the Mehdi Army

     

    • The history of the Ottomans and the British in Iraq.
    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/21/recession-reflections/feed/ Reflections on the economy: Is this really a recession?.....The "misery index" of the Carter years.    Also...new problems in Iraq...Muqtada al-Sadr and the Mehdi Army   The history of the Ottomans and ... Reflections on the economy: Is this really a recession?.....The "misery index" of the Carter years.    Also...new problems in Iraq...Muqtada al-Sadr and the Mehdi Army   The history of the Ottomans and the British in Iraq. iraq, economy, middle east, war, politics No No 9:44     Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe? http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/06/should-nato-expand-into-eastern-europe/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/06/should-nato-expand-into-eastern-europe/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:09:49 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/06/should-nato-expand-into-eastern-europe/ A brief summary of the history of NATO and consideration of the question: Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe? From EdwardTrimnell.com.

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/04/06/should-nato-expand-into-eastern-europe/feed/ A brief summary of the history of NATO and consideration of the question: Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe? From EdwardTrimnell.com. A brief summary of the history of NATO and consideration of the question: Should NATO expand into Eastern Europe? From EdwardTrimnell.com. europe, politics, international, global, russia No No 4:30     Learning non-Western-European languages http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/21/learning-non-western-european-languages/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/21/learning-non-western-european-languages/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:36:30 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/21/learning-non-western-european-languages/
  • The new importance of non- Western-European languages 

  • Moving beyond French, German, and Spanish in our schools 

  • Languages for the twenty-first century 

    • Also: a brief introduction to the book, The Peloponnesian War, by Donald Kagan 

     

    For more information, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com

     

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/21/learning-non-western-european-languages/feed/ The new importance of non- Western-European languages  Moving beyond French, German, and Spanish in our schools  Languages for the twenty-first century  Also: a brief introduction to the book, ... The new importance of non- Western-European languages  Moving beyond French, German, and Spanish in our schools  Languages for the twenty-first century  Also: a brief introduction to the book, The Peloponnesian War, by Donald Kagan    For more information, visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     globalization, foreign language, spanish, china, asia, japan, middle east No No 11:56     Obama Reactions http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/20/obama-reactions/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/20/obama-reactions/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:16:50 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/20/obama-reactions/
  • Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain are nervous about the Barack Obama phenomenon 

  • How can Clinton and McCain compete against Obama? 

  • Will charges of Obama’s inexperience convince voters? 

  • What does history say? 

  • Listen here to find out 

    • For more commentary visit www.edwardtrimnell.com

     

     

    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/20/obama-reactions/feed/ Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain are nervous about the Barack Obama phenomenon  How can Clinton and McCain compete against Obama?  Will charges of Obama’s inexperience convince ... Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain are nervous about the Barack Obama phenomenon  How can Clinton and McCain compete against Obama?  Will charges of Obama’s inexperience convince voters?  What does history say?  Listen here to find out  For more commentary visit www.edwardtrimnell.com     obama, hillary clinton, mccain, election, primary, politics, media No No 15:10     Foreign languages and patriotism… http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/14/foreign-languages-and-patriotism/ http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/14/foreign-languages-and-patriotism/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:38:21 +0000 edwardtrimnell Uncategorized http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/14/foreign-languages-and-patriotism/
  • From Why You Need a Foreign Language & How to Learn One
  • For more information, visit http://www.edwardtrimnell.com/

    • “To know your enemy, you must become your enemy…Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” –Sun Tzu, The Art of War 

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    ]]>     http://edwardtrimnell.podbean.com/2008/02/14/foreign-languages-and-patriotism/feed/ From Why You Need a Foreign Language & How to Learn One For more information, visit http://www.edwardtrimnell.com/ "To know your enemy, you must become your enemy...Keep your ... From Why You Need a Foreign Language & How to Learn One For more information, visit http://www.edwardtrimnell.com/ "To know your enemy, you must become your enemy...Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." –Sun Tzu, The Art of War  foreign language, international, business No No 15:45