Thursday, September 18, 2008

random points

  • brain drain = flow of talent to developed countries;
    loss of our best talents to other nations (Sen. Angara)
  • "white elephant" = an investment or firm which is more of a liability than an asset;
    an unprofitable investment
  • upskill = to learn additional skills (Concise Oxford English Dictionary)
  • obesogenic = tending to cause obesity (Concise Oxford English Dictionary)
  • Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention =
    http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B03EEDD123FF93BA35751C1A960958260
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Arches
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