March 2015

Recent MD Anderson History: Is Blame Another Word For Cause?

Recent MD Anderson History: Is Blame Another Word For Cause? By Leonard Zwelling          It is probably no surprise that in the winter of my years (okay, maybe late autumn), I should be interested in history. I always liked history in school, but ever since I spent the year (2008-2009) in Washington, where it pours …

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The Heuristic Value of Good and Bad Crisis Management

The Heuristic Value of Good and Bad Crisis Management By Leonard Zwelling          Yesterday, March 26 will go down as a day of learning, particularly self-learning. It will have heuristic value.          In a stunning development, French prosecutors have notified the world that the crash of the Germanwings flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf was no …

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EXTRA: Ted Cruz and Ron DePinho Are Leaders With Equal Qualifications for Their Jobs Or Ones They Seek

EXTRA: Ted Cruz and Ron DePinho Are Leaders With Equal Qualifications for Their Jobs Or Ones They Seek By Leonard Zwelling          I would like to remind everyone who may have forgotten what happens when you elect a freshman Senator to be President. It works out poorly. Why?          Mr. Obama never took the time …

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The Collateral Damage of Naïve Leadership and Delusional World Views

The Collateral Damage of Naïve Leadership and Delusional World Views By Leonard Zwelling “So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of …

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Curing Cancer: A Small Effect on Life Expectancy, A Large Effect on Our Budgets

Curing Cancer: A Small Effect on Life Expectancy, A Large Effect on Our Budgets By Leonard Zwelling          What does that phrase, “curing cancer,” mean?          Essentially it means that all patients diagnosed with a malignant disease die of something else and manage to inch their way back onto the actuarial survival charts used by …

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The Pre-emptive Attack Dogs of Holcombe

The Pre-emptive Attack Dogs of Holcombe By Leonard Zwelling http://chronicle.com/article/An-AAUP-Target-Disputed-an/228503?cid=megamenu http://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/MD%20Anderson%20Draft%20Report%20-%2027%20Feb%202015.pdf http://chronicle.com/items/biz/pdf/AAUP%20FINAL%20letter.pdf          On March 16, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on the interchange between the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the administration, faculty and Faculty Senate of MD Anderson (first link). Through links in the article, one is able to acquire …

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