Everyone has an opinion about Notre Dame – it’s a binary institution. You either love them or you hate them. They are part of a select group of entities that, from an early age in life, require you to pick… Read More ›
Month: September 2011
The Money Post
Money is the lowest common denominator in construction. And why not – It’s the lowest common denominator in America. Pink Floyd sang about it. Brad Pitt made a movie about it (and a ball). The government just… Read More ›
The Top 10 drinks to learn Spanish.
Mixing education and booze? Is that a good idea? From what I can tell, our entire university education system is built on this combination. Here is your Top 10 drinks from which you can learn the Spanish… Read More ›
How d’you say…?
There is no better way to start learning Spanish than to just get out there and find out for yourself. So how do we do that? One commitment. Two steps. Three words. Step Uno: Walk… Read More ›
You Speak English? Great – Then You Know Spanish!
gemelos (hay-MAY-lohs) twins Red Angle will release its first book in four weeks and its title is Spanish Twins: Start Speaking Spanish on the Construction Site with Words You Already Know. But what the hell is a Spanish… Read More ›
The 3 Spanish Words You Must Know
Tres Palabras (TRAYS pah-LAH-brahs) Three Words There are three words everyone must know in English and Spanish. No, they are not cerveza (sayr-BAY-sah), baño (BAHN-yoh), and mierda (MYAYR-dah). Yes, beer, bathroom, and shit are good to know, but they won’t save… Read More ›
Two Words You Need to Know to Solve Problems
problema (proh-BLAY-mah) problem “I, Problem.” Please read the sentence above aloud. Seriously. Do it. Por favor. OK – nice work, thank you. With that simple exercise, you are ready to begin solving problemas on the job. … Read More ›
Is Your Team Built for Speed?
Rapidez (rah-pee-DAYS) Speed Speed, Quality, and Price. Pick any two you want. This Triple Constraint of construction is uttered more often than “Measure twice, cut once” but not quite as often as “Your scheduling sucks.” It’s nestled somewhere in between. Yes,… Read More ›
TTD: Things To Do – Enjoy the Journey
Viaje (BYAH-hay) Journey One week from today, the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints will square off at Lambeau Field. The season-opening kickoff will mark the end of one of the strangest NFL off-seasons in history. In case… Read More ›
The Red Angle 