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Greetings good gentles,

Arenwald von Hagenburg of Lochac makes some interesting comments about
the "costs" associated with getting awards under the current system.
He also makes a reference I'm happy to acknowledge...

> As Bertram would say, just a few comments, I look forward to your
> responses over time. Keep well,

It's always a pleasure to be referenced!  ;-)

I'd also like to add two thoughts...

   First, in most kingdoms you don't become a peer or gain an
   award without traveling...  The costs of getting around to
   events to be seen must be sizable.

   Second, to quote from Matthew, "For where your treasure is,
   there will your heart be also."  Or more appropriately reverse
   the statement -- we put our money into things we love.  I drive
   a four year old car but have up-to-date computer hardware, for 
   example.  

   Another way of interpreting the New Testament phrase
   parallels my long-term feelings about organizations and rewards,
   namely, "What is rewarded is what you will get..."  For instance,
   if business managers are rewarded for short term profits and not
   long term corporate health we end up with sick corporations...

   So the question on awards boils down to "*What* are we rewarding?"

Take care, good friends...  My best to you and yours -- Bertram

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