Ralph Smith, iconclastic CEO of high tech software firm PStream, blasted the BC campus with his discussion of his latest book "Think Inside the Box - why creativity at your workplace is unwanted ".

Mr. Smith, a major Bruce's College contributor, did not hold back during his 45-minute lecture, readily demonstrating his" who-gives-a-damn, I'm a millionaire so go screw yourself" style. Section One of his speech dealt with Ralph's own 80/20 rule - 80% of the people at your workplace are morons. Mr. Smith offered data to show that this group was barely capable of doing their jobs, let alone extending themselves. According to Mr. Smith, asking one of the 80%to be creative is "like putting these idiots in a round room and asking them to sit in the corner". The filled auditorium was audibly disgusted, but after a few boos, Mr. Smith let it be known that if anyone wanted to see next year's gymnasium upgrade project get funded, they better "Shut the h*ll up!"

In a subdued auditorium, Mr. Smith continued into Section 2. For the remaining 20% of the population at your work, Smith made a case that these folks couldn't be trusted. Smith believed the "smart" people were focused mostly on plots to steal your knowledge and\or clients, though he seemed to be able to only offer anecdotal data. Paying the smart to be creative on your time would only encourage their mutinous behavior, so might as well forget it. At this point of the lecture, Smith's rumored depressive-paranoia seemed in evidence.

However, Smith wrapped up his speech on a positive note, indicating that dispite all these human frailities, his company "PStream" was more than capable of serving the business world's needs. He recommended that the "dunderheads" as well as the intellegent could benefit by purchasing a copy of his book, though he seemed to suggest the former best use the tome as a doorstop. A smattering of applause at the end of the lecture was significantly boosted when Mr. Smith opened his wallet and flashed some large bills.

While we may not agree with almost anything Mr. Smith writes or says, we still applaud this important Bruce's College financial supporter, and sincerly hope this was enough to see many of the planned facilities improvements on the BC campus come to bear.