Monthly Archives: February 2009

Harvard Professor Predicts Lethal Combination Of Three Factors Will Lead To Dangerous “Age Of Upheaval”

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Mike Bock

Harvard professor, Niall Ferguson, in an article in Foreign Policy Magazine, The Axis of Upheaval, is predicting a coming “Age of Upheaval.” He writes, “Forget Iran, Iraq, and North Korea — Bush’s ‘Axis of Evil.’ As economic calamity meets political … Continue reading →

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Richard Sheridan: Strickland’s Budget Is One Time Fix, New Taxes Or Big Spending Cuts Needed By 2011

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Mike Bock

In the latest issue of State Budgeting Matters, Richard Sheridan, tells how that Governor Strickland balanced his 2009-2010 budget — without new taxes or without significant cuts in spending. Sheridan says Strickland is using one time measures to temporarily increase … Continue reading →

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Dayton History Web-Site Has Great Content — Makes It Easy To Research Dayton History

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Mike Bock

I just found a great web-site that has tons of information about Dayton History. The site, called Dayton History Books Online, is somewhat misnamed because it contains a wealth of material — articles, pictures, videos — in addition to books. … Continue reading →

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Henry Giroux: President Obama Must Address The Plight of Poor Children

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Mike Bock

A thoughtful article in Truthout today written by Henry Giroux, Locked Out and Locked Up: Youth Missing in Action From Obama’s Stimulus Plan, says, “Children have fewer rights than almost any other group, and fewer institutions protecting these rights.” Giroux … Continue reading →

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Why It Doesn’t Make Sense For Ohio To Mandate Twenty More School Days Each Year

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Mike Bock

An interesting article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Lawmakers Question 20 More School Days, written by Jon Craig, starts, “Ohio House members from both political parties are questioning the wisdom of extending the school year.” “Questioning the wisdom.” I like that … Continue reading →

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Paul Krugman Disappointed In President Obama

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Mike Bock

Paul Krugman, writing in the NYT, Failure to Rise, expresses a lot of disappointment in Obama’s response so far to our economic crisis. Krugman says, “Mr. Obama’s victory feels more than a bit like defeat. The stimulus bill looks helpful … Continue reading →

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