Monthly Archives: May 2011

As I report here, acknowledged genius Ray Kurzweil in “The Singularity is Near” has tracked the historical growth of technology and shows it to be an exponential curve. Kurweil says we are at the cusp of that curve, and scientific … Continue reading →

Israeli Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, yesterday, made an address to the U.S. Congress that was wildly received — much, much applause. In his 46 minute speech, I counted 30 standing ovations. See below for the 30 parts of the speech … Continue reading →

I’m compiling my posts from the last couple of years into a book — Lulu self-publishing makes it easy. This is a first try at a cover, with the picture of my beautiful great, great, niece. When Anna is 19, … Continue reading →

As I research material for the book I’m writing, “Kettering Public Education In 2030,” I’ve discovered that a distinguished and well funded “think tank,” The Hoover Institute, last year published an e-book, “American Education In 2030,” and also posted a … Continue reading →

Republican Governor John Kasich seems to be getting everything he wants from the Republican controlled Ohio Assembly. Kasich calls Ohio’s new biennial budget a “Jobs Budget.” Policy Matters Ohio calls it a “Seize, Slash and Sell Budget.” Policy Matters Ohio … Continue reading →

Last year, 2010, the Hoover Institution, a conservative “think tank,” challenged its members to think twenty years ahead, and to imagine public education in the year 2030. They responded with a number of videos. According to Hoover, “The changes outlined … Continue reading →