Monthly Archives: October 2016

Ron Alban, Citizens For A Better Kettering, Disputes Claims By Kettering Mayor Don Patterson Concerning Issues 31-35

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Mike Bock

This morning I met with Ron Alban, spokesperson and leader of Citizens For A Better Kettering (CBK). Alban explained that up until late May the group had no intention of putting proposals on the ballot to change Kettering’s City Charter … Continue reading →

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In This Coming Election, Kettering Voters Have Six Choices — Issues 31-36 — To Change The Kettering City Charter

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Mike Bock

The local group known as “Citizens for a Better Kettering” is presenting Kettering citizens the opportunity to change the Kettering City Charter in five different ways. The group got the signatures needed to place Issues 31-35 on the ballot. The … Continue reading →

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Astonishing Predictions About The Future Of Technology Should Inspire Big Changes To Schools And To Our Democracy

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Mike Bock

Ray Kurzweil writes, “The future will be far more surprising than most observers realize.” Computer speed (per unit cost) doubles every year. Kurzweil believes this doubling of machine power will continue and that in thirty years computer power will be … Continue reading →