Author Archives: Mike Bock

How Authentic Teaching Is More Like Raising Beets Than It Is Like Building a House

I’m proud of my beets.  First good crop I’ve had in recent memory.  They make beautiful plants.   My first title for this post was, “Those Are Some Mighty Fine Beets You’ve Got There, Mister.” Yes. They. Are. But, I’m wondering … Continue reading

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Robert Reich Calls Obama’s Oval Office Speech “Vapid,” A Missed Opportunity

Robert Reich has joined the chorus of those expressing disappointment in President Obama’s oval office speech, calling it “vapid.”  Says Reich, “His (Obama’s) words hung in the air with all the force of a fundraiser for your local public access … Continue reading

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U.S. Per Capita Energy Use Far Exceeds That Of Other Nations

Interesting chart posted on the Oil Drum shows that the U.S. and Canada per capita energy consumption is far greater than that of other countries.

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