Protest By Flash Mob: The Web Reinvents Econ-Political Unrest from Cairo to Cleveland
From Egypt to the streets of suburban Cleveland, the Internet is reshaping how the young, from the disenfranchised to the bored and angry, gather, vent their rage and express themselves. … Continue reading
Why Isn’t Academia Preparing Our Children for Business And Life? Ringing (Out) the IQ Bell
Children want to be astronauts, firemen, policemen, and clowns. College students get degrees in philosophy, poetry, and various majors ending in “studies.” For every Neil Armstrong there are a bunch … Continue reading
Obama’s Big Educational Goals Translate Into Republican Retaliation Against Teacher Union in Florida
Be careful about setting up broad-stroke directives, President Obama. Politicians and bureaucrats of less noble intent may use them poorly, as is the case here in Florida. The Republican-controlled government, … Continue reading
Turning Swords into High Speed Rail – Obama’s iAmerica
President Obama wants to bulk up high-speed rail, and scale down defense spending. FDR converted peace-time manufacturers into a dominating wartime production system. Why can’t President Obama make the bold … Continue reading
More Macaroni, Bon Voyage Viagra: Why Prescription Medicines Should Not Be Advertised
I want to return to those halcyon days without Halcyon, a time when the cheesiest commercial spots sold macaroni and makeup. Today I need a Physician’s Desk Reference to understand … Continue reading
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