Several interesting articles have just been published that are beginning to analyze the limits being placed on Internet access in places like China and Egypt. These are quick reads that aren’t overly technical and well worth the time. I’ve linked them below. But I also believe that compromises that have been made by the FCC… Continue reading Limiting Internet Access
The contents of this post is also being sent to my representatives and senators in congress and summarized via phone calls. I find strong and convincing evidence that the defense of our democracy begins first and foremost with a well educated and informed citizenry. For this reason, I believe it is imperative that overall educational… Continue reading My budget priorities
An interesting new article in the New York Times suggests we need to change our understanding regarding where our innovations come from. But even the language chosen in the article indicates how far we need to go to reshape the paradigm we use to understand innovation. For instance, their use of producer-innovation vs. consumer-innovation: if… Continue reading Where do innovations come from?
During July 2009 we replaced our almost 50 year old furnace at our house with a GeoComfort Geothermal system thanks to available tax credits which brought the cost down to something we could justify. Today I gave a presentation to the Exchange Club in Urbana regarding the factors that led to our decision in moving… Continue reading Our Experience With Geothermal
Last night we watched the wonderful movie “Outsourced” and it got me thinking about the two types of travel I’ve already been fortunate enough to enjoy in my life. Experiencing the Wonders of God and Man I’ve been mock charged by a bull elephant in South Africa and swung down trees in the rainforest of… Continue reading Reflections on Two Types of Travel
