September 2006 - Granite Grok

September 2006

Food as Disruptive Technology

Here is my column from the Gilford Steamer concerning the new food policies of the Gilford School District (a link to the Citizen  article, my column is here [the paper is free, online is paid], couldn’t find it on the Steamer and the Daily Sun is not online):   Analytically Speaking Disruptive Technology: A new …

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Weekend Read Part 1: von Mises

GraniteGrok friend and reader Jorge forwards the following link perfect for some deep, informative weekend reading. Doug and Skip,I think you’ll enjoy this tribute to Ludwig von Misses, on the occasion of his 125th birthday. I particularly enjoyed the narrative of his work and ideas in the context of the social and political history of …

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Weekend Read: von Mises Part 2

Friend Jorge follows up his first recommendation for a second helping of Ludwig von Mises: Some more thoughts on von Mises—a collection of what the world press and intellectuals said in his obituaries.  Interesting, fast reading. Jorge Here is a sample: McFalls, John, investment advisor. "The Passing of Ludwig von Mises." Broadcast memorial to Ludwig …

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Friday Humor – Laugh, it’s Friday!!!

Just imagine some guy going 90 mph on the interstate highway, with theseballoons trailing a few yards behind him?Instructions for a fun time on the interstate…………………Step 1. Tie balloons to car.Step 2. Drive like a bat out of hell….Step 3. Watch people freak out !!!!   (H/T: Karen) 

What is at stake?

This was sent along to me by a faithful reader (H/T: John) by retired Dr. Vernon Chong, retired USAF  Major General.  It concerns our current war (and those that have read my other posts believe that we are in a war unlike those in our recent past).  I will warn you – it is a …

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Here Kiddies- Come get a cookie… Part 2

As a followup to yesterday’s posting, here is my weekly newspaper column as published in the Laconia Daily Sun, which is not available online… Exercising the First    by Doug Lambert Education? Marketing? Propaganda.   When I wrote of the canceling of the OreoMobile demonstration at the Laconia Teen Center several weeks ago, I reminded readers never to …

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Pelosi on Ramadan. Pelosi on Christmas.

Nancy Pelosi releases statement on Ramadan: WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /U.S. Newswire/ — House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to commemorate the start of Ramadan, which began on Saturday: . "Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marks a time for inner reflection, devotion to God, and self-control for the more …

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