Now The Atlantic doesn't get it. Here is their post for today, followed by my reply which I think contains some interesting facts I only recently … [Continue reading]
Worried they “just don’t get it”
May 31, 2013 by
Before I post a link to the most recent instant of this, an explanation is justified. Here is my worry. Too many newspapers, radio shows, tv commentators talk about a college "degree". When someone points out that not all degrees represent an … [Continue reading]
Two sides to the “online course coin”
May 30, 2013 by
There is an article in today's Wall Street Journal titled "Web Courses Woo Professors: Online Firm Opens Way for More Educators to Create Their Own Internet … [Continue reading]
NY Times article on Visas and hi-tech
May 20, 2013 by
Here is the link http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/technology/tech-industry-pushes-to-amend-immigration-bill.html?ref=business#comments I don't feel I am knowledgeable enough to know whether Silicon Valley companies want more visas to hire cheaper … [Continue reading]
My take on today’s front page article in NY Times “Chinese Creating New Auto Niche Within Detroit”
May 13, 2013 by
Here is the link to the article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/business/global/chinese-automakers-quietly-build-a-detroit-presence.html?ref=todayspaper The article starts, "Chinese-owned companies are investing in American businesses and new … [Continue reading]
“How Colleges Are Selling Out the Poor to Court the Rich” by Jordan Weissmann in The Atlantic
The study Jordan referrs to is interesting. It can be found at http://newamerica.net/sites/newamerica.net/files/policydocs/Merit_Aid%20Final.pdf The link to Jordan's article is … [Continue reading]