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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Maybe We Could Learn Something From the Kids?
During the Downtown Chandler Block Party we opened the doors at Gangplank. Mike Benner from Gangplank Junior and the guys from Building Bonanza ran some activities for the kids. We had 50 or so artful master pieces created. Nearly half [...]
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Brain Storming at Willis Junior High iAcademy
Jade, Mike and I had a chance to sit with the teachers at Willis Junior High‘s iAcademy. This is a new program to the Chandler Unified School District. Principal Jeff Delp is pushing against the status quo and gave us [...]
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Are Violent Revolutions Socially Irresponsible
Between the occupy movement and this NDAA bill before the US Senate, things seem to be heating up. Citizen’s are getting pissed off with federal and local government and institutions. The looming question is when will it get violent. The [...]
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Political Bites: Retails Facing New Reality?
Retailers started the holiday spending push weeks ago. Did they start too early, and do you think the extra push will work?
They are fighting against the new “normal”. One that doesn’t involved a feeding frenzy of consumerism. Starting early wont [...]
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Sunday Book Review: The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman
The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations by Ori Brafman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book outlines the future of the world of work. Leaderless organizations have a resiliency to perserve. More importantly they are primed [...]
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Political Bites: Acts of Kindness Make a Difference
What act of kindness – big or little – has made a difference in your life?
I have had so many great mentors, strong parents, a loving wife and supportive kids that I can’t count the number of times their kindness [...]
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Political Bites: ASU Poll Shows Arizonans Want Path to Citizenship
What do you make of an ASU poll that found most Arizonans favor strong border security and a path to citizenship for immigrants who are already here?
When you talk about policy instead of politics it makes perfect sense. Arizonans don’t [...]
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Political Bites : Tattooing is Free Speech?
Did Mesa violate tattoo shop’s right to free speech by not permitting it to open?
I do not think they violated free speech rights, but I do believe that zoning in this case is weak at best. If the original zoning [...]
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