This is an older article that I tagged, but found it incredibly interesting. Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first. Article Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/education-isnt-enough/590611/
You may not know the “Trinity Study” but it helped bring together the idea of the 4% withdrawal rate for retirement, but this article details some of the limitations to better understand how to use it. Find out all there is to know about the famous Trinity Study, the origin of the 4% Rule that…
I played football from 4th grade till 11th. It was a sport that forced me to grow physically and mentally. I interacted with kids that I wouldn’t normally have done things with and had some really great coaches. Coaches that helped me become who I am today as a person, much more than as an…
I have had this one in my queue to publish for a long time, but I thought I might toss it out there tonight. While I wont recommend Comcast to anyone if they had the choice, if you have to use them strongly consider Business Class service. The technicians, both on the phone and on…
The recent issues with police use of force in a variety of locations have raised new issues related to body cameras for force across the country. While the general view from police officers seems to be against them, the studies linked below seem to suggest they may be helpful. I start to wonder if the…
Update May 12th, 2014 Thanks again to all our supporters. We raised over $1,400 dollars. The ride was tough much of the day with a strong head wind, but we made it. Jonathan encouraged us with animal spotting and songs. A big thanks to my parents for providing SAG support. It was great to have…
I am not sure how many times I said this to myself, but I used it as an excuse in school lots of times. When a friend posted the link below on Facebook, I was very interested to find out what the research showed. There’s one key difference between kids who excel at math…
Hear about this on NPR: Making It in America – Magazine – The Atlantic. I actually went out and purchased the magazine to read this article. It was interesting and highlights how the arguments that are taking place about education and “middle class” policy don’t recognize how drastically the economy has changed and certain jobs…
I have been involved with Lafayette Habitat for over 5 years now as a Board Member, IT Volunteer, and occasional builder. It is a great organization that changes lives and has transformed neighborhoods in Lafayette! Support us and Lafayette Habitat!!! My 5 year old and I will be participating in the Cover Indiana Ride for the first leg between Lafayette…
It never really crossed my mind that dropping out of High School was a possibility when I was going to school. The reasons are varied, but I had great parents that pushed education, a pretty good school system, and the social structure I grew up in. What shocked me in reading this article was this statement: Only…