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The Leipzig Connection (Basics in Education)

By RD Bentley on May 19, 2012 in

The Number One Book About Education

The Systematic Destruction of American Education

Here’s an excerpt from The Leipzig Connection (Basics in Education):

In the final years of the last century, a great transformation began in American education. By the end of the first World War, Americans would notice increasingly a change in the way their children were being educated. In the succeeding decades, the same schools that once nurtured the American dream would become infested with drugs and crime, and high schools would be graduating students who could barely read, spell, or do simple arithmetic.

Authors Paolo Lionni and Lance J. Klass introduce to the public a book that investigates the structure of the education system in the United States. From the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, the education system has changed, and not for the better, according to the authors. This is the number one book about education, and anyone who is remotely interested in education should own a copy.

Wilhelm Wundt founded the first formal laboratory for psychological research at the University of Leipzig, located in Germany. Wundt is considered the father of psychology. His students, many of whom were American, would bring the Wundt doctrine to the classrooms in America.

The Wundt doctrine would produce the first generation of researchers, professors, and publicists in the new psychology. The list of students taught by Wundt is substantial.

Rockefeller money, literally millions of dollars, would change the education system dramatically. This was an effort to sway public opinion and gain social control of the masses. This would be backed by John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

The Leipzig Connection (Basics in Education) also reveals how the Rockefeller money made its way into the American medical education. The grand design was to aid in the development of chemically oriented medicine in the United States.

One should get more familiar with the history and the players of the education system in America. The Leipzig Connection is the best place to begin the journey. This book is brief (115 pages), easy to read, precise, and very informative.

This is the complete story of education in America.

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The TED Video That Wasn't Published

By RD Bentley on May 17, 2012 in

Nick Hanauer Talks About Income Inequality, Taxes, And Job Creation

Nick Hanauer, a rich entrepreneur that resides in Seattle, gave a speech on TED Talks. The TED video wasn’t published because it was considered too “politically controversial”, according to a curator at TED.

The topic was about income inequality in America. As was published in a report by The Raw Story, websites put pressure on the Ted group, and the publicity became too much to handle.

Hanauer gave his “controversial” point of view:

That’s why I can say with confidence that rich people don’t create jobs, nor do businesses, large or small. What does lead to more employment is a “circle of life” like feedback loop between customers and businesses. And only consumers can set in motion this virtuous cycle of increasing demand and hiring. In this sense, an ordinary middle-class consumer is far more of a job creator than a capitalist like me.

If it were true that lower tax rates and more wealth for the wealthy would lead to more job creation, then today we would be drowning in jobs. And yet unemployment and under-employment is at record highs.

The full transcript of the speech can be read at the NationalJournal website.

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The End Of The Age Of Analog

By RD Bentley on May 16, 2012 in

From Analog To Digital

It all started with radio. It is said the first radio station was KDKA , in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but some contest this theory.

Congress passed The Radio Act of 1927 in order to regulate what was chaos at the time.

Television in the 1920′s was experimental. The fall of 1927 is when the first complete electronic image was transmitted. This is considered the birth of television, developed by Philo Farnsworth.

In the 1930′s, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) pumped millions of dollars into the television industry. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to speak on TV.

Commercial television began in the 1940′s. In 1946, RCA sold 10,000 sets, at $352.00 apiece. On March 12, 1947 Harry S. Truman gave the Truman Doctrine. By 1949 there were over two million sets.

The 1950′s brought the age of color television and they were expensive. On January 1, 1954, the Colorcast of the Rose Parade was presented.

In the year of 1956 the remote control was invented by Zenith.

By 1958, thirty-seven westerns were being watched on TV. In 1959 Bonanza was aired. It was the first hour-long series to be filmed in color. On Jan. 17, 1961, Dwight Eisenhower gave his farewell speech.

In 1962, Telstar, the first active communications satellite, was launched. President Kennedy gave a press conference that was relayed to Europe via satellite in 1962. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Apollo 11 became the first manned spacecraft, and was covered live on television in 1969. By then, color television had become mainstream.

In the 1970′s, the first television war was watched, covering the Vietnam War . President Nixon’s resignation was covered live on television.

The 1980′s brought us video games and videocassette recorders. Cable became very popular in the early 1980′s. Huge satellite dish antennas dotted across rural America.

President Reagan used television effectively to communicate with millions of viewers. His famous line: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

The 1990′s brought us the Gulf War. Never in television history had a war been covered so extensively.

By the end of the 1990′s, personal computers were starting to be found across America. The satellite dish had reached its maturity and had gotten much smaller.

The September 11 attacks in 2001 brought terror into the homes of America. The tragedy was watched by millions.

In 2003, President George W. Bush initiated the Iraq invasion. TV viewers were surprised as Saddam Hussein was captured that same year.

The first decade of the 21st century brought broadband to most of America. Communication has never been so readily available. And Google’s YouTube has significantly changed the way we watch video clips.

In 2009, Barrack Obama was the first African American to be president. The Digital Revolution had started. After over 60 years of service, analog TV would finally be ending.

Sources:
* Consumer Electronics Association (CEA): A History from Analog to Digital TV (1920s-1930s) – YouTube
* Part 2: 1940s
* Part 3: 1950s
* Part 4: 1960s
* Part 5: 1970s
* Part 6: 1980s

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How To Fly Airplanes On Your Computer

By RD Bentley on May 15, 2012 in ,

Bored? Looking for a hobby to fill up some of your time? Have you ever thought about flying airplanes on your computer? Seriously? It’s possible with the right software. What kind of software?

The name of the software is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition.

Pilots often play with this software, but you don’t have to be a pilot to use it. For around $30 you can get the feel of flying a real aircraft. You don’t need an airplane.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition is not a Flight simulator, in the sense of a true Full flight simulator. You’re not going to get a job flying jets after you use this software.

That being said, this is probably the best flight simulator that’s out there, for the price.

You’ll more than likely need a certified geek to get the software up and running, because there are small glitches with this type of software. But don’t let that stop you from having fun.

Product Features

  • Choose from more than 80 missions that will show you the world with fun assignments from around the globe
  • Race alone or against friends online
  • Experience the day change from afternoon sun to evening dusk while flying at 32,000 feet
  • Keep track of how you’ve done on each mission and improve your skill levels until you’re ready for the next challenge
  • Fly from your local airport during the winter and then experience the change as you fly from the same airport in summer

    • Now you’re asking if you need a joystick to go along with the software. The Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (Silver/Black) is what you need if you’re dropping bombs at a distance or firing guns in a dog fight.

    Warning: Ladies, you may lose your men (for hours, at least) if you get this software for them. Maybe this is just what you need!

    Now, back to flying…

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    TV Remote Extender That Works!

    By RD Bentley on May 13, 2012 in ,

    Next Generation Remote Control Extender

    This could be the best TV remote control extender on the market — Next Generation Remote Control Extender. A TV remote extender that works fantastic! Here’s a perfect solution when you have a television in another room, yet your remote control won’t reach the main box. This gizmo is perfect for the bedroom or the basement.

    Technical Information

    The NextGen Remote Control Extender is like gold if you need a device that lets you go from room-to-room and control your components from up to 100 + feet away, with no direct line-of-sight needed. It works through closet doors and closed entertainment system cabinets.

    The NextGen turns any IR remote into RF by simply installing the battery transmitter. This means it will work with such items: TiVo, DVD player, TV remote, universal remotes, cable box, DVR player, Blu-Ray player, and more!

    The package includes AAA battery transmitter with AA sleeve and receiver with built-in recharger.

    This device will work with most Dish TV and Direct TV models. Just make sure you have it hooked up right.

    In five or ten minutes you could be watching TV in your favorite room of entertainment. So get ready for the game, singing show, movie, or whatever it is you like to watch. Grab the popcorn!

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    Florida Worker Sick After Handling Package

    By RD Bentley on May 13, 2012 in

    There’s been silence ever since that day… when a Florida postal supervisor moved a toxic package out of the building and carted it to the Hazmat shed. On February 4, 2011, an employee came running to the supervisor and reported a foul smell.

    Jeffrey Lill, the supervisor, handled the toxic package from Yemen, according to a report by The Miami Herald. Afterwards, he became very sick and had to move in with his mother in New York.

    The toxic bag mysteriously became missing after the incident, and the post office has refused to take any action. No investigation was made and no reports to authorities.

    Without the package, doctors may not know how to treat his condition.

    There is a website with an overview of the case, along with news and photos. There’s also a phone number to call if anyone has any information.

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    Anti-Austerity: The Elephant In The Room

    By RD Bentley on May 7, 2012 in

    In France there’s a new president and the French have spoken. French President-elect Francois Hollande is symbolic of the anti-austerity movement that’s shaking the ground in Europe. It may be not so obvious to some of the crowd, but the elephant is in the room, for better or for worse.

    The president of France knows that there’s not going to be much of a honeymoon. Nevertheless, his proposal is not in stride with his predecessor. In the BBC report: He wants to raise the minimum wage, hire 60,000 more teachers and lower the retirement age from 62 to 60 for some workers.

    Hollande’s proposal doesn’t quite correspond with the definition of austerity. No, not at all.

    From Athens to Paris, like-minded individuals have lit the torches and rattled the blades. The Greeks have boldy pushed the reject button on the bank-bailout pirates. Austerity has become a poison with the Greeks, and the visuals of suicide will haunt them for a long time to come. It is highly unlikely that the proud Greeks will submit to an international form of slavery, even at the risk of the Euro exit.

    And if Greece falls out of the eurozone, there will surely be a domino effect that will eventually bring annihilation to the Euro. It is very believable to predict that the Euro is over.

    While there is utter disdain across the Atlantic waters, the tumultuous applause cannot be silenced forever. The flames in Athens will be seen in London, and will soon be felt in Berlin.

    The political uncertainty has the kettle boiling with a sense of unpredictability. Hollande may not give up his vow to fight austerity at the whims of Germany. Some fear that he will.

    There’s no denying that the elephant is in the room. Those in Quebec are surprised of its power. There are literally thousands of them in awe of the elephant. Bonjour.

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    Incredible Mosquito Repellent That Works

    By RD Bentley on May 7, 2012 in

    The temperatures are warming and it’s time to go camping, or maybe just have a nice, outdoor barbecue. Ahhh, the fresh air, the birds chirping, and the sound of friends having conversation. And now mosquitoes? It’s time for an incredible mosquito repellent that works, and it’s pet friendly.

    It’s time for an appliance — ThermaCELL MR-G Olive Cordless Portable Mosquito Repellent Appliance.

    Or you might want a lantern — ThermaCELL MR-9W Cordless Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern.

    Or maybe this one — ThermaCELL MR-9C Mini Cordless Portable Mosquito Repellent Lantern.

    HOW IT WORKS

    The repellent is allethrin, a copy of a repellent that naturally occurs in chrysanthemum flowers. It repels up to 98 percent of mosquitoes, black flies, and no-see-ums.

    Within minutes after turning on the Lantern or Appliance, the repellent creates a 15 by 15-foot (225 square-foot) mosquito-free zone, the size of an average deck, patio, or campsite. All ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent products use the same refills, which contain both repellent mats and butane cartridges.

    The heat generated by the butane cartridge is directed to a metal grill that is part of the design of the Lantern or Appliance. A small mat, saturated with repellent, sits on top of the metal grill. Heat vaporizes the repellent, allowing it to rise into the air.

    Here’s the refill — ThermaCELL R-4 Mosquito Repellent Refill – Value Pack.

    ThermaCELL IS SAFE AND VERY EFFECTIVE

    This product is great for hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. Again, it’s environmentally friendly. This means that it’s safe for pets, humans, and around lakes.

    Have fun. Be safe. Don’t get caught outdoors without ThermaCELL.

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    Men Out-Shopping The Ladies Online?

    By RD Bentley on May 6, 2012 in


    Affluent men are out-shopping the ladies these days, according to a recent CNBC report.

    What items are the men buying and what brands? Men are buying Rolex Watches online.  Louis Vuitton and BMW are other popular brands that are being visited online.

    Where are they shopping? The men are going to Amazon and doing their shopping.

    “The growth rate of men shopping online has outpaced women; men are outspending women by 20-30%, as stated in the report”.

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    Chicago Reporter Interrupted By Woman

    By RD Bentley on May 5, 2012 in

    Woman’s Foul Act Caught on Camera

    Chris DeRose, a Chicago reporter, is kind of surprised by a woman passing by… She spits several times and claims to have a cold. Only on the streets of Chicago. DeRose: “Tell me you got that”.

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