All posts by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Snow Job?

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So, I was reading the Wall Street Journal.  An article by John McKinnon. It was to explain a plan developed by Martin Feldstein (Harvard University, Chairman of Council of Economic Advisors under President Reagan), that “demonstrated” how a plan (now espoused by Speaker of the House John Boehner)  to limit tax breaks would actually raise revenue.  Except that the “sample data” was as realistic as having a jet plane land on my driveway.

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Stem Cell Hopes

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There’s been all kinds of controversy with stem cells. Not that they are or are not safe, but because virtually the entire science has been engulfed by the “Right to Life” movement and their anti-abortion crusades. Which means that ill patients are being deprived of the potential for treatment via stem-cell derived solutions.  Which makes this news very interesting.

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Patent Protection?

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I need to acknowledge two dear friends today.  Tor Constantino (www.thedailyretort.com) and Stuart Nager (www.openingofdoors.wordpress.com) who are responsible for today’s post.  Actually, they advised me that another post that I had scheduled for today, the Rosh Chodesh of Tevet, was not appropriate for my readers.  I thank them for their honesty, advice, and friendship.

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