tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.comments2023-07-20T10:37:28.692-04:00Grumpy AbeGrumpy Abehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01012210966022330986noreply@blogger.comBlogger3036125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-13665935180690356772016-03-10T15:40:18.960-05:002016-03-10T15:40:18.960-05:00
My favorite Voltaire quote might also be Hillary’...<br />My favorite Voltaire quote might also be Hillary’s salvation. Voltaire said, “I have only made one prayer in my life: ‘Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.’ And God granted it.”<br />Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-71815913394952561082016-03-10T15:39:42.382-05:002016-03-10T15:39:42.382-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-61629562967187487242016-02-24T12:29:40.677-05:002016-02-24T12:29:40.677-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grumpy Abehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012210966022330986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-77915801414527605992016-02-23T08:30:13.986-05:002016-02-23T08:30:13.986-05:00The B 52 first came into service in the mid 1950&#...The B 52 first came into service in the mid 1950's and continues to be a major system for the US Air Force. Kasich was barely in diapers when it became our main strategic bomber. The "imperial class" in Washington did in the late 1970's reject the XB-70. Maybe this is the correct reference.Tom Paynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-18826906678344510432016-02-22T22:49:40.116-05:002016-02-22T22:49:40.116-05:00A different world cannot be built by indifferent p...A different world cannot be built by <a href="http://www.ufgop.org/pdf/indifferent" rel="nofollow">indifferent</a> people. See the link below for more info.<br /><br /><br />#indifferent<br />www.ufgop.orgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720547920308398294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-79095463346857273202016-02-08T19:04:00.199-05:002016-02-08T19:04:00.199-05:00
I see the UA marketing machine funded a full-page...<br />I see the UA marketing machine funded a full-page ad in the Sunday Plain Dealer (page 3, A section) celebrating the naming of the university’s Honors College. <br /><br />Curiously, the ad never mentioned the grating and exaggerated phrase, “Ohio’s Polytechnic University.” Maybe even UA realizes that potential scholars who might be attracted to the Honors College do not want to be associated with a trade school image. <br /><br />By the way, wonder how the academic standards are holding up for admission to Akron Poly, given the drop in enrollment? Is anybody out there?<br /><br />Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-34748127113804656242016-02-07T20:32:57.270-05:002016-02-07T20:32:57.270-05:00Scarborough and the BOT's actions sicken and s...Scarborough and the BOT's actions sicken and sadden me. As a Professor Emerita, I find that this is not the university at which I taught for 25 years. I applaud the Faculty Senate<br />and wish my former colleagues well. I am not hopeful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701715989252112801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-31894432883459485762016-02-07T20:31:06.827-05:002016-02-07T20:31:06.827-05:00You nailed it Abe! Let's not forget about the ...You nailed it Abe! Let's not forget about the 3 UA students (from student government) who also voted in favor of the "No Confidence" in (Ex) President Scarborough at last Thursday's Faculty Senate meeting. Pavloff needs to go to! He is an even bigger problem than Scarborough--if that's possible! Pavloff claims this vote, which was 50 for and 2 against, was a faculty union ploy in his prepared public statement. He is the kind of guy who, if captain of a sinking ship, would be the first one off! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-86436774119209717602016-02-07T20:28:41.280-05:002016-02-07T20:28:41.280-05:00As a former professor at UA, I am sickened and sad...As a former professor at UA, I am sickened and saddened by Scarborough's and the BOT's actions. UA is not the university at which I taught for 25 years. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701715989252112801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-13122675628974785812016-02-07T13:14:14.713-05:002016-02-07T13:14:14.713-05:00Their goal,like all neo-liberal con artists,is to ...Their goal,like all neo-liberal con artists,is to engorge themselves and their friends at the public trough. Scarborough is a perfect example of such a creature. A review of his limited scholarship suggests that he embraces markets and rejects government. After nearly four decades of "markets can solve all problems" we find ourselves in this situation. The University is but a microcosm of what is happening in America. It's fraud on a massive scale in the name choice and privatization. Their goal is degrade education not to encourage it. Why? Because education is the great leveler in any democratic system. Educated people are not easily fooled by the likes of Scarborough, Pavloff and the rest of his board. <br /><br />I appuald the Faculty Senate's actions. It's not an easy thing to publicly condemn one's boss and it will take a committed faculty, student body and community to save the University.Tom Joadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-23999502132270917752016-02-06T15:00:26.272-05:002016-02-06T15:00:26.272-05:00It should be crystal clear at this point that the ...It should be crystal clear at this point that the board of trustees and the Scarborough administration have goals other than education or strengthening the university. <br /><br />Current and prospective students are beginning to perceive their presence at UA as a convenient source of revenue and nothing much else.<br /><br />The faculty senate vote is based on widespread disillusion among those who it represents. I've never been more proud of my former colleagues, nor more ashamed of board/administration actions. <br />Dave Witt<br />UA Professor Emeritus<br />Dave Wittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-39047573548271602852016-01-21T19:26:20.450-05:002016-01-21T19:26:20.450-05:00Palin is the nation’s crazy, creepy ex-girlfriend ...Palin is the nation’s crazy, creepy ex-girlfriend who just won’t go away. The pin-up girl for pin heads.ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-35388858562652124342015-12-22T14:28:00.669-05:002015-12-22T14:28:00.669-05:00Today’s fun fact: In British slang, “Trump” means ...Today’s fun fact: In British slang, “Trump” means “fart.”<br /><br />ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-88022867346010935232015-12-17T08:08:51.866-05:002015-12-17T08:08:51.866-05:00My money is on Putin. He would make short work of...My money is on Putin. He would make short work of Kasich or any of the repug contenders. Funny how tough talking these cowards are. Their collective history, sans Graham,suggests when their country called they used their connections to avoid any service. Joe Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-81566386195339536522015-12-02T10:36:18.953-05:002015-12-02T10:36:18.953-05:00“Come Together” actually is a stunning vote of NO ...“Come Together” actually is a stunning vote of NO confidence in the Marx brothers-like management team at UA. <br /><br />And in late news, UA admits its own University Foundation paid for the Beacon Journal ad — some $5,000. The official word from Akron Poly is that the funds come from donors — no scholarship funds or public money was used. That misses the point that those donated funds COULD be used for scholarships or to offset public money. <br /><br />The hits just keep coming. Akron A&M has become the Cleveland Browns of universities.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-64541517556814957182015-11-24T21:49:39.993-05:002015-11-24T21:49:39.993-05:00
And don’t forget White Castle and the Browns. Are...<br />And don’t forget White Castle and the Browns. Are you out there, tourists?<br />ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-37284805832505635462015-11-22T17:01:46.322-05:002015-11-22T17:01:46.322-05:00Pinkel coaches at the University of Missouri-Colum...Pinkel coaches at the University of Missouri-Columbia one of the parts of the University of Missouri<br /><br />Donald Scruggs<br />Columbia, Missouridlscruggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959694824441655984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-18552284198189832782015-11-22T16:54:06.841-05:002015-11-22T16:54:06.841-05:00Pinkel coaches at the University of Missouri-Colum...Pinkel coaches at the University of Missouri-Columbia, one of the schools in the University of Missouri systemdlscruggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959694824441655984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-91298685610686554842015-11-12T05:41:21.319-05:002015-11-12T05:41:21.319-05:00I totally agree with your statement about the Stud...I totally agree with your statement about the Student Services Center, the actual salaries of the staff and supervisor of the Student Services Center was significantly lower. Even if you add in the cost of health insurance and fringe benefits it still would not come close to the $840,000.00Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-30445296339936094512015-11-11T11:04:26.597-05:002015-11-11T11:04:26.597-05:00Yeah, this one is even more ridiculous than the ot...Yeah, this one is even more ridiculous than the other victimization ploys our Christian Taliban uses to get attention. For these folks, it’s pointless to spend any time on logic. But they might want to ask when snowmen and candy canes became their sacred symbols. <br /><br />And if you go into any Starbucks, you can still do all of your Christmas shopping among the holiday bling. By the way, I was in Starbucks yesterday and enjoyed a cup of their Christmas Blend. Seems a bit early but, hey, ’tis the season.<br />Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-25566593296049943512015-11-11T08:18:13.978-05:002015-11-11T08:18:13.978-05:00Based on eliminated positions of the Student Servi...Based on eliminated positions of the Student Services Center, who were more than qualified to provide "coaching" to students, wouldn't it have been cheaper to keep them? Why outsource if it actually costs more? Does not look like the finances were truly the problem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-40928564494290841702015-11-02T17:55:27.353-05:002015-11-02T17:55:27.353-05:00I did see it in the Plain Dealer but the Beacon Jo...I did see it in the Plain Dealer but the Beacon Journal re-ran last week's Sunday strip instead. Any idea why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-44564470517520946042015-11-02T14:41:16.294-05:002015-11-02T14:41:16.294-05:00As Paul Henreid said to Humphrey Bogart at the end...As Paul Henreid said to Humphrey Bogart at the end of Casablanca: “Welcome to the fight"Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-54721015480801073922015-10-30T17:49:33.579-04:002015-10-30T17:49:33.579-04:00I'm struck by the fact that no matter how much...I'm struck by the fact that no matter how much I read about the University's doings in the Beacon Journal, it's always here at Grumpy Abe where I get the details that matter. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709715062681399199.post-74882759967464764762015-10-19T23:58:51.954-04:002015-10-19T23:58:51.954-04:00Make that his Sorry State of the University Addres...Make that his Sorry State of the University Address.grewupinakronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500597437218062071noreply@blogger.com