Khan Academy - The Best

I am posting this link to Khan Academy because it is one of the best On-Line Learning tools available for Learners, Parents and Teachers. I have been promoting the site since it became available in 2008.

Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice

Khan Academy’s Sal Khan on the future of higher education and why it might include non-traditional methods (yahoo.com)

You can also obtain these sites through an App:

‎Khan Academy on the App Store (apple.com)

Khan Academy - Apps on Google Play

Free, fun educational app for young kids | Khan Academy Kids

Thank You Chief James Craig Part II - Retirement

June 2021

Tuesday, June 1 is the last day for Detroit Police Chief James Craig after 44 years of service. In May, Chief Craig announced his retirement after 44 years of service.

Detroit Police Chief James Craig To Retire Tuesday After 44 Years – CBS Detroit (cbslocal.com)

August 2020

With all of the militant protests and rioting that continues to engulf the United States there is one city that continues to stay out of the violent fray and that is Detroit. Most people above the age of 50 know well of the troubled past that Detroit has faced especially in the 1960s.

Police Chief and Deputy Mayor James Craig (Born and raised in Detroit) has served the citizens of Detroit since 2013. I can honestly say without a doubt he is the best Police Chief that has been in Detroit since my 60 + years.

The man has such strong devotion to what is right and what is wrong and follows the law with the best common sense when it comes to troubling times. He doesn't cater the the political right or left and he sees the situation as it is and approaches the solution in a systemic process based on facts and street sense. 

Example - Back in mid July Chief Craig's quick action (Within hours) in showing a video on all the local news channels of an assailant firing at police officers after fleeing from being arrested resulted in the person being killed. Prior to releasing the video social media as well as some of the major local networks were promoting another George Floyd situation in Detroit. Protesters began to gather but the Chief's quick response and leadership avoided the potential violent protest.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/detroit-police-chief-video-shows-killing-of-man-by-officers-was-justified-shooting/ar-BB16B5g5

another example - https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/07/detroit-police-release-video-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspect-in-deadly-drive-by.html

Thanks Chief for the great work leadership and kudos to the brave men and women in your command.

Dr. Deming Posters

Updated 4/24/2021 

 Dr. Deming, once said, " No one can see the future, but we must try." Check out the new information, programs and highlights at https://deming.org/

Born on October 14, 1900, Dr. W. Edwards Deming was an eminent scholar and teacher in American academia for more than half a century.

I have studied Dr. Deming since 1980 when I first watched the NBC White Paper television show when a segment called “If Japan Ca… Why Can’t We?” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcG_Pmt_Ny4

When he was alive, I attended many of his 4-day conferences. I also presented a paper at one of his conferences in 2012. 

His teachings are as relevant today as they were back in 1980. 

Following is a link where you can obtain five special posters with some of Dr. Deming’s best quotes and teachings.

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/deming-season-of-generosity

If you would like to read more of my posts about Dr. Deming simply click on his name in my label section on the left or follow this link: http://qualityg.blogspot.com/search/label/Dr%20W.Edwards%20Deming

Earth Day 4/22/2021

Earth Day 4/22/2021

I always liked this poem by Walt Whitman -
 Appropriate for Earth Day

Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown, or to any man or number of men, go freely with powerful uneducated persons, and with the young, and with the mothers or families, re-examine all you have been told in school or church or in any book, and dismiss whatever insults your own soul; and your very flesh shall be a great poem.... ~ Walt Whitman ~ (from the Preface to Leaves of Grass, 1855)

  Enjoy 

Earth Day Video and plant a tree! qg

4/22/17

Here are some cool songs related to Earth Day -http://ultimateclassicrock.com/earth-day-songs/

4/22/06

Six years ago I planted a Washington Hawthorn Sampling I ordered from the Arbor Day Foundation. It looked something (smaller) like this when I pulled it out of a regular size mailing envelop:

4/23/12

Last year (June 2011) I took a picture and I'm proud to show it has grown wonderfully!!

4/22/20 - 9 Years later 

Happy Birthday Dano!

April 2nd is World Autism Day - SHINE

With the Global Covid 19 virus I can't help but wonder about all the routine movements, processes and help that is now so fragmented for people on the spectrum. Perhaps, others can now learn what it is like to have your "normal" life in such a disarray. Autism people have known this kind of stress their whole lives.

While sitting at home with the rest of the world I found this movie that was really good about an English lad who has autism. Check it out!

https://agoodmovietowatch.com/brilliant-young-mind-2014/

And of course, I really like the Good Doctor. However, the 2021 season has lost its gusto. Too many social issues and political correctness is ruining the show about ASD.

April 23 - Update

I was sent (Thank you Matthew) this link
https://www.wizcase.com/blog/internet-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/
that provides valuable information about internet safety for people with ASD.

Click link below for all my posts on Autism over the years. http://qualityg.blogspot.com/search/label/ASD%20-%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorders

or on the ASD Label (Left Sidebar) for more of my posts on Autism.

I was throwing away some old papers today when I came across this poem, I wrote 25 years ago...

SHINE!

At 11:45 we start to get antsy while he smiles like an old gray fox
At noon we go to our lockers and get our Sponge Bob lunch box
He then checks our shoelaces and pulls up our socks.

Then it’s back to class and get called in to line
We shuffle to the back because he said that’s where we shine
He walks with us quietly and whispers all will be fine.

As we walk quietly in line headed to the lunchroom we go
We then search for a place at a table where a friend might show
While the man who is with us sits across the room laying low.

Often times we don’t eat and we just play with our food
Then the lunch lady turns and signal to the man that we are being crude
He then stands where we can see; and gives us the “Look” we best eat before he gets in a mood.

After we eat we go to recess, sometimes it’s in, but we hope it’s out
It all depends if the flags are green hanging about
Yellow means stay inside then we groan and pout.
Today we go outside and play on the playground equipment
We hope a friend will stop and play even if for a minute
But most of the time we play alone and it seems to be infinite.

At 12:35 the whistle blows loud and sometimes we cover our ears
You see the decibel and noise level brings out some fears
But we know we are safe because our guardian is always near.

Another lunch has come and another has gone by
Sometimes we get into trouble and sometimes we cry
But mostly we wonder about friends and ask him WHY?

After we line up we will try not to talk and to stay in line
Then our teacher meets us and says you all look fine
And the man who walks behind smiles and says we SHINE!