Comments for Citadel-of-Light.com | A Place For Intellectual Musings http://citadel-of-light.com Technology, Social Dynamics, The Future of the Web, Economics, Future Internet Technology, Modern Business, Ballroom Dancing, Backpacking, Travel, Politics and Intellectual Exploration. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:39:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on The Technological Revolution - Lessons from 1770 by Citadel-of-Light » Blog Archive » The Technological Revolution - A 2nd Look http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/the-technological-revolution-lessons-from-1770/#comment-404 Citadel-of-Light » Blog Archive » The Technological Revolution - A 2nd Look Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:29:14 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/the-technological-revolution-lessons-from-1770/#comment-404 [...] April 8th, 2008 I wrote an article titled “The Technological Revolution - Lessons from 1770″ outlining my belief that we are at a pivotal turning point in American history.  One that will [...] […] April 8th, 2008 I wrote an article titled “The Technological Revolution - Lessons from 1770″ outlining my belief that we are at a pivotal turning point in American history.  One that will […]

]]> Comment on Video Game Violence & AZ HR 2660 by laptop http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/video-game-violence-az-hr-2660/#comment-397 laptop Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:23:40 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/video-game-violence-az-hr-2660/#comment-397 a good read. a good read.

]]> Comment on The Technological Revolution - Lessons from 1770 by Multivoiced » Blog Archive » Embrace your toys, rise to the top http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/the-technological-revolution-lessons-from-1770/#comment-395 Multivoiced » Blog Archive » Embrace your toys, rise to the top Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:10:04 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/08/the-technological-revolution-lessons-from-1770/#comment-395 [...] Arizona State graduate Alex Berger presents on his blog: The Technological Revolution - why everything must [...] […] Arizona State graduate Alex Berger presents on his blog: The Technological Revolution - why everything must […]

]]> Comment on On the Subject of Failure by Dan http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/06/01/on-the-subject-of-failure/#comment-385 Dan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:10:15 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/06/01/on-the-subject-of-failure/#comment-385 Nicely put! Keep on writing...it may allow the epiphanies to keep coming Nicely put! Keep on writing…it may allow the epiphanies to keep coming

]]> Comment on 10 Tips For Ballroom Success by bhvalence http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/14/10-tips-for-ballroom-success/#comment-377 bhvalence Thu, 29 May 2008 06:26:50 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/14/10-tips-for-ballroom-success/#comment-377 Good shit man. However I will never dance. I dont think I could do any of that shit. Im too...white. Ill just have to get good at something else. Good shit man.

However I will never dance. I dont think I could do any of that shit. Im too…white. Ill just have to get good at something else.

]]> Comment on 10 Tips For Ballroom Success by Dan http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/14/10-tips-for-ballroom-success/#comment-365 Dan Thu, 22 May 2008 18:46:13 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/14/10-tips-for-ballroom-success/#comment-365 good tips. I wish there was a place around here good tips. I wish there was a place around here

]]> Comment on The New American University: Education, Opportunity & an Assault Rifle? by Alex Berger http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/03/05/the-new-american-university-education-opportunity-an-assault-rifle/#comment-358 Alex Berger Sun, 18 May 2008 17:18:42 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/03/05/the-new-american-university-education-opportunity-an-assault-rifle/#comment-358 Good insights, but I can't say it's changed my mind. Especially, since the new Campus Police station has been completed and opened located near College and Apache. The double coverage from both stations easily covers the heart of the campus. If I was able to walk across campus in 15 minutes, anyone responding from these stations by car would be able to cover the campus in 1/3 of that time...max. At issue isn't the officers training. It's their behavior in general, and how the assault rifles are being distributed. As i believe i mentioned in the post - the PD coverage of ASU's campus is very thorough. Putting assault rifles in the police vehicles is like putting a full suit of riot gear in every police car's trunk. To be direct, I suppose part of the issue is that it IS the Tempe/ASU police department. I really don't have any respect left for them. I want to be clear, that i'm not talking about the greater valley's police departments, but Tempe specifically. It may just be a few bad apples, but the quality of the individuals working for Tempe/ASU are suspect. Just in the past month I've been witness to two more negative experiences. Both were pointless, uncalled for and put the health and well being of the citizens involved in danger. I appreciate the fact that Tempe based officers have to deal with college students and a lot of crap. That said, the quality of the individual's I've seen is sub-grade and the argument is garbage. It's like a zoo keeper who hates animals and then acts shocked/complains about having to work with them. Good insights, but I can’t say it’s changed my mind. Especially, since the new Campus Police station has been completed and opened located near College and Apache. The double coverage from both stations easily covers the heart of the campus. If I was able to walk across campus in 15 minutes, anyone responding from these stations by car would be able to cover the campus in 1/3 of that time…max.

At issue isn’t the officers training. It’s their behavior in general, and how the assault rifles are being distributed. As i believe i mentioned in the post - the PD coverage of ASU’s campus is very thorough. Putting assault rifles in the police vehicles is like putting a full suit of riot gear in every police car’s trunk.

To be direct, I suppose part of the issue is that it IS the Tempe/ASU police department. I really don’t have any respect left for them. I want to be clear, that i’m not talking about the greater valley’s police departments, but Tempe specifically. It may just be a few bad apples, but the quality of the individuals working for Tempe/ASU are suspect. Just in the past month I’ve been witness to two more negative experiences. Both were pointless, uncalled for and put the health and well being of the citizens involved in danger.

I appreciate the fact that Tempe based officers have to deal with college students and a lot of crap. That said, the quality of the individual’s I’ve seen is sub-grade and the argument is garbage. It’s like a zoo keeper who hates animals and then acts shocked/complains about having to work with them.

]]> Comment on The New American University: Education, Opportunity & an Assault Rifle? by Empty http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/03/05/the-new-american-university-education-opportunity-an-assault-rifle/#comment-356 Empty Sat, 17 May 2008 11:28:57 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/03/05/the-new-american-university-education-opportunity-an-assault-rifle/#comment-356 Folks, let me give you some facts...I work closely with the ASU Police. They are highly trained and dedicated officers. The ASU Police were one of the first agencies in the state to train Active Shooter response after Columbine. ASU Police officers are AZPOST certified police. They attend the same academy as Phoenix and the AZ DPS. Their officers attend pre and post academy training as well as 16 weeks of field training. The Department is an Internationally Accredited Law Enforcement agency. The 40 hours of rifle training is initial training (standard for AZ police agencies), with continuing training on-going. Several ASU cops are former military and many have prior law enforcement experience before being hired at ASU. Also, nowhere in the article does it state that these tools will PREVENT a school shooting. It is just a weapon to help the police better respond. ASU is an open campus with no walls, an active shooter can do a lot of damage before the cops arrive. Once they do arrive, I am glad the ASU Police have the firepower to neutralize the suspect(s) and save my ass. Folks, let me give you some facts…I work closely with the ASU Police. They are highly trained and dedicated officers. The ASU Police were one of the first agencies in the state to train Active Shooter response after Columbine. ASU Police officers are AZPOST certified police. They attend the same academy as Phoenix and the AZ DPS. Their officers attend pre and post academy training as well as 16 weeks of field training. The Department is an Internationally Accredited Law Enforcement agency. The 40 hours of rifle training is initial training (standard for AZ police agencies), with continuing training on-going. Several ASU cops are former military and many have prior law enforcement experience before being hired at ASU. Also, nowhere in the article does it state that these tools will PREVENT a school shooting. It is just a weapon to help the police better respond. ASU is an open campus with no walls, an active shooter can do a lot of damage before the cops arrive. Once they do arrive, I am glad the ASU Police have the firepower to neutralize the suspect(s) and save my ass.

]]> Comment on Dance Videos & Zoo Pictures by Alex Berger http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/07/dance-videos-zoo-pictures/#comment-336 Alex Berger Mon, 12 May 2008 18:07:20 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/05/07/dance-videos-zoo-pictures/#comment-336 haha...what can I say... =p More time would have been great. Unfortunately, the zoo closed at 5 and as is I'd stayed a bit late. Also, had to rush through the shots to see about 2/3s of the Zoo...I suppose a second trip is in order. Though I've been told there's an even better one up in Glendale. As far as the photo - you know how I am, when i'm monkey-ing around I fit right in! haha…what can I say… =p

More time would have been great. Unfortunately, the zoo closed at 5 and as is I’d stayed a bit late. Also, had to rush through the shots to see about 2/3s of the Zoo…I suppose a second trip is in order. Though I’ve been told there’s an even better one up in Glendale.

As far as the photo - you know how I am, when i’m monkey-ing around I fit right in!

]]> Comment on Idle Feet by Alex Berger http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/27/idle-feet/#comment-335 Alex Berger Mon, 12 May 2008 18:02:59 +0000 http://citadel-of-light.com/2008/04/27/idle-feet/#comment-335 Amen - I can't wait. It will be a wonderful adventure! Amen - I can’t wait. It will be a wonderful adventure!

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