The proliferation of Tesla patents of electric powertrains will lead to a more standard electric car market. Batteries will become standardized and allow for universal electric charging stations. This advent will encourage more people to buy electric. Within the next ten years we will see transportation start to shift away from the petro standard we have had since the inception of the automobile.
Photo by miss_leslie 5. Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania The Gettysburg National Military Park protects the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the park is very significant in the US history. The GNMP properties include most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle’s support…
Photo by Elvert Barnes 6. Private Companies Can Replace USPS One of the most common defenses of the Post Office is the belief that its service is cheap specifically because of its government mandated monopoly. Although their rates steadily increase a little almost every year, you can send a first-class letter anywhere in the continental…
One of the biggest stories this year has been the release of nude photos of celebrities that were stolen from Apple’s iCloud. The theft and release of such photos is clearly a violation of privacy and an act of voyeurism. I must admit, however, that like many Americans, I did not feel much pity for…
America has a serious problem. It’s one that is addressed even less than our national debt. Yet if massive action isn’t taken soon, it could become a very serious public safety concern. That issue is infrastructure. Collectively, the United States receives a D+ rating on all our bridges, roadways, dams, and critical infrastructure. Most states…
American public schools continue to deteriorate while the education system mass produces mediocre students, unprepared for the challenges of real life. In the information age we live in today, we need smart students who can become globally competitive citizens, like never before. The public school system is detrimental to the success of our kids in…
Many people, including some who generally support free market principles, consider water to be a human right. To be fair, it is a natural resources that is every bit as important to life as oxygen, which is, of course, free. The overwhelming majority of people in the First World take it for granted, and those…