This was a really fascinating conversation (if I can channel Mr. Spock for a few minutes) and I’ll be interested to see how Glover’s vision plays out over the next few years. He had a tremendous success with his work in Ithaca, to be sure. But Philadelphia is a much, much bigger place and it is always hard to get people in large cities all moving in the same direction.

But I certainly wish him much success. The city could use it.

Speaking of fascinating, I also discovered that Paul Glover and I are connected across places in several ways. After all the work he did in Ithaca, Paul seemed both amused and fondly nostalgic when I told him that my daughter would soon be entering her junior year at Ithaca College.

And, of course, he is currently aiming to work his magic on a place of which I am fondly nostalgic, since I grew up there.

How about that, huh?

For more information:

• Paul Glover’s home page
• Philadelphia Regional & Independent Stock Exchange (PRAISE)
  ]]> http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/06/10/unconventional-thinkers-paul-glover/feed/ 0 33:39 As advertised, here is my interview with Paul Glover. This was a really fascinating conversation (if I can channel Mr. Spock for a few minutes) and ... As advertised, here is my interview with Paul Glover. This was a really fascinating conversation (if I can channel Mr. Spock for a few minutes) and I'll be interested to see how Glover's vision plays out over the next few years. He had a tremendous success with his work in Ithaca, to be sure. But Philadelphia is a much, much bigger place and it is always hard to get people in large cities all moving in the same direction. But I certainly wish him much success. The city could use it. Speaking of fascinating, I also discovered that Paul Glover and I are connected across places in several ways. After all the work he did in Ithaca, Paul seemed both amused and fondly nostalgic when I told him that my daughter would soon be entering her junior year at Ithaca College. And, of course, he is currently aiming to work his magic on a place of which I am fondly nostalgic, since I grew up there. How about that, huh? For more information: Paul Glover's home page Philadelphia Regional & Independent Stock Exchange (PRAISE) Specials Dawn Rivers Baker no no http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/06/08/health-care-concensus-emerges-against-mandates/ http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/06/08/health-care-concensus-emerges-against-mandates/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:45:34 +0000 Dawn Rivers Baker http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/?p=258 This summer is going to be a fairly amazing ride. President Obama has declared that he would like both chambers of Congress to vote on health care reform legislation before heading home for the August recess.

  Considering the scope of that little project, it’ll be a bit of a miracle if they get it done in less than two months (on schedule). House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has said that he expects the House to vote on that and an energy bill by that August recess deadline.

  Personally, I think he’s nuts but I wouldn’t want to burst his bubble.

  I found my conversation with Paul Glover to be a fascinating exercise into just what is possible when you think way, way, way outside the box.

  Just think: if our current system of currency and exchange isn’t working for you, invent one of your own! Why not?

  Now that’s what ya call testicular fortitude!

  For more information:

  • House Committee on Small Business
  • Philadelphia Regional and Independent Stock Exchange (PRAISE)
  • Paper: Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Action in New Venture Development
  ]]> http://podcast.microbusinessnewsbriefs.com/2009/06/08/health-care-concensus-emerges-against-mandates/feed/ 0 8:31 This summer is going to be a fairly amazing ride. President Obama has declared that he would like both chambers of Congress to vote on ... This summer is going to be a fairly amazing ride. President Obama has declared that he would like both chambers of Congress to vote on health care reform legislation before heading home for the August recess. Considering the scope of that little project, it'll be a bit of a miracle if they get it done in less than two months (on schedule). House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has said that he expects the House to vote on that and an energy bill by that August recess deadline. Personally, I think he's nuts but I wouldn't want to burst his bubble. I found my conversation with Paul Glover to be a fascinating exercise into just what is possible when you think way, way, way outside the box. Just think: if our current system of currency and exchange isn't working for you, invent one of your own! Why not? Now that's what ya call testicular fortitude! For more information: House Committee on Small Business Philadelphia Regional and Independent Stock Exchange (PRAISE) Paper: Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Action in New Venture Development Podcasts Dawn Rivers Baker no no