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Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM   Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 

Oct 13, 2012 -  Technology Futures

Title: Future Forums - Technology Edition

Presenter: David Keenan

Abstract: Selection of short articles from nanotechnology and rapid prototyping

Presentation: MNF-leadin13oct12.ppt Opening remarks plus today's talk

Oct 20, 2012 - Economy and Finance Futures

Title: Recession & Deleveraging: The Future of Debt

Presenter: Bob Kaufman

Abstract:

Oct 27, 2012 - Society Management & Education Futures

Title: Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relations - Business

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract: Bill Peter has completed four workshops this year on “Potential Breakthrough Innovations in Human Relationships/Leadership/Governance”.  In this talk, he will conduct the fifth and last workshop of this series in 2012

1.       Why were Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae not “fixed”? What are the alternatives?
2.       The history of the highest corporate income tax rates in the world, consequences, and alternatives.
3.       Changing the double taxation on profits earned outside the USA
4.       Incentives for new businesses by selective state initiatives (eg. South Carolina)
5.       Alternative routes to worldwide competitiveness of USA businesses 

Nov 3, 2012 - Future Studies

Title: 

Presenter: George Kubik

Abstract:

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Topics Pending for 2012

Future schedule work in progress

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020

See topics awaiting dates above.

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