Wise Words

     It’s often said that history repeats itself.  If that’s true, and even if its not, maybe we should pay more attention to the lessons of our past.  Here’s one man’s take on what one of the most influential leaders of the World War II era might have to say about today’s current events.

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African Development?

     A U.S. aid organization is donating laptops to school age children in Africa.  Their goal is admirable: “To provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment and express themselves.”  You might be surprised to learn how some program beneficiaries are doing that though.  
     Apparently, schoolchildren in Nigeria have been using the laptops to explore [...]

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America’s Stength

     Every now and again it’s important to stop for a moment and take stock of things so that we know where we’re at.  I can’t think of a better time to do that than on July 4th, our Independence Day.
     So far, I’ve used these blogs to criticize a few of those people who seem [...]

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Bigger Problems

     Colleges and universities used to be known for being academic institutions. Most were talked about for the caliber of their professors, the achievements of their students, or the novel new ideas that developed there. Now though, one school is making the news for a much different reason. Rumor has it they’ve got some pretty [...]

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