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August 6th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Latest News with 0 Comments
How many incidents of wanton violence by a sober or crazed vigilante will it take for America to address its love affair with the "Right to bear Arms," bear them at any, and all costs?The right to bear arms is as American as apple pie. But the indulgence has very different outcomes, at least in the short-term. But ironically, the misuse and abuse of both can kill you. Somehow, too often, too many...
August 3rd, 2012
Written by Manny Otiko in Eyes On The Enterprise, Latest News with 0 Comments
Stretched to the breaking point, the United States military continues a decade long fight in two foreign wars with many military families battling the economic strains at home. According to a report by the office of Army Demographics, ethnic minorities make up about one-third of active duty soldiers.With many non-commissioned officers only making low to mid-range salaries, it is becoming...
August 2nd, 2012
Written by Cindy Ferraino in All About Family, Latest News with 0 Comments
While growing up, I recall my mother telling me it is hard being your friend when I am your parent. I don’t know what action or event that I did or put myself into that situation that initiated my mother speaking those words to me, but I bet that whatever it was…it wasn’t good.My mother turned grey at a very young age. I would love to blame genetics because I myself started to go pretty early too...
August 1st, 2012
Written by D. A. Barber in Education, the Great Equalizer, Latest News with 0 Comments
In the wake of Education Secretary, Arne Duncan’s recent testimony to the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, regarding the automatic cuts included in the 2011 Budget Control Act - taking effect in January 2013 - could mean the slashing of billions of dollars in education grants, resulting in “tens of thousands of teacher layoffs,” President Barack...
July 31st, 2012
Written by Rita Rizzo in Latest News, Our Daily Walk with 0 Comments
As we move toward Election Day, the racial tension and bitter rhetoric is building to a fever pitch. It seems as though spouting stereotypic and bias notions and taking racist actions, then denying the obvious racism displayed, is becoming more commonplace than at any time since the Jim Crow era.Dr. Billy Vaughn of Diversity Training University International (DTUI), coined a phrase more than a...
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