What one change in public education would you implement to improve the quality of education?
Teachers say, “Get better parents.” That’s true, but not helpful. We teach the students we have. Public schools are a condensed version of the community. If the community is dysfunctional, the children of the community aren’t likely to be much better.
My dad was a waist gunner in a B-24 Liberator during World War II. He is the one we think of on Veteran’s Day, but other family members served. Uncle Pete was in the Navy, Uncle Nick was an officer, but I don’t recall which branch. My brother Chris was in the Air Force for the Vietnam War, and brother-in-law John was in the Army. Nephew Dusty was also in the Army. Mom would want me to mention that she volunteered for the USO, so really, she should get something. Remember the people who served, and listen to their stories while you can.
My dad tells some of his story:
The Home Secretary of the UK wrote an interesting commentary for The Times. It’s interesting because the Home Secretary is the senior minister in charge of law enforcement, national security and immigration. The security service, MI5, reports to Suella Braverman.
Her commentary addresses how law enforcement handles protests in the UK, but the essential problem occurs in the US as well.
WSJ: Old Coal Mine has Billions in Rare Earths
WSJ: Old Coal Mine has Billions in Rare Earths
Twelve years ago, former Wall Street banker Randall Atkins bought an old coal mine outside Sheridan, Wyo., sight unseen, for about $2 million.
Several years after Atkins bought the Brook Mine, government researchers came around asking if they could run some tests to see if the ground contained something called “rare-earth elements.”
That government researchers are looking out for America is good news. Yeah, that’s pretty cynical, but recall President Reagan’s joke.
WSJ: How to Know When It’s Time to Retire
WSJ: How to Know When It’s Time to Retire
Her finances were in order, and with friends passing away—including one just into retirement—she decided it was time. Still, when her last Friday arrived in June, she sat in front of her computer well into the evening, trying to convince herself to log off.
“It just felt like a part of my life was being cut,” she said.
While the weather holds, Sparky thought we should go for a car ride to the Towpath.
Dinklage said. “You’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me. You’re progressive in one way and you’re still making that f–king backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the f–k are you doing man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soapbox? I guess I’m not loud enough.“
I need some clarification.
George W. Bush was always good at this sort of thing.
Reminds me of the movie, Dave.
Don’t get cocky. The election process is still shaky in many states.
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