Tag Archives: Obama

I Am Not King – I Can’t Do These Things Just By Myself

Posted on June 3, 2016 by julia29

The President of the United States should never be regarded as merely a political figurehead. He or She should be a someone looked up to, respected as the personification of the qualities and virtues of their nation. They should always strive to … Continue reading →

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A Country Is As Strong As It’s Citizens, Let’s Move! #JFKChallenge

Posted on March 31, 2015 by julia29

Physical Fitness is a matter of concern for us all. 50 years ago we were given a gift. Over time parents lost interest or have developed some negative feelings about it. This is a sad commentary on our society. This is … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing That Interferes With My Learning Is My Education.

Posted on October 14, 2013 by julia29

The new Federal education standards known as Common Core, are stirring up a big argument around the nation. The standards have been in existence for a while and are now becoming an issue because they are just recently being put … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Economics | Tagged Common Core, Common Core State Standards Initiative, Council of Chief State School Officers, education, George W. Bush, Howard Markel, Khan Academy, National Center for Education Statistics, National Governors Association, No Child Left Behind Act, Obama, seth godin, Standardized tests, Ted Talks, United States | Leave a comment

Leaning In And Looking Back

Posted on April 12, 2013 by julia29

You could never pay me enough money to do for my child what I would do for free. American women are better educated than they’ve ever been, better educated now than men, but they get distracted during their prime earning … Continue reading →

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Soccer is Life; Love is Basketball

Posted on March 4, 2013 by julia29

It continues to be one of sport’s most unlikely spectacles — Dennis Rodman, American ambassador. Yet on Sunday, there he was on national television, acting as an unofficial spokesman for stronger ties between the United States and North Korea. Sport … Continue reading →

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When People Are Laughing, They’re Generally Not Killing One Another

Posted on December 16, 2012 by julia29

If you recently picked up a newspaper or turned on the news you may have questioned what is happening in our schools and may even have started to think whether our schools are still safe places for our children. Recent … Continue reading →

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Posted on November 19, 2012 by julia29

This year is the 50th anniversary of Lawrence of Arabia, an epic film that has been considered by many critics as one of the greatest ever made. It was the highest grossing motion picture of 1962 and received seven Academy … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Say I Am American?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by julia29

As we turn our nation toward another election we are, once again, asked to define who we are as citizens of the United States. This question for me is far more nuanced and complicated than a simple denotation on a … Continue reading →

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Horses and Bayonets AKA PORK!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by julia29

In last night’s debate President Obama had the opportunity to discuss the new NATURE of our military due to the advancements in research and development and technology. His ability to note that we do not NEED to have a lot … Continue reading →

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Is Really THAT Bad to Be Muslim?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by julia29

On October 18, President Obama and Mitt Romney both spoke at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Charity Event. Mr. Obama said that while he and Mr. Romney both have unusual names, Mr. Romney, whose full name is Willard Mitt Romney, … Continue reading →

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