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"The reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge."

~ Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (ca 544-496 BC)

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"Knowledge is power."

~ Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

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"My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent."

~ Ulysses S Grant

Hon Ulysses S Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; 1822-1885)

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"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."

~ Robert E Lee

Gen Robert Edward Lee, CSA (1805-1870)

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Austerity a Lost Cause

Fiscal policy-makers in government need to accept that the cause of "austerity" (as in "tax increases" and "spending cuts") will never win support as a popular movement.

Surely, politicians in both parties can come up with better, more persuasive language in their talking points. Different words such as "tax cuts" and "security" would better ring the peoples' bell in a way that "austerity" cannot. Let's face it, calling for more "austerity" is a lost cause.

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"It's what people know about themselves inside that makes 'em afraid."

~ from the film, "High Plains Drifter" (1973)

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Merry Christmas 2012

Published by Currier & Ives (ca 1876)

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"If we take the widest and wisest view of a Cause, there is no such thing as a Lost Cause, because there is no such thing as a Gained Cause. We fight for lost causes because we know that our defeat and dismay may be the preface to our successors’ victory, though that victory itself will be temporary; we fight rather to keep something alive than in the expectation that it will triumph."

~ T S Eliot

Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965)

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The National Math and Science Initiative

As reported by the National Math and Science Initiative:

The US is failing to produce and retain sufficient numbers of qualified math and science teachers to keep America internationally competitive. It is estimated that the US will need 280,000 more math and science teachers by 2015. Talented math and science teachers with strong content knowledge are urgently needed to help students reach their potential.

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I applaud this 21st century education program. Our nation needs more professionals with advanced skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been greater. To meet this challenge, the US must expand its cadre of talented mathematics and science teachers in the public school system. Again, I endorse the National Math and Science Initiative.

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"Follow Me!"

Some inspirations are forever. One of those silent inspirations for me has been the stalwart image of "Iron Mike" who currently stands at the entrance to the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, GA. The image of "Iron Mike" has been with me since 1975 when I first laid eyes on him while attending Airborne (parachute) training at Ft Benning, GA. The "Iron Mike" statue stands as an icon for all infantryman, past and present, who have carried arms in the US Army.

"Iron Mike" standing at the entrance to the National Infantry Museum, Columbus, GA

Regards to my brothers in arms around the world who wear or have worn the crossed rifles on their uniforms. Follow the link below to learn more at the National Infantry Museum located in Columbus, GA.

National Infantry Museum

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"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."

~ from the film, "V For Vendetta" (2005)

Protestors wearing "Guy Fawkes" masks...

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The good life comes in moments...

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"The good guys don't hide."

~ from the film, 'The Jackal' (1997)

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"The teacher can seldom afford to miss the questions: What is the unknown? What are the data? What is the condition? The student should consider the principal parts of the problem attentively, repeatedly, and from various sides."

~ George Pólya

Prof George Pólya (1887-1985)

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The Future of Public Education

The debate about public education reform is about to expand as a result of the shocking events that occurred recently in Newtown, Connecticut. In my view, what society needs to do is return children home for schooling via Internet-delivered primary and secondary school programs. The savings would be huge in terms of buildings, teachers, school buses, you name it. Plus, children would be kept safe at home with their parents where families can practice “gun control” as a household. I see public school changing as a result of these horrific incidents involving children and innocent bystanders. It’s time to start the public debate about returning public school programs to the home where they belong. The Internet is the game-changer that will enable these reforms, perhaps not this year or even this decade, but certainly before the end of the 21st century.

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