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To me, the purpose of Higher Education is to broaden the mind in the humanities and train the gifted for science or math. The ideal result is professionals who are conversant about things broader than their narrow area of expertise.
To me, the purpose of Higher Education is to broaden the mind in the humanities and train the gifted for science or math. The ideal result is professionals who are conversant about things broader than their narrow area of expertise.
 
Richard Cornuelle, the Indianapolis libertarian activist who started United Student Aid Funds (USAF), had a fight on his hands. His organization, whose downfall led ultimately to the creation of today's college-access giant known as the Lumina Foundation, was created with the goal of competing...
Richard Cornuelle, the Indianapolis libertarian activist who started United Student Aid Funds (USAF), had a fight on his hands. His organization, whose downfall led ultimately to the creation of today's college-access giant known as the Lumina Foundation, was created with the goal of competing...
 
Major donors like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation dominate higher education philanthropy today. Most are aware of the Gates Foundation's roots in Bill's vast wealth, but the story of how Lumina came to be is more complicated.
Major donors like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation dominate higher education philanthropy today. Most are aware of the Gates Foundation's roots in Bill's vast wealth, but the story of how Lumina came to be is more complicated.
 
When folks talk about poverty in schools, they typically reference the number of students who receive a free or reduced price lunch (FRL), which means that I often need to consult FRL statistics published annually by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI). But reviewing last year's data...
When folks talk about poverty in schools, they typically reference the number of students who receive a free or reduced price lunch (FRL), which means that I often need to consult FRL statistics published annually by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI). But reviewing last year's data...
 
One of my favorite Professors at Southeastern Seminary was Dr. John Carlton. He was from Texas and a bachelor. His family was his students.
One of my favorite Professors at Southeastern Seminary was Dr. John Carlton. He was from Texas and a bachelor. His family was his students.
 
For all of the words devoted to our student loan mess (or "crisis" or "bubble"), little has been written on its origins. We know that student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion and that many young Americans are struggling with a heavy burden, but how things got that way is largely a mystery.
For all of the words devoted to our student loan mess (or "crisis" or "bubble"), little has been written on its origins. We know that student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion and that many young Americans are struggling with a heavy burden, but how things got that way is largely a mystery.
 
The terms have been tossed around for many years. It seems the frequency and fury attached in this election year is turning them into missiles of hate and revenge.
The terms have been tossed around for many years. It seems the frequency and fury attached in this election year is turning them into missiles of hate and revenge.
 
Our intrepid Secretary of State didn't want to call going after ISIS a war. If it was a war the DOD would seem to be the more sensible organization to be running it.
Our intrepid Secretary of State didn't want to call going after ISIS a war. If it was a war the DOD would seem to be the more sensible organization to be running it.
 
As reported by Stan, the meeting was useful, but regrettably was sabotaged by Commission Jerry Langley, who adjourned the meeting without a vote to do so (as required by Robert's Rules of Order) when it did not go the way Chairman Langley wanted it to go.
As reported by Stan, the meeting was useful, but regrettably was sabotaged by Commission Jerry Langley, who adjourned the meeting without a vote to do so (as required by Robert's Rules of Order) when it did not go the way Chairman Langley wanted it to go.
 
It would seem that one of Gov. Christie's spear carriers screwed up big time. First they (she) did something really stupid and then lied about it.
It would seem that one of Gov. Christie's spear carriers screwed up big time. First they (she) did something really stupid and then lied about it.
 
Bill Moyers - for many years an advocate on television for liberal causes - recently gave North Carolina a lesson in how to disguise bias and distortions as news, and we should pay attention to how he did it.
Bill Moyers - for many years an advocate on television for liberal causes - recently gave North Carolina a lesson in how to disguise bias and distortions as news, and we should pay attention to how he did it.
 
I think it was Albert Einstein who once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
I think it was Albert Einstein who once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.
 
It is a Conundrum: Do we continue to subsidize those that are work free, or do we endeavor to help them rejoin the workforce by providing them the ultimate incentive - one works to exist on some level?
It is a Conundrum: Do we continue to subsidize those that are work free, or do we endeavor to help them rejoin the workforce by providing them the ultimate incentive - one works to exist on some level?
 
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
 
Well, it appears Walter Jones is picking up another primary opponent.
 
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
 
In 2010, we were told a conservative revolution was sweeping North Carolina AND the country. In 2012, we were told conservatism was on the rise -- with the election of a new GOP lt.
In 2010, we were told a conservative revolution was sweeping North Carolina AND the country. In 2012, we were told conservatism was on the rise -- with the election of a new GOP lt.
 
What were you doing the Friday before Christmas? Many of us were buying last-minute gifts, embarking on trips to visit family and friends, or making other preparations for the holiday season.
What were you doing the Friday before Christmas? Many of us were buying last-minute gifts, embarking on trips to visit family and friends, or making other preparations for the holiday season.
 
My favorite reading genre is the mystery novel and I'm a fan of Ian Rankin's work which chronicles Inspector John Rebus' cases in Edinburgh, Scotland.
My favorite reading genre is the mystery novel and I'm a fan of Ian Rankin's work which chronicles Inspector John Rebus' cases in Edinburgh, Scotland.
 
After the 1964 election, when Barry Goldwater and the Republicans sustained an epic defeat, Lyndon Johnson and the Democrats thought they had established themselves as a permanent governing majority.
After the 1964 election, when Barry Goldwater and the Republicans sustained an epic defeat, Lyndon Johnson and the Democrats thought they had established themselves as a permanent governing majority.
 
I remember a cartoon character years ago, that said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Radical Liberalism is home grown.
I remember a cartoon character years ago, that said, "We have met the enemy, and he is us." Radical Liberalism is home grown.
 
It was interesting to hear about Mitt romney's alleged bad behavior while in Prep School (not elementary school, not middle school, not high school but "Prep School". (Ahhh, the beauty of not so subtle class warfare.)
It was interesting to hear about Mitt romney's alleged bad behavior while in Prep School (not elementary school, not middle school, not high school but "Prep School". (Ahhh, the beauty of not so subtle class warfare.)
 
The need for government, plain and simple, is because absolute freedom is impossible.
 
His speech to the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee attempted to cast a silver lining around the past two years, so that he and his Democratic colleagues can retain power.
His speech to the Beaufort County Democratic Party Executive Committee attempted to cast a silver lining around the past two years, so that he and his Democratic colleagues can retain power.
 
By: BCN
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
 
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
 
The Wall that Heals, which is a scaled down replica of the Vietnam War Monument on the Mall in Washington, DC, came to the Veterans Park in Washington, NC.
The Wall that Heals, which is a scaled down replica of the Vietnam War Monument on the Mall in Washington, DC, came to the Veterans Park in Washington, NC.
 
The current United States Congress and the President of the United States are simpatico on this one issue: There will mortgage the twin futures of our nation and our children to get into office.
The current United States Congress and the President of the United States are simpatico on this one issue: There will mortgage the twin futures of our nation and our children to get into office.
 
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