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“These gifted students are representative of a number of talented African-American teens who demonstrate an unusual drive and a belief that anything is possible. But these achievers acknowledge that, first and foremost, their accomplishments would not be possible without the unwavering emotional and financial support of parents and mentors. Further, they demonstrate that it often [...]

This happened about a month ago in the city of Jacksonville, FL. While this may be “old” news, communities taking a stand to A. acknowledge the problem, and B. realize that the solution lies with them is always something worth noting. I just hope and pray that the momentum is still there.
JACKSONVILLE, FL — A [...]

(TimesDispatch.com) The Navy will name its newest guided-missile destroyer in honor of Richmond native and Navy pioneer Samuel L. Gravely Jr…
The latest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer — the most advanced type of warship in the world will be named the USS Gravely.
“It’s fitting that this type of ship be named after a man who was able [...]

George Jeffersonomics, that is.
TV Land’s Labor Day Weekend The Jeffersons marathon got us wondering about economics and economic myths. Weezy somehow managed to convince George that he was charging to much for dry cleaning and that he had a social responsibility to cut prices and … lose money. At episode’s end George was cutting prices [...]

Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. spends more on primary and secondary education than most developed countries, yet has larger classes, lower test scores and higher dropout rates, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reported.
The U.S. spent about $12,000 per student, second only to Switzerland among the 30 OECD countries based on 2003 figures, [...]

While many people will take time out today to reflect and remember where they were 5 years ago when word got out that four commercial airliners were hijacked and crashed, I thought it would be more fitting today to reflect on the DECREASING value of the lives that were lost on that terrible day.
I remember [...]