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The Obama Effect and Its Meaning to Young African American Males

On Nov. 4, 2008, Americans and much of the world was astounded as a man from Illinois approached the podium alongside his wife and daughters. Dozens of others had walked this seemingly endless journey; however, none made such an impact as the young man who would be elected 44th President of the United States. The […]

Why the Heck is President Obama Bankrupting America?

To President Obama bankrupting America fits into his plan to grow the size of government and thus make more people dependent on the state. Obama’s first Chief of Staff was Rahm Emanuel (he resigned 10/1/2010). In addition to having an abrasive personality and a foul mouth, he will probably be remembered most for saying, “A […]

Made Dumb in the USA

This country has a bizarre and unprecedented problem. “The longer American children are in school, the worse they perform compared to their international peers,” according to McKinsey and Company, management consultants. Columnists at the New York Times have realized that the education crisis is grave. Tom Friedman said we’re falling off a cliff. Paul Krugman […]

Obama Makes it Easier to Explain to People Why Public Schools Have Declined

Two or three years ago, if I tried to tell people that the problems in the public schools should be blamed on the bosses at the top, that is, the Education Establishment, I didn’t get too far. People would object, what about the unconcerned parents? The lazy kids? The unions? What about rock ‘n roll, […]

What Republicans Left Out of the Pledge: Education

I read The Pledge to America with growing respect. It’s written clearly and directly. Some say it’s too long. But it does cover all the bases. Except one. Republican leaders don’t seem to understand that Education is a huge issue, a winning issue. Promise to fix the public schools. That is what the public wants […]

Global Economy Downside Risks Still Serious

International Monetary Fund (IMF) 10 released “World Economic Outlook” report that the world economic recovery is still fragile, and in 2010 the world economy will grow 4.8% in 2011, growth dropped to 4.2%. IMF also believes that the Asian countries including China should allow its currency to support a stronger and more flexible to stimulate […]

Global Economy Key Recovery Market Confidence

U.S. two-day after the end of the eighth Asia-Europe Summit, the participating Asian and European leaders issued a joint statement said, as countries actively promote the economic stimulus plan, the global economic recovery continues, but in view of this recovery is not strong, the current The focus should be to restore market confidence, maintain the […]

The Ground Zero Mosque Debate: Confusing, Divisive, And a Distortion of the First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof… – First Amendment The plan for an Islamic Center or mosque within two blocks of Ground Zero has created a national controversy. Many consider it insensitive to the victims of 9/11 and an insult to the country due to […]

Chinese on the U.S. Primary Curriculum

In the U.S. and Chinese government are driven by the greater New York area began offering more and more primary schools to carry out even asked Mandarin Chinese courses. Beginning this month, Manhattan “NEST + m” genius school from kindergarten to fifth grade curriculum in Spanish, Mandarin replaced. Dorset Park, Brooklyn Mori “PS 310” and […]

World’s Most Valuable Top Fashion Brands Released

Recently launched the 2005 Global 100 most valuable brands list, the list of 16 top fashion brands, top brand once again demonstrated the great charm. “Business Week” INTERBRAND companies pushing together the 100 most valuable global brand list for several years, the selection criteria has remained unchanged, that is, the brand value into the list […]