Shoes, eggs, coal and restless Arab states
Recent news stories coming out of China may give us some insights into the problems the Chinese government, at all levels, is having in a host of areas. Why are these issues important? Since China will be the most important country we will have to deal with in the future, the more we can learn about its people, its government, its economy, its military, its culture and its problems, the better....
Read MoreThe courage of children: Pupils relect on the making of heroes
Originally published in the Augusta Chronicle on Jan. 9, 2011– Last month I had a wonderfully uplifting experience at Stevens Creek Elementary School in Columbia County. I had been invited by Tara Hansen to teach the entire fifth grade, about 150 pupils. The topics were leadership, service to others and courage. I stressed that there are extraordinary individuals who can serve as role...
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