December 2011
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The Impact of Medieval Universities, an odd...
In an age calling for educational reform, I submit that we take cue from history—Medieval Times in particular—while weighing the future of contemporary academia (and its financing).
While generally groundless and unfounded in its opprobrium, the term ‘medieval’ has come to conjure defamatory and backward insults onto any modern institution, practice or policy upon which it is thrust. It is a...
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President Obama visited Scranton, Pennsylvania to...
Note: Since writing this blog just after President Obama’s visit to Scranton on Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.’s bill to extend and expand the payroll-tax cut and provide $1,500 to the average working class family. Despite the imminent expiration of the middle class tax cut, Scrantonians are optimistic that Senator Casey will reach an auspicious agreement in...
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Opening Ceremony | Dogabouts: Ollie by Julia... →
via Opening Ceremony:
Meet Ollie, our friend JULIA FRAKES’ dashing pup, who took the road this past holiday weekend in this darling getup! Name: Oliver “Ollie” Frakes, cozy in ALL QUARTERS Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Snapped: Driving along in chilly Pennsylvania Favorite treat: Happy Hips Sweet Potato Chews!
Click here for more photos of Ollie pup at Opening...
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Obama Biden 2012 | "You don't quit, I don't quit"... →
via BarackObama.com
The thrill of a lifetime. Click the photo to tweet for jobs!