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Comment on Tuesday Nov. 17 | Military, Diversity & the Muslim Community by Jim Starowicz

Jim Starowicz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:22 +0000

If you have time, and related to above comment, I have a short post up with some thoughts but more important a couple of links as to point above. You can quick read here: http://imagineaworldof.blogspot.com/2009/11/missing-link.html it’s subject title is “Missing Link?”.

Comment on Tuesday Nov. 17 | Military, Diversity & the Muslim Community by Jim Starowicz

Jim Starowicz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:53 +0000

You could have expanded the show, though only an hour, by having a guest of the now apparently Christian, not what I grew up with, faith as well. Especially as to Diversity. These last years, long before Ft Hood tragedy and still not any proof of a religious tone except for the Major name and religion, there have been numerous reports of the push, especially in these two occupation theaters, of a christian fundamentalist message within the military, and some blowback from.
Maybe after this show you may expand on that at some point later. For those of us who served and are serving now don’t do so for religious ideology as our oath even states, “To Defend the Constitution and Country!” not religion, political ideology, fundamentalism of any strip.

Comment on Monday November 16, 2009 | Education: Meaning, Method & Morality by Rankin Whittington

Rankin Whittington — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:50:24 +0000

Bruce Stewart displayed his belief in diversity in education early on. When the lady who is now my wife visited the Guilford College campus to see whether she wanted to attend, this was 1968, she and others got a campus tour from Bruce Stewart. My wife was a smart, pretty 18-year old from Connecticut. Bruce told her that day she was accepted into Guilford for the fall, even though he had not seen her College Board score and she had not even applied. I think he wanted another Northeasterner at the school!

Sandy Shansky came to Guilford that fall when I was a senior. We were married two years later and had our 39th anniversary this year.

Comment on Monday November 16, 2009 | Education: Meaning, Method & Morality by Beth

Beth — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:53 +0000

Has Mr. Stewart had any involvemnt with the organization “Me to We” started by the Keilburger brothers and if so what are his thoughts?

Comment on Thursday August 27, 2009 | Agriburbia by Wayne Clarke

Wayne Clarke — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:39:47 +0000

This concept will work in proportion to the dedication of the participants. I am very enthusiastic about the ideals put forth, but expecting our TV mentalities to allow us to run out to the farm fields, immediately, is optimistic at best. With everyone being concerned about saving money now, however, it is a great time to start!

I think there needs to be a core of farmer “coaches” which will help the people who are ready for the rigors of farming, to demonstrate the benefits to those interested but not yet ready to take the “plunge.” Also, greenhouses attached to a house can help heat it and grow food more conveniently, year round if clevor means of insulating them are employed (styrofoam bead walls-filling void between double paned glass or plexiglass with styrofoam beads-blown in during the night and vacuumed out during the day-beads may stick to condensation-I am researching this ).

Comment on Friday November 13, 2009 | Anthony Foxx by constitutionfirst

constitutionfirst — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:33:59 +0000

Wow! Thank you so much. I am a political junkie but I look for people who have no other agenda than to help the people they represent have a better life. I have heard some people say things like “what happens to them has nothing to do with me”. I am always amazed at this. Where do they think crime comes from? People who grew up with warm loving parents and who feel safe about their basic needs, do not commit crimes. You sound like a great person! I am so glad I will travel the road with you (so to speak). Do you blog at all?

Comment on Thursday July 23, 2009 | Deconstructing “The Lord’s Prayer” by Hear NPR Interview with Authors Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson

Hear NPR Interview with Authors Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:26:30 +0000

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Comment on Friday November 13, 2009 | Anthony Foxx by Joann

Joann — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:53:56 +0000

Mr Fox,
On the issue of homeless people, especially those who are chronically homeless, oftentimes these homes bring a rise in crime in the community. For that reason I believe it would be more economically feasible to have proper security in the area of these homes if we had them all in the same spot. What is wrong with that???

It would prevent the police from having to spread themselves too thin because crime is happening all over. Why not support our police in an area where we do have a bit of control. It makes sence to me and it makes since to the majority of people I talk to. It is not good for anyone to be around drug attics or any other crime bent people, but ifyou have all these people in the same area police can control crime there and therefore children having to live there would be all the better and safer as well.

I don’t get I why can’t you guys think logically instead of politically all the time. Good common sence would be nice for a change.

Joann W.

Comment on Friday November 13, 2009 | Anthony Foxx by constitutionfirst

constitutionfirst — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:25:18 +0000

Hi Anthony!
I have only met you a few times but I was so impressed with your wit, intelligence and big heart. I hope we have you for a few terms and then you move on to bigger things. We need people like you in the US Senate and House. Your family is wonderful. I believe you can tell a lot about a man by his interaction with his family. You clearly love yours and would do anything to keep them safe. I am glad Charlotte is now officially your second family and I know exactly how you will treat us and the people who work for you… with dignity and respect. I think if people really knew all that you have done you’d have gotten 70% of the vote.

Comment on Thursday November 12, 2009 | Charlotte Teachers Institute by Dennis O'Dea

Dennis O'Dea — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:05:38 +0000

Thanks for the program. I went to the website to learn more about it. During the call, I was struck by Mr. Joyce’s comment that he had never read a play until he was sent to Yale by CMS. My reaction to his comment was wonder over how a high school AP history teacher could have gone through high school, college, teaching and other experiences without reading a play. As I reflected on it, I realized how very important the new initiative is in remediating the deficiencies in the education and intellectual curiosity of our teachers. If it took a trip to Yale to find out about Copenhagen, so be it.

I hope the rich content of the program gets wider attention than the small number of teachers who get the stipend and heady experience of a trip to Yale. It is a wonderful program and I complement CMS, UNCC, and Davidson in developing it.