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  • This Isn’t Working: How We View Those We Oppose

    This Isn’t Working: How We View Those We Oppose0

    Recently I celebrated my birthday with my son and five of his children. His wife and oldest daughter were visiting relatives, so I pitched in and helped James with the kids. On my birthday we took the kids to a Steak ‘n Shake just north of town. It’s a kid-friendly restaurant and getting grandchildren to

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  • THIS is why International Students Always Trounce Americans0

    When it comes to international tests like the PISA exam, the U.S. doesn’t have much to crow about. On the most recent assessment the U.S. ranked 23rd in Reading, 24th in Science, and 38th in Math, continuing America’s slump in education. What gives? A recent report from the left-leaning Brookings Institution may shed some light

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  • This Is Why I Ran

    This Is Why I Ran0

    During and after my unsuccessful eight-week campaign for governor of California, I received many letters and tried to reply to as many as I could. These stood out. Dear Mr. Elder, Hi, my name is Henrique Del Monte (not his real name) and I am incarcerated at Corcoran State Prison (in California), where I am

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  • This Is Why Government Shouldn’t Be Involved in Health Care

    This Is Why Government Shouldn’t Be Involved in Health Care0

    • May 5, 2017

    The Republican-controlled House vote to “repeal Obamacare” – if that is what this was – was a stunning mess. Did they get it right? The answer is obviously no, and that’s inevitable. Just imagine a bill that sets out to reorganize any industry that is currently mostly market driven, such as shirts, software, groceries, or

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  • This is Why Crows Hold Funerals for Their Dead

    This is Why Crows Hold Funerals for Their Dead0

    Crows have long been known for their unusual behavior when it comes to their fallen peers.  A dead crow will often be seen surrounded by anywhere from just a few birds to over a dozen, all seemingly there for to witness the passing of life. However, many studies and experiments have been conducted regarding the

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  • This is What Happpens When You Introduce 4-Year-Olds to an Old People’s Home

    This is What Happpens When You Introduce 4-Year-Olds to an Old People’s Home0

    Lying on the floor pretending to roar like a lion can do wonders for an elderly man’s well-being. That’s not a scientific fact, but it was one of the surprising and memorable moments we observed while making a television program which introduced a group of very young people with residents of a retirement village. The

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