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Spartan Considerations: Yet Again, Not Again
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Monday, April 27, 2015. Yet Again, Not Again. The spirit-crushing reality is that the events in Baltimore can happen in America anywhere, at anytime. It may not be a case of eternal recurrence, but it is undoubtedly an extremely persistent one. Recognizing that reporting on historic and structural matters (racism, poverty, alienation, the ongoing existence of at least two de facto. Quiet heroism in the midst of adversity. These are true patriots. Twenty-five years later, the Los Angeles unrest witnessed ...
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Spartan Considerations: October 2014
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Friday, October 31, 2014. Entrenched, conservative interests in America have often condemned, or at least looked warily upon, citizen activism. In the early days of our Republic, they castigated those who participated in “self-created societies.”. They believed that the people’s voice on affairs of state should be expressed primarily when casting ballots for public office, and infrequently (and quietly) otherwise. Our first party system evolved out of these debates. They rely upon a combination of citize...
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Spartan Considerations: Oakland Thrills
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Friday, April 10, 2015. With the Oakland Mills village election fast approaching, it important to revisit (briefly) the role of the Village Board. In the view of this author, if one wishes to advocate on behalf of their neighbors, via service on the volunteer board of directors of a community association, it is best if one is – in word and deed – neighborly. Village are the ones who are best equipped to fulfill the service mission of their community association. I encourage all of my OM readers to mark t...
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Lisa B, Mrs. S: March 3 - Community Meeting on School Funding
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Lisa B, Mrs. S. It is what it is. But, what is it? Friday, February 27, 2015. March 3 - Community Meeting on School Funding. Maryland has long been recognized as among the top three states for public education. Howard County has stood out in this state as a leader and example of excellence. Yet, that may not hold true for much longer because of budget decisions by our local and state elected officials. On their website.). Identifies some of the spending options before the Board. Julia is an experienc...
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Spartan Considerations: Orchestral Manoeuvres in Nu Shooz
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Sunday, June 21, 2015. Orchestral Manoeuvres in Nu Shooz. And it was June 1986. Da Nang. It was definitely Lapeer, Michigan. We would walk to the convenience store. At the base of the Thumb, we called them party stores. Sometimes, I would carry a small bag of carrots so I could stop along the way and feed Mindy. Mindy was a horse. She lived on a small farm just off the main road. She could probably hurdle the low and increasingly incomplete fence, but she appeared satisfied with her present location.
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Spartan Considerations: March 2015
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Saturday, March 28, 2015. An Early “First 120 Days” Update. A long-time reader passed along two recent “First 100 Days” news articles. One was focused on Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, the other on Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner. Presented a list of hits and misses, the latter. Tended to be a rather glowing review. Captain Incremental vs. Action Executive. Thus far, Kittleman seems to be practicing the politics of articulation. Of course, there have been missteps. And while every CE is,...
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Spartan Considerations: January 2015
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Saturday, January 31, 2015. 8220;Yeah there’s a storm on the loose, sirens in my head. I’m wrapped up in silence, all circuits are dead. I cannot decode, my whole life spins into a frenzy.”. Rumor has it that Mitt Romney was in his study, listening intently to this classic blaring out of his Klipsch speakers when he made his presumably final, final decision to not enter the ’16 presidential campaign. Of course some sources are more reliable than others. Personally, I believe he was quaffing chocolate milk.
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Lisa B, Mrs. S: February 2015
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Lisa B, Mrs. S. It is what it is. But, what is it? Friday, February 27, 2015. March 3 - Community Meeting on School Funding. Maryland has long been recognized as among the top three states for public education. Howard County has stood out in this state as a leader and example of excellence. Yet, that may not hold true for much longer because of budget decisions by our local and state elected officials. On their website.). Identifies some of the spending options before the Board. Julia is an experienc...
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Spartan Considerations: Hiram Atus: Attorney At Law
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Saturday, June 20, 2015. Hiram Atus: Attorney At Law. So then it was written: 'And amongst the poodles of the Serengeti, there emerged one so majestic that he became known to all as.'". Hold on," cautioned Slats. "First, I think that might be a Far Side reference. Second, did you read this Social Media Guidelines document? Nodding my head emphatically, I replied, "Yes. Of course not.". So does that apply even when the opinions I express are not my own? Doubly so, I would imagine," responded Slats.
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