Last Monday, for my Anthropology and Global Problem-Solving class, I had my first visit in a humanities course taught through Valencia Community College entitled, HUM 2390 Special Topics in the Humanities: The Prometheus Project; aiming at restoring the self-esteem of the homeless, underserved, and working poor; empowering them to take the helm of their own destiny.
By now you think the naysayers would have learned their lesson. Democracy is slowing spreading around the world, and some people can't stand it.
When asked to give my opinion about spam, sadly the first thing to pop into my mind was that processed ham I pass while walking down the canned food aisle at the grocery store. I must apologize now for being completely computer illiterate. However, the spam I am here to talk to you about is far from America's well known canned lunch meat.
Jean Bernards Chery's article on the "Fairbanks Crossing" was most interesting. I, too, make that crossing with great trepidation. It's like diving from the high board the first time...you just put your head down and go...meanwhile, watching the flashing countdown of your destiny.
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Jami Furo for the wonderful review of Josh Groban's recent concert in Orlando. I am an avid fan of Josh's music and have been fortunate to see him perform live nine times, and the review in your paper perfectly described my experiences of seeing Josh in concert.
There seems to be an important misperception in the minds of Rollins students about the faculty here. I think it is crucial that faculty and students know each other reasonably well in the hope that familiarity does not breed contempt ;-).
On the evening of February 2, we saw more than a politician. We saw more than a president. We saw a man with a heart coming before his fellow citizens and asking for help and support.
In the aftermath of the first State of the Union address of George W. Bush's second term, a new perception of policy formation has emerged that has the potential to shape domestic and foreign policy on the most fundamental of levels.