History Defined by Known Past, Says Barbara Tuchman
Historian Barbara W. Tuchman argues history consists of past events we know, while unknown events lie buried until archaeologists uncover them. She notes the value of evidence shaping our understanding of the past.
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Memorial tribute to Aiken downtown champion Buddy Coleman
Editorial honors C. T. Buddy Coleman Jr. champion of downtown Aiken who worked to revitalize the city’s core. He led the Aiken Downtown Merchant Association, served as Rotary Club president, and helped light the Christmas streets. He died February 7.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Noted in Text
A list of staff roles and contact names appears for the Aiken Standard including publishers editors and managers with several email domain fragments and typos. The snippet shows Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Arthur Zappa Ellen C Priest Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson and others.
War President persona blinds fiscal conservatives
The piece argues Bush styles himself a compassionate conservative or War President while expanding nonwar deficits. It notes 27 percent rise in discretionary spending, a 521 billion projected deficit, and a costly Medicare drug plan. It critiques tax-cut rhetoric versus spending favors for education and drugs, plus immigration proposals that alienate GOP base.
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Honor rolls face critique as shortcuts in education
Dorothy Rich, founder of the Home and School Institute, argues that honor rolls and bumper stickers encourage surface achievement. She warns against cheap shortcuts, noting true advancement requires hard work, evaluation, and ongoing effort by students, families, and schools.
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Barbie and Ken End Long Running Relationship
Mattel confirms Barbie and Ken are splitting after 43 years together. Russell Arons says no dramatic fight, Barbie desires change after decades. Ken may search for work as a “prince” while Barbie contemplates a new life at Malibu Beach.
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Greenspan Testimony Warns on Long-Term Budget Peril
Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan urged Congress to focus on long-term issues as inflation remains low and rates stay near record lows. He noted a $500 billion deficit fueled by recession, tax cuts, and spending, warning political polarization risks future pain financed by foreign central banks.
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