History as pageant not philosophy quote in Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard features a quote attributed to Augustine Birrell describing history as a great dust-heap, a pageant rather than a philosophy, reflecting a historical newspaper page item with staff titles and a dated attribution.
College athletes pay debate grows amid changing sports landscape
The debate over paying college athletes intensifies as schools profit from exposure while players receive no salary. Critics cite exposure and scholarships, while risks and logistics of payment push officials to seek balanced reforms. The NCAA faces calls to decide on revenue sharing and new benefits.
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ESPN
Time Magazine
Texas A&m
Johnny Man
Ziel
NCAA
Just a little bit of war
Kathleen Parker argues against a limited strike on Syria noting that war remains war even if called a shot across the bow. She questions legality, aims, and possible outcomes while urging skepticism about intervention and urging adult, cautious debate.
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Obama
Syria
Bashar al-Assad
John Kerry
Assad
Senate
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
CNN
Back to School: Kids Embrace Learning Over Home Constraints
Bill O Reilly laments changes in American life as children increasingly favor school over home life. He notes high tech classrooms empower students and parents push kids toward hyper structured schedules, contrasting with his own tougher, freer youth.
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Miss Crabtree
United States
America
Readers praise Albrecht SPCA facility and staff
A reader compliments the Albrecht SPCA new facility noting state of the art housing for dogs and cats, advanced surgical setup, spay and neuter capabilities, transport to homes in the northeast, and enthusiastic staff led by Barbara Nelson who guided a Doberman adoption. The letter urges tours.
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Albrecht Spca
New Jersey
Barbara Nelson
Peg
Denver Blosser Aiken
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