Thought of the Day by Whitehead quote
A thought of the day credits Alfred North Whitehead, the English philosopher and mathematician, with the line about fools acting on imagination without knowledge and pedants acting on knowledge without imagination. It appears in the Aiken Standard featuring publishers and editors listed nearby.
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Remembrance events honor first responders in Aiken County
On 9/11 anniversary two Aiken County observances are set for 10 45 a.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church and 6 p.m. at VFW Post 5877 with guest Vincent DiPietro. The programs recognize police fire EMS and military personnel, recalling survivors and heroes from New York and Washington.
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New York City
Washington D.C
Shanksville
Lakeside Baptist Church
Clearwater
New York
Washington
Constitutional crisis deepens as insiders push back
Column argues Trump is unfit and chaotic, with Woodward book and Times op ed signaling a constitutional crisis. It cites Corker, the cabinet insider resistance, and the 25th Amendment scare to frame a failing White House and weak congressional response.
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Washington, D.C
Bob Woodward
Trump
New York Times
Sen
Bob Corker
Tennessee
Congress
White House
Woodward
United States
South Korea
Gary Cohn
Defense
Jim Mattis
Bashar Assad
Mattis
West Wing
Michael Wolff
Omarosa
Deep Throat
Washington Post
the Times
Times
House
Senate
Corker
Scholarships offer constructive path beyond kneeling protests
A veteran speaker argues kneeling during the anthem can be respectful if redirected. He proposes players fund college scholarships at their alma maters or chosen schools, covering athletics or academics with emphasis on merit.
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USAF
Nonalumni
NFL Scholars Initiative Proposed to Support Deserving Players
A letter from Steve Homoki discusses a tangible NFL scholar program as a public relations boon and social justice plan. It envisions hundreds of graduates entering society with $40,000 to $60,000 annual scholarships, potentially attracting NFL owners, parallel programs, and corporate sponsorships.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with real names and addresses for publication. Include a daytime phone number for verification, a brief headline, and keep under 500 words. Anonymous, pen name, and organized campaign letters are not published. emails or postal mail accepted for submission.
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