Posted on June 19, 2013 by Russ Roberts
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BBC News
Afghanistan Cancels Security Talks With United States
Hawaii Reporter
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Russell Roberts‘s insight:
Interesting feed from the "Hawaii Reporter" concerning our rapidly deteriorating presence in Afghanistan. In the ‘for what it’s worth department", Afghanistan has been the "graveyard" of empires since the time of Alexander the Great. Like the Soviet Union before us, we have been unsuccessful in converting a tribal culture into what we wanted. The cost to Americans, our allies, and to the Afghans themselves has been high. The fact that our federal government is starting talks with the Taliban suggests that the current government of President Karzai is not up to the task of restoring peace to that battered country. Afghanistan is another accident waiting to happen. Why we stay there is anybody’s guess–perceived mineral wealth, rumored natural gas deposits, rare earth deposits, and other things important to industrial societies. Our forces are far from home; the supply lines extended and subject to attack; and the non-cooperation of nearby countries doesn’t help the situation. Besides, many inside Afghanistan feel we are infidels and have no business being there. Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate what our mission in Afghanistan is. After we leave, the Taliban will regain its influence. Not much to show for years of support, loss of life, and wasted national resources. Aloha, Russ.
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Honolulu Civil Beat (blog) Survey gives poor marks to Hawaii teacher programs Hawaii News Now HONOLULU (AP) – A national survey of teacher-training programs that gives poor marks to the University of Hawaii and Chaminade University is drawing…
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
Could this be a wake up call for teacher training programs in Hawaii? Aloha, Russ.
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Paraplegic rower thwarted in quest to row solo to Hawaii
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Paraplegic rower Angela Madsen has ended her effort to row from California to Hawaii because of rough seas that pushed her south, not west as she planned.
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
Tough break for this inspiring athlete. Aloha, Russ.
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Another ’15 talent in Hawaii 247Sports (subscription) One of the best, ranked just behind Kaumatule, is defensive line prospect Breiden Fehoko (Honolulu, Hawaii/Farrington), who even though he has another two years until his high school graduation,…
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
A great opportunity for this Farrington High School student. I just hope he stays healthy and escapes major injuries. Aloha, Russ.
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“Kaua’i Kid” returns with World War II-era memoir San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Part Native Hawaiian, young Fernandez had family, friends and neighbors from Chinese, Okinawan, Filipino, Japanese, German, Portuguese, French, Irish and Russian…
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
This sounds like a fascinating book from a historical perspective. Aloha, Russ.
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Law lets lobbyists share few details Honolulu Star-Advertiser Hardly any individual lobbyists reported spending anything to schmooze Hawaii lawmakers early in the recent legislative session, making it all but impossible for state residents to tell…
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
An update on a story posted a few days ago. With few controls in place, lobbyists in Hawaii can pretty much do as they want. Aloha, Russ.
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Hawaii selected to receive early learning help
San Francisco Chronicle
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is one of six states chosen by the National Governors Association to receive help with early childhood education.
Russell Roberts‘s insight:
Early childhood education has been a big part of Governor Abercrombie’s legislative effort. Perhaps, this new infusion of funds will help that idea come true. Aloha, Russ.
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