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The Army has always trained its soldiers to be physically strong. With its Comprehensive Soldier Fitness it’s aiming to make soldiers and their families psychologically strong as well. Host Scott Simon and NPR’s Weekend Edition Interview with BG Cornum is part of a powerful new series exploring the human face of the war on terror.  Each story in The Impact of War is a powerful window into the experience of the people on the ground living through it, but the interview with Brigadier General Dr. Rhonda Cornum struck me as a very special moment and testament to A) a woman warrior who B)...

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11-15-09—Data is good.  Data is chilling.  Data can incite action. Only 9% of the kids in DC Public Schools will go on to college.  The number for my hometown, my beloved Chicago, is a depressing 4%. Secretary of Ed Arne Duncan calls the underserved schools of our nation “drop out factories.” He’s one of an unlikely but refreshing and remarkable trio that includes Rev. Al Sharpton and former Speaker Newt Gingrich.  “We are going backwards in a technological age,” states Sharpton, and “we have to go beyond our comfort zone.”  They have formed Race to the Top.  They’ve raised 4.3 billion...

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11-7-09 Niagra Falls, Canada - 24 hours with several hundred of the Xerox Corporation’s top women reminds us of the power of culture.  It was demonstrated at every level: 200+ senior women chose to pay their own way and spend 2 weekend nights to gather in a forum that celebrated time for yourself, accomplishment, vision, and community.  Organized by TWA president and Xerox execs Gina Testa, and BA Kilberg-Walsh, they honored Marlene Bessette , VP Strategy and Customer Loyalty, with the Positive Difference Award, and celebrated work-life balance with Big Moo Authors Julie Anixter and