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Tagged With: USA

We have our man for the job! Now let’s get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I’ve been asking myself ever since watching the elections this morning at 4:00am in the comforts of home in central Germany. After … Continue reading »

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Did Sandy push the presidential elections back? I hope so.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

There is a proverb that I want to start this column on: It is about disaster. When disaster strikes, people chip in to help. When politicians help, disaster strikes again. Therefore, people go first over politics. No one really thought that we would have a storm that was as similar as the one seen in … Continue reading »

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Mail In Ballots: A Question for the Forum

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

Well, it is that time of season- the bi-annual elections in the USA. Unlike the congressional elections of 2010, this one is much uglier than the last for a lot is at steak for not only the politicians that are up for elections, but also the President and his challenger. A lot of promises were … Continue reading »

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Social Networking in the Classroom: An interesting concept but……

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

Social networking- a concept that has changed the way we communicate forever. When we think of social networking, we think of reconnecting with people we lost contact with for many years- family, friends from high school and college, and in some cases, former students and colleagues with whom you worked with. We also think of … Continue reading »

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The Best Leaders Learn From Example

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

  Here is a thought-provoking question that you should consider: What constitutes a great leader? What do you expect from a great leader? What factors influence you to decide for one over the other when the elections take place. And lastly, are you satisfied with the leader of your own country, and why? When I … Continue reading »

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Happy Children’s Day

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

When was the last time you did something special for your child? Did you take him/her to the zoo to feed the animals, throw a party and invite his/her friends over, or made a special treat for him/her? If it has been a while and you have not had a chance to make a child … Continue reading »

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Lazarus the Bee

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

The last weekend in May has always been touted as the celebration of life. In the USA, we honor our fallen war veterans through Memorial Day and reflect on how the soldiers gave their lives for their country, regardless of when and where they fought. While we do not have such a celebration in Germany, … Continue reading »

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Flensburg Point System Reform: A necessity for travel in Germany?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

The Flensburg Point system in Germany is one of the most well-structured and categorized systems used to track and crack down on reckless drivers on the roads as well as determine the severity of the traffic offenses committed, whether it is speeding, driving while texting, or causing an accident. In its 63rd  year, it has … Continue reading »

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2012: The Year of Reckoning

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jason D. Smith

If there is a year where judgement day will take place, where our actions of the past will determine our fate in the future and where justice will be served once and for all, this year is it and for a good reason. Many sources on both sides of the Atlantic have already touted 2011 … Continue reading »

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Single and Businessman Bahn: No Children Allowed!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jason D. Smith

        After getting bombarded with non-column-related commitments in the last weeks (which explains my reason for my absence from the Flensburg Files) and almost losing it in the entire process, I decided to flee the world of academia and all the proliterian politics that went along with that and spend my Pentecost … Continue reading »

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