Monthly Archives: May 2011

Search for Meaning in a Post-Osama World

Posted on May 2, 2011 by briansandberg

People around the world are now reacting to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden, which is being seen as a significant world historical event. The military intelligence and special forces operations that led to bin Laden’s death … Continue reading →

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Osama bin Laden is Dead

Posted on May 2, 2011 by briansandberg

President Barack Obama announced a few minutes ago that U.S. forces have killed Osama bin Laden at a compound in Pakistan. The video of President Obama’s speech is available at the Washington Post.  The full text of President Obama’s remarks … Continue reading →

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Merit Scholarships to Law School

Posted on May 1, 2011 by briansandberg

Imagine winning a “full ride” scholarship to law school, potentially worth $100,000 or more.  Sounds great, right?  Be sure to read the fine print…. A report in the New York Times shows that many scholarships to law school are based … Continue reading →

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