The power of the mind, when it's truly committed, is amazing. Stories like this have been repeated througout history, all over the world. It's inspiring and should give us the perspective that our problems, no matter how big we think they are, can be overcome. I'm glad that people like this, who would probably rather no talk about what they went through, are sharing their story anyway.
These types of studies have their value, but they're not the "gospel" either. It seems to me that at this point the mayor has been able to get some cost savings out of it without too much pain. So far so good. Contrary to what most people think, nearly every city in America is going through this, even in areas where the economy hasn't been hit nearly as hard as ours.
The deficit is the fault of both parties. The last time this country had a budget surplus was during the latter half of the 1990's, but the economy was booming from the development of the internet. Since then, the economy has been in broad decline. Both the Bush and the Obama administrations used deficit spending to accomplish what they considered to be important goals. The public got used to "deficit spending" in the form of easy credit. Millions of Americans are carrying a debt load that would have been inconcievable in the 1980's or 1990's. Our entire society is used to living beyond its means. Everything since 2009 has been the result of this mindset. And it's also right in line with history. Our economy seems to crash about every 70 years, the 2009 crash arrived right on schedule. Everybody shares part of the blame for what happened.
Freeatlast: You should get out more. If you think Youngstown is the only place where "gangsters" are revered, then I would suggest using the internet to find out otherwise.
Despite the emotional nature of this subject, it's good to see a nice healthy debate here. Mr Skok, just keep doing what you're doing. Your fellow marines are entitled to their opinions, however anal retentive they may be. I have a daughter at AMS so I also have a personal stake. I visit the school frequently and do what I can to help. The real truth behind all of this is that no place will ever be completely safe. The killing of children by broken, disturbed individuals has been going on all over the world, not just in America. In China there have been several incidents where people with knives have gone in to day care centers and stabbed children to death. It's a sad part of our world, but we can learn from it and act on it.
Just my 2 cents: Asbestos is the monkey wrench in any demolition program. I'm originally from the Buffalo area, where similar programs are going on. Asbestos is the number one priority for the EPA. As soon as city workers there find asbestos, the house and the area around it are blocked off, and workers with Hazmat suits are called in. It's enormously expensive and guarantees that the house isn't going to be demolished anytime soon. If they're finding asbestos in houses here.....good luck.
I love this message board. For those who think what these kids are doing is a waste of time....why don't you tell them yourself? Somehow I think you wouldn't be able to do it. Personal contact with other human beings is a good thing.
Statistics can be read, and manipulated, to suit almost any purpose or any point of view. None of it matters. Statistics don't determine the choices we make or how we live our lives. My sense is that the negativity on this board comes from people who would be negative no matter how well things were going for them. I would also guess that overcoming adversity is not a strong suit.
Winning cures all complaining. Expectations are high for the program. He knows that the ultimate responsibility is on his shoulders, because he knows that he'll be gone if he can't produce winning seasons. I do think some fans have unrealistic expectations for the team though. The days of any 1-AA team winning four championships in 7 years are over. It's too competitive in 1-AA now for that to happen. But I think 9-2, 8-3, and in the playoffs most of the time is reasonable. The question that the administration has to ask itself is this: Just how important is the football team to the university? If the answer is "very important", then they're going to have to pay out a lot of money for a coach who can consistently win. I hope Wolford can turn it around, but at this point it doesn't look good.
Former Valley Navy pilots released from 'Hanoi Hilton' 40 years ago
The power of the mind, when it's truly committed, is amazing. Stories like this have been repeated througout history, all over the world. It's inspiring and should give us the perspective that our problems, no matter how big we think they are, can be overcome.
I'm glad that people like this, who would probably rather no talk about what they went through, are sharing their story anyway.
March 17, 2013 at 10:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Study suggests about 50 ways to improve Youngstown government
These types of studies have their value, but they're not the "gospel" either. It seems to me that at this point the mayor has been able to get some cost savings out of it without too much pain. So far so good. Contrary to what most people think, nearly every city in America is going through this, even in areas where the economy hasn't been hit nearly as hard as ours.
March 3, 2013 at 10:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Federal sequester could cut Youngstown base civilians to 4-day week
The deficit is the fault of both parties.
The last time this country had a budget surplus was during the latter half of the 1990's, but the economy was booming from the development of the internet. Since then, the economy has been in broad decline. Both the Bush and the Obama administrations used deficit spending to accomplish what they considered to be important goals.
The public got used to "deficit spending" in the form of easy credit. Millions of Americans are carrying a debt load that would have been inconcievable in the 1980's or 1990's. Our entire society is used to living beyond its means. Everything since 2009 has been the result of this mindset. And it's also right in line with history. Our economy seems to crash about every 70 years, the 2009 crash arrived right on schedule. Everybody shares part of the blame for what happened.
February 23, 2013 at 9:17 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Valley 49ers fans share pride, excitement, letdown
Freeatlast: You should get out more.
If you think Youngstown is the only place where "gangsters" are revered, then I would suggest using the internet to find out otherwise.
February 4, 2013 at 7:57 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Marine dad keeps watch over Austintown Elementary
Despite the emotional nature of this subject, it's good to see a nice healthy debate here. Mr Skok, just keep doing what you're doing. Your fellow marines are entitled to their opinions, however anal retentive they may be. I have a daughter at AMS so I also have a personal stake. I visit the school frequently and do what I can to help.
The real truth behind all of this is that no place will ever be completely safe. The killing of children by broken, disturbed individuals has been going on all over the world, not just in America. In China there have been several incidents where people with knives have gone in to day care centers and stabbed children to death. It's a sad part of our world, but we can learn from it and act on it.
February 3, 2013 at 9:04 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Expert will examine Youngstown’s demolition program
Just my 2 cents: Asbestos is the monkey wrench in any demolition program. I'm originally from the Buffalo area, where similar programs are going on. Asbestos is the number one priority for the EPA. As soon as city workers there find asbestos, the house and the area around it are blocked off, and workers with Hazmat suits are called in. It's enormously expensive and guarantees that the house isn't going to be demolished anytime soon. If they're finding asbestos in houses here.....good luck.
January 13, 2013 at 11:18 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Choffin students aim to provide holiday cheer for homeless pets
I love this message board. For those who think what these kids are doing is a waste of time....why don't you tell them yourself? Somehow I think you wouldn't be able to do it. Personal contact with other human beings is a good thing.
November 30, 2012 at 5:59 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Valley shows signs of economic recovery
Statistics can be read, and manipulated, to suit almost any purpose or any point of view. None of it matters. Statistics don't determine the choices we make or how we live our lives. My sense is that the negativity on this board comes from people who would be negative no matter how well things were going for them.
I would also guess that overcoming adversity is not a strong suit.
November 21, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Valley shows signs of economic recovery
dd993:
The most negative are always the loudest. Especially on anonymous internet message boards.
November 21, 2012 at 11:19 a.m. permalink suggest removal
No winner in Wolford’s blame game
Winning cures all complaining. Expectations are high for the program. He knows that the ultimate responsibility is on his shoulders, because he knows that he'll be gone if
he can't produce winning seasons.
I do think some fans have unrealistic expectations for the team though. The days of any 1-AA team winning four championships in 7 years are over. It's too competitive in 1-AA now for that to happen. But I think 9-2, 8-3, and in the playoffs most of the time is reasonable. The question that the administration has to ask itself is this:
Just how important is the football team to the university? If the answer is "very important", then they're going to have to pay out a lot of money for a coach who can consistently win. I hope Wolford can turn it around, but at this point it doesn't look good.
November 9, 2012 at 5:10 p.m. permalink suggest removal