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In a message dated 7/28/07 6:08:58 PM, gbracey1@verizon.net writes: << I have only seen Marion's brief for Yearlykos, not those of other participants, but I noticed that Ken also uses, as does Marion, "paradigm." I think that's asking for trouble. >> I agree with Jerry. We read Kuhn back at the University of Chicago in its specific contexts. Since the computer revolution -- and especially the Internet -- every crackpot has been using it as a key buzzword. Paradigms, Mission Statements, and Power Point are the battering rams of mindless attacks on public schools here. When I hear the word at this point, I reread Orwell's "Politics and the English Language." But... It will be nice to see everyone here in Chicago next week. George Schmidt ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
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