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The State College Area School District and the Royal Bank of Canada entered into a swap agreement in April 2006, but the two sides haven't exchanged money yet. The exchange is scheduled to run from Dec. 1, 2010, to May 1, 2028.

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State College Area School district is among those affected by power outages, and canceled classes today as a result. While Penns Valley and Philipsburg-Osceola appear to be operating normally, Bald Eagle and Bellefonte school districts ...

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New SCASD chief ready to fill big shoes. Submitted by voicesweb on Tue, 2009-09-22 15:17. Richard Mextorf. By Marylouise Markle. Richard Mextorf, who in March assumed the job as superintendent of the State College Area School District, ...

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1 Boalsburg/Panorama Village El 240 Villa Crest Dr State College, PA 16801 K-5 Public # 2 Corl Street Elementary School 235 Corl St State College, PA 16801 K-5 Public # 3 Easterly Parkway Elementary.

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Going back to high school I was expelled from for grad school project? Kinda nervous. Advice?
I was expelled from a high school in 11th grade back in 2001. I was suspended over the bullying law. To make a long story short, my friends had some beef with this dude, but I honestly didn't do anything to him. I always said your problems are yours and I won't fight your battles with or for you.

Anyways, I was called to guidance during the start of 5th period and was talking to the counselor about my 31 on the ACT and how I was wanting to go out of state to a school if I could get full paid. Whenever I came back and class ended, I headed into the hallway, I was about 5 feet out the door whenever this dude hit me in the back of my head. He had failed the year before and his senior ring cracked my skull a bit, I thought. I was bleeding. Whenever I hit the ground and was able to regain my composure I felt the back of my head and saw the blood as he was standing over me. I jumped up and threatened to kill the dude for doing that, knowing if you hit someone just right in the head, you can kill them. He had basically tried to kill me in my mind. I didn't care what I said. Some old, fat teachers tried to hold me back and got cursed out by me whenever they let dude run away and they weren't even worrying about doing anything to him. He ran off campus and all they were worried about was what I had "done." I was like, anyone would react that way after being sucker punched, right?

They tried to make an example of me. I knew why-Columbine had happened recently as other school shootings, so their plan was to sacrifice the straight-A kid to cover their *** if something else happened. They could say they took action beforehand to prevent it or whatever. I think I was picked and done that way because while I was in honor society and stuff, I wasn't preppy. I had a handful of piercings and my parents had signed for me to have tattoos (all being of Christian theme, though). They also knew since my father was a deadbeat that they wouldn't have big shot daddy suing them for it. I was a lower middle class kid who held two jobs at the time. I was the perfect target.

They didn't punish the dude or my friends for some reason. The expulsion cost me a chance at several full paid scholarships to big schools. I couldn't even get a scholarship after that because in my allowance to return, they banned me from all extracirrucular actvities/clubs so I never had a chance to really rehab or redeem myself. I transferred to another school-never to return there, but it was too late because colleges/universities look at you up to your junior year. Senior year is never the time to turn it around as I advise younger friends of mine.

I used to hold a grudge against that school for overreacting to what happened and taking it out on the wrong person.

Anyways, back to 2009. I am now a grad student in social work/counseling and I am doing an assessment of this area as assigned by my mentor. I am going to have to go to this same school to talk about the educational system in the district. I find it ironic and really wierd that of all people to go back and be doing this, it would be me. What should I do? I am kinda nervous because I think they will remember the kid I was at 17, not seeing me as the 23 yr old grad student I am now. I am still the same person, but I worry they will still have prejudice and discontent towards me, and possibly not help me/give me the interview. What do you think? Advice?


Going back to high school I was expelled from for grad school project? Kinda nervous Advice?
I was expelled from a high school in 11th grade back in 2001. I was suspended over the bullying law. To make a long story short, my friends had some beef with this dude, but I honestly didn't do anything to him. I always said your problems are yours and I won't fight your battles with or for you. Anyways, I was called to guidance during the start of 5th period and was talking to the counselor about my 31 on the ACT and how I was wanting to go out of state to a school if I could get full paid. Whenever I came back and class ended, I headed into the hallway, I was about 5 feet out the door whenever this dude hit me in the back of my head. He had failed the year before and his senior ring cracked my skull a bit, I thought. I was bleeding. Whenever I hit the ground and was able to regain my composure I felt the back of my head and saw the blood as he was standing over me. I jumped up and threatened to kill the dude for doing that, knowing if you hit someone just right in the head, you can kill them. He had basically tried to kill me in my mind. I didn't care what I said. Some old, fat teachers tried to hold me back and got cursed out by me whenever they let dude run away and they weren't even worrying about doing anything to him. He ran off campus and all they were worried about was what I had "done." I was like, anyone would react that way after being sucker punched, right? They tried to make an example of me. I knew why-Columbine had happened recently as other school shootings, so their plan was to sacrifice the straight-A kid to cover their *** if something else happened. They could say they took action beforehand to prevent it or whatever. I think I was picked and done that way because while I was in honor society and stuff, I wasn't preppy. I had a handful of piercings and my parents had signed for me to have tattoos (all being of Christian theme, though). They also knew since my father was a deadbeat that they wouldn't have big shot daddy suing them for it. I was a lower middle class kid who held two jobs at the time. I was the perfect target. They didn't punish the dude or my friends for some reason. The expulsion cost me a chance at several full paid scholarships to big schools. J couldn't even get a scholarship after that because in my allowance to return, they banned me from all extracirrucular actvities/clubs so I never had a chance to really rehab or redeem myself. I transferred to another school-never to return there, but it was too late because colleges/universities look at you up to your junior year. Senior year is never the time to turn it around as I advise younger friends of mine. I always held a grudge against that school for overreacting to what happened and taking it out on the wrong person.

Anyways, back to 2009. I am now a grad student in social work/counseling and I am doing an assessment of this area as assigned by my mentor. I am going to have to go to this same school to talk about the educational system in the district. I find it ironic and really wierd that of all people to go back and be doing this, it would be me. What should I do? I am kinda nervous because I think they will remember the kid I was at 17, not seeing me as the 23 yr old grad student I am now. I am still the same person, but I worry they will still have prejudice and discontent towards me, and possibly not help me/give me the interview. What do you think? Advice?


Going back to high school I was expelled from for grad school project? Kinda nervous. Advice?
I was expelled from a high school in 11th grade back in 2001. I was suspended over the bullying law. To make a long story short, my friends had some beef with this dude, but I honestly didn't do anything to him. I always said your problems are yours and I won't fight your battles with or for you. Anyways, I was called to guidance during the start of 5th period and was talking to the counselor about my 31 on the ACT and how I was wanting to go out of state to a school if I could get full paid. Whenever I came back and class ended, I headed into the hallway, I was about 5 feet out the door whenever this dude hit me in the back of my head. He had failed the year before and his senior ring cracked my skull a bit, I thought. I was bleeding. Whenever I hit the ground and was able to regain my composure I felt the back of my head and saw the blood as he was standing over me. I jumped up and threatened to kill the dude for doing that, knowing if you hit someone just right in the head, you can kill them. He had basically tried to kill me in my mind. I didn't care what I said. Some old, fat teachers tried to hold me back and got cursed out by me whenever they let dude run away and they weren't even worrying about doing anything to him. He ran off campus and all they were worried about was what I had "done." I was like, anyone would react that way after being sucker punched, right? They tried to make an example of me. I knew why-Columbine had happened recently as other school shootings, so their plan was to sacrifice the straight-A kid to cover their ass if something else happened. They could say they took action beforehand to prevent it or whatever. I think I was picked and done that way because while I was in honor society and stuff, I wasn't preppy. I had a handful of piercings and my parents had signed for me to have tattoos (all being of Christian theme, though). They also knew since my father was a deadbeat that they wouldn't have big shot daddy suing them for it. I was a lower middle class kid who held two jobs at the time. I was the perfect target. They didn't punish the dude or my friends for some reason. The expulsion cost me a chance at several full paid scholarships to big schools. J couldn't even get a scholarship after that because in my allowance to return, they banned me from all extracirrucular actvities/clubs so I never had a chance to really rehab or redeem myself. I transferred to another school-never to return there, but it was too late because colleges/universities look at you up to your junior year. Senior year is never the time to turn it around as I advise younger friends of mine. I always held a grudge against that school for overreacting to what happened and taking it out on the wrong person.

Anyways, back to 2009. I am now a grad student in social work/counseling and I am doing an assessment of this area as assigned by my mentor. I am going to have to go to this same school to talk about the educational system in the district. I find it ironic and really wierd that of all people to go back and be doing this, it would be me. What should I do? I am kinda nervous because I think they will remember the kid I was at 17, not seeing me as the 23 yr old grad student I am now. I am still the same person, but I worry they will still have prejudice and discontent towards me, and possibly not help me/give me the interview. What do you think? Advice?Edit- I am 24. I thought I hit the four on the number pad.


Going back to high school I was expelled from for grad school project? Kinda nervous Advice?
Ok, first I want to apologize for an intemperate remark I made in my last question. I called Biology "Junk Science" and frankly sometimes I say more then I should lol lol and OBVIOUSLY Biology is a very important and interesting branch of science. I'm actually in Chemistry 2 this semester and LOVE the class. I'm also in Calculus 2 and we are into Integration of algebraic functions and we will also study Differentiation of Transcendential and Trigonometric Functions later this semester. Ok, I'm also a military wife (my sweet and wonderful husband is serving in Iraq with Army Infantry) and a mommy of the best little boy in the entire world. My mom watches him for me while I'm in school though today I'm home with my darling. I saw my other darling over Thanksgiving because he had approximately 2 and 1/2 weeks of Leave and it was really hectic. Ever since we married after high school graduation I've been averaging about twice of year for a few weeks of seeing him and holding him. Most of the time we communicate by e-mail. Anyway last time I saw him in November-December it was too hectic to discuss any substantive issues but we have used e-mail to discuss family matters. He wants me to continue my studies when I join him later this year at his base after he returns and we become a full time family lol lol. We have a plan which includes childcare. One complication is a few times we forgot condoms and I don't use chemical birth control and he's REALLY potent lol lol. Anyway Jacob (our 12 month old) is going to have a baby brother or sister. Anyway, should I major in Chemistry or Physics along with Mathematics? I have a plan for child care that will allow me to attend a college near the base part time in the morning and early afternoon.

I have to admit that part of my decision needs to be based on what field offers better part time employment over a wider geographic area (ie over a multi state area of the United States or perhaps Germany or Korea) So farmy husband indicates that he wants to make the Army a career and that might entail moving a lot which I undertstand from reading literature that I receive and e-mailing other military wives in the Unit that relocating in a multi state area is a common occurence. Also, could I do research on my own in my garage on areas that interest me such as the nature of the gravitational attraction between objects if my family obligations preclude even a part time job? Are there laws restricting the use of chemicals or instrumentation in someones garage (in their own private lab) in a residential district?


Ok, what would be a better science to major in for a dual major with Math; Chemistry or Physics?
There is a math teacher retiring in my area, and I would like to apply for the position. Are there any suggestions that I could do (possibly before this summer when they post the opening) that would make me stand out from the other candidates?

*I have 4 years experience teaching secondary math full-time. I have taught up to Trig.

*I have currently been substitute teaching for the last 3 years at the school which I will be applying. Both the teachers and the students seem to enjoy me. For example, yesterday when I was subbing there, a student found out I had a math license and said "You should apply for so-and-so's job, she is retiring and I would for you to be our teacher."

*I have only taught to Trig, and this will most likely be for a pre-Calc/Calc position (along with some lower level math classes). Therefore I have enrolled in a Calc. class at the local college to brush up on those skills. (I have taken these classes before, and am familiar with the material, but it has been 10 years, so I thought a refresher would be good).

*This school encourages alternative learning (such as posters, group work, projects) rather than the traditional lecture-book work style. I love this type of learning and did these things in my classroom. My student teaching portfolio outlines these type of things I did in my class, although it is for a different state. Should I update my portfolio and modify it for this state's teaching competencies? Also, I have several examples of student projects left over from when I taught. Should I bring these things (to an interview) as an example of what I do in the classroom?

* Misc. info: This will be at the district that my children will go to, and the high school that both my husband and his father graduated from. While I am not from this area, my husband's family has been here for 3 generations, living off of land they purchased from their father's. Not that that is relevant for the job, but I feel it shows that we plan on being in the area for a long time and that we are a part of the community and have been for generations. Rather than (I use this word for lack of a better one) an "outsider" who is not an established person in the community. Would this be something that I should mention?

* This district was in danger of closing last year and did several cut backs. Many older teachers retired and they hired new younger teachers will less experience. So, I feel that the 4 years gives me more experience than someone fresh out of school, yet I am still fairly low on the pay scale.

So my question: Is there anything else I should do (it would have to be before the position opens...which I think will be sometime this summer) to make me stand out?


If you were hiring, what would you look for in a secondary math teacher?
Follow please. Ok Gov. Palin is stupid, but that would mean about 45 other govs would be also as they wouldn't know. Or just cause PE Obama is a friend of Tony Rezco he is a crook, although 11 of the 14 housing developments were in his district that doesn't make him a crook by association. Then the name thing, just cause it sound funny to some doesn't make him a Muslim. and the stuff said about poor ole Hillary.

I remember one election a while back they (media) asked the candidates who was who and one candidate didn't know the leader of some country. I mean who is the prime minister of aruba, we should know who is in charge and write to find that young lady.

The media knows what they are doing and if I was asked who the leader of Turkmakstan is I would tell them I may be president and will have a full time historian to answer than, same with the legal question, which attorneys will know or kids studing it in school or college.

But for me the stupiest thing was that if someone drills for oil it would not come on line until TEN years. I got friends with Wilcox wells and they have them come in run the seismic, have the geologist study, then pull a rig in and drill, in the mean time set up the oil tanks and have it all done in less than three months. Some have royalty in 18,500 foot Cotton valley wells and it's not the old wooden deal, they drill and finish in no time. They do have to set the concrete and depending on the bottom hole pressure,may have to frak the pay zone, but still it is done in a short time.

I did contact several of the news programs and CNN and FOX did have a person that knew something and stated it would take about a year up there. But ten years is like saying if you plant corn you will not have any for seven years or the same with planting flowers. I see on here people make the statement "that it will be ten years before we see any oil' and they mean it. i just wonder why no one has come out and debunked it. So that is the nuttiset thing I heard this year and what is yours.

You do find an area, run the seismic and then buy the leases and then cure the title and then drill.

now that i think abot it I thnk someone did say a third party candidate was like a martian or space person.Interesting, glad your hubbyy works on a rig, so you know the score. Thanks for reading it.Yea the church deal was and not hearing it wa weak, but they say his wife made him go there. There was the Ayers thing. Both at Columbia, both moved to chicago same time, Ayers wife secretary of SDS.


What do you think was the worst campaign 'untruth" during this election?
Ok, so I tried out for this club team.
Both It's national teams and regional teams in all age divisions consistently place(in nationals and regionals). Its one of the better clubs in the state.
The day of tryouts I was sick. So, I wasn't on my best game anyway. I was competing against players from my area (first team all conference, all-area, & all-district), that were also on the state ohhh final eight, final 16, etc. teams.
My school is itty-bitty, unrecognized by alot of the girls trying out.. and all that. lol

I honestly thought I had a chance to make a team since there was only 3 middles trying out.(for two teams)
One of the coaches pulled me aside twice to help me with quick middle hits. (didn't pull anyone else aside).Why would he do that If he didnt think I would be a good fit?


I was considering emailing the club director & seeing if somehow I could still be on the team. How I need their well-certified instruction and practice to be able to play for the college I'm talking to(unfortunately wanting freshman impact players, & im not quite at the level yet.)B/c I don't see how me paying that large fee, and not expecting playing time right off would hurt the club.


Its dumb... Isn't it.
Ahhhh. I'm just really bummed.* wouldn't it be dumb for me to email him?

haha i might not have made that clear with all my ranting.lol


this would be dumb wouldn't it?
Hello there.
I am currently a first-semester senior at a small magnet school in the South. Perhaps someone could give me some insight as to how competitive I am regarding scholarship money within the TN State school system (i.e. UTK, MTSU, TTU, etc.), as well as competitiveness for other, more prestigious schools (such as Vanderbilt, Harvard, etc.) Here are a few 'stats:'

ACT (30) (29)
English (35) (35)
Math (25) (26)
Reading (32) (26)
Science (28) (30)

SAT (1980)
M (540)
V (690)
W (750)

I am, without a doubt, retaking both of these tests in the near future, in hopes that I will score better.

3.93 GPA (unweighted) with challenging courses in high school (e.g. Honors, 3 AP Courses)

VERY involved in extracurriculars...here is a 'copy' of my resume:

Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Sports
·Cross country
oGirls’ Captain, State Qualifier, All-County, and Varsity Letter (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
oAll Mid-State Runner, 2nd place Regional Competition (2006)
·Basketball - Varsity Letters (2005, 2006)
·Track - Varsity Letter (Spring 2007), Upcoming participant (Spring 2009)
·Swimming – Participant (2007-08 Season)

School-Sponsored Clubs
·Student Council
oClass Vice-President (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
oClass President (2008-2009)
·Future Business Leaders of America
oMember (2007-2008) & Secretary (2008-2009)
oRegional Competition – 1st place Leadership and 2nd place Public Speaking
oState Competition – 6th place awards in Ethics, Public Speaking, and Human Resource Management
·National Honor Society Member (2007-2008, 2008-2009)
oVolunteer Tutor
·National Forensics League Member (2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2008-2009)
o4th Place Forensics District Tournament – Prose (2006-2007), 4th Place Portland Tournament - Storytelling (2008)
·Newspaper Staff (2005-2006)
·Latin Club (2005-2006)
·Homecoming Committee (2008-2009)

Accomplishments
·Perfect Attendance – Freshman/Sophomore Years (2005-2007)
·“A” Honor Roll – Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Years (2005-2008)
·National Latin Exam – Honorary Award – Magna Cum Laude (Latin I & Latin II)
·National Spanish Exam – Honorable Mention – Spanish I
·Drama Award - Freshman/Sophomore Years (2005-2007)
·Selected as Girls’ State Alternate (2007-2008)
·“Socrates” Award – Voted on by teachers (2007-2008)
·West Point Summer Leaders Seminar - Law Department Award (Summer 2008)
·United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar Participant (Summer 2008)
·2-time Country Music Half-Marathon Finisher
·Country Music Marathon Finisher (Pending April 2009)

Community Activities
·Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (OLOL) Church Youth Group (2005-Present)
·OLOL Parish Council – Youth Representative (2007-Present)
·OLOL Masses - Reader & Eucharistic Minister (2007-Present)
·SEARCH for Christian Maturity – Retreat for high school juniors & seniors (Oct. 2007)
·Diocese of Nashville Catholic Youth Council – Elected Representative [Northern Region] (2008-Present)
·Teen Court – Lawyer and Juror (2007-Present)
·Youth Leadership Workshop (July 2008)
·OLOL Youth Leader Core Team (2008-2009)
·OLOL Religious Education Teacher – 5th grade (2008-2009)
·“Teens with Christ” Retreat – Leader (September 2008)

Volunteer Activities
·Think Pink! for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – Chief Organizer of Fashion Show to raise money (2006)
·Vacation Bible School Volunteer (Summer 2005, Summer 2006)
·“Rock for Relief” Tornado Benefit Concert – One of head organizers for concert after tornado devastated homes in surrounding area; event sponsored by Student Council (2006)
·“Urban Plunge” – 24 hours of Community Service (April 2008)
·Relay for Life (2008)
·Catholic Heart Work Camp – 5-day Mission Trip with OLOL Church Youth Group (Summer 2008)

Work Experience
·Tutoring – Dena McCarthy/Tracee Beach (2007-Present)
·Lifeguard/Swim Instructor – YMCA of Middle Tennessee (May 2007-October 2008)

Alright, then...

What do you think?
I am certainly extremely confused about college right now - it basically has taken up the entire capacity of my brain for the past few months, and it likely will do the same until May 1, when at last a decision is made.

Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!




College Help, Please. :)?
What is the name of the career? Pharmacists
What type of work is done in this career? Pharmacists give medicine to people when a doctor says that they need it. They tell people how to use the medicine correctly. Pharmacists are experts in medicine and its side effects.
What personal qualities and abilities are needed for success in this career? “To be a good pharmacist, you should have a good memory and enjoy learning about new medicines and treatments. You should also be trustworthy and detail-oriented and have good communication skills. Also, you should have good problem solving abilities to help or guide patients through proper medication regiment/treatment."

What are the educational requirements? High School Graduation, four years of college, etc?
Pharmacists must earn a Pharm.D. Degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy. The Pharm.D. Degree has replaced the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, which is no longer being awarded. To be admitted to a Pharm.D. Program, an applicant must have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study, although most applicants have completed 3 or more years. Other entry requirements usually include courses in mathematics and natural sciences, such as chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.

Is licensure, certification, or registration required? A license to practice pharmacy is required in all states. To obtain a license, a prospective pharmacist must graduate from a college of pharmacy that is accredited by the ACPE and pass a series of examinations.

What are the working conditions? Pharmacists work in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. Many pharmacists spend most of their workday on their feet. When working with sterile or dangerous pharmaceutical products, pharmacists wear gloves, masks, and other protective equipment.

Are there advancement opportunities? In community drug stores, pharmacists usually begin at the staff level. When they gain experience and money, some become owners or part owners. Some pharmacists who become owners get their master's degree in business administration (MBA). Pharmacists in chain drug stores may advance to supervisor or store manager. They may also become district or regional managers. Hospital pharmacists may advance to supervisory or administrative jobs.



really good career hu?
Before being elected to the Illinois state Senate, Obama worked as a community organizer and a lawyer in Chicago.

In his memoir, Obama says being a community organizer taught him how to motivate the powerless and work the government to help them. His chief example is an effort to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens, an all-black public housing project on Chicago’s South Side.

But those who were involved in the effort say Obama played a minor role in working the problem and never accomplished his goal. “Was [Obama] involved in stuff? Absolutely,” says Robert Ginsburg, an activist who worked with Obama on the problem. “But there was stuff happening before him, and after him.”

After three years working as an organizer, Obama could say he helped obtain grants for a jobs program and got asbestos removed from some pipes in the project. But as the Los Angeles Times has noted, the “large-scale change that was needed at the 1,998-unit project was beyond his reach.” To this day, most of the asbestos remains in the apartments.

Fruitless though his efforts were, Obama devoted more than 100 pages to his experiences at Altgeld Gardens and surrounding areas. Michelle Obama has said his work as a community organizer helped him decide “how he would impact the world,” assisting people to improve their lives. Yet, in a revealing passage in his book, Obama wrote, “When classmates in college asked me just what it was that a community organizer did, I couldn’t answer them directly.”

Instead, he said, “I’d pronounce on the need for change. Change in the White House, where Reagan and his minions were carrying on their dirty deeds. Change in the congress, compliant and corrupt. Change in the mood of the country, manic and self-absorbed. Change won’t come from the top, I would say. Change will come from a mobilized grass roots.”

Thus, Obama admitted that he accomplished little but that he was able to cover that up with fancy talk about change.

After going to Harvard Law School, Obama returned to Chicago, where he briefly headed a voter registration drive and then became a lawyer. While Obama’s campaign has touted him as a civil rights lawyer, “Over the nine years that Obama’s law license was active in Illinois, he never handled a trial and mostly worked in teams of lawyers who drew up briefs and contracts in a variety of cases,” according to David Mendell’s “Obama: From Promise To Power.”

A review of the cases Obama worked on during his brief legal career “shows he played the strong, silent type in court, introducing himself and his client, then stepping aside to let other lawyers do the talking,” the Chicago Sun-Times has reported.

“A search of all the cases in Cook County Circuit Court in which Obama made an appearance since he graduated from Harvard in 1991 shows: zero,” the article said.

Instead, his practice was “confined mainly to federal court in Chicago, where he made formal appearances in only five district court cases and another five in cases before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — a total of 10 cases in his legal career,” the paper said.

If Obama had virtually no impact as either a community organizer or as a lawyer, he was even more invisible in the state Senate and later in the U.S. Senate.

In both bodies, Obama had a reputation for voting “present,” thus avoiding controversial decisions that could be used against him later. In the U.S. Senate, he has missed more than one in five votes.

Only one of the measures Obama has sponsored as a U.S. senator was enacted: a bill to “promote relief, security, and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”

Contrary to Obama’s portrayal of himself as a unifier, on every bipartisan effort in the Senate to forge compromises on tough issues, Obama has been missing in action.

In sum, it would be difficult to imagine a more mediocre record. Most candidates for dog catcher have contributed more to society. Yet with the help of adoring reporters, Obama has managed to parlay extraordinary speaking and political skills into a presidential campaign built on sand.

The idea that America might entrust its security and future to someone who has never demonstrated an ability to get anything of significance done is scary.

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