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Good news on the island

Submitted by bryantp on Sat, 2010-02-06 20:15

Our friends at PDN reported that Guam is sending its first reps in a decade to the National Forensic League. This is THE debate tournament.

 

Why does this matter?

 

Competitive debate teaches critical thinking, something in short supply worldwide. Guam (as well as everywhere else) needs this, especially over the next decade as growth will either greatly improve or hurt the island. The tools and funding to make the island paradise are coming. Debate teaches the skills to dispassionately examine an issue for truth.

 

What could be more timely?

 

Far East-drama meet spotlights students

Submitted by Guam Editor on Fri, 2010-02-05 07:06

By Nashawn Turner

    Department of Defense Dependents Schools high school drama teams geared up for one of the most exciting drama events to hit Okinawa, drawing students from mainland Japan, South Korea and Guam. The annual Far East Drama Festival competition celebrates the dramatic arts through performances, workshops and judge-peer critiques.

    DODDS and DODEA/DDESS (Department of Defense Education Activity/Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools) students worked hard preparing to showcase their performances at the Feb. 1 through 5 event. This year, 120 students from 12 schools on U.S. military instillations in the Pacific region participated.

Online sources, bases make filing taxes easy

Submitted by Guam Editor on Fri, 2010-01-29 08:46

By Navy Airman Jeri Moore, courtesy of 36th Wing Public Affairs

    The annual tax season which lasts from January until April 15 is nothing new for most people. However, this is the first time that some will fill their own taxes. All of the filing options available to today’s military personnel can be confusing for those new to the process?

    Military One Source is a great resource for those new to doing their own taxes as well as those already familiar with the annual task. Military One Source began offering online tax filing and tax consultations by phone from Jan. 18. It is all free for service members.

Hong Kong lures with best of East, West

Submitted by Guam Editor on Fri, 2010-01-29 08:44

By Mari S. Krueger

    If riding the Victoria Peak Tram and having a suit or dress made is all you’ve seen of Hong Kong, you haven’t seen it all. Winter is one of the best times to visit the city as humidity plummets, crowds dissolve and typhoons are off bothering some other hemisphere.

    If you’re interested in seeing a fusion of East meets West in a former British colony that reverted to Chinese control more than a decade ago, see what Hong Kong has to offer.

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