Whatever the score - bounce back

Article Abstract:

In this excerpt from 'The Values of the Game', a former senator and professional basketball player reflects on what he learned from competition, victory, and defeat. The author believes that one key to living a full life is maintaining imagination and forward-thinking at an age when most people begin to focus on the past.

Psychological aspects, Excerpt, Success, Basketball, Defeat (Psychology), Values of the Game (Book)

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Why I'm leaving the U.S. Senate

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The Democratic senator from New Jersey nearly lost his bid for reelection. The former Rhodes Scholar and basketball star discusses his love of public service, the current political climate, his political opponents, the views of his constituents and his upcoming plans.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. Congress. Senate, Legislators

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Help America's children

Article Abstract:

America's children are in crisis as families struggle to cope with social deterioration, economic pressures and the special problems of single-parent homes. The resources of the public and private sectors must be mobilized to help parents and their children.

Management, Services, Child care, Children, Associations, Public participation, Child welfare, Conflict management, Family policy, Literacy programs

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