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Big words can be two-edged sword
It’s hard to know what to think about the news that U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka is among the top five in Congress for using longer sentences and more complex words in his speeches.
Is that a good thing? How has that affected his ability to influence the common man or woman?
The Sunlight Foundation, a Washington group that promotes transparency in government and conducted the analysis, said Akaka’s speeches are at the college sophomore level.
By contrast, the average American speaks at the 8.5 grade level, so apparently President Barack Obama knew what he was doing when he delivered his latest State of the Union speech at the 8.4 grade level.
Getting paid can help your morale
The clock is officially running for Chancellor Leon Richards, with his letter assuring Kapiolani Community College noncredit course instructors that the proverbial check will be in the mail shortly.
This letter followed reports here on May 21 that numerous teachers in the school’s Continuing Education program have been waiting for their paychecks for three to six months.
And he wanted people to know he puts a premium on fair play, after hearing that instructors feared complaining would get them blacklisted. KCC, he said, "does not and will not retaliate against employees who voice their concerns. Maintaining a positive work environment for all employees of the college is important to me."
Of course, the best way to help workers feel positive would be getting paid on time. Tick-tock, chancellor.