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Toxic Omnibus Anti-Energy, Anti-Civil Liberties Stew
Toxic Omnibus Anti-Energy, Anti-Civil Liberties Stew By John Berlau In discussing the 1,248-page Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, signed yesterday by President Barack Obama after being rammed through the House and Senate by use of unprecedented parliamentary maneuvers designed to cut off debate, two aphorisms come to mind. The first is the old saying that sunshine is the best disinfectant. But the second is that, at least for many members of Congress, it's easier to disguise the flavor of spoiled ingredients if one throws them into a big toxic stew.Social Studies Blogs
- Thinking in Mind - a Canadian teacher's blog about building a history curriculum around innovative technology tools.
- History Tech Social Studies, tech integration and other useful stuff
- Bring Social Studies Alive A blog about making history interactive and exciting.
- Teaching the Civil War with Technology
- (De)constructions - Personal Web Page covering research and teaching activities (European Dimension of Education, Curriculum, Educational Administration & Educational Policy Studies)
- American Cultures 2.0
- The History Teacher's Attic
- History is Elementary
- The History Channel This Is Not...
- MV=PQ: A Resource for Economic Educators (Secondary) Topics related to economics and financial literacy.
- Viva La Historia - a nice blog with teacher and students inputs
- Speaking of History - an 8th grade American history teacher in Liberty, Missouri discusses education, technology and history
- Back to the Future... No, I mean PAST! - A Middle School History and Research teacher/blogger travels back in time to discuss class projects, technology, and shares photos of his student's journeys!
Civil liberties versus morality in Georgia - ban on pleasure
http://jezebel.com/5140415/new-georgia-obscenity-law-could-ban-certain-condoms-and-lubes A new obscenity ordinance in Georgia prohibits the sale of "any device designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs," which could extend to banning ribbed condoms and certain lubes. Violation of the ordinance can lead to six months in jail and a $1000. The South—or at least, certain lawmakers there—has never taken kindly to sex toys, the selling of which is banned in several states.“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8”
A nice sentiment? Maybe not. The psalm reads, “Let his days be few; and let another take his office.” Presidential criticism through witty slogans is nothing new.The Hasan Case: Overt Clues and Tactical Challenges
The Hasan Case: Overt Clues and Tactical Challenges By Scott Stewart and Fred Burton In last week’s global security and intelligence report, we discussed the recent call by the leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Nasir al-Wahayshi, for jihadists to conduct simple attacks against a variety of targets in the Muslim world and the West. We also noted how it is relatively simple to conduct such attacks against soft targets using improvised explosive devices, guns or even knives and clubs. The next day, a lone gunman, U.S.Can Prosecutors Be Sued By People They Framed?
Do prosecutors have total immunity from lawsuits for anything they do, including framing someone for murder? That is the question the justices of the Supreme Court face Wednesday. On one side of the case being argued are Iowa prosecutors who contend "there is no freestanding right not to be framed."Film Targets Celebrity Journalism
LONDON — What do Amy Winehouse's flaming beehive and Guy Ritchie's self-inflicted black eye have in common?
Both stories appeared in the pages of Britain's tabloid press. Neither is true.
Wow, what a great article--Yes, "The One" Should Fail
Yes, "The One" Should Fail By Quin Hillyer on 10.23.09 @ 6:08AM We will not be intimidated, we will not be bullied, we will not be silenced, and we will not lose. Barack Obama's thugocracy is dishonest, dangerous, and malicious, but it cannot be stronger than the aroused might of a free people. His foreign policy deliberately debases U.S.Interracial couple denied marriage license in Tangipahoa Parish
By The Associated Press: Mary Foster of The Associated Press wrote this report.
October 16, 2009, 6:15AM
A Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have. 'My main concern is for the children,' said Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish.
Denied interacial marriage
Not sure why this topic is the judges business, but thought people might find it interesting. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9BBNUJ80&show_article=1 Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. Oct 15 04:00 PM US/Eastern HAMMOND, La.
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