I see your Kennedy and raise you a Reagan

In 1984, George Orwell wrote, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”  I suppose that in the present, that means we should all choose the past we...

Not the Reagan I remember either

As part of the Red Dawn generation, I grew up in Reagan’s America. I have no memory of a president before him.

Like Flies

Less than 24 hours after the Florida primary and already two of this election season’s heavyweights are throwing in the towel.

US predicts 30-minute warning for satellite crash landing

Will cities prepare for mass evacuation as an out-of-control satellite approaches North America for an uncontrolled crash landing? MSNBC, the BBC, TIME and Wired report on the latest developments and the debate...

Memo to Steven Spielberg: the title of your next movie may need some work…

It is becoming more and more official that Steven Spielberg is making a movie about The Chicago Eight, with reports that Sacha Baron Cohen has agreed to play Abbie Hoffman.  But about that title...

The End of the World

a new version of REM's song, starring Bush. via YouTube. 

Doctor Prescription Records Stay Public, For Now

In contrast to the claim made by the data-mining companies, it appears possible that when the records are used for prescription drug marketing, it may actually contribute to a public health risk.

Nationwide Teacher Misconduct Records Go Online

Nationwide records of teacher discipline were kept from public view until recently, when a Florida newspaper published the records in an online database that can be searched by name.Several states already offer statewide online databases of teacher misconduct records,...

The Facebook Bonanza of Public Information

The popular social networking site Facebook has recently expanded public access to information about Facebook members, making the site an even greater bonanza for finding personal information on millions of people.

How To Find Legal Help When You Can’t Afford It

The sites listed in this article are suggested as starting points to find online legal resources in every state.  Legal resources include legal information, court information and links to legal assistance.

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