A Shot From the Early Spring

Will Washington's Failures Lead To Second American Revolution? - IBD - Investors.com

Will Washington's Failures Lead To Second American Revolution? - IBD - Investors.com

This is a great article. It really makes you wonder what is happening in the U.S.

Doomsday Shelters?

With all kinds of threats out in the world today ranging from natural disasters to man-made catastrophies, many people are looking into the cold-war era idea of a "doomsday shelter". These shelters would provide life sustainability in the event of a disaster that threatens the owners life. Is it silly? You decide!

Doomsday Shelters Making a Comeback

Electoral College Out the Window?

According to one article, the some in the state of Massachusetts are set to introduce a bill that would bypass the electoral college and count every vote when electing the president. The electoral college system that has been used in the U.S. is unique, and many complain that it is outdated. In the electoral college, a candidate need only to win the majority of electoral votes, regardless of the popular vote numbers, to win the election. An every-vote-counts system has been called for many times (most recently after the Bush v. Gore issues in the 2000 election cycle), but has never gained much momentum. Is a direct democracy the way to go? You tell me what you think! Here is the link.

Direct Democracy Article

Tech Conference Example

As an example of how you can use a blog in your classrooms, I have decided to post some questions. I use my blog in the classroom to create discussion and give concrete examples. So….

What subject do you teach, and at what age level? How could a blog help you in your classroom? Include any ideas you may have that others may find beneficial in planning the use of a blog in their classroom. Please post below!!!

BP Has Moved the Operation!

Now that the Gulf of Mexico has suffered one of the worst environmental disasters our country has ever faced, we will now face an unemployment disaster. The U.S. government has put a temporary restriction on offshore deep rig drilling in order to "study" the possible consequences of future mishaps. In the meantime, while U.S. workers are sitting at home, B.P. has moved on to another country to drill. My grandmother used to say something about cutting off your nose to spite your face……hmmmmmmmm. Here is the link to the article. Let me know what you think!

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cf31acce-969d-11df-9caa-00144feab49a.html