It's Election Time Again...

It's election time again and this one is so far a crazy one. Candidates are trying everything to be "cool" and connect with voters. However, even the best of plans...

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

So, what do you think? Should we have laws against this? Why or why not?

The Trenches 100 Years Later

Here's a glimpse at what it all was and what it looks like today. Picture the 9-11 Museum in 90 years.

France

Just a brief overview of what is happening in France.

Overview and photos.

A Tribute

Sometimes we never give credit where credit is due.

"Thanksbuying"

Here is a view on shopping on Thanksgiving. What do you think?

What Is a Poor Noble to Do?

Who knew the Second Estate still exists? Check this out, what do you think?

Inalienable Rights

In class we discuss the right to protest and is it still alive in the US. Here is an example, what do you think?

Is Privacy Still Old School?

There is a constant generational argument on whether privacy matters. Here is another viewpoint.

One Last Olympic Thought

Couldn't resist this one.

The Road to Success Begins Here....

I came across this and thought it offered great insight. It is a concept that often does not get "taught" but lectured in one form or another. No one wants to be lectured to, so we often do not listen. Take a look, what do you think?

Russians Defeat Napoleon!!

The 1812 Overture commemorates the Russian defeat of Napoleon. Read the notes from class as you listen to this piece. Play it loud and enjoy!

What is a Poor Noble To Do?

Who knew the Second Estate still exists? Check this out, what do you think?

Ooooooh no! Not Oreos!!

I always referred to Oreos as one of the three primary food groups (the other two are bacon and whip cream). I may have to rethink this after reading the latest research!

Things Get Hotter on the Korean Peninsula

See how the Secretary of State (as opposed to the Secretary of Defense) does his job .

11-11-11

We just past 12-12-12 (maybe you remember the concert), go here and discover the original 11-11-11.

Military Exercises

We just discussed how military exercises can cause tension and even lead to war. Read this and see what is happening on the Korean Peninsula. Check out a link or two see what has been causing these tensions.

"Only in New York"

The article says "Only in New York" what do you think?

Storms - The New Normal

A "hundred year storm" is a storm that is so severe it is only supposed to happen once every hundred years...or so.  Clearly, this is not a reliable description anymore. Read this to see what the government says about how it may affect our country.

What is a poor noble to do?

Who knew the Second Estate still lives? See here what life is like for modern day nobility in France.