American Civilization

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The Right to Bear Arms?

24 novembre 2007 · Pas de commentaire

The Supreme Court has just announced that it will make a ruling about a case involving the second amendment to the Constitution. The goal of the court will be to decide the scope of the constitutional right “to keep and bear arms.” Whatever the court decides could have a major effect on gun laws across [...]

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Oil Spill: Ten Days After

17 novembre 2007 · Pas de commentaire

  It seems that most of the spilled oil is not going to be recovered.  Of the original 58,000 gallons,  less than a third was contained.  And, most of that was cleaned up in the first hours after the oil spill. Why were the clean up efforts so ineffective?  A couple of reasons, it seems.  [...]

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Oil Spill in San Francisco Bay: November 7, 2007

10 novembre 2007 · Pas de commentaire

Just in case you haven’t heard, there was a horrible oil spill earlier this week in the San Francisco Bay. A ship, called the Cosco Busan, rammed into a tower footing of the Bay Bridge on early Wednesday morning. Good news: the bridge is fine. Bad news: 58,000 gallons of oil spilled into the Bay. [...]

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Another Presidential Candidate?

1 novembre 2007 · Pas de commentaire

Comedian Steve Colbert did declare his candidacy for president of the U.S. today.  He was able to file as a candidate with the Democratic Party in his home state of South Carolina.  That honor cost him $2500.  But, he stopped short of filing as a candidate with the Republican Party; filing fees for that party [...]

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