14 year-old Donald Miller, III received two days of detention for wearing a shirt the school felt inappropriate. He believes the school violated his right to free speech. The shirt was a gift from Miller’s uncle who is serving in Iraq. Miller and his parent’s believe the shirt is a sign of patriotism and is … Continue reading Family Sues Over Detention
Pi Day
Friday, March 14 (3/14) is Pi Day. Be sure to check back Wed-Fri for special Pi Day postings.
UCC Under Investigation for Speech Given by Obama
Last June Barack Obama addressed the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. The IRS believes that this speech was a violation of federal tax code preventing churches and other non-profit groups from endorsing candidates or political parties. According to UCC General Minister John Thomas the church was careful to follow legal guidelines. Campaigning … Continue reading UCC Under Investigation for Speech Given by Obama
Kidnapped Aid Worker Presumed Dead
January 26, Cydney Mizell and her driver, Muhammad Hadi, were kidnapped at gunpoint while working in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Mizell worked a as relief worker and teachers Mizell taught English embroidery at a girl’s schools and helped women start cottage industries to provide an income for their families. Mizzell is a California native but attended college … Continue reading Kidnapped Aid Worker Presumed Dead
Go Ahead Ditch the Landline
A recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that for the first time Americans use or prefer a cell phone over a landline. Text-messaging, e-mail and camera capabilities are just a few of the features that make cell-phones a vital part of daily life. Participants in the survey were asked which … Continue reading Go Ahead Ditch the Landline
Wacko Eco-Terrorist Burn Green Homes To Protect the Environment
Ok, this one should be filed in the “what were you thinking category”. The Earth Liberation Front (ELF) is taking credit for a fire early Monday (03 Mar 08) morning in Woodinville, WA area that destroyed 3 green luxury homes. Woodinville is a suburb of Seattle. The ELF is a loosely organized network of radical … Continue reading Wacko Eco-Terrorist Burn Green Homes To Protect the Environment
Space Diamonds
Scientists are using infrared telescopes to locate “space diamonds” and it seems that they are rather common. Space diamonds or nano-diamonds were first discovered in meteorites that had crashed into the Earth. Like their earthbound cousins space diamonds are made from carbon. However, the two are very different. Space diamonds are extremely tiny, about 25,000 … Continue reading Space Diamonds
The Dee Zone 