This is written in response to What's the World Coming to written by Elfninosmom. In Waycross, GA a group of third graders at Center Elementary school, hatched a plot to harm their teacher. One student even brought a steak knife to school. This began as comment about the post but quickly grew into a rant. … Continue reading Response to What’s the World Coming To …
Ethiopian Court Rules Exposing Child Abuse is Defamation of Character
This one of those things that make you think "Huh?". It seems in Ethiopia accusing someone of being a pedophile is considered defamation. British school teacher Jill Campbell is facing up to 6 months jail time for exposing a pedophile an orphanage run by a Swiss charity. The strange thing is that the pervert was … Continue reading Ethiopian Court Rules Exposing Child Abuse is Defamation of Character
Support Our Troops
I really try to keep my political comments to a minimum but recent events have caused me to feel the need to write on this topic. First, I want to establish this is not a pro-war post, I choose to keep my feelings about the Iraq war to myself. (I know amazing, huh). Second, however … Continue reading Support Our Troops
Things That Make You Think
A Boy Named Sue Effect Recent studies have found that children with unusual names apparently suffer no long term effects. As someone who has an unusual name I have always enjoyed being a little different than the rest of the pack. I never had to worry about 4 other people in my class with the … Continue reading Things That Make You Think
Family Sues Over Detention
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
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
The Dee Zone 