Our Last Independence Day?
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News
On this Independence Day, let's remember that freedom isn't free. Ask any veteran who fought and defended this great nation against tyranny and oppression. Our constitutional liberties were gained and maintained by heartbreaking sacrifice.
When In The Course of Human Events...
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle t …
By Law, The United States of American is NOT a Christian Nation (1797)
Source: http://www.earlyamerica.com
A few Christian fundamentalists attempt to convince us to return to the Christianity of early America, yet according to the historian, Robert T. Handy, "No more than 10 percent-- probably less-- of Americans in 1800 were members of congregations."
Brandon Roy, Aaron Brooks: friendly rivals
Source: OregonLive.com
Brandon Roy experienced unwanted memories after watching Aaron Brooks play Saturday night at the Rose Garden. "I remember him making game-winning shots on me in the third grade," Roy said. "I still get mad about that."
If you search Newsvine for the tag "Christian Nation," you'll find plenty of articles on the subject.
ONCE UPON A TIME, 1. Fannie Mae's bailed out---Banking Blunder -- Franklin Raines was given 92M Dollars in Bonus Money. 2. During the 2008 Political Campaign, Senator Obama, received a "Quarter of a Million Dollars," by Mr. Franklin Raines. 3.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - One of the oldest science and learning centers in the United States is still one of the best places for a field trip, with school or family. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will celebrate its 185th anniversary this year.
Hundreds of dead birds litter lawns in Franklin, New Jersey
Source: mycentraljersey.com
FRANKLIN (Somerset) —Hundreds of dead birds have fallen across the southern part of the township, and at least one resident who found her lawn and car littered with the carcasses Saturday is being told she has to clean up the mess.
Authors note: The following writings were collected from a forum that I posted on quite heavily in Muskogee, OK.
Sex Article Causes Stir At School
Source: TheIndyChannel.com
FRANKLIN, Ind. -- A first amendment debate rages at Franklin High School after an article in the school newspaper raised some eyebrows.
James Watson is not just racist but sexist
Source: The New York Times
When I was around 20 years old and a physic undergrad, I read "the Double Helix" and infuriated with Watson and Crick for their sexist attitude towards Rosalin Franklin, who did that actual work that they received the Nobel Prize for.
After the NFL season ended, the focus turned to offseason moves. With the NFL draft in April, it was a common belief that the upcoming free agency period would make or break many teams.
Local Police Turning To YouTube To Catch Suspects
Source: turnto10.com
Combining the ubiquity of surveillance cameras and the ease of uploading and distributing videos on the Internet, Franklin, Massachusetts policeman Brian Johnson and other experts weigh in on the effectiveness of using YouTube to identify and apprehend suspects.
Moderation in All Things?
Source: wow.alexanderbecker.net
Moderation on the easy side and excessive persistance where it really matters.
The police force of Richland, WA, is busy trapping Feral cats. The city's Howard Amon park is full of cat burrows. While fine in the park, these cats have also started to migrate to local restaurants, specifically the easy ground of the levees on the Columbia river.