June, 2010
Supreme Court Rules on gun control in Second Amendment case
In the final decision of the Supreme Court of the United States this session, the Supreme Court position on gun control has been clarified. To a point, the ban on ownership of handguns has been struck down. For the most part, McDonald v. Chicago clarifies the 2008 decision striking down a Washington D.C. law.
Gun ownership ...
Should the U.S. Navy blow up the Macondo oil well?
In a recent New York Times op-ed piece entitled "Blow Up the Well to Save the Gulf," former nuclear submarine officer Christopher Brownfield draws our attention to what could be a better alternative for dealing with the BP oil spill. BP CEO Tony Hayward admitted that his company has absolutely no intention of plugging the ...
Royal Olympians – Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock engaged
Today, the official announcement agency of the royal house of Monaco announced that ruler Prince Albert II is engaged to Charlene Wittstock. Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert are both Olympic athletes. The wedding date has not yet been set, though this famously wealthy country is certain to be preparing a huge celebration.
Engagement of Prince Albert ...
All about the Air Dam
The air dam, or front spoiler, of your car may seem to be a part of questionable need. Like a rear spoiler, the intention of the air dam is to redirect air and improve the aerodynamics of your vehicle. Is it necessary to have an air dam like that?
Benefits of the air dam
An air dam ...
FCC proposes net neutrality 3rd Way
Net neutrality, in a nutshell is fast, open, equal and affordable Internet access to all Americans. Some broadband providers have proposed to start charging more to their customers for higher levels of service, much like all of the cell phone companies do. The Federal Communications Commission started an uproar within the net neutrality debate on ...