| Winds shifting in the debate over education
The bill he introduced a week ago, House Bill 1133, would give a state income tax credit to individuals and corporations donating to school-choice scholarship organizations. It's similar to programs in Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Rhode Island. It would allow individuals to contribute $1,000 and couples $2,500 annually to nonprofits offering grants to public school students to attend private schools. Listening to Jones testify on HB 881, I am suddenly aware that, indeed, the center of gravity on the education debate has shifted. No longer are we stuck on inputs and debate about how one government can best grow another, which the input set chooses to define as "local control." "It is a unique opportunity," Jones says of her bill establishing a state commission to grant charters, along with a fairer funding model.
Miss Manners sez: You're under arrest
And, hold your hat, fines for beeping cell phones in movies and shows. I bet our readers could suggest some other incivilities worthy of small fines. (It's not necessarily bad manners to talk on the phone while driving, but it sure isn't safe, to mention one of our own pet behavior-related legal ideas.) Didn't Louisiana try to outlaw displays of underwear? Richard Allin would undoubtedly mention over-aggressive toothpick use in public. Other ideas? Ban Hog-calling in church, other than Razorback Cathedral in Fayetteville? .
Lakota Sioux Secede From US, Declare Independence
I hope that bastard has so much to worry about he's created his own hell. And I wish the very best for the Lakota people. I cetainly recognise their independance. Little by little people are standing up straight. Little pieces of the truth come out drip, drip, drip. Now if we can keep the democrats from screwing things up… Now I'm depressed again. .
The Footnote Police vs. Ward Churchill
The University of Colorado committee investigating Ward Churchill has found him guilty, guilty, guilty. And on some level, they're right: Churchill is guilty of occasionally shoddy scholarship and the dubious practice of ghostwriting, and perhaps even more. But we should be alarmed by the investigative committee's report, and not merely because the committee exists only because of a concerted effort to fire Churchill for his obnoxious and idiotic comments about 9/11 victims. .
Microsoft previews MSN Direct for Windows Mobile devices
MSN Direct is an initiative from Microsoft to deliver personalized information as a wireless service. Users can receive instant access to various information such weather and stock updates, as well as various news pertaining to sports, business, and world news. Content is automatically downloaded by the software client via wireless data connection. In a press release, Eric Lang, general manager of the MSN Direct initiative said, "This is the first time MSN Direct content has been made available to mobile phones, and it is a strong next step for the delivery of MSN Direct content where customers have said they need it the most. We are excited about the opportunities this new application will bring to mobile operators, consumers and the industry." The MSN Direct application is free to download and is available as a CAB installer for download.
Bush Addresses Policy on Africa
FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH: Thank you very much, Mark. I get to speak first and introduce the President. Thank you, Mark, for your efforts to lead our country's efforts to defeat HIV/AIDS. Thank you very, very much for everything you do around the world. .
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