Charity Organizations

American Humane Association

I would donate time and money here, because it would be pretty cool to work with animals for a good cause.

American Forests

I would donate time and money here, because it would be fun to work outdoors and help make local forests healthier

Wildlife Conservation Society

I would donate time and money here, because there are many animals around that are on the verge of endangerment or extinction and I'm interested in helping.

Effects on the South

The south is having some problems.  Plantation owners are horrified.  The men and women that used to be their slaves now have just as many rights as they do.  They now are freed, have citizenship, can vote, own property, and hold office.  The morale is down after so many people lost their lives.  Money no longer has nearly as much value.  Cities are in ruins because of the battles fought in the south.

The Homeless of Alaska

Percentage of state population:  .67%
Number of homeless people:  4583
Number of Sheltered homeless people:  4256
Number of Unsheltered homeless:  327
62% male
38% female
25%white
7% black
53% alaskan native

http://www.homeless.org.au/directory/shelters.htm

http://www.mamashealth.com/help/alaska/alaskahomeless.asp

http://www.alaska211.org/MatchList.aspx?k;;0;;;0;0;Homeless%20Shelter;Top100;All

Colleges

Iowa Lakes Community College

They are relatively close to home, and have a pretty good wildlife program.

Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western is close to home and pretty cheap for an associates degree.

Video Games in School

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I think that video games should be used more in school, but only certain ones.  There are some that really get your mind thinking, but are still fun.  With things like time limits and enemies to avoid, you really have to think.  What do you think?

9-21-10 Two Articles

Frankenfish

Scientists have genetically engineered a salmon with a growth hormone so it will become much larger.  They want to add these to store shelves because of the size.

Do you think it is safe to eat a genetically engineered fish?

Fired Teacher Fights to Clear His Name

A former special ed teacher in Georgia offered money to one student to kill another.  No evidence was found, but the story appeared on national news.

Do you think that he should be able to hold another teaching position?

Stoning: More than a death penalty?

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What is your opinion on stoning as a death penalty?

Doc Gets Jail Time In Abortion Patient Death

A doctor in Boston is sentenced to 6 months in jail and 9 months of home confinement after a woman got an abortion and died.  He was charged with involuntary manslaughter for not monitoring her while she was under the anesthesia.

Do you think his sentence should be longer?

Dutch police pull U.S. pilot after alcohol test

Shortly after takeoff a U.S. Pilot was pulled from a commercial airplane with a blood alcohol level of 0.023.

Should pilots go through a series of tests before they fly?

Owner Outraged Charges Not Filed In Deer's Death

A man is not charged after killing a deer at a petting zoo.  Witnesses said that they saw the man scale the 10 foot fence, and stab the deer to death at a private petting zoo.  He claimed that it was in self defense, so the court declined the charges that the petting zoo owner tried pressing even though he was intoxicated with a 0.09% blood alcohol level.

Do you think he should be charged?

Man dragged boy by facemask while mother watched

A guy was spotted dragging a 6 year old boy around by his football helmet face mask in Norwood, OH.  His mother just watched.  They said that the boy was being punished for his performance on the field.

How should the man and the boys mother be punished?

Texting teens get the wrong number -- a REALLY wrong number

A 15 and 16 year old from Montana sent a text message asking for some marijuana to who they thought was a dealer.  Turns out it was a the local sheriff.  He turned the it over to the narcotics officer, who met them the next day.  He showed them his badge and put them on record, but neither of them were faced with charges.   Do you think that they should have been charged?