USGS Learning Age: Geologic Age
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/geoage.htm
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has created a number of instructional materials for teachers as part of its Learning Web site, and this particular lesson plan is one that can be used in a number of different settings. The activity and lesson are designed for use by grades 7-12, but these materials could also be used with ease in introductory geology courses at the college level. This set of resources includes a background essay on the use of radioactive decay to determine geologic age, and continues on to provide detailed information on a classroom activity that is both
engaging and informative. The materials are rounded out by a set of questions that can be used to guide future discussions.
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Christian Grad Students Screw Up Simple Math While Teaching Creationism
At:
http://friendlyatheist.com/2007/09/16/10262/
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Pentagon Sued Over Mandatory Christianity
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/091807R.shtml
Truthout’s Jason Leopold reports on a lawsuit that was filed by a military watchdog organization today against the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and a US Army major on behalf of a soldier stationed in Iraq. The suit alleges that the Pentagon tried to force the soldier to embrace evangelical Christianity and retaliated against him when he refused.
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Another GOPedophile bites the dust:
Federal Prosecutor Arrested In Child Sex Sting 17 Sep 2007 A U.S. Justice Department official has been arrested on suspicion of traveling to Detroit over the weekend to have sex with a minor. John David R. Atchison, 53, an assistant U.S. attorney from the northern district of Florida, was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Detroit Monday afternoon.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/14132485/detail.html
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Republican Corruption Didn’t End in 2006!
Sep 2, 2007
Republican Scandals in 2007
When Republicans were swept out of power in 2006, they blamed the Mark oley scandal for their losses and declared an end to Republican scandals.
So how’s that working out?
April 23, 2007: The FBI questions Republican Congressman Tom Feeney about his dealings with Jack Abramoff
Complete article at:
http://www.democrats.com/republican-scandals-2007
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CHRISTIAN THEATER TROUPE SPENDS $90,000 ON AD DENOUNCING KATHY GRIFFIN
By Adam Howard
Griffin says, “Am I the only Catholic left with a sense of humor?”
http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/63205/
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Americans United Calls on Washington, D.C., Charter School to Cease Religious Activities
School-Sponsored Religion At Washington Latin School Violates Constitution, Says Church-State Watchdog Group
A Washington, D.C., charter school that conducts graduations and other school gatherings in a church sanctuary and whose headmaster leads students in prayer is running afoul of the First Amendment, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
Americans United has warned that school-sponsored religious activities at Washington Latin School violate the principle of church-state separation and urged officials to cease conducting school gatherings in church settings and leading students in prayer.
“Parents, not school officials, are responsible for their children’s religious upbringing,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “The blatant melding of religion and public education at Washington Latin School must cease.”
In a letter to Washington Latin officials and the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, Americans United cites parents’ complaints over the school’s convocations, graduations and daily morning meetings that are held in the sanctuary of Christ Church on Embassy Row. It also notes the headmaster’s leading of students in prayer.
From: Americans United for Separation of Church and State www.au.org
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Pat Robertson Attorney Promoting Inaccurate View Of ‘See You At The Pole’ School Prayer Events
Americans United Urges Public School Officials To Avoid Lawsuits By Ensuring That Events Are Student-Run
An attorney who works for TV preacher Pat Robertson is peddling inaccurate advice about “See You at the Pole” prayer events that public school officials would be wise to ignore, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
Jay Sekulow, chief attorney for Robertson’s American Center for Law and Justice, is circulating a letter nationwide that purports to advise public school administrators on “See You at the Pole” events
“See You at the Pole” is an annual observance that this year takes place on Sept. 26. Students in many communities meet before the school day for voluntary prayer at the school’s flagpole. The events are run by students and participation is purely voluntary.
In his letter, Sekulow claims that teachers, administrators and parents can take part in “See You at the Pole” prayers. But Americans United Executive Director Barry W. Lynn said school officials should be wary of Sekulow’s advice.
In fact, says Lynn, allowing teachers, administrators and outside adults to engage in religious activities with public school students would raise a host of constitutional concerns.
From: Americans United for Separation of Church and State www.au.org
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Former Minister Charged … and more
WCBD-TV – Mt. Pleasant,SC,USA
He’s charged with committing a lewd act on a minor. Weld presided over the congregation at St. Johns Episcopal Church from 1987 to 1995. …
http://www.wcbd.com/midatlantic/cbd/news.apx.-content-articles-CBD-2007-09-14-0027.html
Santa Rosa diocese to pay $5 mil. in priest sex abuse settlement
KGET 17 – Bakersfield,CA,USA
(AP) – The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa has agreed to pay more than five million dollars to settle a sex abuse lawsuit involving fugitive priest Xavier …
http://www.kget.com/news/state/story.aspx?content_id=88afea0a-e04a-4871-8b0b-bfab9c55a649
Lawyer calls priest in sex abuse suit ’sociopathic’
NEW HAVEN – A New Haven lawyer said the priest implicated in a clergy sex-abuse lawsuit filed in August against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford was “one of the most sociopathic abusers” he has dealt with as an attorney.
http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18824271&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=7576&rfi=6
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh settles sex abuse cases for $1.25M
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Pittsburgh,PA,USA
One priest, Richard J. Dorsch, was convicted. “Many of these victims would love to have their day in court,” said attorney Richard Serbin, co-counsel in the …
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_527975.html
Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse
WOAI – San Antonio,TX,USA
The woman says a priest bought her jewelry and gifts. But she says the courtship ended with abuse. A woman says she was sexually abused by a Roman Catholic …
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=87a2fb53-7a10-49ad-861f-349d79fefe0f
Minister Charged With Lewd Molestation, Rape
An ordained Oklahoma minister is facing a number of felonies forallegedly sexually abusing a child.
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0907/456876.html
Chicago archiodiocese settles sex abuse lawsuit
ABC7Chicago.com – IL, USA
September 21, 2007 – The archdiocese of Chicago settles the first of several lawsuits involving a priest who molested boys. The settlement for $1.65 million …
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=5668620
Southern Baptists open hearings into clergy sexual abuse
The Tennessean – Nashville,TN,USA
It’s a picture of her, taken shortly before she says she was molested by a trusted minister. “The kids who become victims of these sex crimes, it’s the kids …
http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070922/NEWS06/709220346/1023/NEWS
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three thousand words
dhonig: Fred Thompon- a Family Values Candidate
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Tom the Dancing Bug: the adventures of god-man
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Don Addis: we don’t have to make sense!
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