Daily Archives: February 16, 2010

Man with harem of 21 women prosecuted

A 60-year-old Israeli man who kept a harem of at least 21 women who bore him 49 children has been charged with enslavement, rape, incest and other sexual offenses. [MSNBC] Police were aware of Ratzon for years, but say they … Continue reading

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Application for federal Student Aid available

Applications are available for the federal Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), the first step in the financial aid application process for higher education. For information, visit the FAQ at USA.gov.

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Great Backyard Bird Count

Backyard bird feeding is a pastime that can be enjoyed by children and adults. While bird watchers seek out birds by species, bird feeders attempt to attract birds to suburban and domestic locations. This requires setting up a feeding station and … Continue reading

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Votes of Nevada’s Congressional Delegation

  Recent Senate Votes M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor – Vote Confirmed (60-37, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department’s solicitor, despite concerns that she … Continue reading

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Patriotism and Domestic Rebellion

At a Tea Party protest in Las Vegas, Joe Heck, a Republican running for Congress, blamed both the Democratic and Republican Parties for moving the country toward “socialistic tyranny.” [New York Times] The foregoing paragraph is an excerpt from an … Continue reading

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