Monthly Archives: November 2008

The End (of the Semester) is Near

Posted on November 30, 2008 by

Only a few more days until final exams. Then comes the joy of grading them. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel… After finals week I am heading to Northern California for a few days to … Continue reading →

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Support Farzad Kamangar!

Posted on November 28, 2008 by

Please join with the thousands of trade unionists and human rights defenders around the world who are mobilising in defence of Farzad Kamangar, an Iranian Kurdish teacher and trade unionist who is at risk of execution. More information and a … Continue reading →

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Thankful for…

Posted on November 27, 2008 by

Life. My family (blood and marriage). Friends at home–including my dog–friends abroad and virtual friends. Liberty. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Mumbai Attacked by Terrorists, Again

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

[Taj Palace Hotel, Mumbai] Mumbai, India has been hit by another terrorist attack. Details remain sketchy but a group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility. It appears the terrorists approached the city via boat, whether hijacked or an … Continue reading →

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Civic Literacy in the USA

Posted on November 21, 2008 by

The Intercollegiate Studies Association (ISI), a conservative organization, has released the findings of their annual survey on civic literacy in the United States and the results are not encouraging. Here are some of the major findings: If there is any … Continue reading →

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Herf on the RAF and the German New Left

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

[H/t to ZWord] Professor Jeffrey Herf has an article on the German New Left that you really should check out, “An Age of Murder: Ideology and Terror in Germany“: It is best to begin with the obvious. This is a … Continue reading →

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Professor Denied Tenure Due to International Zionist Conspiracy

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

Another professor has been denied tenure due to the power and influence of the International Zionist Conspiracy, this time at Ithaca College: Margo Ramlal-Nankoe, a member of the sociology department for the past 11 years, said she has more than … Continue reading →

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Another Fire in Santa Barbara (Montecito to be Precise)

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

[Looking down on Montecito. Image swiped from Google.] The Santa Barbara area has been hit with the second major fire this year. The epicenter this time is Montecito, a small affluent town east of the city. The wooded foothills and … Continue reading →

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Busy Times

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

[Busy squirrel, gathering and eating nuts in the early evening] The past few weeks have been very busy at work and home. My wife and I recently found out she is pregnant. She is dealing with morning sickness and I … Continue reading →

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90 Years After Armistice, Remember Our Vets

Posted on November 11, 2008 by

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. The holiday was established to recognize the end of World War One (Armistice Day) as well as honoring the service of our armed forces in all conflicts. When I was a child the … Continue reading →

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