Man Paid $15K After Police Challenged Gun In Park
A man has won $15K in a lawsuit after police seized his gun illegally in a Denver park.
Year: 2011
Judge blocks Wisconsin union law
A judge has blocked Wisconsin union law.
Isn’t it interesting how often laws that the left dislikes get thrown out by unelected judges?
A profile of the man who threatened the Altmans
A look at the “progressive” who threatened the Altmans for doing such a thorough job of covering the events in Wisconsin. Key quote:
Apart from his nasty rant, if Shankman, a self-defined “radical progressive” reminded me of anyone, it was Peggy Joseph, who, after hearing Obama speak in October of 2008 said, “I won’t have to work, I’ll put gas in my car. I won’t have to worry about paying my mortgage.”
Japan raises nuclear alert level
This ain’t good: Japan has raised the nuclear alert level at its stricken nuclear power plants.
Then again, it appears that the dangers remain limited to a relatively small area, within 20 kilometers of the power plant.
The recall vote in Miami
The background behind last week’s recall vote in Miami. Key quote:
”County voters have demonstrated by their ballots that they are tired of unaccountable officials, of being ignored and of being overtaxed in this very difficult recessionary time.”
The shame of ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians
Real civility from the left: “Burying the death threat story is a clear example of intellectual dishonesty and journalistic bias.” Read the whole thing.
Treasures of the Soviet Union’s space industry
Treasures from the Soviet Union’s space history.
Funding for new unmanned planetary missions under threat
Now for some squealing from planetary scientists: Funding for new unmanned planetary missions under threat.
Note that I agree with Squyres: money spent for planetary research is worth it. However, considering the state of the federal budget, we all have to recognize that nothing is sacrosanct, until that budget gets under control.
Iran claims it has build a flying saucer
You can’t make this stuff up! Iran is claiming it has built a working flying saucer.
Wisconsin Republican Lawmaker cancels meetings due to vandalism, death threats
The new civility: A Wisconsin Republican lawmaker has canceled public meetings due to vandalism and death threats.
Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury
After an almost seven year journey, Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury. More here.
Clancy Brothers & Robbie O’Connell- Finnegan’s Wake
An evening pause: For St. Patrick’s Day.