Clio gets back on task!

O.k. O.k. already! I know that I have been slacking on the blogging quite a bit but now that my Veteran's Day responsibilities are over I can get back at it. First, thanks to all the student help for the assembly. I don't think that I have ever heard the student body so quiet and respectful. Please continue to remember our veterans and their sacrifices to keep us free.
Secondly, here are some interesting news links that I came across today. Enjoy!
"Sgt. Fido is Found" (http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1227206/Nato-Labrador-Sabi-safe-YEAR-lost-fierce-Afghanistan-battle.html) Pretty cool story about a NATO bomb sniffer that was lost in Afghanistan for over 14 months.
"Middle School Food Fight" (http://abcnews.go.com/WN/education-school-safety-tolerance-polices-lack-common-sense/story?id=9053934) Charter school in Chicago arrests a couple of dozen students for starting a food fight, HARSH!
"NY-23 Race Still Going" (http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/its_not_over_recanvassing_shows_ny23_race.html)
read the story and discover how crazy our electoral process can be. This one might be up to the courts with big time implications.

Happy Constitution Day!

Today in 1787 our founders finalized a summer long project, the U.S. Constitution. As a means of celebrating I have assembled a number of great links that you might want to explore.
E Pluribus Unum http://www.assumption.edu/ahc/
Exploring Constitutional Law http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/home.html
U.S. Constitution Center http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_progs_Constitution_Day.aspx
Interactive Christie painting -"Signing of the U.S. Constitution" http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/christy/

We remember 9/11

It is hard to believe that this is the eight year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. For those of you too young to remember I found this link http://www.frugalsites.net/911/sept11.html that provides a great memorial to those lost.

The first week is over!

Congratulations on making it through your first week of 2009-10. I hope that you can get some rest over the three day weekend (Labor Day is Monday). This year I am going to try and add links to important news stories and events on Fridays. Check out these stories.

China's [communist] flag to go up at the White House?- http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-07/13/content_8422505.htm Why do you think that many Americans will be upset by this?



U.S. Unemployment rises to 9.7% -http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=azXZugoul_S0 Ouch! What do you think that the Obama administration should do about this growing problem?



President Obama speaks to the nation's students-http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090904/D9AGF8L80.html and http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26744.html Much ado about nothing or is the fear of dictatorship real?



On the lighter side I hope you will pay attention to this http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/buckeyextra/gameday/home.html on Saturday. Go Bucks!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! And welcome to Clio's Corner. Who was Clio? She was the Greek muse of history and her likeness (as seen above) sits in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. We will use this page for quite a number of things this year. I will provide online review for exams, homework hints, as well as links to significant things going on in the U.S. and around the world. Feel free to post comments or ask questions. Have a great first week back at school.

Summertime woohooo!

But first we need to take our FINAL EXAM! First, use your old study guides (1970s and 80s Exams) to prepare for he final. As for the extra credit questions, I will ask you to answer some questions about leaders in the new Obama administration (http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/federal.shtml), Ohio state government (http://ohio.gov/index.stm), as well as current events (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/). Check out the sites and get ready for summertime!

National day of Prayer 2009

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Here is their website and promo video (http://www.ndptf.org/schools/Index.cfm?Entity=8&Department=8&Dept_Order=1&This_TopicOrder=3&This_SubtopicOrder=1#2).

Reagan's conservatism over?

So says GWB's brother Jeb at this link (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/03/gop-listens-in-drive-to-thrive/). My thought? The values and needs of the nation that inspired the Reagan revolution are more importan now than ever. What do you think?

Easter Break is almost here!

Please remember the sun block if you are going south to avoid the lizard look when you get back to good old Lex. If you are staying home and catching up on your sleep or shoveling snow (ha, ha -I hope)check back for current event updates. There is much going on from the economic news to potential conflict with North Korea. Enjoy your break!

Inauguration Day

Today we welcome a new President to office. Good luck to the Obama administration. I have a couple of links for your consideration. First, today's Drudge Report that has a number of great links. You also might want to check out the links at Real Clear Politics (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/). Finally, some of the video here at Politico (http://www.politico.com/) is worth viewing.

A new post? Wow!!!

Yes I do read the posts and I am sorry for not posting for the last couple of months. Hopefully I will get back to posting something new and interesting at least once a week. I have a few links for those who are looking for more on some of the topics we are covering. For sophomores, Here is the story of Kim Phuc (the little girl in the napalm picture) which is quite inspirational (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964687). AP U.S. History, here is a couple of cool Civil War/Abraham Lincoln Interactive (Campaigns -http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/neh/interactives/civilwar/lesson2/; Timeline of Lincoln Era -http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/neh/interactives/lincoln/). WWII, I found this great site that has every Hitler conspiracy/myth/survival theory you ever wanted to read (http://greyfalcon.us/restored/Survival%20Myths.htm).
Have a great weekend!

Election Day!

The polls are closing and a night of watching the returns is just beginning. At the local level, Ohio decides upon allowing casino gambling and further definition of access to the water table (two seperate issues). As for President, we just have to wait and see. For some historical backdrop I might suggest loking into the Presidential elections of 1800, 1824, 1828, 1860, 1876, 1912, 1932, 1952, amd 1980 (check out this site http://http//www.multied.com/elections/). All of which can be considered watershed elections which turned the political pendulum in a new direction. But throught them all we remained American. That is firm in the beliefs central to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. I pray that we remain in the future able to have heated poitical discussion but remain truly American and a "City on a Hill" for the world to see.
Update: Real clear politics (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/) is a great site to check out all final results for the election.

Cold War Exam Study Session

Hey all! You can post your questions and comments at this posting. I will check periodically throughout the evening and make comments when I can. Feel free to answer each others questions at any time.

Obama supporter or groupie???

Since we have had some lively discussions in some of my classes about the upcoming Presidential election, I have found this link (http://www.barackobamatest.com/). Take the test to see if your positions agree or differ with Senator Obama's.

Happy Constitution Day!

Today we celebrate the 221st birthday of our "frame of silver." Check out this link for great constitutional trivia. You can play Constitutional golf or find your own Founding Father to date. Huzzah for the U.S.A.

We remember 9/11

On this 7th anniversary of the September 11, attacks we take time to remember the innocent lives lost. God Bless the United States!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school everyone! And welcome to my class blog "Clio's Corner." Who was Clio you ask? She is the Greek muse of history. The above picture is a statue of her that sits on the West side of the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. I happened to visit the Capitol this summer as well as some other places that I am sure we will talk about this school year. Please feel free to use the blog to ask questions about homework assignments, review for exams, and discussion of current events. I will post discussion topics several times a week. You might even find some extra credit opportunities every now and then. In the meantime, take my survey to the left so we can see how the class feels about various topics.

Crossword Puzzle Help

Crosswaord puzzles are due tomorrow. If you need help with a clue register by following the directions and post a message. I will try to answer periodically throughout the evening until 9:00. You can also answer each others questions by posting a response. Good Luck!

Reagan Exam Study Time

Any questions from anyone? I will be checking periodically and will try to answer. last check will be around 9:30.

OGT Exam Discussion

Good afternoon,
I will be checking the blog periodically this afternoon and evening for questions. Please remeber to check the OGT link on my web page (http://ogt.success-ode-state-oh-us.info/studentsOGT.htm).
Good Luck