Government
SCOTUS Blog: The Health Care Law Upheld
We have focused on the blog of the Supreme Court which is written by lawyers and law professors about the Supreme Court. The site frequently hosts symposiums with leading experts on the cases before the Court. more »
Floor of the Senate: Harry Reid's Remarks About Rand Paul's Proposed Life at Conception Amendment to Flood Insurance Reauthorization
Nevada Senator Harry Reid tells Congress that a Republican's proposed amendment regarding "when life begins" does not belong on a bill to reauthorize flood insurance programs. more »
Why Census Demographics and Commedia dell'Arte Masks Are Sexy
Two from Scout Project: Use "Explore the Map" to create a customized map displaying a wealth of data from recent Census surveys including counties with most beauty shops, auto repair and residential construction. Born amidst the cultural backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, Commedia dell'Arte is an art form that continues to inspire theatrical groups around the world.
Los Angeles County, CA
3,513
Cook County, IL
2,929
King County, WA
1,890
Suffolk County, NY
1,743
San Diego C… more »
Codebreaker: Celebrating lan Turing’s Life and Legacy On the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
Turing designed the ‘bombes’ to attempt to deal with the proliferation of enemy messages and therefore pinpoint the location of German U-Boat submarines. Eventually, over 200 were built, each weighing a ton and operating constantly at Bletchley Park and other secret sites in the UK. The exhibition also includes a working aid used to break Enigma, which has never been displayed outside of GCHQ. more »
