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California to Benefit the Most From Drone Integration
California to Benefit the Most From Drone Integration
The integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones in US Airspace, planned for 2015, would have a significant impact on the country's economy. Among all states, California would be the state t ...
14 May, 2013
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These Kids Today. . . (an Encomium)
These Kids Today. . . (an Encomium)
This afternoon, I participated in my 24th commencement ceremony. This one (like the last nine) was for the students at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, where I am an administrative drudge. It is ...
11 May, 2013
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Federal Nullification
Federal Nullification
The Second Amendment And States' RightsThis past Wednesday night, the Missouri legislature passed a series of bills during a late night session.  One of these late night bills was aimed directly ...
10 May, 2013
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Don't Fear the MOOCs
Don't Fear the MOOCs
On my own time, I play at political punditry. But my day job—by far the most important part of my professional life—is to be a college administrator. Specifically, I am the Provost and Vice President ...
04 May, 2013
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Union Dissolved
Union Dissolved
Since Obama won reelection a week ago, the White House website has been flooded with petitions from citizens in various states wanting their states to secede from the union.  It is important to n ...
13 Nov, 2012
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13 Republican US Senators Face Re-Election in 2014
13 Republican US Senators Face Re-Election in 2014
Every two years approximately one-third of the US Senate is up for re-election. The following 13 Republican US senators face re-election in 2014. Click here to read about the 20 Democratic US Senators ...
11 Nov, 2012
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Election Day Coverage on IVN.us
Election Day Coverage on IVN.us
[Update 8:18 PM PST]IVN.us announces Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term.[Update 8:17 PM PST]CNN projects President Barack Obama will win re-election by taking the state of Ohio.[Update ...
06 Nov, 2012
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Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest
Latinos are Confident in Voter ID Laws, Reports Suggest
Source: WikipediaAccording to the Pew Hispanic Center, 97% of Latinos are confident in voter ID laws. Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, and Tennessee will have a “strict photo ID” requirement this election c ...
24 Oct, 2012
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Can Independent Voters Gain Power and Create Change?
Can Independent Voters Gain Power and Create Change?
Credit: wggb.comThere is no denying the rise of independent voters as a major voting bloc. Some polls now show registered independent voters outnumbering either Republicans or Democrats. Those number ...
02 Sep, 2012
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Arizona Bans Abortion After 18 Weeks
Arizona Bans Abortion After 18 Weeks
After a confusion, voluntary of not, over medical terminology, Arizona became the most restrictive state with a ban of abortion after 18 weeks of pregnancy.The last version of the "Women Health and Sa ...
29 Aug, 2012
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