By Alex Simon
The Tennessee state House voted Wednesday to adopt the Holy Bible as the official state book. The chamber approved the measure 55-38. It is sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, a former pastor, who argued that his proposal reflects the Bible's historical, cultural and economic impact in Tennessee. In addition to the measure ignoring serious constitutional issues, it brings to mind a legendary legal case held in Tennessee nearly a century ago.
The Scopes “Monkey Trial” was held in the small town of Dayton, Tn. in 1925. A substitute high school teacher, John Scopes, was accused of violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which made it unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school. The trial drew intense international publicity, as two of the nation’s most high-profile attorneys, William Jennings Bryan (prosecution) and Clarence Darrow (defense), argued the case, one of the earliest examples of Fundamentalist vs. Modernist...
The Tennessee state House voted Wednesday to adopt the Holy Bible as the official state book. The chamber approved the measure 55-38. It is sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, a former pastor, who argued that his proposal reflects the Bible's historical, cultural and economic impact in Tennessee. In addition to the measure ignoring serious constitutional issues, it brings to mind a legendary legal case held in Tennessee nearly a century ago.
The Scopes “Monkey Trial” was held in the small town of Dayton, Tn. in 1925. A substitute high school teacher, John Scopes, was accused of violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which made it unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school. The trial drew intense international publicity, as two of the nation’s most high-profile attorneys, William Jennings Bryan (prosecution) and Clarence Darrow (defense), argued the case, one of the earliest examples of Fundamentalist vs. Modernist...
- 4/16/2015
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Top 10 James Stansfield 4 Sep 2013 - 06:27
There's long been a hidden link between Hollyoaks and horror. Here are 10 actors who've made the jump from soap to gore...
Nb: This article contains spoilers.
There’s a moment in one of comedian Simon Amstell’s stand up shows where he recounts a conversation he once had with the executive producer of Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. Trading on the commonly held opinion that Hollyoaks is “rubbish”, Amstell enquired as to why the producer didn’t try to make it better. The answer came that they did make it better, but people stopped watching.
Even by the not-so-great standards that soaps are measured, Hollyoaks has always been firmly towards the bottom of the ladder. The fictional Chester suburb where the majority of inhabitants are extraordinarily good looking but also extraordinarily stupid has been identified by its often wildly outlandish storylines and impossibly pretty people.
There's long been a hidden link between Hollyoaks and horror. Here are 10 actors who've made the jump from soap to gore...
Nb: This article contains spoilers.
There’s a moment in one of comedian Simon Amstell’s stand up shows where he recounts a conversation he once had with the executive producer of Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. Trading on the commonly held opinion that Hollyoaks is “rubbish”, Amstell enquired as to why the producer didn’t try to make it better. The answer came that they did make it better, but people stopped watching.
Even by the not-so-great standards that soaps are measured, Hollyoaks has always been firmly towards the bottom of the ladder. The fictional Chester suburb where the majority of inhabitants are extraordinarily good looking but also extraordinarily stupid has been identified by its often wildly outlandish storylines and impossibly pretty people.
- 9/3/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
"Ag gag" bills are a hot-button topic in farming states these days. They've been around for over 20 years, but have only recently begun to get national attention. Among the various provisions, the crux of the issue is that these bills prohibit making undercover videos at agricultural sites. Opponents of the bills argue that it will help farms and the like to continue hiding animal cruelty or food and labor safety violations.
Kansas, Montana and North Dakota have had these "ag gag" bills in place since the early 1990s, but last year Iowa passed one and Tennessee just passed one last week. One Tennessee resident who is not pleased is singer Carrie Underwood, a known animal rights supporter.
"Shame on Tn lawmakers for passing the Ag Gag bill," tweets Underwood. "If Gov. Bill Haslam signs this, he needs to expect me at his front door. Who's with me?"
State Rep. Andy Holt,...
Kansas, Montana and North Dakota have had these "ag gag" bills in place since the early 1990s, but last year Iowa passed one and Tennessee just passed one last week. One Tennessee resident who is not pleased is singer Carrie Underwood, a known animal rights supporter.
"Shame on Tn lawmakers for passing the Ag Gag bill," tweets Underwood. "If Gov. Bill Haslam signs this, he needs to expect me at his front door. Who's with me?"
State Rep. Andy Holt,...
- 4/23/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tottenham’s game against Everton this weekend at White Hart Lane has become the first Premier League fixture to be postponed following the riots in the UK. None of the other opening day Premier League fixtures have yet to be called off but the Association of Chief Police Officers football lead Andy Holt earlier told the BBC that each game will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
It does seems likely that many other football matches, and indeed other sporting events, will also be postponed as the Police continue to try to contain the criminality which has swept the UK.
On Wednesday evening the International friendly between England and Holland was also called off, as well as numerous Carling Cup fixtures which were taking place in the capital.
Clearly it is important that the Police get their priorities right in what has been a difficult week and unfortunately for football fans,...
It does seems likely that many other football matches, and indeed other sporting events, will also be postponed as the Police continue to try to contain the criminality which has swept the UK.
On Wednesday evening the International friendly between England and Holland was also called off, as well as numerous Carling Cup fixtures which were taking place in the capital.
Clearly it is important that the Police get their priorities right in what has been a difficult week and unfortunately for football fans,...
- 8/11/2011
- by Peter Willis
- Obsessed with Film
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