Yearly Archives: 2008

I’ll never forget watching “Cool Hand Luke” on video. Hollywood legend Paul Newman, who won accolades for his roles in films such as “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Sting,” has died at age 83. Newman, who had been battling cancer, … Continue reading →

Still working on my “Cavalry in the Civil War” paper for my graduate class. I am arguing that the cavalry did not play a decisive role in the outcome of the war. I don’t think I am out on limb … Continue reading →

Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee (ah this committee is KEY when it comes to the current crisis) Senator Chris Dodd received $165,000 from Fannie Mae… (let that sink in) and he was consistently against added financial regulation of the … Continue reading →

Forget the pultry salary, many Lawmakers earn millions of dollars from special interest groups, investments, and other interesting scenarios. However, as one publication has noted, estimating the wealth of Members of Congress is difficult as it is based purely on … Continue reading →

A Short History of the United States By Robert V. Remini $19.95; On Sale: 10/7/2008; Formats: E-Book | Audio | Hardcover; Available E-Book Formats: Adobe eBook Reader | Gemstar eBook | Microsoft Reader | MobiPocket | Palm Reader | Sony … Continue reading →

Whoopi’s reaction to McCain’s call for “strict constructionist” judges is remarkable. After watching this clip I would love to hear some of your thoughts? And before you chime in, please do understand what EVERY intelligent human being knows when someone … Continue reading →

Very happy to be on this list!! 100 Awesome Blogs for History Junkies By Jessica Merritt If you’re a history junkie, you surely know by now that the Internet is a great tool for finding information. But did you know … Continue reading →

Well here’s the instructions for my first paper in my Civil War graduate class: PAPER#1: Did cavalry play a decisive role in the American Civil War? A question was once presented to me by a professor in a graduate class: … Continue reading →

Just received my copy of Vanishing Footprints: The Twenty-Second Iowa Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War by Samuel D. Pryce and edited by Jeffry C. Burden (Press of the Camp Pope Bookshop, 2008). Just looking through it I am excited … Continue reading →

I believe this would be an A++ in any Civil War class. Hat tip to Eric.