Monthly Archives: March 2009
Hollywood and History: the perils of film in the history classroom
Hollywood is truly the serial rapist of history–and it doesn’t use protection. Ask my friend here, the great film director Cecil B. DeMille. His record of historical rape could make you reach for a sharp object. It would make the … Continue reading
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This Day in History 3/25: The 1911 Triangle Fire
Even though it’s sunny, it’s a little cloudier in the Neighborhood. Today is a rather somber anniversary especially in light of the collective argument in this country about the role of government in people’s lives. We can quibble all we … Continue reading
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Quickie Note on Unions – and a Personal Update
Folks, the Neighborhood has been in a slight transition as Mr. D is currently looking for a new car. Long and short of it, because of a mishap on the I-95 over the weekend, it has become important to find an … Continue reading →
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