Tag: United States

Giving Tuesday 2013 Is Happening Now

Giving Tuesday 2013 is here!  This day is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. […]

Veterans Day 2013 Freebies For Veterans and Active Duty Military

Veterans Day is on Monday November 11th this year.  This day is to celebrate all veterans and active duty military who are protecting us so we can have freedom!  Veterans Day is […]

Liberty Learning Foundation Teaching Our Kids About Civics

Think about this.  How many kids are ready to enter the adult world after they graduate from high school?  I am not talking about the basics like math, science, English, and history. […]

Why Corporal Punishment Should Be Banned From Schools

My post about why dodgeball should be banned in schools has been very popular on Geek Alabama with many people not agreeing with me, I mean that is fine.  But I don’t […]

9-11-01 12th Anniversary

On this exact day twelve years ago, America and the world witnessed the worst terrorist attack in American history.  When the entire event unfolded just about everyone was shocked.  And it did change everything […]

Animation Monday: 2013 Labor Day Political Cartoons

Happy Labor Day 2013 everyone!  This day was created in 1894 and celebrates the workers!  It is a celebration of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements […]

The Dollar Bill and the Penny Have Got To Go

This is something I have always wondered?  Many countries around the world have gotten rid of the dollar bill.  Also, several countries have also gotten rid of the penny.  Countries like Australia, […]

Vote Vulcan to Become the 8th Wonder of the World

The Vulcan Statue on Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham is in the running to become the 8th Wonder of the World.  The website Virtual Tourist is running a contest where […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: Active Traffic Management Signs

In many places over in Europe, you see these massive signs overhead on the highways.  These signs tell drivers about upcoming things like accidents, road work, weather hazards, and other things.  These […]

Animation Monday: Supreme Court Political Cartoons 2013

Last week, the Supreme Court handed down some major rulings on DOMA, Proposition 8 in California, and Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act challenged by Shelby County Alabama.  So naturally, the […]