Almanac Capsule June 15 2010 events and trivia
Today is the 176th day of 2010. Notable items include the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, the first federal hourly minimum wage in 1938, North Korea's 1950 cross into Korea, and the 2010 Washington state $8.55 minimum wage. Birthdays include Orwell and Bourdain. quote from Orwell. North Korea troop figures. moon phase notes.
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George Custer
Little Bighorn
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Ricky Gervais
George Orwell
North Korea
Washington State
New Generation in China Seeks Growth and Stability
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin reports on China's urban youth, the so called Chuppies, at Tsinghua and Fudan. They pursue higher education abroad, internet access despite censorship, and a mix of open curiosity and caution about political control. They seek stability to sustain rapid growth and reduce inequality, while showing nuanced views on U.S. culture and global status.
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Chengdu
China
Beijing
Sichuan
Baihuaton Park
Jinjiang River
Panda Breeding
Tsinghua University
London
Summerhill
Tsinghua
Shanghai
Fudan University
Facebook
Google
YouTube
United States
U.S
America
U.S.A
Same sex marriage in Pennsylvania prompts reflection among couples
Michael Smerconish recounts Elizabeth Berry Woodrow and Douglas McLaughlin marrying in West Chester while noting gay couples face legal limits. He quotes Bob Lohrmann and John Lilley on rights such as taxation, Social Security, decision making, and hospital access. The piece parallels Prop 8 arguments by Ted Olson and David Boies and argues for equal protection and legal legitimacy for same sex unions.
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Elizabeth Berry Woodrow
Douglas Scott McLaughlin
First Presbyterian Church
West Chester
William D. Hess II
Thomas A. Walter
America
Capitol
Washington
Bob Lohrmann
Bob
John Lilley
The
Hooters
John
Shear Madness
Kennedy Center
People’s Light and Theatre Company
Pennsylvania
Britney Spears
Las Vegas
Ted Olson
David Boies
California
Olson
Boies
Berry Woodrow
Douglas McLaughlin
Vegas
Stuck With Lights On A Couple's Nightly Debate
DL Stewart recalls a long running dispute over leaving lights on at home. He jokes about nyctophobia and how constant illumination fuels disagreements and even frames a punchline about buying electric company stock.
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Cary Grant
Cary
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DL Stewart
Lorain County Community College
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