<![CDATA[Victor Mobley - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:41:23 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Review: From Bondage to Contract by Amy Dru Stanley]]> Though well-written and interesting at times, the sheer volume of information being thrown at the reader, combined with complicated interconnected arguments makes this book difficult to recommend.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-bondage-contract-8960247.html <![CDATA[Nook Review: The Good and the Bad About Barnes and Noble's Nook]]> Unlike other e-book reader devices, the nook is constantly evolving, improving, and adding features. This is an up-to-date review of the good and the bad of the Nook.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Jun 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/nook-review-good-bad-6250478.html <![CDATA[The Monroe Doctrine]]> The Monroe Doctrine began as tough talk that could not be enforced. By the next century it became a driving force in American foreign policy thanks to Teddy Roosevelt.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 01, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-monroe-doctrine-3931856.html <![CDATA[Inventing the Good Neighbor Policy]]> By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 01, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/inventing-good-neighbor-policy-3931824.html <![CDATA[The Fourth of July in the Civil War]]> The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 01, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-fourth-july-civil-war-3931760.html <![CDATA[International Law to Stop Use of Child Soldiers]]> Eliminating the use of child soldiers is a long and tortured process. Over the past century several conventions and efforts have been made to stop their use.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Jul 29, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/international-law-stop-child-3910380.html <![CDATA[Review: 1812: The War that Forged a Nation]]> The War of 1812 is an often overlooked event in American history, yet it was extremely important to the development of the young United States.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Mar 23, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-1812-war-forged-nation-2893885.html <![CDATA[Review: Sony PRS-505]]> So you're thinking about buying an e-book reader to see what the fuss it about, but you don't know which one to get? The Sony PRS-505 is an easy to use product with good customer service.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Mar 13, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/review-sony-prs505-2839503.html <![CDATA[Livy as an Historian]]> Livy is one of the most respected and popular Roman historians. He was the first full-time historian and worked to create a balanced, accurate history of Rome.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Mar 12, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/livy-as-historian-2839395.html <![CDATA[Rumors of Montreal Canadiens Scandal]]> The night of February 19th saw the Internet abuzz with rumors about a pending scandal in the Canadiens that would shake the foundations of the franchise. This is the story behind it.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Feb 24, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rumors-montreal-canadiens-scandal-2702392.html <![CDATA[The Empire Strikes Back: Greatest Sequel Ever]]> With the 30th Anniversary coming next year, the Empire Strikes Back remains the greatest sequel ever and set the standard for great entertainment.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Feb 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-empire-strikes-back-greatest-sequel-2702704.html <![CDATA[President Obama and Free Speech]]> Throughout history people have been protected by overzealous governments by the loyal opposition. But unprecedented media bias in favor of Obama and attempts to stifle dissent are troubling signs.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Feb 03, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/president-obama-free-speech-2559523.html <![CDATA[Jonathan Swift: A Biography]]> The life and times of the great English satirist.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 26, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/jonathan-swift-biography-1828430.html <![CDATA[History of the Nubian Empire of Meroe]]> Little known outside of Africa, the Empire of Meroe challenged the power of Egypt and wielded great influence in the region.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 26, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/history-nubian-empire-meroe-1828386.html <![CDATA[Explaining Plato's Cave Metaphor]]> One of the first things students study in entry philosophy classes is Plato's "Republic." While professors think the Cave analogy is simple enough, it still requires clarification.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 26, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/explaining-platos-cave-metaphor-1828286.html <![CDATA[Clinton Supporters Look to Challenge Obama on the First Ballot]]> Where once he was considered unbeatable, Barack Obama is suffering from over-hype, sagging poll numbers, a surging John McCain, and now an insurgent uprising among Hillary Clinton supporters looking to cause trouble at the National Convention.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 25, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/clinton-supporters-look-challenge-1803351.html <![CDATA[Russia Bringing Back the Soviet Union?]]> It becomes clear when looking at Russia's invasion of Georgia, combined with other events, that a terrible picture is being drawn. New developments indicate Russia is planning on redrawing the map.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 22, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/russia-bringing-back-soviet-union-1811287.html <![CDATA[Charlemagne and the Franks]]> Charlemagne is a famous historical figure for his military and political exploits. Through his actions he rebuilt Europe and empowered the failing Catholic Church.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 13, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/charlemagne-franks-1752255.html <![CDATA[Athens and Sparta: Comparison of the Ancient Greek City States]]> The legendary rivalry of Athens and Sparta has been popular for thousands of years. A closer look reveals the similarities and differences.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 13, 2008

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/athens-sparta-comparison-1750753.html <![CDATA[President James Buchanan]]> In a string of bad presidents overseeing many national crises, James Buchanan was probably the biggest failure, dooming America to civil war.

Contributor: Victor Mobley
Published: Aug 12, 2008

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