August 08, 2009

The Impact of the Supreme Court on Your Life

Will the Government seize your house, or tell you what to do with your computer? Maybe. Those are some things the Supreme Court can decide. Well learn more about the most powerful court in the land from an expert. Then, can community initiated art projects solve social problems? Well hear about how some culture can cure community problems.

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InfoTrak: The Supremes Greatest Hits Attorney Michael Trachtman, author of The Supremes Greatest Hits: The 34 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life talked about the importance of U.S. Supreme Court decisions and highlighted some of the most influential cases in history. He explained why Americans should be knowledgeable about the general workings of the Court, and how the justices determine what cases deserve to be reviewed.
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InfoTrak: Social Change Through the Arts Arlene Goldbard, social activist, and author of New Creative Community discussed community cultural development, in which communities develop themselves and affect social change through the creative arts. She believes that grassroots volunteer efforts by artists and other creative citizens can significantly improve many aspects of community life.
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InfoTrak: Emergency Medical Care & Your Kids Dr. Steven Krug, head of Pediatric Emergency Services at Childrens Memorial Hospital in Chicago talked about the basic steps parents should take to be prepared for emergency procedures for their children, particularly children with special medical needs. He recommends that parents learn in advance which urgent care centers are best for their specific needs and get to know their local EMS providers.
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