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Constitutional Understanding: New Education Materials Provide Activities to Develop Student Understanding of U.S. Constitution

Constitutional Understanding: New Education Materials Provide Activities to Develop Student Understanding of U.S. Constitution










Washington (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

As the people of Iraq wait to read and vote on the newly printed Iraqi Constitution, American educational institutions are looking for ways to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.

The 2005 school year will mark the first time that all educational institutions receiving federal aid will be required by law to provide programs on the United States Constitution.

National History Day, Inc. has teamed with Newsweek and Oxford University Press to provide teachers with a variety of classroom activities and resources to meet the Constitution Day federal mandate and place our nation’s blueprint in historical context.

The materials are available online by visiting http://www.NHD.org and clicking on “Constitution Day.”

“The United States Constitution reflects our nation’s diversity, our unity, and with 27 amendments it stands as a testament to our continued work of forming ‘a more perfect union’,” said National History Day Executive Director, Cathy Gorn. “I believe that the Constitution Day materials we are providing will encourage students and teachers to engage in a dialogue about what it means to be a citizen.”

Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., introduced the federal legislation requiring education and government institutions to commemorate Constitution Day and President Bush signed the bill into law in December of 2004. When Sen. Byrd introduced the legislation, he stated his hopes that the bill will foster a deeper reverence for and a better understanding of the United States Constitution.

218 years after the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting, the United States Constitution stands as the world’s oldest written blueprint for government.

National History Day, Inc. is a yearlong history education organization that is transforming the way history is taught and learned. National History Day help teachers meet educational standards; disseminates high quality curriculum materials; and sponsors challenging contests that teach students critical skills for the 21st century. National History Day improves education EVERY day and is the only history education organization providing information on Constitution Day that will help students to place the U.S. Constitution in historical context.

The Newsweek Education Program is a highly respected producer of educational materials that supports using Newsweek to teach current events in high school and college classrooms. The program aims to engage students with the issues of the day to prepare them for their future as active citizens in our democracy.

Oxford University Press believes strongly that curriculum materials must not simply convey information; they must also involve students in the subject matter so that they become active and eager participants. As the world’s oldest university press, Oxford remains committed to providing students with the highest quality scholarship. Every book in the Oxford School Social Studies Program draws on the expertise not only of the individual scholar-authors, but also a range of other scholars to whom Oxford University Press has unrivaled access. It is our goal to equip all students with the analytical and literary skills that will enable them to succeed in their continuing education and future careers and ultimately to become the informed and involved citizens that a strong democracy requires.

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Are Sobriety Checkpoints Really Constitutional?

“I rather doubt that the Framers of the Fourth Amendment would have considered “reasonable” a program of indiscriminate stops of individuals not suspected of wrongdoing.” Said Justice Clarence Thomas in his dissention for Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz.  The case debated the dispute of whether or not sobriety checkpoints are legal or a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.  According to this amendment citizens are protected “against unreasonable searches and seizures…[without] probable cause.”  So it seems the Constitution prohibits people from being stopped without a search warrant or at least without probable cause that they have committed a crime.

The Supreme Court decided that sobriety roadblocks are an exception to the rule in a vote of 6-3 in 1990.  According to Justice Rehnquist “the state interest in reducing drunk driving outweighed this minor infringement.”  However the Court placed several stipulations on sobriety checkpoints including a neutral formula for selecting which vehicles to stop (i.e. every other car), clear warning lights and signs, limitations on the time and length of a checkpoint to limit the length of motorist detention and maximize effectiveness, and advance notice to promote the deterrent effect of checkpoints.  In spite of these restrictions on sobriety checkpoints, there are still eleven states that prohibit them altogether.

Recently there was an article in the Washington Post that described how a local citizen, Lisa Davis was stopped at a checkpoint in the District of Columbia.  She was obeying every law and was not intoxicated when stopped, but the law enforcement official asked her personal information for a federal database used for racial profiling studies, crime-solving, and traffic stops.  “I’ve got some serious constitutional issues with that.  I feel like it’s a violation of my rights. It’s a slippery slope to Big Brother,” said Davis.

Justice Stevens noted in his dissension that “the findings of the trial court, based on an extensive record and affirmed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, indicate that the net effect of sobriety checkpoints on traffic safety is infinitesimal and possibly negative.”  According to the American Beverage Institute, “An analysis of the NHTSA [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration] numbers shows: Every one of the 11 non-roadblock states saw a decline in alcohol-related fatalities, while almost half of roadblock states saw an increase in alcohol-related fatalities.”

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See Independence Park with a High-Definition Historical Experience by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia

See Independence Park with a High-Definition Historical Experience by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia










Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) March 30, 2007

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the launch of its 2007 season offering daily guided walking tours of Historic Philadelphia. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional Walking Tour, Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour experience, returns and offers visitors the unique opportunity to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps. The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features many historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. As such, The Constitutional provides Philadelphia’s visitors with a primary overview of Independence National Historical Park which enables them to decide which sites and attractions to visit in more depth during their stay. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Philadelphia’s Best Sightseeing Tour

Join The Constitutional for an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created:

See Independence National Historical Park in High-Def – Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a high-definition historical experience. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.
Go Green & Take Philadelphia’s Most Eco-Friendly Tour – The Constitutional Walking Tour only uses renewable sources of energy by exercising visitors’ rights to walk through Independence National Historical Park. In addition to not polluting the environment, The Constitutional helps visitors burn off calories from their Philadelphia Cheesesteak and soft pretzel experience. Plus, The Constitutional is “green-friendly” when it comes to visitors’ wallets in comparison to many other tours.

“The Constitutional is Philadelphia’s quintessential visitor experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “Whether visitors want to tour Historic Philadelphia with a live guide, or on their own schedule with their cell phone or MP3 player, we offer tours for every type of audience.”

Daily Guided Tours – Weekends in the Spring & Fall; Daily – All Summer Long

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s only walking tour that is offered daily (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) with frequent departures throughout the day. The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies the Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure on a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2004 and 2005;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 26, 2006 through Monday, September 3, 2006), and weekends in Spring and Fall, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. NEW FOR 2007 – $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings!

The Constitutional Walking Tour also offers:

Group rates are available for parties of 25 or more – group tours and school/camp field trips are available year-round with advance reservations;
Private VIP Tours for discerning travelers with as well as custom tours for parties of any size with advance reservations;
Tours in a variety of languages with advance reservations.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) online at http://www.PhillyWalk.com,

2) by calling 215.525.1776,

3) in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia,

4) in person at the National Constitution Center at 5th & Arch Streets in Philadelphia.

Featuring Historic Philadelphia Tour Offerings – Something for Everyone

Additionally, The Constitutional’s 2007 season includes many new and exciting offerings including:

VIP Tours – For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, VIP Tours enable the discerning traveler to customize their own luxury tour package with a private guide, arranged at their convenience with other exclusive benefits. With time being the rarest of all luxuries, The Constitutional’s VIP Tour Program has been very well received by discerning travelers who wish to tour at their own pace, on their own schedule and without the crowds – accompanied by a professionally trained guide with an insider’s Philadelphia perspective. VIP Tours can be arranged year-round. For more information, see http://www.PhillyVIPtours.com .
Philly MP3 Audio Tour – With its patriotic music, creative sound effects and entertaining storytellers, the Philly MP3 Audio Tour uses modern day technology to allow visitors to step back in time to a day and age long before MP3 Players and walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with their iPod! The price is $ 14.99, and the Philly MP3 Audio Tour can be purchased and downloaded online at http://www.PhillyMP3.com. A free preview is available at http://www.PhillyMP3.com/sample.
Cell Phone Tour – Philadelphia’s first Cell Phone Tour is just a call away- a new way to explore the city at your convenience – all you need is a cell phone! Call 215-229-TOUR (8687) or visit http://www.PhillyByPhone.com.
Summer Group Tour Outings & Team Building Events – The Constitutional is great for team building, summer corporate outings, special events, and client entertainment. Private and group tours can be arranged for almost anytime – weekday or weekend, day or evening. From scavenger hunts and historic toasts, we work closely with each client to create the most enjoyable “Constitutional” experience possible. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/groups.
Constitutional Campers – The Constitutional offers entertaining and informative tours, for campers and chaperones alike. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/camps .
Stroller Tours – Take a special stroll through history! Join The Constitutional every Saturday at 10AM this summer for a kid-friendly Stroller Tour – children in strollers tour FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Free Self-Guided Tours – Visitors can take The Constitutional’s free self-guided tour and experience 33 historic sites along a 3.3 mile outdoor walking adventure. For more information, visit http://www.theconstitutional.com/tour .

Promotional Offers & Experiences

From King Tut to King George – In just one day in Philadelphia, you can travel through time and experience the treasures of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, and then walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps in Historic Philadelphia and learn how these brave men declared America’s independence from King George III and the British Crown. See King Tut’s treasures at the Franklin Institute and then see Philadelphia’s treasures – the quintessential icons of American freedom including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. If visitors show their same day ticket stub from the Tut Exhibit, they can receive $ 2.00 off a ticket for The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour. See http://www.TheConstitutional.com/kingtut .
National Constitution Center – Visitors can receive $ 1.00 off admission to the National Constitution Center by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional at the Constitution Center box office.
Lights of Liberty – Visitors can receive $ 3.00 off the Lights of Liberty Show by showing their same day ticket stub from The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.
Philadelphia Trolley Works & The Big Bus Double Decker Tour Combo Package – Your Ticket to Ride & Walk. Enjoy Philadelphia’s attractions with your 24 hour pass for a Philadelphia Trolley Works’ Victorian Trolley or Double Decker Bus, then exercise your right to explore by taking The Constitutional. The Adult Combination Package costs $ 40.00 (a savings of $ 4.50) and The Child Combo costs $ 20.00 (a savings of $ 2.50). Visit http://www.PhillyWalk.com for more information.
For details on all of these discounts and other partner offers, please see http://www.TheConstitutional.com/events.

The Constitutional’s Independence Immersion Training Program

In order to provide the optimal visitor experience, The Constitutional’s knowledgeable and friendly tour guides have been specially trained by The Constitutional’s “Independence Immersion” program, an intensive and fun curriculum focusing on Philadelphia history, American history and local tourist attractions, as well as best practices in public speaking, storytelling, customer service, hospitality and visitor experience. The Constitutional’s guides bring Philadelphia’s history alive.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal and one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional’s self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, private tours, VIP tours and audio tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Travel and Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

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The Constitutional Walking Tour Proudly Presents its Critically Acclaimed Tour in 13 Foreign Languages

The Constitutional Walking Tour Proudly Presents its Critically Acclaimed Tour in 13 Foreign Languages










Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 3, 2007

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the launch of its new foreign language translations of its critically acclaimed self-guided walking tour of Historic Philadelphia in 13 languages including: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The foreign language translations of The Constitutional’s self-guided tour are available online and are free of charge. For more information on The Constitutional’s foreign language tour programming, please visit, http://www.TheConstitutional.com/foreign .

“The Constitutional Walking Tour is very excited to be the only Philadelphia tour operator offering free foreign language translations of our programming online. Having The Constitutional Walking Tour available in 14 languages is a great service to Philadelphia’s global audience of visitors — in 2005, Philadelphia welcomed more than 430,000 international visitors with $ 234 million in economic impact,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “In addition, the number of foreign language translations which The Constitutional offers will be growing in the future to include languages such as Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish and Vietnamese.”

The Constitutional’s foreign language translations were developed by a group of generous volunteers that includes historians, professional translators, native speakers, students and language professors. Visitors can download and print the various foreign language translations of The Constitutional’s self-guided tour at http://www.TheConstitutional.com/foreign .

Solution Media, the developer of The Constitutional’s Web site, created the user interface, content management system and backend database functionality for the foreign language translations. “We were thrilled to work with The Constitutional to help present its unique storytelling of America’s Birthplace in various foreign languages,” stated Nidhi Krishen, Chief Technology Officer of Solution Media.

The Constitutional Walking Tour takes visitors through the Independence National Historical Park area by connecting the buildings and places where the events of the American Revolution transpired. The tour includes more than 30 sites in the Independence Park area, such as the Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House and Independence Hall, plus 18 sites that are “Steps off the Tour” for those who want to explore beyond the core historic area.

Independence Hall has been designated as a World Heritage Site, along with certain other global icons such as the Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China, the Tower of London and the Taj Mahal. According to the National Park Service, these World Heritage Sites “…are such outstanding universally recognized natural and cultural features that they attract the admiration and merit the protection of all people worldwide. They are a heritage Americans share with the world. The mere mention of their names evokes this nation’s heritage and universal human values. Independence Hall honors the key American governmental documents whose words have echoed in struggles for independence and self-government around the world.”

“By providing The Constitutional in many foreign languages, we broaden our storytelling scope to better educate the world about the brave actions of America’s Founding Fathers at Philadelphia’s own World Heritage Site, Independence Hall,” stated Leslie Bari, Vice Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “In addition to shaping American democracy, the actions of our Founding Fathers have helped shape the constitutions of many democracies throughout the world, and as such, it is a fitting tribute to our Founding Fathers to offer The Constitutional in various foreign languages to ensure that their great accomplishments are passed on from generation to generation.”

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation — “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history, where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal and one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional’s self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, private tours, VIP tours and audio tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC, which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

High-resolution photographs are available for media usage at:

http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

1. U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, 2005.

2. http://www.nps.gov/oia/topics/worldheritage/worldheritage.htm

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Is it Time for a Constitutional Convention? San Diego News Room Reports

Is it Time for a Constitutional Convention? San Diego News Room Reports










San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) June 24, 2009

California’s list of crisis areas is growing longer: education, infrastructure, health care, prisons, water. A new budget crisis begins as soon as the last year’s ended. Many Californians believe enough is enough. Everyone agrees that our state government is broken—the overriding question seems to be, how do we fix it?

San Diego News Room covers in-depth political and governmental issues. Within hours of the failure of the May 19 special election budget measures, political pundits across the state were calling for a constitutional convention, joining others who have been working towards a convention since last August. Those familiar with California’s constitution, the state’s overused initiative process, and the almost-predictable Legislative gridlock that occurs every budget cycle assert that something needs to change, and fast. San Diego News Room asked legal experts and legislators for their perspectives on what’s broken in the state government, and how Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature should go about fixing it.

To read the full story, please go to: http://www.sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25920&catid=49&Itemid=50

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Experience Independence Park by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia; Whether Visiting From Out of Town, or Looking for a “Staycation” Nearby This Summer, The Constitutional is a Great Way to Celebrate Independence Day

Experience Independence Park by Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia; Whether Visiting From Out of Town, or Looking for a “Staycation” Nearby This Summer, The Constitutional is a Great Way to Celebrate Independence Day










Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 27, 2008

Gas prices too high for a long road trip this Summer? The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia® offers guided walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, and it is a great way to great way to spend your “Staycation” celebrating America’s Birthday! Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience America’s Birthplace – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™

“Go Green” and take Philadelphia’s most eco-friendly tour. The Constitutional Walking Tour only uses renewable sources of energy by exercising visitors’ rights to walk through Independence National Historical Park. No pollution, no carbon footprint. The Constitutional helps visitors burn off calories from their Philadelphia Cheesesteak and soft pretzel experience. Plus, The Constitutional is “green-friendly” when it comes to visitors’ staycation budgets.

The Constitutional Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features more than 20 historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Join The Constitutional for Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour on an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Birthplace and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created.

“Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a High-Definition Historical Experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, President of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.”

Daily Guided Tours: Daily – All Summer Long; Weekends in the Fall & Spring

The Constitutional Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s original walking tour. The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies: Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a primary overview of Independence Park on a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure along a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 24, 2008 through Monday, September 1, 2008), with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings! $ 2.00 per person savings when purchasing tickets in advance by phone.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) Click: http://www.TheConstitutional.com

2) Call: 215.525.1776 – Customers who purchase tickets in advance over the phone can receive a $ 2.00 discount per ticket.

3) Visit: in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia

Special Promotional Offer

Combo Package – Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of PhiladelphiaTM & The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – During the day, take The Constitutional Walking Tour, and then in the evening, dare to visit more than 20 of Philly’s Frights & SightsTM on the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – an outdoor walking adventure through Historic and Haunted Philadelphia. $ 31.00 per adult (a $ 4.00 savings) and $ 22.00 per child ages 3-12 (a $ 3.00 savings).

For details on all of this discount and other partner offers, please see http://www.TheConstitutional.com/events.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Birthplace – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. Since 2004, The Constitutional has been consistently ranked as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition, The Constitutional is one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, or 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour. For more information on The Constitutional’s various tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is also the producer of the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is “1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt.”™ The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights”™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, please see http://www.Spiritsof76.com.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Travel and Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

Audio File Sample of The Constitutional Audio Tour is available for media usage at:http://www.PhillyMP3.com/sample .

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San Diego California Publishing Attorney Talks About Publishing, Elections, the Media, and Constitutional Law

No matter where you live, whether it is in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, La Jolla, Del Mar, Pacific Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Mission Beach and Escondido or the cities of Huntington Beach, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Buena Park, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, and Laguna Hills, Buena Park, Temecula, Indian Wells, La Quinta, or Palm Springs, unless you haven’t turned on the television or read a newspaper during the 2008 Presidential election, or looked at the internet, you have seen claims by the Republican campaign that the publishing media is biased.

Attacking the media has long been a tactic of national candidates. In this election, once again, we have seen this tactic employed, yet with little of the success it enjoyed in previous Presidential campaigns.  As an election and  constituitonal lawyer, one can only applaud this lack of success in the use of this tactic in this election.

For the most part in this Presidential campaign, one candidate has been leveling these attacks on the press with regularity and with increasing anger, John McCain. While newspapers expect this to some extent, the public that is not wedded to one side of the fence or the other appears to be tiring of the attacks.

Recently, John McCain denounced the New York times in the strongest words, following a Times report that McCain’s campaign manager, Rick Davis, had been pain nearly million by mortgage entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. McCain’s chief strategist, Steve Schmidt said the New York Times is no longer a journalistic organization but is 150 percent in the tank for Barack Obama. Schmidt earlier attacked MSNBC as being an organ of the Democratic National Committee, and said the news media are on a mission to destroy Sarah Palin.

Unfortunately for John McCain, it has since been reported in the press that McCain’s campaign manager’s lobbying firm owned by his campaign manager has received ,000/month for nearly three years and that and that the campaign manager was paid ,000/month for nearly five years by an advocacy organization that he headed and which was financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to fight regulation. It has further been reported that McCain’s senior advisor, his campaign’s vice chairman, and his Congressional liaison, also made large sums of money from Fannie and Freddie lobbying or were in firms that did.

In an apparent attempt to deflect attention away from his mistaken attack on the New York Times story, McCain then announced he was suspending his campaign to immediately fly to Washington after awaking that morning to find a report in the Washington Post that he was behind in the polls by nine points. Soon after attempting to criticize that finding, and knowing what the disaster Sarah Palin’s interview with Katie Couric would be aired that night, McCain chose to dump his appearance on the David Letterman show, upstage the Couric interview with his own interview on the CBS News, and announce the suspension of his campaign that was in reality, never a suspension.

In hindsight of course, McCain’s actions were a huge error in judgment. His dilly-dallying around New York after ditching Letterman were picked up on and hammered at him unmercifully for two nights on the David Letterman show and later on the Daily Show, other news shows, on the internet and in the press. By the time he arrived the next day in Washington, it had already been announced that there was bipartisan support for the bailout bill, that just as quickly dissipated upon his arrival. It was reported that his campaign had not been suspended and Letterman, among others joked at his expense why he must have felt he could not leave his campaign in the hands of Sarah Palin, when she was seen incapable of answering simple questions put to her by Katie Couric. And after announcing he would not take part in the debate until there was either a bailout bill or great progress toward one, he had to fly back from Washington for the debate with no bailout bill in hand and Congress much less united than when he had arrived.

In the past, attacking the press has proved fruitful for Presidential candidates. This time the attack is falling on deaf ears and has either been the exception to the rule that it will help a candidate, or there is a change taking place in what a candidate risks if he is wrong.  As an election, campaign, publishing, marketing, media and constitutional law attorney, one can only conclude that negative attacks by the candidates are not working as they used to, whether it is against the media or against the other candidate.  The public has become weary of such tactics and it is showing in the polls.

Visit the Sebastian Gibson Law website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com . If you have a publishing, literary, first amendment, media, marketing or constitutional law issue, come to an experienced law firm who can represent you as your California Publishing Lawyer, your San Diego Constitutional Attorney and your attorney throughout Southern California. We have the resources and knowledge to represent you from San Diego to Orange County, from Huntington Beach and Newport Beach to Long Beach, Santa Monica, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. We also represent clients inland from Anaheim to Temecula, from Rancho Cucamonga to Palm Springs and Indian Wells.

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This July 4th, See Independence Park with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia – ‘Where Every Day is Independence Day’ (TM)

This July 4th, See Independence Park with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia – ‘Where Every Day is Independence Day’ (TM)










Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) June 28, 2007

Celebrate the July 4th week with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to Philadelphia this holiday week will be able to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps with The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional Walking Tour, Philadelphia’s best sightseeing tour experience, returns and offers visitors the unique opportunity to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps.

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features many historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Betsy Ross House. As such, The Constitutional provides Philadelphia’s visitors with a primary overview of Independence National Historical Park which enables them to decide which sites and attractions to visit in more depth during their stay. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”

Philadelphia’s Best Sightseeing Tour

“The Constitutional is Philadelphia’s quintessential visitor experience,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “There is no better place to spend America’s Birthday than in America’s Birthplace, walking in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps, where the first July 4th celebration occurred in 1776.”

Join The Constitutional for an escorted, family-friendly journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile and see where The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States were created. See Independence National Historical Park in “High-Def.” Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a high-definition historical experience. Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tour operators cannot venture.

Daily Guided Tours with Hourly Departures

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour is Philadelphia’s only walking tour that is offered daily (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets. From June 29 through July 8, the tours will be offered 7 days per week, every hour on the hour from 10 AM to 4 PM (starting at 11 AM on Sundays).

The guided tour:

Visits more than 20 of the most popular historic sites and attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House;
Showcases scenes from the movies the Shooter and National Treasure;
Provides a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure on a 1.25 mile tour;
Has been named “Top 25 Philadelphia Tourist Attraction” by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2004 and 2005;
Is offered 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 26, 2006 through Monday, September 3, 2006), and weekends in Spring and Fall, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets);
Costs $ 17.50 per adult, $ 12.50 per child, ages 3-12. New for 2007 – $ 55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* – A $ 5.00 Savings!

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased:

1) online at http://www.PhillyWalk.com,

2) by calling 215.525.1776,

3) in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia,

4) in person at the National Constitution Center at 5th & Arch Streets in Philadelphia.

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Most Historic Square Mile, the birthplace of our nation – “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes many sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. The Constitutional is one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” as ranked by the Philadelphia Business Journal and one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour or 4) via the Constitutional Cell Phone Tour by calling 215-229-TOUR (8687). For more information on The Constitutional’s self-guided tours, guided tours, field trips, private tours, VIP tours and audio tours, please visit http://www.TheConstitutional.com. Guided and audio tours are offered by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tours, LLC which is a licensee of The Constitutional Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia; a portion of the proceeds from all guided and audio tour fees benefits The Constitutional Foundation and its free self-guided tour.

Editor’s note – Please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/images .

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas .

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:http://www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers .

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Remember Your Constitutional Rights

 

According to Henry Wade, a respected criminal defense lawyer of The Wade Law Firm in Texas, when you are charged with a crime, one of the first things that any experienced defense attorney will review to help prepare for your defense is the way in which your constitutional rights were upheld.

 

The rights given to you merely because you are a citizen of the United States are some of the best measures in place to protect you during investigations and trials. While your lawyer should be well-versed in the Constitution, it is also important that you understand some of the rights in place on your behalf. They include:

 

1.      Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.”

 

This is the reason why warrants must be obtained from the courts before police can enter your home. Under this law, you are protected from having your property searched without just cause. While there are exceptions, like willingly letting the police into your home, this provides the public with general protection.

 

2.      Fifth Amendment: “…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself…”

 

This is just where the Miranda Warning is derived from, which is in place to remind you of your right to remain silent and not speak out against yourself if you are arrested of interrogated. According to this law, you cannot be tried for the same crime more than once.

 

3.      Sixth Amendment: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury…and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”

 

According to this amendment, you are formally made aware of all of the charges that are being brought against you, and you have the ability to obtain defense counsel, who will work to keep your best interests in mind throughout the trial. This amendment also assures that you are given a fair trial by a jury, that you are given the ability to present witnesses that can speak to the court in your favor, and that you can cross-examine any of the prosecutor’s witnesses.

 

4.      Fourteenth Amendment: “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.”

 

Under this law, the rights given to you in the Constitution cannot be revoked by any state. Therefore, an unconstitutional law cannot be passed and enforced in any state.

 

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Virginia Highland County Prior Conviction Reckless Driving Constitutional Right Lawyers Attorney

CLEM KINCAID v. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Supreme Court of Virginia
December 1, 1958

The defendant, Kincaid was convicted in the circuit court on April 23, 1957, of reckless driving. Later he was again, charged with reckless driving. He was tried and convicted of this latter charge on November 6, 1957, and the judgment entered on that conviction is the subject of this appeal. During the course of the trial the Commonwealth introduced evidence of the previous conviction (April 23, 1957), which evidence was admitted over the objection of the accused wherein he asserted that the evidence was inadmissible as the warrant on which he was being tried did not charge a second offense. In instructing the jury, over the objection of the accused, the court set forth the penalties for a second offense of reckless driving, and the jury imposed a fine as permitted under the instruction and as provided in the statute (Code, § 46-210 as amended; now § 46.1-192, 1958 Cum. Supp.) for a second offense. The accused moved to set aside the verdict as contrary to the law and without evidence to support it, and further urged the court to grant him a new trial on the ground that the court erred in permitting the introduction of evidence relating to the previous conviction. These motions were overruled and judgment was entered on the jury’s verdict. The defendant sought review of the decision.

Issues:

Whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence relating to the previous conviciction?
Whether a defendant in a criminal case can be taxed with the costs of a jury without invading his constitutional right to trial by jury?”

Discussion:

This court held that it was error for the court to admit the evidence relating to the prior conviction and to instruct the jury regarding the punishment for a second offense. In this case the warrant simply charged that the accused did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle on the public road in a reckless manner and did not charge him for a second offense. Thus he should have been put on trial for the offense as charged and no other this court held that under the evidence, the issues involving the identity of the accused and whether or not he was guilty of reckless driving were for the determination of the jury

This court held there is no merit in the contention that the taxing of the costs of the jury is an invasion of the constitutional right of the accused to a trial by juryCode, § 19-296 imposes upon the clerk of the court the duty to make up a “statement of all the expenses incident to the prosecution” and issue an execution therefore. The costs of a jury are an expense incident to the prosecution, and its collection violates no constitutional right of the accused.

Conclusion:

The court reversed the judgment of the trial court, which convicted the defendant of reckless driving and overruled his motions to set aside the verdict and for a new trial. The court remanded the case for a new trial.

Disclaimer:

These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group.  They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions.  The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content

 

The SRIS Law Group is a law firm with offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.  The law firm assists clients with criminal/traffic defense, family law, immigration, civil litigation, bankruptcy & military law.  The law firm has Virginia offices in Fairfax County, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Loudoun County, Lynchburg County, Prince William County & Fredericksburg, Virginia.  The Maryland offices are in Montgomery County & Baltimore.  The Massachusetts offices are in Boston & Cambridge.  The New York office is in New York City.  The North Carolina Office is in Charlotte, NC which is in Mecklenburg County.  The California office is in Orange County, CA.

The law firm has more than 11 offices in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, California, North Carolina & India to serve the clients of the SRIS Law Group.

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