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ACLU Director Anthony Romero expresses his disappointment at Obama’s handling of Guantanamo Bay and American torture policies, and offers an ACLU-approved solution.
If you have ever wondered why your boss is such a stickler for the rules, the American Psychological Association has an answer for you that isn’t necessarily reassuring. It turns […]
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The foreign policy expert claims that if it weren’t for the possibility of mutually assured destruction, the U.S. might attack North Korea.
I once asked a stranger at a busy café in Brussels, “What’s the one thing you could be doing right now that would inspire you more than anything in the […]
A compilation of classic print ads at the Consumerist, titled “Top 10 Ironic Ads From History,” showcases how vastly different this country is today compared to just a couple of generations ago.
Some people are highly motivated to come to work and believe what they do matters; some people don’t think they’re work is important and show up for the paycheck. Both […]
Point and Click Expedition
While it’s not completely indigenous to the world of hip-hop, warring rivalries (also known as beef) is a fantastic part of the vibrant musical genre that couples a mutually-beneficial marketing […]
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Journalist Paul Hoffman moderates a 50-minute panel discussion about swine flu and other world health threats.
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Paul Hoffman, Big Think’s Editorial Chairman, sets the stage for a panel discussion on global epidemics.
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Old age offers protection against swine flu, says Peter Palese, chairman of microbiology at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center.
How happy are you, on a scale of 1 to 10? If you don’t know how to answer that, you’re not alone. Surveying people about their happiness is notoriously problematic, […]
Some considerations on corruption that emerged on some blogging at Ecademy. Andy at GOOGLE at https://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=%22andres+agostini%22&aq=&oq=&aqi=&aq=f&oq=&aqi=&fp=-Pw1cEIpNGU
The recent death of iconic newsman Walter Cronkite sparked the search to find a prominent newsperson to become America’s new trusted source. A recent survey from the Washington Post showed […]
New data from the 2008 “American Time Use Survey” compares the weekday activities of the employed and unemployed (which now comprises almost one in every ten people). One figure was […]
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A conversation with the co-founder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post.
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As a mother in the media industry, the “Huffington Post” mogul is torn between her business and her daughters.
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She worries that we are the next Pompeii.