'You all don't know what its like being male middle class and white....'
We think we know the difference between when we are being rational and when we are being impulsive, but what does research show?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Water Water Everywhere
.... but not a drop to drink.
For the second time in five years Hamilton’s tap water was named the “Best Tasting Tap Water in the World” at the 25th Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting on Saturday in Berkeley Springs, W. Va. Hamilton’s water was judged against former gold medalists, including Clearbrook, British Columbia (three-time champion, including 2014); Emporia, Kans. (2013) and Greenwood, British Columbia (2012), according to a city press release. Read more...
Water covers about 70% of the Earth and is essential to all living things but millions of people still don't have access to clean and safe sources.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Spock
Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and movie juggernaut “Star Trek,” died on Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Guilty Verdict
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The prospect of jurors being biased in the "American Sniper" trial was a concern from the very beginning of the case because of the popularity of victim Chris Kyle's memoir and ensuing blockbuster film about the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history.
Now, it has been revealed that several members of the jury saw the movie before being selected to serve on the trial, but they maintain that it did not interfere with their ability to fairly judge accused killer Eddie Ray Routh.
What was the verdict for American Sniper defendant Routh?
What was his main defense? Why is it so hard to prove?
Do you agree with the jury? Was it a fair trial? Why or why not?
American Sniper
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission -- protect his comrades -- to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
Why was Seth Rogen singled out by Mr. Hannity? Does it matter that Rogen is Canadian?
Seth's movie The Interview was not nominated for an Oscar, but just weeks ago Fox News said it was our 'Patriotic Duty' to see this film. Why?
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Citizen Four
Do you think the joke was in poor taste?
What is a 'documentary' and how is it different from other films?
What is the movie about? Does Edward Snowden deserve the recognition?
Monday, February 9, 2015
War & Religion
In his comments at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, President Obama condemned violence in the name of religion and pointed to religious groups other than the Islamic State that have perpetrated acts of terror in human history.
"Lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place," the president said, "remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ. In our home country, slavery and Jim Crow all too often was justified in the name of Christ.”
The president criticized those who resort to “twisting and distorting” religion, noting incidents of sectarian war and violence in Syria, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, as well as "a rising tide of anti-Semitism and hate crimes in Europe."
The president's comments angered some who felt that comparing the atrocities of the Islamic State to other acts of violence was out of line.
Is Religion the cause of most wars?
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