September 2011
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Political science: why rejecting expertise has... →
Frontrunners in the Republican presidential field are earning that position by rejecting the conclusions of the scientific community and the advice of groups like the National Academies of Science. Is this worse for the party or for the country?
Me: We have to get away from the word “belief”, which carries the connotation of something intangible, ephemeral and therefore inconsistent....
December 2010
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Listen
November 2010
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“It is not very unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public...”
– ~ Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations (1776), Book V, Chapter II, Part II, Article I, pg.911 ~
October 2010
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The problem with capitalism
You’re no doubt aware of Margaret Thatcher’s quote about socialism:
“The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Talk:Margaret_Thatcher
I was pondering on that and had this thought:
“The problem with capitalism is that eventually you run out of people to exploit.”
Now I don’t know if I read that...
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My thoughts on "Liberal Branding"
Article from Mother Jones By Kevin Drum
| Sun Oct. 10, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
: http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2010/10/liberal-branding
My comment:
Read Paul Krugman’s “Conscience of a Liberal”. He beautifully states: “I believe in a relativity equal society, supported by institutions that limit extremes of wealth and poverty. I believe in democracy, civil ...
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Why do we need unions?
“In reaction to the economic injustice of the Gilded Age, workers helped transform the vistas of reform by bringing new concerns for the underclass of urban poor. They inspired and guided Progressives to challenge the reigning ethos of laissez-faire, and to address the problems of crowded tenement housings, sweatshops, child labor. Where industry was cruel or uncomprehending of the human beings it...
FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights
Excerpt from President Roosevelt’s January 11, 1944 message to the Congress of the United States on the State of the Union:
It is our duty now to begin to lay the plans and determine the strategy for the winning of a lasting peace and the establishment of an American standard of living higher than ever before known. We cannot be content, no matter how high that general standard of living may...
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“The strange alchemy of time has somehow converted the Democrats into the truly conservative party of this country - the party dedicated to conserving all that is best, and building solidly and safely on these foundations. The Republicans, by contrast, are behaving like the radical party – the party of the reckless and embittered, bent on dismantling institutions which have been built solidly into...
July 2010
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June 2010
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May 2010
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Recipes for Health: Spring Vegetable Soups →
Soups are perfect for springtime, when fresh vegetables flood into farmers’ markets.
Vital Signs: Testing Link Between Diabetes and... →
In a trial using volunteers from families with and without a history of diabetes, researchers saw more problems in those with a genetic susceptibility to the disease.
Personal Best: Warm-Ups Before Exercise: Many... →
There is theory about why warming up should work, but little solid research on whether it actually does.
February 2010
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Soda: A Sin We Sip Instead of Smoke? →
Can a soda tax and warning labels help dam the river of sugared drinks Americans pour into ever-fatter bodies each year?
Personal Health: Rules Worth Following, for... →
Michael Pollan’s new book, “Food Rules,” is an easy-to-digest guide to health and eating that could do almost anybody good.
January 2010
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Play, Then Eat: Shift May Bring Gains at School →
A simple scheduling switch — moving recess before lunch — may improve children’s eating habits and behavior in school.
Personal Health: After Smoking and Fats, Focus... →
If he can take credit for nothing else, Michael R. Bloomberg, can rightfully claim to have launched a national effort to help people live more healthfully.
Fitness: When the Gym Isn’t Enough →
Young men love supplements, but is there any muscle behind them?
from: Depeche Mode - Music For The Masses...
November 2009
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Really?: The Claim: Exercise More During the Day,... →
Does regular exercise and better sleep go hand in hand?
October 2009
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Well: The Human Body Is Built for Distance →
Does running a marathon push the body further than it is meant to go?.
September 2009
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Fitness: Back to Basics: Yes, Sergeant! →
The use of low-tech equipment has resurfaced in recent years in a shift toward so-called functional fitness.
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Songs for Running
I only listen to music when on the treadmill (it’s sooooo boring). Here are some of my favorite tunes:
1. Remnants - My Morning Jacket 2. Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 3. Where It’s At - Beck 4. Short Skirt Long Jacket - Cake 5. Jigsaw Falling Into Place - Radiohead 6. Cannonball - The Breeders 7. Girl - Beck 8. Break On...
Personal Health: Early Warning for a Deadly Kidney... →
A test from the National Kidney Foundation can alert people to an illness that often shows no symptoms until the organs are almost ready to fail.
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Ryan Adams - “Lost and Found”
August 2009
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Consults: Nutritious Cooking Tips →
Harold McGee, The Curious Cook, offers healthful cooking tips for vegetables and garlic.
See Jane Run, Bike and Swim →
Triathlons for children have become tremendously popular, drawing participants as young as 3 (who probably did not come up with the idea themselves).
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Motivation
“No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this or jump higher than that.’ The human spirit is indomitable.” —Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a sub-four-minute mile
“The more I run, the more I want to run, and the more I live a life conditioned and influenced and fashioned by my running. And the more I run, the more certain I am that I am...
Recipes for Health: Fried Green Tomatoes →
A Southern classic with a Mediterranean twist.
Personal Health: Sports Imperative: Protecting... →
Reviewing what we know about concussions.
Really?: The Claim: Some Foods can Ease Arthritis... →
Are there any foods that can soothe pain from arthritis?
An Aide for the Disabled, a Companion, and Nice... →
No longer just guides to the blind, service dogs are now helping people with many disabilities, but a well-trained dog can be a heavy cost.
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My Shoes Got Muddy
I had another great run in Cherokee Park this evening. Only this one was spurred on by my bladder. In desperate need of a restroom, I sought a shortcut through the woods along one of the trails. Trails I have been hesitant to venture into but now sought out in desperation. With bladder empty (via bathroom not tree) and mind refocused back to running, I started along the pavement but took the first...
Hiking Around in Circles? Probably, Study Says →
Scientists in Germany reported Thursday that the often-described sense of lost-hiker déjà vu is real.
Personal Best: One Injured Hamstring, a String of... →
Did blood injections, exercise or simply time help my tendon heal?
The Big Draw of a GPS Run →
Part sport, part art, GPS drawing lets runners, walkers, cyclists and hikers imagine themselves anew, mapping their track lines across cities, roads and farms, and sharing them online.
South Korea Cancels Satellite Launch →