Does Religion Make You Nice? - by Paul Bloom, Slate

It is not hard to see how being left out of one of the dominant modes of American togetherness can have a corrosive effect on morality. As P.Z. Myers, the biologist and prominent atheist, puts it, "scattered individuals who are excluded from communities do not receive the benefits of community, ( Read more... )

Findings from Longitudinal Study: Unhappiness related to watching TV. Happiness correlated with sex, reading and socializing ( Read more... )

The Sad, Sad State of College English

**** Blue Nile Restaurant - on High Street north of OSU - is one of my favorite restaurants. They serve tasty and healthy, authentic Ethiopian food that is consistently good. Friendly service in a nice atmosphere. Food is typically served on a shared plate, using injera bread to eat your portion. If you prefer to have separate plates (for ( Read more... )

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NYT Article

The last of the three mortgage companies I worked for has been sold.

Your result for What Your Taste in Art Says About You Test...
Simple, Progressive, and Sensual

16 Ukiyo-e, 13 Islamic, 6 Impressionist, -21 Cubist, -18 Abstract and 12 Renaissance!


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Fake Organic Products

Food & Energy Policy

World markets appear to be rebounding, but the TED Spread is the key indicator to watch.

ADDED 4:15 - Holy Cow:

Biggest One Day Gain on Wall Street - Up 936 Points
Europe Puts $2.3 Trillion On Line For Banks

A Clear and Plastic Danger

Plastics #1, 3, and 7 are unsafe for food or drink. So is eating canned foods, drinking pop from cans, and microwaving food on plastic plates. I'm all about convenience, but I've made some major changes in how I eat, the more I learn.