Google Book Search: Celebrate Your Freedom to Read
Google Book Search: Celebrate Your Freedom to Read: plore Banned Books For more information about Banned Books Week (September 23rd-30th), visit http://www.ala.org/bbooks. Is a book being challenged or banned in your community? The ALA can help you do something about it. To Kill a Mockingbird. Of Mice and Men. The Great Gatsby. 1984. It’s hard […]
Read MoreIdéologie has taken over – Jeffrey Hart
Idéologie has taken over – Jeffrey Hart: But that was then. Today, the standard-bearer of “conservatism†in the United States is George W. Bush, a man who has taken the positions of an unshakable ideologue: on supply-side economics, on privatization, on Social Security, on the Terri Schiavo case, and, most disastrously, on Iraq. Never before […]
Read MoreAnd we thought Clinton had no self-control – Joe Scarborough
And we thought Clinton had no self-control – Joe Scarborough: This must all be shocking to my Republican friends who still believe our country would be a better place if our party controlled every branch of government as well as every news network, movie studio, and mid-American pulpit. But evidence suggests that divided government may […]
Read MoreThe Scientist : Are We Training Too Many Scientists?
The Scientist : Are We Training Too Many Scientists? : After three years of postdoctoral work at the Mayo Clinic, Crystal Icenhour was ready to embrace the life of an independent researcher in a tenure track position. But after more than a year of job searching, and only a couple of job interviews, she was […]
Read MoreSeed: Girl Shortage Could Cause Rise in Crime
Seed: Girl Shortage Could Cause Rise in Crime: The authors assert that over the next 20 years, in parts of China and India, there will be a 12 to 15 percent excess of young menâ€â€men who will have to remain single in societies that also place a high value on marriage. Because women will be […]
Read MoreThe Globalist | Global Economy — U.S. Universities and Global Competition
The Globalist | Global Economy — U.S. Universities and Global Competition: Traditional assumptions about who can and should attend college are no longer adequate, if we are to remain competitive. Without the economic success that is the product of education, we as a nation may face a reduction in our quality of life in the […]
Read Moreseptember project
Yesterday, the Pratt Manhattan Library started the first of what I hope will be a very long tradition of hosting the September Project, we had a good sized audience for the starting event and 3 speakers. Professor Bencivengo presented on the Patriot Act and the ethical issues it raises. Professor Rabina presented on the recent […]
Read Morexkcd – A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language – COMPLY
xkcd – A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language – COMPLY: Escher Bracelet — indeed…. these are some of the funniest cartoons i’ve seen in a while.
Read MoreGreg Mankiw's Blog: Yes, education, but what kind?
Greg Mankiw’s Blog: Yes, education, but what kind?: Reviewing specific programs, Carneiro and Heckman find that preschool education is highly effective, although with more impact on noncognitive than cognitive abilities. Schools are much less productive, and returns are low to increased investments in K-12 education in the form of higher salaries, smaller classes, and so […]
Read More'The Best War Ever' Publicity Video
‘The Best War Ever’ Publicity Video: ‘The Best War Ever’ Publicity Video The publicity video for ‘The Best War Ever’ Much more accurate than P2911. ———- geeze, i hope we don’t get a sequel to this book, or this administration.
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