I talk to Bill McKibben of 350.org, Jodie Evans of Code Pink, and Pamela Brown of the Occupy Wall Street affinity group Strike Debt. McKibben tells us the numbers behind his ‘Do The Math’ Tour. On Code Pink’s 10-year anniversary, Evans explains the evils of drone warfare. And last but …
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Facebook-Induced Depression – Comparing ‘Friends’
“This is a story about a woman named Paula. That’s not even her real name, and my instinct was to call her “girl” because that’s how I remember her: a sturdy, pale girl with greasy, straight-cut bangs and glasses and grey teeth. Paula and I were never friends, even though …
Read More »Burglar Leaves Evidence Everywhere, Begs Forgiveness
“A blundering burglar tried to rob a Los Angeles home and left empty handed with a trail of evidence behind him, including his car, fingerprints and photos of himself. Miguel Luna, 25, of Pacoima, California, parked his Honda in the driveway of the house last Tuesday and kicked in the …
Read More »Turkeys Gone Wild | National Geographic
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Read More »Murdoch: ‘Jewish-Owned Press Anti-Israel’
“Rupert Murdoch’s latest bid at stirring up controversy on Twitter had the media world scratching its head Saturday night. As the Israel/Gaza conflict headed to a fifth day, the newspaper mogul expressed frustration at coverage of the crisis in characteristically incendiary style: @rupertmurdoch: Why Is Jewish owned press so consistently …
Read More »Can’t Afford Healthcare? Obamacare ‘On the Table’
“After Mitt Romney lost on Election Day, it appeared that the health care law was here to stay. States are scrambling to meet federally-imposed deadlines to implement state exchanges and the administration announced coverage mandates. But House Speaker John Boehner signaled Tuesday that he is not giving up efforts to …
Read More »Ceasefire on Gaza Strip – The Breakdown
“srael and the Hamas militant group agreed to a cease-fire Wednesday to end eight days of the fiercest fighting in nearly four years, promising to halt air strikes and rocket attacks that have killed scores and to discuss easing an Israeli blockade constricting the Gaza Strip. Cheering Gazans emerged from …
Read More »Christians Suing Over Atheist ‘Nativity’ Scenes
“Santa Monica may bar Nativity and other seasonal displays in public spaces, a federal judge tentatively ruled Monday. In a closely watched case that has drawn national attention, Judge Audrey B. Collins of the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles denied a church coalition’s request that the court require the …
Read More »Week 12 College Football Awards
Dan Rubenstein breaks down what happened last weekend in college football, such as Notre Dame’s undefeated run continuing, Maryland’s blackout uniforms and Ole Miss’s nice try. These are the College Football Awards for Week 12. Photo Credits: Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE Rob Carr – Getty Images Sport …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 12 – Keepers Thanksgiving Edition
Are Tony Romo or Eli Manning worth a look at QB? Could Jacksonville’s receivers actually be attractive options? And which backup running backs should you avoid? Check in with Matt Ufford for all your Week 12 NFL Fantasy needs. Photo Credits: Tim Heitman-US PRESSWIRE Leon Halip – Getty Images Sport …
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