More Soda Pop = More Violence?
Maybe New York City’s giant-soda banning mayor is on to something. A new study from the Harvard School…
The Rich Vote Different, Too
Lining up at schools and churches to cast a vote is strictly for the 99 per cent. In…
Good Night, Vietnam
Why this Emory prof is studying the sleeping habits of villagers halfway around the world
750,000 Arrested for Marijuana – Though Most Americans Want It Legalized
Here are a few numbers that don’t add up. Just-released stats from the FBI show that about three-quarters…
The Dead Sea is Shrinking Faster Than Ever
The Dead Sea has been drying up at a frightening pace for many years now – and the…
Junkies Get a Break in France
Life may soon get a little easier for French intravenous drug users, AFP reports: France’s Socialist government plans…
Virginia is for Lovers – of Machine Guns
Note to both presidential candidates as they pursue votes in the swing state of Virginia: don’t overlook the…
Atheists for Obama!
Americans are losing their religion, and that’s good news for Democrats. So says Pitzer College prof Phil Zuckerman…
Facebook at One Billion: Too Big to Fail?
With Zuckerberg’s Blob having now engulfed 10 figures worth of followers, it’s well worth reading this fascinating analysis…
Los Angeles Drivers Kill Pedestrians, Bikers Way More Than in Most Cities
As one of Los Angeles’ rare (but not unique) bicycle commuters, I’ve always felt the local drivers were…