Monthly Archives: February 2012

Like taking candy from a baby

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

These are an interesting group of studies: Seven studies using experimental and naturalistic methods reveal that upper-class individuals behave more unethically than lower-class individuals. In studies 1 and 2, upper-class individuals were more likely to break the law while driving, … Continue reading →

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Acting, and greatness

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

I’m not a big fan of awards shows so I only tuned in to the Academy Awards briefly Sunday night to see the Oscars for best actor and best actress. Last one first: I think Meryl Streep is the greatest … Continue reading →

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A-ha: A North Korean interpretation

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Here’s a group of accordion players from North Korea. There is a segment of the population whose raison d’etre focuses solely on making the rest of us hate our enemies, but really, if they’re playing a-ha in the Axis of … Continue reading →

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Back in business

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Kind of odd missing a day after a year and a half of doing this, but I did need a recovery day. So with the exception of some soreness in the side, everything seems OK. Although the nights haven’t been … Continue reading →

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A night or two at the hospital

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Here’s one of those life experiences not worth going through. I’ve been in the hospital the past two days. Severe pains in the neck, chest and back two nights ago led to an ambulance call and a night in a … Continue reading →

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President Obama: the musical interludes

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

So the President was given a microphone and sang again. There was a blues concert at the White House two nights ago. B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Mick Jagger were just a few of the performers. And as their closing … Continue reading →

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The GOP 2012 presidential race: Like they have a choice?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

And as the search continues, The Onion (that satirical news outlet that the Republican base constantly confuses for reality) has this piece that could be fodder for future misguided rants: WASHINGTON—Saying the now critically endangered species of politician is at … Continue reading →

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Border patrols

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Here’s a map of what are supposed to be U.S. interventions around the world since the end of World War II. Seriously? We haven’t done anything in Canada or Mexico? In Mexico’s case, doesn’t the War on Drugs count? It’s … Continue reading →

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Presidents’ Day highlights

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Happy Presidents’ Day. And judging from the way things are going in the political world, this time next year, this guy is going to be president of the U.S. Even with his “radical Islamic policies” as Rick Santorum‘s spokeswoman said … Continue reading →

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Religious right wronged?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

The current “not-Romney” frontrunner in the GOP presidential campaign, Rick Santorum, is getting a lot of scrutiny these days. You’d think he wouldn’t want anyone to look into the things he said in the past. But here’s a little head … Continue reading →

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