If “terrorism” means the use of violence aimed at civilians in order to induce political change from their government, what is it called when intense economic suffering is imposed on a civilian population in order to induce political change from their government? Can those two tactics be morally distinguished?
Two Presidents, Smoking and Scheming
A parody about Obama’s lackluster performance at the first presidential debate.
Evolution? Big Bang it!
The US House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seems to have in its ranks some stunning personalities. Todd Akin’s (Republican) ideas on “legitimate rape” a few weeks ago have been followed by another of his party colleague Sen Paul Broun dismissing evolution as “‘lies straight from the pit of hell‘.
Australia’s newest export to UK
Glen Stevens, Reserve Bank of Australia’s Governor, emerges as the dark horse contender for post of the Governor of the Bank of England.
The Eyes of Thailand – Movie Trailer
The film is a true and inspirational story of Soriada Salwala’s quest to help two elephant landmine survivors—Motala and Baby Mosha—walk on their own four legs. Treating their wounds was only part of the journey; building elephant-sized prostheses was another.
Toilet Paper Ads in a Bathroom Near You?
Oh dear. Hopefully, they don’t have a “bring ad with you“!
In defence of free speech.
The background to This article is that a US hosting company was issued a legal notice by the UK government because they didn’t like what one of the sites hosted.
The note begins thus: “Free speech is a funny thing. A lot of people are for it, as long as it’s for them. An awful lot of people lose interest in principles when someone says something they don’t like”.
Splendid!
A Brief History of (the First Times in) Media
How language dies..
Very simply, it’s when the last person who speaks the language dies.
Children & writing
Can your child write? examines the biggest challenge that the American education system faces (or is this only symptomatic?)