Obama and the Palin Effect - a Mirror on the US Psyche

"Sometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the national psyche even when nobody intended to do that. This is perfectly illustrated by the rousing effect that Gov. Sarah Palin had on the Republican convention in Minneapolis this week. On the surface, she outdoes...

Deepak Chopra: Obama and the Palin Effect

I would welcome public debate on the possible 'higher' meanings and far reaching implications of the run up to next US election.  Deepak Chopra certainly offers a tantalizing interpretation. "by Deepak ChopraSometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the...

Deciphering Chávez’s psyche

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is clearly colorful — breaking out in song in the middle of speeches, firing government officials in public, repeatedly alleging plots to kill him and, most recently, pushing his...

World reacts to deadly shootings at Virginia Tech

The deadly university rampage in Virginia that killed 33 people sent shock waves around the world Tuesday with newspapers and talk shows delving into the American psyche and raising questions about lax gun controls in the United States.The gun control debate echoed across...

Terrorized by 'War on Terror'

"Terrorized by 'War on Terror' How a Three-Word Mantra Has Undermined America By Zbigniew Brzezinski 03/25/07 "Washington Post' -- -- The "war on terror" has created a culture of fear in America. The Bush administration's elevation of these three words into a national mantra...

Bernstein: Bush administration's disinformation, misinformation 'something I ...

" Bernstein: Bush administration's disinformation, misinformation 'something I have never witnessed before on this scale' Mike Sheehan Published: Wednesday February 14, 2007 Print This Email This Sponsored by: The Agenda with Joe Solmonese Veteran reporter Carl...

Hysteria

"People who suffer from what was once called "hysteria" show altered patterns of brain activity connected to their symptoms, researchers reported Monday."

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Homosexuality: All creatures great and small

From The Economist (UK): Norway - What is taught in a country's schools reveals much about the national psyche. The Norwegian curriculum requires that all 14-year-olds learn about homosexuality. Assisting with this education, the Natural History Museum at the University of...

Me and my iPod(s) - A Retrospective : CNET Reviews

"Five years ago, the iPod was launched, offering "a breakthrough MP3 music player that packs up to 1,000 CD-quality songs into an ultraportable, 6.5-ounce design that fits in your pocket." It wasn't the first MP3...

Bush Laments Iraq War's Effects

President Bush said Monday the Iraq war is "straining the psyche of our country" but leaving now would be a disaster.

Bush: Iraq 'straining psyche' of America (AP)

" WASHINGTON - President Bush " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> President Bush said Monday the Iraq " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Iraq war is "straining the psyche of our country" but leaving now would be a disaster. Bush served notice...

The Iraq War -- On Drugs

Wounded U.S. soldiers junked out on Valium and being returned to active duty in Iraq. Some committing suicide.

Hurricane battered our emotions

ATLANTA -- Cara Chapman is one of many people who have not slept well in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. The mother of a 4-month-old daughter, Chapman lives in the Atlanta area and has no direct ties to Louisiana or Mississippi. But still, she finds herself worrying about...

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