The Psychology of Internet Fame
Our brains are wired to seek approval but may not be equipped to handle our modern existence.
Virginia Woman Ordered Dog Euthanized, Buried With Her After She Died
A Virginia woman left unusual instructions for the Executor of her will, and it’s become something of a controversy.
Some Observations On The Debate Over Health Care And Insurance, Part I
Part One in a series of observations about health care and health insurance in light of the introduction of the House GOP’s health care plan.
Some Republicans Already Looking Ahead To 2020
The 2016 Republican Convention is barely halfway over, but some Republicans are already looking ahead to 2020.
Obama Administration To Take Steps To Cut Back On Police Militarization
President Obama is taking steps to reduce police militarization, but there’s much more that needs to be done.
Don’t Support the Troops?
Virginia Tech English prof Steven Salaita implores us to “Stop saying ‘support the troops.'”
Dog Bites One Third of Homeowner’s Insurance Claims
While most of us buy homeowner’s insurance to protect against storm damage and theft, injuries caused by dogs account for a third of all damage payouts.
Killer Kitties Create Carnage
The New York Times breaks the shocking story (“That Cuddly Kitty Is Deadlier Than You Think”) that cats kill birds and small mammals.
Interest Rates and Hacky Political Analysis
Seniors face a variety of economy-based difficulties–but let’s criticizes the media!
Inkblot, MIA
Kevin Drum has been writing about his cat, Inkblot, most every Friday for the last decade. Sadly, he’s been missing since Tuesday night.
Babies With Pets in Home Healthier
Babies who grow up with dogs and cats in the home are healthier, a new study finds.
Social Network Dedicated To Knitting Runs Up Against The U.S. Olympic Committee
Sometimes, the law can be an ass.
A “Christmas Tree Tax”? No, Just Good Old Crony Capitalism
Apparently, the Federal Government believes it necessary to remind you that you can buy Christmas Trees.
Is TV Too Complicated?
Has the digitization of entertainment — DVRs, iPods, iPods, digital cameras, Netflix, and so forth — transformed it from fun into work?
Why Police Dog Shootings Provoke Outrage
Americans get apoplectic at stories of police officers shooting people’s pets but seem unphased when they shoot innocent human beings.
