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C.S. Lewis once said, “We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.” In a nation where sex has become ubiquitous entertainment and pornography continues to color how men view women, should it be a big … Continue reading
Is anyone surprised by the results of a recent survey that showed nearly a quarter of teenage drivers admitting they have been behind the wheel while high on something — alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs, to name a few substances? … Continue reading
“Suicide by cop” is a part of our everyday language now. Wikipedia says that is a fairly recent phenomenon, dating to the early 2000s, although it appeared in headlines as far back as the 1980s. But it’s likely the act … Continue reading
The question is whether the medical community and mainstream media outlets will be able to reach the teenagers who feel compelled to stuff teaspoons of cinnamon down their throats. Doctors say it’s important. Cinnamon, taken in such quantities, could cause … Continue reading
One of my colleagues at work spends a lot of time in Latin American countries. The other day he was telling me about a lot of those cultures don’t treat body image the way we do. It would be quite … Continue reading
If you’re abusive and you lose a lot, like Mike Rice did at Rutgers, everyone frowns on your behavior. If you win, they make funny commercials about your tantrums or name trophies after you. Continue reading
Think you’re done working for “the man.” Oh no, my friend. You’ve got at least another week or two, depending on where you live. Tax Freedom Day this year is April 18 nationwide. That’s the day when the average American … Continue reading
What is it about razor blades and food? Is this, like, the ultimate scary thing we can think to do to someone? Is it an American tradition? I ask because of this story on Deseretnews.com. A couple complained that they … Continue reading
What region of the country is going to grow in influence and power? Hint: It’s not in the states that dominated much of the attention in last year’s election. Joel Kotkin, a presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University … Continue reading
People who want to get legally high and who think alcohol (or in certain states, marijuana) is just too old fashioned and boring, have entered a sort of cat-and-mouse game with state legislatures. As soon as those august lawmaking bodies … Continue reading