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Seven Questions for the Pastor Who Wants to Burn Copies of the Koran on 9/11 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:41AMPastor Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida, plans to publicly burn a copy of the Koran on September 11. The timing coordinates with the ninth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and the present controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero.
Hall’s certification needed for his job Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:45AMTUPELO – The city must appeal the denial of its deputy police chief’s certification – and it must win – if Robert Hall is to keep his job as currently defined.
Q&A with Jeff Auxier of The Auxier Focus Fund Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:11AM1. How many positions are there in the fund usually? I don't think it's very concentrated by looking at the % invested in the top 10 holdings? Read more » »
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Gibbs and Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano, 8/13/2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:51PMSee below for clarification to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. * Following up on the question regarding support for Pakistan's efforts to address unprecedented flooding, the United States has been working with Pakistani authorities from the outset of this crisis to address the urgent needs of the Pakistani people and we are making every effort ...
Inside the mind of one atheist Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:16AMWhat's it like to be an atheist in Colorado Springs, home of the religious right? No problems at all. by Larimore Nicholl What's it like to be an atheist in Colorado Springs, home of the religious right? No problems at all.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
A Problem with Aristotle's Ethical Essentialism Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:53AMIn Aristotle's view, a great many people who operate productively and creatively in the natural world, focused on doing well in the practical professions, are consigned to an inferior status.
Protect privacy in information free-for-all Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:53PMThere is an imperative to protect privacy and punish those who do wrong, writes Paul Keating.
This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:35PMAbstract: Conservatives have often charged that the great centralizing tendencies in American government were a product of the New Deal. As the late Dr. Wettergreen shows in this essay, first published in 1988 as a chapter in The Imperial Congress , a book produced by The Heritage Foundation and the Claremont Institute, the true culprit was not FDR but LBJ, as the full bureaucratization of ...
Bad Blood? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:59AMIt reads like a bad science fiction novel: A small Illinois biotech company cuts a deal with UCSD. The university agrees to test a substitute for human blood on comatose patients -- victims of gunshots and car crashes -- without the patients' consent.
A minister, an imam and an atheist explain why they believe in a Holy Spirit -- or not Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:30AMReligion World asked these Central Florida residents to give three reasons why they believe what they do. Here are their responses.
Is the "synthetic cell" about life? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:05AMA bioethicist explores the soul of Venter's new life form and of his experiment
Science and politics in the birthplace of the Enlightenment Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:23AMScience and politics in the birthplace of the Enlightenment MinnPost/Jake Otto Palazzo Bo coats of arms By Shawn Lawrence Otto Saturday, July 17, 2010 PADOVA, Italy — I came to Italy to talk about science and politics — but as I leave Padova, I am struck by how each generation from Galileo’s to my own must defend science, democracy and freedom of thought, as a moral imperative.
For the record, Evans’ remarks were on the record Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:13PMWas it or was it not under Chatham House Rule that Immigration Minister Chris Evans made his interesting remarks about the asylum seeker debate? If not then his remarks were fair game.
This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:21PMAbstract: Today, those who defend free markets and capitalism often do so solely on managerial or technical grounds, but economic liberty needs a moral defense as well. Defense of economic liberty without reference to morality will ultimately prove injurious to liberty itself.
God Questions: Theological Education and the University Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 3:41AMThis year the Melbourne College of Divinity celebrates its 100th anniversary. The MCD exists because of Australia's singular allergy to religion in education, which ruled theology out of the first universities, in Melbourne and Sydney. But theology has persisted here: in private, independent colleges, then in private universities, and now in the public university sector. Encounter this week ...
World Cup: What will be the legacy? Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:18AMSpain has defeated The Netherlands. What will be the legacy of the tournament?
Sustainability: Will We Recognize It When We See It? Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:29AMIt may be the greatest technological challenge our society has ever faced.
David Isenberg: Inherent or Non-Inherent: That is the Question Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:00PMI was out of town when the federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan (CWC) held the first part of a two-day...
Will We Recognize Sustainability When We See It? Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 1:10PMMost people today embrace sustainability as a good thing, and it may be the greatest technological challenge our society has ever faced.But, in a paper just published in the journal BioScience, Michigan Technological University wildlife ecologist John A. Vucetich and Michigan State University environmental ethicist Michael Nelson say that the technological challenge of sustainability pales in ...
Sustainability: Will We Recognize It When We See It? Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:46PMMost people today embrace sustainability, although it may be the greatest technological challenge our society has ever faced. That challenge pales in comparison to the ethical crisis it presents to society.
Sustainability: Will We Recognize It When We See It? Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:25AM(PhysOrg.com) -- Most people today embrace sustainability as a good thing, and it may be the greatest technological challenge our society has ever faced.
Police attempt to clear crowds amid G20 unrest Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 7:14AMHeavily armed riot police are attempting to clear crowds out of central Toronto, several hours after black-clad vandals raged through the city in protest of the G20 summit.
What have the G8 and G20 achieved? Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:44AMWorld leaders have gathered in Canada for the G8 and G20 meetings. What is your reaction?
CNN - What BP Was Missing On Deepwater Horizon: A Whistleblower Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:09AMThe Opening Letter From BP CEO Tony Hayward To The BP Code Of Conduct Reads: 'If You Are Unsure Of What To Do In Particular Circumstances Or Concerned That The Code Is Being Broken, You Have A Responsibility To Speak Up. The Code Explains The Mechanisms To Do This . . . And The Protections To Ensure That Retaliation Against Those Who Do Speak Up Will Not Be Tolerated.'
Research into addiction Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 6:14PMThe definitions of addiction have changed over the years, according to Barry Everitt, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge
Just Cause and Natural Family Planning Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:07PMWASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 16, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- Here is a question on bioethics asked by a ZENIT reader and answered by the fellows of the Culture of Life Foundation.
The Leading Business Weekly Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 10:34AMPRESIDENT Robert Mugabe recently swore in three new High Court judges, “promoted” one to the Supreme Court and appointed another to the position of Judge President of the High Court.
Less for schools, more for pubs, roll on March Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 12:09PMCould it get any worse than this? What kind of government would reduce public school and TAFE expenditure by $73 million in real terms, decrease poker machine taxes to help their mates in the pub industry, and yet manage to find $45 million to stop the rugby league grand final going to Brisbane or Melbourne? March 2011 can't come soon enough.
Why I’ll be cheering on England this year Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:22AMFor Gary Younge, as a young black boy in 1970s Hertfordshire, English patriotism was inextricably bound up with far-right politics and racism, not least in the beautiful game. Today, he celebrates that English football has changed beyond recognition.
Medics performed 'interrogation research' Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 1:10PMHuman-rights advocacy group alleges major ethics breaches.
Measuring the Immeasurable Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 7:46AMAlthough Richard Lynn's analysis of IQ and GDP has stirred up controversy, it is largely based on false premises. IQ is not a measure of one's ability to meet one's own wants, and GDP is not a measure of the satisfaction of those wants.
Why lie? Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 12:48PMI WONDER if any of us can honestly say we have never told a lie. I certainly can’t! Some say that lying is an unavoidable part of human nature, but does this make telling a lie acceptable, excusable and always forgivable?
What do you think of the oil spill response? Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 8:17AMThe latest attempt to stop the oil leak has failed. What is your reaction to the response to the environmental disaster?
Robert Peston Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 4:38AMEurope: paying for its overconfidence
Ghana Is Doomed Without Traditional Rulers Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 11:06PMIt is said that in the history of nations, there come moments when a variety of causes conjoin and combine to set up a flow of dangerously inflammatory thoughts in men’s minds.
A step toward artificial life Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 8:08AMIn revolutionary research that may end up altering our definition of life, scientists have created the first synthetic cell powered by artificially created DNA.
Scientists create artificial life Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 11:14PMScientists have created artificial life in a test tube, in a development which promises to revolutionise biotechnology. Related Stories Second inquest to probe far-right role in death Facebook embroiled in Islamic blasphemy row Thai government claims victory in Bangkok China jails man for orgies Obama speech disrupted by rodent
Synthetic cell is a giant leap for science, and could be bigger still for mankind Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 6:27PMScientists have succeeded in creating artificial life in a test tube, in a development which promises to revolutionise biotechnology.
Scientist Craig Venter creates life for first time in laboratory sparking debate about 'playing god' Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 12:23PMTeam led by genetics pioneer Dr Craig Venter creates "synthetic" life form from a mix of chemicals in the US.
Macklin’s twists truth on income management Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 10:22PMJenny Macklin has dismissed a new study revealing the government’s income management policy is not making an impact on tobacco and health food sales in indigenous communities. The study's authors hit back.
Here come the towelheads Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 10:22PMThe Coalition's coordinated campaign to exploit xenophobia has hit its stride, with Cory Bernardi calling to "ban the burqa" and a new asylum seeker attack ad.
Teaching the Ethics of Journalism Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 11:59AMBOGOTA, Colombia, MAY 8, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- Here are the speaking notes of an address given Oct. 8 by Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, at the Minuto de Dios University on the topic of "Teaching the Ethics of Communications in a Catholic University."
Bryant-Ireland controversy still alive Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 11:05AMNew elements keep being revealed as a result of Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland's offensive pre-draft question to Dez Bryant.
Blether with Brian Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 9:01AMAll the latest from the election campaign trail
Robert Peston Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 4:22AMGoldman: Consequences of Senate inquisition
Greek crisis - it ain't over yet Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 4:10AMGreek crisis - it ain't over yet
Greek meltdown piles pressure on euro - can Germany fix it? Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 4:10AMGreek meltdown piles pressure on euro - can Germany fix it?
Putting faith to work for environmental justice Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 1:13AMRobert F. Murphy
Pharmaceutical Companies Risking Drug Safety Via Cost Controls? Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 11:41PMReader Francois T sent this by e-mail: It is a well known (self-serving) assumption among business leaders that management is a “special skill” that can be applied to pretty much any field. Alas, this, ahem, skills set seems to bring the bad attitudes also. Problem is, this can become deadly for their costumers when those managers get into [...]
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 11:31AMOn March 30, 2010, President Obama made law of the final chapter of health care reform when he signed the reconciliation bill (H.R. 4872, the "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" or "Reconciliation Bill") passed by both houses of Congress on March 25, 2010, which amended the landmark health reform legislation, H.R. 3590 (the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care ...