I've caught a lot of slack around here for suggesting that the way rap functions today is an overall net negative on the community. I want to use this video among others as a jumping off point for a discussion on the significance of music and other aspects of culture on performance.
Thomas...
What is the most common complaint you hear from young grads trying to get a job and start their careers?
Some libertarians argue that minimum wage laws are a major road block to gaining experience. Prior to minimum wage, employers were able to hire more people at entry level...
The Boy Who Cried Wolf | TheLastPsychiatrist.com
2600 years ago a fable was written, read by generations, understood by none.
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The winter came, and the villagers were cold and hungry, and many died, for there were no sheep. An old man from another village shook his head: why was such...
I really liked this piece because it's concise and it doesn't simply focus on any one factor. I can see it starting a great discussion here. The post links to a lot of other articles so check out the main page as well if you're interested.
The Neighborhood Effect
By Marc Parry
The "What's it like living in the suburbs?" thread reminded me of this great article. It's a long read on urban sociology. Long, but really gives a good picture of where the entire field is right now and how it got to this point.
I'll just quote up some...
With another celebrity passing recently this has been on my mind. Seeing famous people often adopt these self destructive tendencies only to die early. It's sad knowing how many people had emotions tied to these people and the manner in which they passed away.
I think often people chase...
Football is proving to be extremely dangerous. More and more research is pointing out the dangers of constantly bashing your head. What a shocker. It turns out that it isn't so much the concussions, but rather the continuous little hits that could be causing serious injury in the long run...
Meet The Indonesian Workers Who Make Your Nikes: 50 Cent Hourly Wages, Beatings, And Humiliation
More than a decade ago, shoe giant Nike came under fire for its use of sweatshop labor in the production of its products. Most of the criticism focused on its Indonesian workforce, where workers...
Story was published recently.
Twelve American soldiers face charges over a secret "kill team" thatallegedly blew up and shot Afghan civilians at random and collectedtheir fingers as trophies.
Five of the soldiers are charged withmurdering three Afghan men who were allegedly killed for sport...
The amount of misinformation spread concerning basic Islamic principles is approaching a critical point.
This has lead to influencing the political realm (Niqab bans across Europe, Minaret Ban in Sweden, Ground Zero Mosque controversy).
Hate crimes against Muslims have been rising steadily. ...
I usually pride myself on my ability to think for myself, but I was pretty much on the band wagon when Bowling for Columbine came out. The NRA, to me, seemed like a ridiculous and hateful organization.
But this write up on Moore's techniques shows that some of his methods are blatantly...