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Are friends really of bad influence?

I love hanging out with my friends. My whole family, even my aunts know them. They know how much I love them, trust them, and happy when I am with them. They're my friends since high school, and...

It’s Palin (updated)

Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska will be John McCain’s running mate per various news services.Young, woman, pro-life, hunts, advocate for drilling, executive experience. Let the games begin.UPDATE:...

More Quibbles With Barack’s Speech

I’ve already tackled the overarching theme of Obama’s speech, and McQ ably picks apart what passed for substance, but here are a few more portions that struck me as odd. First, the...

Music Review: Wes Montgomery - The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery

A classic album by jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery makes a triumphant return in this 2008 CD release. Wes Montgomery (1925-1968) was one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. He took...

Obama’s Acceptance Speech Vs. Milton Friedman

Overall, Barack Obama delivered an excellent speech tonight. If there is one thing that he does well, it is this. Of course, it was mostly lofty rhetoric and anti-McCain Bush barbs, but this is...

Marcel Vigneron arrested for DUI

Top Chef 2 runner-up Marcel Vigneron was arrested and jailed for DUI early Saturday, but made bail and attended a scheduled appearance that night. Marcel "was initially stopped on suspicion of...

Germany: Georgia on My Mind

German Spectator is a regular survey of German mainstream media coverage of politics, religion and society, as well as of foreign policy, especially toward Europe and the United States. Georgian...

Best Of: Framing IV: The Lorax Phenomenon

originally published May 23, 2007 by Sheril R. Kirshenbaum Imagine you're a legislative staffer on Capitol Hill.. Short on time would be an understatement. In comes Joe scientist carrying...

Best Of: Re-Framing Science While Chris Mooney's Away..

originally published May 23, 2007 by Sheril R. Kirshenbaum That's right, I said it. Dare I broach the topic sans Chris? Is it fair to discuss Framing when he's not here at The Intersection to...

And more Adam Dunn, for those of us that still care…

From CBSsportsline.com:Some of Dunn’s influence has been obvious. Signature moment so far: Ripping that three-run, first-inning homer against San Diego ace Jake Peavy in Arizona last...

Genetic predisposition may play a role in anxiety disorders

Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that...