Wayne McDonald
I'm a retired Physician's Assistant with special qualifications in adult & pediatric echocardiography (heart ultrasound) and cardiovascular testing. I'm also working on my master's degree in history.
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Meditation: 12 Hours After the End of the WorldOK, the world didn't end after all. Take hope, religious fanatics and UFO hunters: there's always next year.
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High Court Affirms the Right of "Free Speech"The Westboro Baptist Church has multi-million dollar judgment against it set aside on First Amendment grounds.
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Genetics and Childhood LeukemiaA recent study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital suggests that genetics, rather than socio-economic factors, are involved in childhood leukemia treatment failures.
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Create a Portable, Personal, Workspace with a USB Flash DriveCreating a portable workspace on a Flash Drive allows you to work from any computer but still keep your files private.
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Learning to Program in C++ Using Web Cartoon MakerWeb Cartoon Maker makes it easy for school-aged children, and even some childish adults, to learn computer programming.
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Learning Computer Programming with CelestiaIn this lesson, you will learn how to modify Celestia's "start" script to make it more personalized. -
Learning Computer Programming with CelestiaIn this series, you can learn the fundamentals of computer programming while you get a refresher course in astronomy.
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Google Chrome 9.0Google's "Chrome" browser includes features that users of other web browsers can only hope for -
Learn Computer Programming with Squeak and EtoysEtoys is a learning environment elementary school, and even for childish adults -
Computer Science for the Middle and High School GradesThe free "Alice" and "BlueJ" programs introduce "real-world" programming to middle and high school students. -
Introduction to the Fundamental Principles of Medical StatisticsMedical statistics is a complex subject, but it doesn't have to be incomprehensible!
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The Great Vaccination Hoax: One Year LaterEven though he has been exposed as a liar and a fraud, the True Believers in the Gospel according to Andrew Wakefield haven't given up.
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New Test "Promising" for Prenatal Diagnosis of Down SyndromeInitial results published in the British Medical Journal are "exceptionally promising" that a new blood test could revolutionize detection of fetuses with Down Syndrome. -
Does God Hates Nine Year Old Girls?Fred Phelps and Company plan to slither into Tucson for the funerals of those killed in Saturday's shootings
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Learning Computer Programming from Scratch"Scratch" not only makes computer programming an educational experience, it makes it fun too. -
Learning Computer Science in Elementary and Junior High SchoolsSoftware-based tools can teach the fundamentals of computer science to Elementary School kids. And its free! -
Susana Martinez Sworn in as New Mexico GovernorTake your pick: a "New Day" or "New Ringmaster at the Santa Fe Circus"
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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination ActThe Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act seeks to ban discrimination based upon a worker's genetic predisposition to some medical conditions.
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Residential Burglary Shatters Family's Christmas, and FutureA "simple" break-in threatens to ruin a woman's career before it could begin -
Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010The lunar eclipse of December 21, 2010 will be viewable from any pint in North America. -
Advertising for PatientsA look at how one questionably effective treatment for Multiple Sclerosis is marketed online.
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A "Fountain of Youth Drug" Found?Despite the sensationalism in the news media the facts about lelalidamide, the supposed 'Fountain of Youth Pill,' don't support the contentions.
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British Study Links Aspiriin to Lower Rates of Cancer DeathsAlthough far from conclusive, a study published this week in Great Britain finds evidence that daily aspirin may reduce deaths from many cancers by as much as 30 to 50% -
Google Writes a BookWith so many non-compatible e-book formats available, the consumers will wind up paying for everyones mistakes.
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Ancient Aliens: The Series"Ancient Aliens: The Series" documents how desperate some cable TV channels are trying to raise their ratings. -
Barack Obama, "Sputnik Moments," and Dr. StrangeloveBarack Obama's "Sputnik Moment" speech, history, and Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece -
Carotid Artery StentsCarotid Artery Angioplasty with Stenting is Useful in Some Less-Than-Ideal Surgical Candidates -
Three Essential Skills for Web AuthorsEmerging technologies will create a demand for web authors who are familiar with web technology.
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A False Alarm on ETDiscovery of primitive bacteria proves that life could have evolved under harsh conditions. -
Google Releases Google Earth 6.0The latest version of Google Earth delivers much more than just geography. -
Give Yourself a Free Christmas PresentOpen source projects mean you don't have to pay for overpriced, buggy, Microsoft products. -
More Free Software for ChristmasStellarium and Celestia can answer just about any questions you might have about the night sky.
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Free Software as a Christmas GiftTwo freely available Open Source software projects could save you money this Christmas
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Introducing the World Computing GridThe World Computing Grid is yet another opportunity for Internet users to contribute to some worthy projects.
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The Mars Exploration LaboratoryNASA's Mars Exploration Laboratory (MEL) lets you explore Mars fom the comfort of yur home. -
Discovering Comets with Your Personal ComputerLooking for previously undiscovered comets is easier than you might have thought, thanks to the Internet and a pair of NASA satellites. -
ZooniverseThe Zooniverse Project offers the you the chance to do 'real science' with your personal computer. -
Give Me that Online Religion Round 2The competition for the title of "Most Ridiculous Prophecy of All Time" is heating up.
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Give Me that Online Religion Round 1A review of one of the untold thousands of web sites that try to "save your soul" before the beginning of God's Great Tailgate Party.
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Long Odds on Jesus of NazarethThe argument that there is an "overwhelming probability" that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah is, at best, laughable. -
The Internet and the DisabledIf you would like an idea of how difficult using the Internet cab be for the disabled, try a few of these experiments.
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Public Heath Enemy Number 1: ObesityObesity is now the number 1 pubic health problem in the United States and within a few years will kill more Americans that smoking.
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Medical Journal Officially Retracts Report Linking Autism, Childhood ImmunizationsThe British medical journal "Lancet" has retracted controversial report after review board finds its author deliberately misrepresented data
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Metabolic Syndrome: Natural and Alternative MedicineMetabolic Syndrome affects millions of Americans. Fortunately, several natural/ alternative medicine products have been demonstrated to be effective in managing this condition.
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Author J.D. Salinger Dies at 91Author of the controversial Catcher in the Rye dead at 91.
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Florida V. Samantha BurtonCan the State compel the individual to accept medical treatment against his or her will, even though that person is mentally competent to refuse such treatment?
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Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: Are They Moral?As a society, we often refuse to confront issues of morality as they apply to health care. This essay provides a short review of assisted suicide and euthanasia as moral questions that must be resolved.
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New Mexico Finally Wins Silliest State Title!I take it all back: There is a God after all! -
Why I Do Not Believe in MiraclesHow can I believe in something that I cannot prove to be real?
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Hispanic Folk Medicine PractitionersAn overview of the practitioners of Hispanic folk medicine in the United States
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The "Top Ten" Myths of Alzheimer's DiseaseThey sound believable, but a little research goes a long way in proving each one wrong.
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Why Judas Iscariot Wasn't a SinnerA demonstration that "what you think" is no guarantee that "what you think is always right."
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Personal Reflection: Why Me, God? IIIRound 3, and I'm already behind on points.
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The Next Generation of Artificial Heart TechnologyPatients who received Thoratec's HeartMate II device report fewer complications, better quality of life. -
Personal Reflections: Why Me, God?The second stage of my attempt to understand why, and possibly, who.
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Getting "Worked-up" for Alzheiner's DiseaseA personal experience report on what is involved in either making, or excluding, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
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The Person You Really Hated to See Go: 2009You know it's been a bad year when the only two interesting celebrity deaths were a porn star and a member of congress.
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Personal Reflections: Why Me, God?If rain falls upon both the good and the wicked, why does my life look like monsoon season in Sri Lanka?
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"End of Life" Care and Health Care ReformForget the euphemisms and doublespeak, the "march to affordable health care" is starting to sound like jackboots on cobblestones.
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Using Stents in AneurysmsEndovascular Stenting is becoming more widely accepted in the repair of aneurysms in the chest and abdomen. -
Osteoporosis Drug Shows "Promise" in Treatment of Breast CancerFosamax, already approved for the treatment of osteoporosis, appears to have a therapeutic effect in some forms of difficult-to-treat breast cancer. -
Complimentary, Non-traditional, and Alternative MedicineShould Congress force the rest of us to pay for something without proof that it might actually work?
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Thoughts on the Ethics of Health Care ReformHealth care "reform" is coming. It would be nice if someone in Congress would consider the ethical issues involved.
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CDC Publishes New Mammography Study, RecommendationsUse of mammography as a screening exam in younger women challenged. -
Why Rehabilitation Hospitals Are a Good ThingSome people think that rehab hospitals are a waste of resources. I was one of them until I found out what they can accomplish.
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Surviving Brain InjuryA brief account of the obstacles one might face when recovering from a significant brain injury.
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Free Online Courses in Biblical StudiesThe Department of Religious Studies at Yale University has published two excellent courses in Biblical Studies
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Another Round of History TriviaThis one is a little harder, I give it a 6.5 out of 10.
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Just Another Modest ProposalA few more thoughts on why the US Congress is the biggest threat to your health.
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On the Origin of StupidityA philosophical and historical inquiry regarding the last great plague to threaten humanity
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The Baucus Health Care BillA few thoughts on this proposed legislation
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A Little More Easy TriviaI'm feeling generous, so try these easy ones
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Book Review: The Power of StupidityFinally, a textbook of human stupidity. -
Who Wants to Be a Czar?If you think all this Czar stuff is getting a bit tiring, read on.
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Medical Isotope Supply Cannot Meet DemandThanks to short-sighted planning at the federal level, some medical procedures are being delayed -
Swine Flu ReduxHow to tell this "crisis" from a hole in the ground.
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Homeland Security Strikes AgainIt's enough to make you nostalgic for the good old days of John Ashcroft.
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Military TriviaI rate this one at a 6 out of 10.
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I Think It's Still LegalA few things that are still legal. At least they were legal the last time that I looked.
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The North Korean Missile TestNorth Korea's recent test of a long range ballistic missile may have been a significant event, but it wasn't a step closer to nuclear Armageddon. -
An Immodest ProposalThis idea makes more sense than anything else in the so-called Economic Recovery pork barrel.
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Indiana Jones and Barney FifeWhy does the Great Obama Economic Plan sound more and more like Business As Usual? -
Another Prophecy RevealedThis one can't be any more ridiculous that the rest of that New Age garbage.
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Bring Back the Roman SenateHere's a novel idea: how about selecting senators based on merit and capability rather than on popularity with semi-literate voters?
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New Mexico Regains Lead in Silliest State in the Nation CompetitionThe Road Runner and Coyote cartoons can't even come close to the laughs you can get by watching the 6:00 PM news. -
Expel CaliforniaThe Confederacy had it backwards: throw the rest out and keep the better parts for yourself.
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Eric Holder's Role ModelsIf these are the people the Attorney General admires, it's going to be a long four years. -
A Rational AnthemIt may be over a century old, but it still rings more than true.
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Obama's Economic Recovery Plan is Wrong Way to GoThe fine line between incompetence and stupidity has been erased by the Obama administration.
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Political Trivia Pop TestA Political Science 101 pop test for cynics. -
What a Difference a Week Can Make, Round 2More thoughts on the New York Times, budget deficits, and Barney Fife (oops! I meant Barney Frank). -
President Obama Unveils New Scoring System for NCAA Final FourSuppose Obama's "tax reform" plans were applied to the NCAA tournament. -
Impeach Cristopher Dodd for StupidityIt's a good thing that stupidity isn't a crime. If it were, all we ever to is hold election 4 times a year. -
HR 1105 and Other Taxpayer Ripp-offsHR 1105 is yet another example of why "public servants" are an endangered species. -
Musings from the MeltdownThe best way to solve the financial crises would be to sell Congress into slavery, but we can't what it would cost to get someone to take them.
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Another Open Letter to President ObamaAn open letter to President Obama expressing my concerns that he may be on shaky legal ground with the AIG controversy.
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Economic Crisis May Not Be a Crisis After AllThe Obama Administration seems to have a difference of opinion with Republicans and within its own ranks. -
Another Round of TrivaThese are pretty easy, I give them a 6 out of 10 in difficulty.
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The Panic of 1873How the Great Chicago Fire indirectly led to World War II.
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Obama Administration Has Plan to Make Veterans Pay for Health CareObama's idea that vets should have to pay for their health care is the height of arrogance.
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The New England Journal of MediocrityThe once-respected New England Journal of Medicine has fallen to pimping for the one of Obama Administration's more ridiculous schemes.
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The NIH May Be Hazardous to Your HealthFor a government agency that claims to look out for your health, the NIH is doing all it can to stress the taxpayers. -
Air Pelosi Flight 1 Now Departing at Gate 13If you want to know why Congress can't fix the economy, read this. -
The Mexican Drug War: Another ViewThe Mexican Drug War and the ghost of Pancho Villa. -
Old Rome and the New DealOne of the greatest unanswered questions of history: could the Roman Empire have survived the New Deal?
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New Deal or Old Nonsense?A few words concerning the New Deal and other broken promises.
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Comparing Two Treatments for a Common Form of Heart DisaseWhich is more effective: bypass surgery or catheter-inserted stents?
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Snoring as a Fine Art and Twelve Other EssaysThis is one book that will become one of the classics of western literature. -
A Few Literary DiversionsA few suggested titles that you might find enjoyable.
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Obama Housing Crisis Plan Leaves Much to Be DesiredFor a man who tries to pass himself off as the second coming of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President Barak Obama is sounding more and more like Herbert Clark Hoover. -
Fat People and Global WarmingIf you want to know why civilization seems Hell-bent on self-extinction, read on! -
The Escaped Slave Who Saved the UnionHow Charlie Wright, an escaped slave, changed the course of the American Civil War. -
The Ghost of John Maynard KeynesBarak Obama's touted Economic Recovery Plan smells like just another New Deal scam.
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Abraham Lincoln as a Role Model?Why would anyone want to use Abraham Lincoln as a role model?
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Understanding the Federal Reserve SystemFive online resources that provide a basic understanding of the Federal Reserve System and its role in helping to resolve the current financial mess. -
Bread and CircusesJuvenal may have written almost 2,000 years ago but he still makes a good point. -
Congress, Banks and BailoutsSome banks are refusing government money on the grounds that it would mean federal control of a large part of the banking industry.
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New Mexico Still in Running for Silliest State in AmericaIf silliness was a crime, here are a few people that would be shot on sight.
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The Obama Administration and Health Care ReformIf you like the Post Office and the Veterans Administration, you're going to love Obama-care. -
The Blue Eagle and the Sick ChickensHow FDR's grand scheme was thwarted by three Jewish guys from Brooklyn and a few sick chickens.
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Congress Rewarding Campaign SupportersBarney Frank makes sure that his, Obama, supporters get special breaks under "Bailout Bill." -
Obama Inauguration to Cost $150 MillionIt seems beyond immoral that, given the state of the economy, it costs $150 million to say "I do." -
The Obama Economic Recovery Plan, Round 2More small change he hopes someone will believe in. -
Timothy Geithner: Tax DodgerMore "Change We Can Believe In"
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The 1.2 Trillion Dollar Budget DeficitPresident-elect Obama's Economic Recovery Plan may have the opposite effect than he intends. Is this guy trying to cause another Great Depression? -
The Obama Economic Recovery PlanThe only problem with the President-elect's Economic Plan is that it doesn't seem to exist. -
What is the Gross Domestic Product and Why is it Important?Just because Congress doesn't know doesn't mean that you shouldn't. -
20 Quotes by Presidents and About the PresidencyThe "Truth in Lending Law" applied to men who had no real qualifications for the job. -
Bill Clinton's Third Term?So far, "Change we Can Believe In" looks more like Bill Clinton's third term. -
What is the Unemployment Rate, and What Does it Mean?The unemployment rate is an important indicator of the overall state of the economy, and one of the most misunderstood
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All the King's Men: Round 2New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's political career may soon come to an ignoble end. -
What is the Consumer Price Index?The Consumer Price Index is watched closely by both Congress and the Federal Reserve Board, but not many people are aware of the way it influences government policy.
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Bill Richardson Out as Commerce Sercretary NomineeObama boots supporter after reports of federal grand jury probe into charges of corruption.
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Moral HazardMoral hazard is a well-known factor in determining financial risk. So why does it seem that the Feds decided tp ignore it?
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The Panic of 1819How James Madison caused the first major economic recession in American history and left James Monroe to take the blame for it. -
What a Difference a Year Can MakeA look back at the economic equivalent of the Battle of Verdun.
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Prostate Cancer 2008: The Year's Top StoriesThe biggest stories in 2008 were that diet and diet supplements are not effective in preventing or treating prostate cancer and a revision in the criteria regarding screening for the disease.
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Rod Blagojevich Admits that He's an AlienIllinois Governor says he's "living on the wrong planet." A transporter beam accident is the most likely cause. -
"The Great Recapitalization"Yet another justification for the ongoing Ponzi Scheme being run by Hank Paulson and Company.
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The Physics of Congressional SpendingAn all-too-brief explanation of the physics behind Congressional spending
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"Congress Deserves a Pay Raise" Says Famous EconomistJeremiah Wassah-Boolphrogg calls stress of spending over a trillion dollars "tremendous" -
5 Ways to Get Rich During the RecessionMake your move now, before everyone returns to their senses! -
The Big 3 and Chapter 11A quick rundown on why the Big 3 should already be waiting in line at the courthouse instead of trying to avoid bankruptcy. -
"Capitalist Fools"It seems that even Nobel laureates have a hard time finding the right person to blame for the Great Meltdown of 2008.
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The Real Great Depression1929 and 2008 combined can't hold a candle to 1873.
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If Congress Controlled Christmas: Round 2House passes controversial North Pole Bailout Bill -
If Congress Controlled ChristmasBe filled with the joys of the season, or else!
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Scientific American Magazine Weighs in on Financial CrisisAlthough the magazine itself isn't noted for its social and economic commentary, there are two brief essays in the December, 2008 edition of "Scientific American" that should be required reading for members of the incoming Obama Administration. -
How to Beat the Holiday BluesThe best way to avoid the Christmas Blues is to temporarily convert to a religion that lets you have fun during the holidays.
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Is the National News Media Setting Up Barak Obama to Be a Failure?The media, in its fawning portrayal of Barak Obama as the Second Coming of FDR, may be doing the President-Elect a disservice. -
Citigroup Begging for Another HandoutCitigroup is whining that, because of its incompetence, it needs more money on top of the $25 billion they were given a month ago.
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Popular Diet Suppliment, Gingko, Found to Be Ineffective in Preventing Alzheimer'sGinkgo bilboa, widely touted as a prevention for Alzheimer's disease or age-related dementias, has been proven to be no more effective than a placebo. -
Obama Plans to Name Clinton, Richardson to CabinetSince the Clintons see Bill Richardson as a traitor that ruined Hilary's chances at the Presidency, this should be interesting.
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Big Three Auto Makers Demanding $25 Billion BailoutThree guys, dressed in thousand-dollar Armani suits, who flew into town on company-owned private jets, want Congress to pay for their incompetent management of what was once a thriving industry. -
A Modest ProposalWhy not make the banks that get bailout money from the government loan the automobile industry the money that Big 3 claim that they need?
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An Open Letter to Barak ObamaWhy President-Elect Obama should appoint NM Governor Bill Richardson to something.
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Five Satires to Read While the Economy Goes Up in FlamesRoasting marshmallows on the funeral pyre of capitalism.
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Why Would Anyone Believe Hank Paulson?It seems that treasury Secretary Paulson never met an idea that he didn't like, as long as there was something in it for him.
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Drug Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by Up to 50%Rosuvastatin (Crestor) can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in those with normal LDL but elevated CRP levels.
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Election NightA few thoughts on the sorry state of the news media.
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Warren HardingIn the case of Warren Harding the verdict of history downplays an enviable record of accomplishment.
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A History LessonSpeaking to a campaign gathering in Greenville, NC on October 27th, Joe Biden compared Senator Barak Obama to Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and John Kennedy.
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Federal Government Begins Nationalization of American Banking SystemNationalization is still nationalization, no matter what euphemism the government uses. -
Banks, Bailouts, and Bulls**t: Part IIIf war is too important to be left to the generals, why isn't the economy too important to be left to the politicians?
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Banks, Bailouts, and Bulls**t: Part IIf you think that more government regulation is the solution to the current crisis you don't understand what got us here in the first place. -
Waht Do You Say Now, Mr. Greenspan?Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan's love affair with financial derivatives had a lot to do with the mess that the taxpayers will be forced to clean up.
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A Third Bank of the United States?If you think the government has made a mess with the financial problems of the nation, wait until it enters private sector banking! -
Five Good Things About the Financial CrisisHow to let a smile be your umbrella and get you teeth knocked out.
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Why Are Former Goldman Sachs Executives Overseeing the Wall Street Bailout?In a move comparable to appointing John Gotti as the director of the Witness Protection Program, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has appointed former Goldman Sachs Vice President Neel Kashkari as head of the newly created Office of Financial Stability.
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Self-Serving Senators Pass So-Called Financial Emergency BillThe US Senate passed a bill that should send every honest American on a hunt for enough tar and feathers to get the attention of this crowd of intellectual prostitutes! -
A 10% Income Tax Surcharge on the Rich?Jonathan Swift may be famous for his "Modest Proposal," but this one belongs in the "Idiotic Proposal" collection. -
If I Were President I'd ..A few things that I would do if I was ringmaster of American politics.
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How the Financial Crisis HappenedThe current financial crisis has its roots in governmental folly, as described by Barbara Tuchman over 25 years ago.
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Canadian Journalist Insults American VotersI thought we had grown beyond racism, but it's alive and well at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation!
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Fannie, Freddie, and the FedsThis article gives a brief explanation of how the home mortgage industry got into trouble and why the feds had no alternative except to intervene.
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FINALLY, the TRUTH! JED CLAMPETT SHOT JFK!A picture is worth a thousand words, give or take a few paragraphs.
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An Interview with H. L. MenckenThings are getting so crazy the even "The Bard of Baltimore" came back from the grave to get a ringside seat for the 2008 Election. -
A New Look at an Old Disease"New" research on an "old" disease demonstrates that "newer" technology doesn't always mean "better" planning. -
The Grand Unified Theory of StupidityIf you've always thought that the entire universe seems to be an exercise in stupidity, you were right all along.
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The Five Fundamental Laws of StupidityEven stupidity makes sense if you look at it long enough. -
How to Lose an Election7 easy steps to your humiliation at the polls this November.
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How to Watch a Political DebateA guide to separating the the intellectual wheat from the political chaff.
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"Miracles," Cures, and Truth Vs Media HypeAnother of my periodic outbursts related to journalistic mischief and inaccurate reporting.
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News from the International Conference on Alzheimer's DiseaseNew research focuses on detecting, treating Alzheimer's Disease in its earliest stages.
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Great Moments in Stupidity: The Zimmermann TelegramThe greatest act of diplomatic stupidity in the history of anything . -
A Brief History of the Federal Income TaxBen Franklin was right about the certainty of death and taxes, but there's nothing that says we have to willingly accept either of them. -
Best Selling Author, Virtual Reality Pioneer Randy Pausch DiesRandy Pausch lived in virtual reality, but his "last lecture" was all about reality itself.
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Brown Shirts in America: Part IIPart II: The First Red Scare
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Midnight in the Garden of Liberals and ConservativesJoin us for a walk through the garden of political ideology. Just be careful not to listen to what the snake tells you. -
Brown-Shirts in America: Part IThis posting is longer than many but it describes a little-known period in American history: when the law was twisted into a monstrosity that Stalin would have admired. -
The 2008 Democratic National ConventionThe Democratic National Convention and Traveling Circus is now a month away! -
A Plot to Overthrow FDR?Claims of a right wing plot to overthrow FDR occasionally appear in the media and almost invariably misstate the facts as reoprted in the historical record.
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What Are the Executive Powers of the President of the United States?Want to be scared out of your wits by the prospect of a dictatorship? Read on!
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Casinos in or Near Albuquerque, NMThe casino industry is emerging as a major economic force in Albuquerque, NM. -
Just Say No to Bill RichardsonNew Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is usually mentioned as a potential running mate for presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Barak Obama. Here are just a few reasons why such a decision would have the potential damage the Party's chances in November.
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Merriam-Webster Announces New Words to Be Included in DictionaryStoip worrying about new words because the definitions of the old ones are being forgotten. -
Confessions of a Wheelchair Test PilotIf life hands you a lemon, don't make lemonade. Throw the lemon back into Mother Destiny's face and tell her to try harder because you have not yet begun to fight! -
"Watermelon as Viagra:" Another Example of Irresponsible Reporting?When you check the original sources against what was reported as "fact" by the media, it makes you wonder what happened to journalistic integrity. -
Easy Movie TriviaI can't help it, I'm a Broadway musical nerd. -
The Cabinet Choices of President Barak ObamaWhat would the cabinet of President Barak Obama look like? Here are a few guesses.