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Digital Rights Groups: California Ban on Violent Video Games Violates Free SpeechDigital rights groups sent amicus briefs to the United States Supreme Court Friday urging them to uphold a ruling that threw out California law banning the sale or rental of violent videogames to those under the age of 18.
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Alaskan Same-sex Couples Sue State Over Discriminatory Tax LawsThe American Civil Liberties Union announced on Tuesday that it is representing three sexagenarian Alaskan same-sex couples who have filed a lawsuit against the state of Alaska for its discriminatory tax-assessment rules.
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Order, Disorder, and Nothingness in the Philosophy of Henri BergsonAccording to the French philosopher Henri Bergson, the concepts "order," "disorder," and "nothing" were developed for practical purposes and have little metaphysical significance. -
Hiroshima Mon Amour and Kant's View of the SublimeThe beginning of the French film Hiroshima Mon Amour can be better understood by using the concept of the sublime as developed by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant.
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Libanius' Characterization of Christian Monks in His Oration "For the Temples"In his oration to the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, Libanius characterizes Christians as an unruly mob.
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The Purpose of Prayer in Evagrius' Chapters on PrayerAccording to the monk Evagrius Ponticus, in order for our prayers to be "an ascent to the spirit of God" (Ch. 35), we must cultivate inner purity and become focused on living well in God.
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Four Misconceptions of ProtestantismIn his book, The Spirit of Protestantism, Robert McAfee Brown identifies four common misconceptions about Protestantism: Protestantism as a negative religion, diluted Catholicism, acceptance of certain doctrines, and the right to private judgment.
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Amnesty International Calls on Mexican Authorities to Investigate Human Rights AbusesAmnesty International has released a report that documents crimes against human rights committed by Mexico's military forces. Included among the human rights violations are extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary detentions.
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ACLU Praises Defeat of the Nelson-Hatch Amendment to the Senate Health Reform BillThe American Civil Liberties Union is praising the Senate for defeating an amendment to the health reform bill that would have restricted access to abortion.
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EFF Sues Federal Government Regarding Surveillance of Social Networking SitesThe Electronic Frontier Foundation has announced that it has filed suit against six government agencies which have withheld their procedures and restrictions for using social networking sites for investigations and data gathering.
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Facebook Use and Social Anxiety: Are Social Behaviors Different Online and Offline?In 2008, the Journal of Media Psychology published a study which examined the relationship between Facebook use and willingness to communicate offline. The results suggest those who are most social online tend to be those who are most social offline. -
Body Fat and Female AttractivenessA growing body of psychological and anthropological research is putting into question thinness as the ideal form of female beauty. Research suggests that in most cases, where body fat is deposited is more important than the amount of it. -
Study Finds Bisexuality in Women Not a Temporary Phase, Changes in Sexual Identity CommonA longitudinal study published in 2008 found that bisexuality was a stable sexual orientation and that bisexuals were as likely as lesbian or heterosexual women to commit to long-term relationships. -
Pictures of Grandview Drive In The Fall (Peoria, IL)A collection of autumn pictures of Grandview Drive in Peoria, IL -
Study Finds Sex and Nudity in Movies Does Not Increase ProfitsA recent study reveals that sex and nudity in movies cannot be used to predict film profits or other measures of success. This study suggests that adding sex/nudity to a movie will probably not increase profits, but adding violence probably will.
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ColorOfChange.Org Begins Petition Aimed at Fox News Owner Rupert MurdochIn an interview Rupert Murdoch defended the "racially inflammatory" comments made by the Fox News pundit Glenn Beck. In response to this, ColorOfChange.org has started a new petition demanding Rupert Murdoch clarify his views. -
How Does Power Effect Moral Decision MakingAn intriguing moral psychology experiment has recently been published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The study examines the relationship between power and moral decision making. -
Where to Volunteer for Christmas in Peoria, ILIf you are in the giving mood this Christmas, there are a number of organizations in Peoria, Illinois looking for Christmas volunteer work and charitable donations. -
Interesting Behavioral Effects of Ovulation on WomenThis article discusses the change in voice, choice of clothing, facial recognition, and sexual preferences of women during ovulation. -
Study Shows Men Find the Color Red Physically and Sexually AttractiveThe Journal of Personality and Social Psychology published a study which found that the color red causes men to find women more attractive and also seemed to cause men to be more willing to spend money on a date. -
High Self-Esteem Does Not Lessen Effect of Stressful Events on DepressionResearch has found that a high self-esteem does not lessen the effect of stressful events on depression. The new findings come from three longitudinal studies of adolescent and young adults. -
Studies Find Hatha Yoga an Effective Treatment for Chronic Back PainStudies have found that Hatha yoga is an effective treatment for chronic back pain.
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Depression Associated with Lack of Self-DisclosureA recent study has found a relationship between depression and lessened emotional disclosure.
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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy a Clinically Effective Treatment for Anxiety?A recent study in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology examined whether Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was a clinically effective treatment for anxiety.
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Psychologists Examine Qualitative Experience of Depression in MenA recent study has investigated the qualitative experience of depression in men. The study found that men often try to deal with problems alone, resulting in a cycle of depressive symptoms.
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New Study Finds Link Between Estradiol and Depression, AnxietyA recent study has found that mice injected with estradiol show lower levels of anxiety and depressive behavior than mice not injected with estradiol. This finding supports the use of estradiol as a treatment for menopausal depression.