‘All front-line police officers should be offered a Taser in light of the increased terrorism threat, the head of the Police Federation says. Steve White said it would help protect against “dangerous people” who could […]
‘As if Froot Loops weren’t already a poor enough choice, with their sugar, dyes, and artificial flavors, (and no “froot” anywhere in sight) now, independent testing has shown that those ingredients aren’t the worst thing […]
‘David Cameron has defended MPs against the cynicism of the British electorate by saying politicians “love” their communities and “overwhelmingly” enter Westminster for the right reasons. The Prime Minister said Britain’s political class was motivated […]
‘For years I have said “we’re all philosophers whether we know it or not”, yet more recently I have also come to understand that we’re all meditators. There are a few common barriers to the […]
‘Yesterday, we heard John McCain call protesters low life scum. Today, we learn that a Florida Sheriff recommended running them over. Dark clouds gather over America as officials in power continue to show how much […]
‘Anonymized credit card data – only locations and times of purchases made – are enough to identify a person, a new MIT study shows. Shopping habits are so unique, that knowledge of only four transactions […]
‘The Israeli authorities on Friday published tenders to build 450 new illegal settler homes in the occupied West Bank, the head of an NGO that monitors settlement activity said, as Zionist settlers attempted to kidnap […]
‘Mark Carney’s claim that Britain has escaped a “debt trap” common to Eurozone states has been dismissed by UK economist Michael Burke as “delusional.” Burke says Britain’s debt has merely been transferred from private firms […]
‘Israeli troops have launched an assault on Palestinian demonstrators in several towns and villages across the occupied West Bank, injuring two protesters. Violence erupted after Friday prayers when Israeli forces attacked Palestinians protesting against Tel […]
It’s fun to own a “classic” (read, pre-modern) car. It can also be a hassle. Before you dive in, it’s a good idea to know what you’re in for, both good – and bad. The good: Pre-modern cars have personality; they’re interesting – something homogenized, same-same modern cars aren’t. Cars built in the ’70s and before were designed largely the way designers – rather than government bureaucrats – wanted them designed. Hence the wild fins, the jutting angles, the instantly recognizable differences between say a Chevy and a Ford (today, you tell them apart by the shape of the grille). Even such … Continue reading →
Rich! We’re all going to be rich! If only we could have the Super Bowl here every year! It has gotten a little noisy in the skies near my home. With the Super Bowl here in metro-Phoenix this weekend the Scottsdale Airport is doing a rip-roaring business – emphasis on “roaring”. The airport is described as “a general aviation reliever facility with no commercial commuter or airline service.” But does it ever get the private jets of the rich and famous. The Super Bowl is just one of the draws. The Phoenix Open is underway in Scottsdale this weekend as … Continue reading →
There are said to be around 6,500 spoken languages around the world. While 2,000 of these languages are spoken by fewer than 1,000 speakers, others are much more common with words and phrases being passed down through generations and shared across countries and continents. A map has been designed to highlight the spread of these common languages by plotting words, and their translations, from population to population. Type a word in the interactive map below Called Word Map, the interactive guide (pictured) was created by Easyway Language Centre in Brazil. To use the map, type any word in any language … Continue reading →
In this series on mastering your attention, we have emphasized the fact that attention is not just the ability to focus on a single task without being distracted, but in fact is comprised of several different elements that must be effectively managed. But this doesn’t mean that single-minded focus is not of paramount importance. Yesterday we compared managing your different kinds of attention to being the supreme commander of your mind – you must be able to deftly maneuver and deploy your units to various battles. But good management can only get you so far; to win the war on … Continue reading →