In the 1960s and 1970s, it was fashionable, at least among intellectuals, to search for the “root causes” of crime. The term later became something of a joke, and with largely good reason. The “root causes” of crime, it was … Continue reading
The totalitarian mass murderers of Islamic State are hellbent on acquiring nuclear weapons and using them against their enemies in the West, a reporter who was embedded with the Salafi jihadist fighters in occupied Syria is warning. German journalist Jürgen … Continue reading
A lot of people like to read peppy little affirmations first thing in the morning. But some clients tell me that these fluffy, hyperbolic one-size-fits-all sentences feel like nothing more than false hype when they are in a negative state … Continue reading
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis on his recent trip to America. Kim Davis is the Kentucky court clerk who refused to give same-sex couples marriage licenses, as the law now requires, based on a recent Supreme Court decision. … Continue reading
Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon running for president, recently suggested that a Muslim president would not be a good idea. Does this make him a bigot? Rupert Nacoste, psychology professor at North Carolina State University thinks so. Says Nacoste: Verbal … Continue reading
Deep breathing is an effective technique for relaxation. The influx of oxygen can help relieve stress, and it’s a lot less risky and expensive than medication. But, like medication, oxygen is only a temporary fix. In other words, it’s no … Continue reading
“A message of hope.” I read this in headlines about the Pope’s recent visit. It made me think: How valuable is hope, really? I know that the absence of hope is a terrible thing. People become unhappy, full of despair … Continue reading
Is it possible to commit violence against another person via the Internet? Common sense and even the tiniest regard for individual rights would seem to suggest no. But a newly issued report by the United Nations claims otherwise. Not only … Continue reading
Republican Rep. Peter King called Speaker of the House John Boehner’s abrupt resignation a “victory for the crazies.” “Crazy” means irrational. Is Rep. King implying that it’s rational to go along with all of Obama’s policies? Because that’s what Congress … Continue reading
U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Ted Cruz got it exactly right when he wrote the following at Politico.com [9-23-15] Today, President Barack Obama fights relentlessly for his liberal priorities. Like the Terminator, he never gives up, he never stops. And … Continue reading
In his latest rant, Pope Francis declared that immigrants are modern-day “pilgrims,” and he also lectured that Americans would do well to learn from their “diversity.” Twittering twits everywhere applaud and like these remarks. “What a compassionate man this Pope … Continue reading
The summer is over, and those of us who live here get to enjoy the change of the seasons once again. For many, this brings a bit of soul-searching and an objective look at where your decisions have brought you … Continue reading