New research links fast food consumption with depression.
The Occupy Wall Street movement, Engels, and the Theory of Socialism (tags)
The theoretical foundations of socialism as put forth by Frederick Engels in his book Anti-Dühring are still valid today and schould for the basis of the OCW movements around the world.
The USDA sets stronger regulations on E. coli in ground beef.
US Prepares Iraq Retreat (tags)
US military is paying bribes to Iraqi tribes not to attack its withdrawl.
Justice Scalia and the Dybbuk (tags)
Justice Scalia's oral comments on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding over crowding in Califoria prisons indicates he, just like Judge Hoffman in the Chicago Seven case, has been possessed by a dybbuk.
Does Money Buy Happiness? (tags)
A new article in Science Daily says money does not by happiness.
Engels on Capital and Surplus Value (tags)
Review of the chapters on Capital and Surplus Value in Engels' book Anti-Dühring showing the contemporary relevance of Marxist theory.
Scientists Say We Need Power and Corruption (tags)
Without corruption law enforcement might not be as efficient some scientists say.
Animal studies indicate that cooperation is better than individualism.
Reposted article by Phil Ebersole comparing President Obama with the Wizard of Oz.
Relections on "Obama's Economic View Is Rejected on World Stage"--NYT 11/12/10 (tags)
G20 nations reject US plans for world economy.
Science Daily reports on a new study linking health with wealth.
Fruit Loops, Leninism, and Lunacy (tags)
This article is a critique of the way the food industry in the US places ads for unhealthy products on children''s TV programs.