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Daily Archives: June 29, 2003
Forbidden Ink
“ Tattoos are not against the law in South Korea, but they were a foolproof way of avoiding the draft. Until the government started arresting young men for ”willfully tampering with their bodies to avoid military duty”. In old Korea, … Continue reading
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Here’s One for Mommy Dearest
The controversial science of mother-infant bonding gets a new look A nice review of "Attachment Theory", once discreditied, newly rediscovered, which basically holds that "children who develop strong bonds with their parents are likely to form similar bonds with peers, … Continue reading
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I HATE Krispy Kreme….
I hated Krispy Kreme donuts long before I ever tried one. I hated the whole concept of donuts after converting in my 40’s to a "healthier lifestyle". I especially hated Krispy Kreme donuts for their Tarheel origins and media-fueled expansionism. … Continue reading
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Lord, please don’t let me win….
This unlucky man, Jody Lee Taylor, won $4.3 million dollars in the Virginia Lottery. Unfortunately, "He had a weakness for drink and drugs, they say." Now he’s lost his wife and his job, and he’s in the Henry County Jail, … Continue reading
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Is there a stupidity quotient?
Boston Globe story basically asks the question, “Why do smart people do such stupid things?” I have been wondering the exact same thing for years, especially after buying a lottery ticket or eating at McDonalds. “Several stupidity scholars link foolishness … Continue reading
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Headlines Over the Horizon
Analysts at the RAND Corporation lay out ten international-security developments that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. From the “July/August Atlantic”
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