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Why do Americans still dislike atheists? - The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-do-americans-still-dislike-atheists/2011/02/18/AFqgnwGF_story.htmlA growing body of social science research reveals that atheists, and non-religious people in general, are far from the unsavory beings many assume them to be. On basic questions of morality and human decency — issues such as governmental use of torture, the death penalty, punitive hitting of children, racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, environmental degradation or human rights — the irreligious tend to be more ethical than their religious peers, particularly compared with those who describe themselves as very religious.
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Rick Perlstein -- Birthers, Health Care Hecklers and the Rise of Right-Wing Rage
If 1963 were 2009, the woman who assaulted Adlai Stevenson would be getting time on cable news to explain herself. That, not the paranoia itself, makes our present moment uniquely disturbing. The tree of crazy is an ever-present aspect of America's flora. Only now, it's being watered by misguided he-said-she-said reporting and taking over the forest. Latest word is that the enlightened and mild provision in the draft legislation to help elderly people who want living wills -- the one hysterics turned into the "death panel" canard -- is losing favor, according to the Wall Street Journal, because of "complaints over the provision." Good thing our leaders weren't so cowardly in 1964, or we would never have passed a civil rights bill -- because of complaints over the provisions in it that would enslave whites.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/14/AR2009081401495_pf.html
Tags: politics, history, vast_right-wing_conspiracy, conservative, healthcare, america, american, culture, article, propaganda Saved by: admin
If 1963 were 2009, the woman who assaulted Adlai Stevenson would be getting time on cable news to explain herself. That, not the paranoia itself, makes our present moment uniquely disturbing. The tree of crazy is an ever-present aspect of America's flora. Only now, it's being watered by misguided he-said-she-said reporting and taking over the forest. Latest word is that the enlightened and mild provision in the draft legislation to help elderly people who want living wills -- the one hysterics turned into the "death panel" canard -- is losing favor, according to the Wall Street Journal, because of "complaints over the provision." Good thing our leaders weren't so cowardly in 1964, or we would never have passed a civil rights bill -- because of complaints over the provisions in it that would enslave whites.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/14/AR2009081401495_pf.html
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A New Lunch Bunch (washingtonpost.com)
A SHOW OF HANDS, PLEASE: Who is already bored/beset/out of ideas when it comes to filling your children's trendy, reusable totes? We thought as much. So we asked four pros to help compose a month of options. Their suggestions include recipes that are quick and easy. Feel free to mix and match -- and take heart: Winter break's just around the corner.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/food/graphics/lunchbox/index.html
Tags: food, recipes, lunch, cooking, health, kids, article, parenting, ideas, life Saved by: admin
A SHOW OF HANDS, PLEASE: Who is already bored/beset/out of ideas when it comes to filling your children's trendy, reusable totes? We thought as much. So we asked four pros to help compose a month of options. Their suggestions include recipes that are quick and easy. Feel free to mix and match -- and take heart: Winter break's just around the corner.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/food/graphics/lunchbox/index.html
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On The Internet, Nobody Knows You're Not In The USA - washingtonpost.com
A large number of web services are geographically restricted, such as Hulu, Pandora and Spotify. The reasons are usually to do with content licensing restrictions, or because US visitors (or visitors from other advanced economies) are of a higher value from a monetization perspective. A web application can only guess at the location of a visitor based on an IP address and other information, such as browser language and regional settings.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/05/AR2009100500411.html?dyn=popular
Tags: proxy, vpn, internet, firefox, howto, hulu, web, extension, online, security Saved by: admin
A large number of web services are geographically restricted, such as Hulu, Pandora and Spotify. The reasons are usually to do with content licensing restrictions, or because US visitors (or visitors from other advanced economies) are of a higher value from a monetization perspective. A web application can only guess at the location of a visitor based on an IP address and other information, such as browser language and regional settings.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/05/AR2009100500411.html?dyn=popular
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Mark Zuckerberg - From Facebook, answering privacy concerns with new settings
"We have heard the feedback. There needs to be a simpler way to control your information. In the coming weeks, we will add privacy controls that are much simpler to use. We will also give you an easy way to turn off all third-party services. We are working hard to make these changes available as soon as possible. We hope you'll be pleased with the result of our work and, as always, we'll be eager to get your feedback. "
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/23/AR2010052303828.html
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"We have heard the feedback. There needs to be a simpler way to control your information. In the coming weeks, we will add privacy controls that are much simpler to use. We will also give you an easy way to turn off all third-party services. We are working hard to make these changes available as soon as possible. We hope you'll be pleased with the result of our work and, as always, we'll be eager to get your feedback. "
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/23/AR2010052303828.html
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Social networking sites: 10 mistakes organizations make
Millions of people log onto social media Web sites daily, prompting such varied organizations as Gaithersburg-based MedImmune, the American Red Cross and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to follow. But simply creating an account on Facebook or Twitter rarely equates to being plugged in. Area consultants said many organizations spend ample time and resources on social media without seeing much return. Here are 10 common mistakes that they see businesses, nonprofits and government agencies make.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/25/AR2010062504382.html
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Millions of people log onto social media Web sites daily, prompting such varied organizations as Gaithersburg-based MedImmune, the American Red Cross and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to follow. But simply creating an account on Facebook or Twitter rarely equates to being plugged in. Area consultants said many organizations spend ample time and resources on social media without seeing much return. Here are 10 common mistakes that they see businesses, nonprofits and government agencies make.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/25/AR2010062504382.html
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