Random Thoughts

Despite their vocal criticism of the health care legislation enacted by Congress, the majority of Americans want some kind of reform, according to a new poll conducted by Indiana University's Center…

Sociological theory has previously linked black urban decline to poverty,  loss of manufacturing jobs and racial segregation. A new study in Social Forces claims another factor should be added…

In a recent LiveScience article entitled "Why Can't We All Just Get Along?", the topic of liberal and conservative differences was highlighted.  There were clearly numerous factors that affected…

The Unscientists 2010 Awards - Nominee #2 Richard Lindzen On April 6 2010 I announced The Unscientists 2010 Awards. The rules are simple, and mainly require that: by the use exclusively or mainly,…

I have just returned from over a week working at DESY (das Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron) at Hamburg, and when I am not so tired I hope to write up some more synchrotron stuff for you all. …

As I start to write this I can hear two helicopters passing overhead. I live in a small road just 5 minutes walk from one of Bangkok's major traffic clots, Victory Monument. Sometimes, writing about…

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Governments of developing countries have done a fantastic job managing international aid money. Today, 44% of international health aid money cannot be traced in the budgets of the receiving countries…

A recent LiveScience article entitled "Ancestry Search Can Annoy Living Relatives" expressed the point that all the interest displayed in researching one's family tree could annoy relatives. …

By now everyone has seen the video.  Here are some physical facts that one should consider.  These facts do not support the position of the military and many apologist.  It…