A Different Meaning For September 11th

A Different Meaning For September 11th

As Americans, September 11th will always hold a special meaning for us- a day of reflection, grieving, and for some, healing. For other people, though, the day September 11th has additional…
In Defense Of Gossip?

In Defense Of Gossip?

Gossiping has benefits, according to research conducted by Dr. Jennifer Cole and Hannah Scrivener from Staffordshire University, who presented preliminary results at the British Psychological Society…
I Don't Want To Die... But I Do Want To Shop!

I Don't Want To Die... But I Do Want To Shop!

One of the most common forms of self-medication in capitalist societies surely has to be retail therapy.  Is there really a problem that can't be solved by a new pair of shoes, or the latest…
Does Happiness Have To Cost The Earth?

Does Happiness Have To Cost The Earth?

I just watched Nic Marks of the New Economics Foundation's recent TED talk, which I hope I can embed below.  Marks and I both appear have a problem with the amount of media attention that the…