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Michael Winship: What Patriotism Is, and Is Not

On July 24, John Fairbanks said:
Tracy- the problem is two-fold: it's widespread cultural apathy, coupled with hedonism on a massive scale that is unparalleled in human history.

Digging Deeper::Young Newspaper Journalists Could Flee Because of Slow Pace of Change

On July 24, mike dunn said:
solid post as usual mark, at hearst we're doing something similar with the mit media lab - it is an industry in a constant state of change, nice to see that groups like vickey's are proactively working to help improve and add relevance to it..

What's Your P.O.V. about 9 Star Hotel?

On July 24, Daniel said:
How can it be that there is no work in the Palestinian territories? Why should the finger be pointed at Israel for not providing work for the Palestinian people. Israel is not made up of a population of rich people and Israeli citizens need the work as much as these...

Student Loans: Ix-nay on the IBOR-Lay

On July 24, JP said:
I really don´t get the gist of your segment. Obviously, the level of the rates in a securitized deal such as both student loans as well as mortgage loans, and even in the case of commercial loans for that matter, has skkyrocketed. The reason is the market volatility caused by...

Inflection Point

On July 20, Big Mike said:
What I don't get is where all this money for buying all this stuff is going to come from. It's 2008: the housing market is collapsing, there are financial institutions needing bailouts, our national infrastructure is crumbling, gas is $4/gallon, wages are stagnant, and inflation is heading upward. Where, exactly...

No Resolution Yet for Julie Amero

On July 18, Donna said:
I find this to be very scary. I think about all the times I search for a word or phrase and get back adult web sites that have absolutely nothing to do with my search. I hope this is resolved soon!

You Could Save 100 Kids Today, But Tomorrow 100 More Would Take Their Place

On July 14, Breno Oliveira said:
Dear Sir or Madam, We at Rugmark Foundation are working to bring the Campaign to End Child Labor to increasingly broad audiences. In order to achieve our goal and educate as many consumers as possible, we want to be sure that every time an online user searches words such as...

Let the MP3 Set You Free: Media, Technology and Elementary Music

On July 13, Brett said:
In addition to the assessment piece, I have been challenged to keep accurate and meaningful records of these 600 students that can carry forward year to year. I have had some success using Microsoft Access to manage/organize student contact information, grading, assessment results, health information, parent phone logs, and school...

In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs

On July 1, Bob_in_MA said:
So candidate Obama feels the line between church and state hasn't been blurred enough in the last eight years? Frankly, as a life-long Democrat, I am disgusted. His campaign now has zero chance of receiving a penny from me, and I have serious doubts I can vote for someone like...

The Short Goodbye

On July 1, nomad said:
Damon- I'm sad to say our ether goodbye! Though I will continue to seek out science, reason and pizza in the world, your insight will surely be missed. Thank you (and all of your co-bloggers) for the efforts. -nomaD

Limiting Your Exposure to BPA

On May 30, Episode 303 said:
Bisphenol A (BPA) is the chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic, the hard, clear plastic used in baby bottles and reusable water bottles. BPA is also in the epoxy resin lining of nearly all metal cans made in the United States - beer cans, soda cans, food cans. Other polycarbonate plastic items may be identified by the letters "PC" or the recycling label #7. (Not all #7 labeled products are polycarbonate, but consumers may want to use this as a guideline and avoid this category of plastics.) BPA may also be found in #3 PVC plastics. While it may not be possible to entirely eliminate BPA in daily life, steps can be taken to limit exposure, particularly by focusing on what you eat or put in your mouth.

•  The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences includes the following information on its "Since You Asked - Bisphenol A: Questions and Answers about the Draft National Toxicology Program Brief on Bisphenol A" web page:

What can I do to prevent exposure to bisphenol A?
If you are concerned, you can make personal choices to reduce exposure:

* Don't microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. Polycarbonate is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from over use at high temperatures.

* Polycarbonate containers that contain BPA usually have a #7 on the bottom.

* Reduce your use of canned foods.
   
* When possible, opt for glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot food or liquids.

* Use baby bottles that are BPA free.

On December 31, said: