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“Soviets in the Classroom” by Charlotte Thomson Iserbyt
Given President Trump’s recent executive order regarding the Department of Education, this is a good time to revisit some history.
Mar 253 min read
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Study: Youth Mental Health Issues Associated with Early Smartphone Use
A report by Sapien Labs titled “ The Youth Mind: Rising aggression and anger ” posted on 23 January 2025 discusses the declining mental...
Feb 42 min read
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Anime Review: Bocchi the Rock!
Comedy of a shy guitarist who joins a band and struggles with anxiety. Absurd delivery. Lacks musician jokes but entertaining and relatable.
Jan 255 min read
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Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy
Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book by Walker Percy (b. 28 May 1916 – d. 10 May 1990) is an amusing and profound mock self-help...
Jan 175 min read
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K-drama ● Review: Squid Game 2
Forced premise just to get the guy back in the game. Good production. Decent pacing, moderately entertaining but obvious setup for Season 3.
Jan 73 min read
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Study: Fluoride Exposure in Pregnant Women Adversely Impacts Children
For years, some have been claiming that fluoride in water is not good for one’s health, particularly for children. There are no few...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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On the Conscience
The conscience in many cultures is something interior that guides one on right and wrong. It may even compel one to act rightly and/or to...
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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Film ● Review: Riders of Justice
Moderately dark and comical. Both the black comedy and action are very measured. Solid film in every respect with decent pacing.
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Film Review: Lumberjack the Monster
Mystery with elements of a horror-thriller framed in a fairy tale–like story. Nothing bad. Just flat. Plotting and themes are a bit clumsy.
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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Study: Correlation between Social Media Use and Internalizing Symptoms
A study by L. Fassi et al titled “Social Media Use and Internalizing Symptoms in Clinical and Community Adolescent Samples” published on...
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Prebunking, Cos Debunking Is Not Enough Lying
Given all the talk—particularly in the past few years—regarding “misinformation”, “debunking” and AI, this may be an appropriate time to...
Jun 8, 20246 min read
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“Strategic Planning for Mental Health” by J.R. Rees
“Strategic Planning for Mental Health” is a summary of an address given at the Annual Meeting of the National Council for Mental Hygiene...
May 14, 20244 min read
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Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov
The Foundation Trilogy is a collection of short stories and novellas written by Isaac Asimov from about 1942 to 1950. The trilogy is...
Jan 16, 20245 min read
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K-drama ● Review: Daily Dose of Sunshine
Plot follows nurse working in the psychiatric ward. Good balance in tone. Good performances. Some structural clumsiness but a decent series.
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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Summit of the Future 2024 to “Turbocharge” 2030 Agenda
According to the UN, “global shocks” have challenged our institutions and impeded the progress of achieving those Sustainable Development...
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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Grand Jury: Revealing the Agenda for World Domination
Dr Reiner Fuellmich and other lawyers gather evidence of the attempted world dictatorship, the latest means being the plandemic.
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick
Martian Time-Slip was first published as a novel in 1964, although it was published in serialized form in 1963. Although life is not easy...
Oct 9, 20223 min read
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Comment re UNESCO’s Campaign on Conspiracy Theories
There have been a few reports in recent days regarding “ #ThinkBeforeSharing – Stop the spread of conspiracy theories” promoted by...
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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Film Review: Wag the Dog
This is considered a modern classic by many and rightfully so, no doubt partly because the narrative so resembles reality.
Mar 14, 20223 min read
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K-drama ● Review: Squid Game
Another game show survival thriller. Although generally predictable, it is amusing. Good production but I wouldn’t rave about it.
Feb 5, 20224 min read
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Anime ● Review: Psycho-Pass
Although there is nothing particularly new, the story is intriguing enough with strong characters and it does look good.
Oct 2, 20214 min read
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