US drugstore chain prioritizes values over profits
A CVS pharmacy franchise in Southside Place, Texas is pictured above in this undated photo courtesy of the Creative Commons. CVS, one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., … Continue reading
Review: Spiritual safety from romance and Banana Yoshimoto’s ‘N.P.’
“N.P.” stands for an artistic tome that culminates in death for those who sink too deeply into its stories. This fictional compilation of repurposed memories is the flashpoint on which … Continue reading
Georgia Senate candidate’s hypocrisy exposed
This Associated Press photo taken by Steve Bisson shows Jack Kingston, candidate for Senate in the state of Georgia, giving a stump speech. Editorial Republican Rep. Jack Kingston raised plenty … Continue reading
Congress considers new regulation on chemicals in consumer products
Certain household products contain chemicals that disrupt the function of the endocrine or immune systems and may cause disease. Photo Courtesy of Milosz1 under the Creative Commons license. Editorial … Continue reading
Study says materialism decreases well-being
Attachment to material things increases the likelihood of depression and low self-esteem, says 2013 study published in Motivation and Emotion. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons. Editorial A study published this year … Continue reading
Repeat environmental regulations offender faces steep consequences after wastewater scandal
Tests of drainage water and ecology near ASE wastewater pipes revealed traces of heavy metals and carcinogens. Photo courtesy of The China Post. A Taiwanese manufacturer of high-tech semiconductors has … Continue reading
Existence without Essence
Originally posted on Into the Rose-garden:
I. Jean-Paul Sartre’s Maxim In October of 1945, Jean-Paul Sartre gave a speech at the Club Maintenant. His remarks would become the basis of…
Canada, Denmark, and Russia compete for North Pole
Editorial Canada, Denmark, and Russia have each submitted their claim of sovereignty over the North Pole to the United Nations. Each country argues that the pole rests on parts of … Continue reading
Trust and alienation: Online media giants protest NSA surveillance
Graphic from The Guardian online, December 9, 2013. AOL, Twitter, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn are combining efforts to lobby the US government to stop bulk collection of online … Continue reading
Study shows companies more likely to do bad after doing good
A study published this year by Margaret Orniston and Elaine Wong shows a strong correlation between acts of corporate social responsibility and subsequent acts of misconduct. The researchers suggest that … Continue reading
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