For better or worse, religious beliefs and politics tend to go hand in hand in the US. And because 2008 is a presidential election year, religion has been the subject of much debate surrounding the candidates, and the viewpoints of individual Americans. But in spite of attempts by pundits and politicos to use religion to divide the nation, a recent survey shows that American citizens are, in general, quite tolerant of other religions and viewpoints — including atheism.
Survey Shows Majority of Americans are Religiously Tolerant
Studies Suggest Vitamin D Can Protect from Disease, Lead to Longer Life
More and more research continues to pour in that suggests that plain old vitamin D may be more important to our health and longevity than previously thought. A new study conducted in Austria found that people with a deficiency of vitamin D in their bloodstream or more likely to die (of any health-related cause) than others.
New Government Study: Extreme Weather Becoming More Frequent
In the last several years, the weather in North America has become more erratic. With tropical storms, hurricanes, droughts, mudslides and now a devastating flood in the American Midwest, the past decade has practically been a Hollywood disaster film in the making. The only problem is, the extreme weather patterns being experienced in North America are real and, according to government climate experts, getting worse.
California Cracks Down on Mobile Phone Use in Cars
We’ve all seen them: drivers with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding a cell phone to the side of their head, gabbing away while trying to negotiate traffic. California is one of several states which intend to crack down on the use of mobile phones in vehicles, and beginning July 1 will enact a new law to require drivers to use a hands-free device when calling from their car.
New Survey: Students Find IT Jobs “Boring”
These days, many people are complaining about a lack of well-paid job vacancies. But in fact, there are plenty of jobs available in the technical and IT-related fields. Many employers claim they are struggling to fill job vacancies with qualified applicants who have Internet technology credentials. And even though the prospects for IT jobs are very positive, many students avoid studying computer technology because of a perception that such jobs are “boring.”
Michael Moore - The Top Dog Always Gets the Pot-shots
Michael Moore is a man on a mission alright, but when once the Oscars hailed his Fahrenheit 9/11 as an act of bravery, now no one’s quite sure as to what his agenda really is. He’s a good firestarter back in the days when his credibility came with his instant fame, but the backlash was inevitable, and now he’s wallowing in public doubt, failing to appease those who previously rallied behind him.
New Report: PVC Shower Curtains Can be Toxic
If you’ve ever been in a bathroom with a new PVC shower curtain you may have noticed a strong and unusual chemical smell. The Center for Health Environment and Justice (CHEJ) has just released a report claiming that PVC shower curtains release an excessive amount of toxic chemicals that may pose a serious health risk.
American Politics: Dumb and Dumber?
Even though you can’t throw a rock in D.C. without hitting a politician telling the American public how smart they are, a quick glance at any of the 24-hour news channels might cause you to think otherwise. Americans seem to be obsessed with the trivial details and prefabricated drama of the political process — not the issues that matter to the future of our country and the world.
Obama Must Reach Out to Female Voters
The long Democratic presidential primary has finally come to an end, and Senator Barack Obama of Illinois has emerged victorious over Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president. But now, the task for Obama is to reach out to the millions of female voters who supported Senator Clinton so staunchly in the primary.
The Simpsons Get a Raise
The Simpsons, America’s favorite cartoon family, are now entering their 20th season in production, and the voice talent that creates the animation has just signed a new contract with 20th Century Fox for more money per episode.
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