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Saturday, March 08, 2003

Multiple Choice:. [I've received this a number of times already via email. — FmH] Here is a one question multiple choice test. In the answer you will find the value of bombing Iraq. World History 101 - Mid-term exam This test consists of one (1) multiple-choice question (so you better get it right!) Here's a list of the countries that the U.S. has bombed since >the end of World War II, compiled by historian William Blum: China 1945-46 Korea 1950-53 China 1950-53 Guatemala 1954 Indonesia 1958 Cuba 1959-60 Guatemala 1960 Congo 1964 Peru 1965 Laos 1964-73 Vietnam 1961-73 Cambodia 1969-70 Guatemala 1967-69 Grenada 1983 Libya 1986 El Salvador 1980s Nicaragua 1980s Panama 1989 Iraq 1991-99 Sudan 1998 Afghanistan 1998 Yugoslavia 1999 ---------------------------------------------- NOW HERE IS THE QUESTION: In how many of these instances did a FREE government, respectful of human rights, occur as a direct result? Choose one of the following: (a) 0 (b) zero (c) none (d) not a one (e) a whole number between -1 and +1 [Follow Me Here...] 8:15:35 PM  Permalink  comment []

'Groupthink' Is 30 Years Old, and Still Going Strong. At NASA, the decision makers really are rocket scientists. But a body of research shows that the ways smart people work collectively can be dumber than the sum of their brains. By John Schwartz and Matthew L. Wald. [New York Times: Science] 7:31:02 PM  Permalink  comment []

Great Jack Nicholson soundboard [FARK] Great crank calls. Not as good as Phil Hendry, but lots of fun. I like the Dr. Filth, er Dr. Phil one. 3:05:56 PM  Permalink  comment []

"We're of at least two minds...". Psychology professor maps choice-making in the brain The next time you are frustrated by someone who says, "I'm of two minds about this," at least you will know why. The latest research conducted by Kip Smith, an assistant professor of psychology at Kansas State University, may be able to explain why people often can't make up their minds. Smith's current study focuses on which parts of the brain are used in the decision-making process. "We're of at least two minds," Smith said. "This research shows the brain is not a single entity. There is not a single executive decision-making mechanism there." EurekAlert! [Follow Me Here...] 9:09:11 AM  Permalink  comment []

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