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How to Protect Children from Predators
There is an ongoing debate amongst parents in the U.S. about whether or not they should let their children participate on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. One side argues that resistance is futile while the other side hopes that they can shield their kids from the “cruel world” and maintain privacy by [...]
Do You Believe Weird Things?
Michael Shermer is the founder of Skeptic Magazine and the Skeptics Society.
He is also the successful author of 9 books, including bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Mind of the Market: How Biology and Psychology Shape Our Economic Lives. In addition, he has appeared on “The Colbert Report, 20/20, Dateline, Charlie Rose, Larry [...]
“Stop Them Before They Tax Again!”
When most people get discharged from the emergency room after slipping on the ice, smashing their face and lying unconscious until being found, their immediate instinct is to go home and rest. But today’s post is not about “most people.” It’s about native Massachusetts business man and Republican candidate for Governor, Christy Mihos, and that’s [...]
The Politics of “Pandora”
I don’t go to the movies much, maybe once per year. I hate standing in lines and can never seem to get comfortable in a theater full of chatty people. Instead, I rent DVDs or watch movies “On Demand” in the privacy of my own home. People like me are not good for the box [...]
Meet Colonel Timothy H. Donovan (Part II)
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NOTES:
Please read part I of Meet Colonel Timothy H. Donovan first.
The picture on the right was taken in Schweinfurt, Germany, when LTC Donovan was commanding the 3rd Battalion/64th Armor (1978). They were on full alert. At the end of the lanyard that disappears into his shirt is a Cold War era CEOI (Communications-Electronics Operating Instructions) [...]
Three Reasons to Vote for Scott Brown (R)
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I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening with WBZ News Radio’s Dan Rea. Arriving early, so I could spend some time with Dan during his pre-show prep, I was pleasantly surprised to find State Senator (and U.S. Senate hopeful) Scott Brown (R) waiting outside of the production booth. I spent the better part [...]
An Evening with WBZ News Radio’s Dan Rea
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As most people are relaxing in their homes and Boston traffic is winding down for the night, Boston broadcast legend Dan Rea is just getting warmed up. It’s 7:45PM and he’s simultaneously finishing his show prep, touching base with his producers, “putting out fires” on the phone, and small talking with me. The way he [...]
Meet Colonel Timothy H. Donovan
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On the afternoon of November 1st, 1969, 1st platoon of Charlie Troop, 10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division, was ambushed by North Vietnamese forces. Charlie Troop’s Commander, Captain Timothy H. Donovan (Norwich University class of 1962), instinctively ordered his remaining soldiers to counterattack and simultaneously maneuvered his headquarters element into the heart of the action. As [...]
Meet Chicago Attorney Tamara Holder
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Picture this scenario: After months of networking, endless meetings and interviews, you finally land your dream job. The terms are good, the money and benefits are great, and you’re ready to get started. There’s just one more thing – a criminal background check. “No problem,” you say to yourself. “I’ve never been convicted of anything [...]
3 Questions With S.W.A.T. Magazine TV’s Rob Pincus
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The issue of self defense is particularly significant these days. And the recent events at Fort Hood, Texas, highlight the danger of the world we live in (see Political [...]