Character Sketches — InCharacter.org

Excuses and Impression Management

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:18:30 -0400

What would you teach in a college Life 101 course?

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:38:10 -0400

Fighting for our Independence, at Home and Away

Divorce Ceremonies

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:21 -0400

When commitment is out the window, a new industry is born.

Community and Technology

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:24:48 -0400

Trust, community, consumer psychology and the experience economy: Four hours in line for an iPhone.

Coveting a Thing (Part I)

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:58:20 -0400

iPhone 4 launch day: Testing my patience and self-control

Living Virtues Big and Small

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:01:58 -0400

Two inspiring websites and one bit of cocktail party conversation

The Virtue of Fun

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:24:07 -0400

Take this workaholic survey: If you fail, here's your prescription for summer fun.

The Opinions of Others

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:51:14 -0400

Choose your friends wisely, research tells us (again)

Happy 100th Anniversary, Father's Day

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:14:12 -0400

Let's celebrate the guys for a change.

The Virtues of a BFF

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:40:17 -0400

Should we encourage children to have lots of friends -- or one inseparable best friend?

The End of Men - Part II

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:45:20 -0400

It's summertime, so let the gender debates begin once more.

I want an iPhone4 Now!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:37:06 -0400

The virtue of patience, the vice of lust and the genius of Apple.

The End of Men?

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:30:34 -0400

It's summertime, so let the gender debates begin once more.

The End of Men?

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:22:13 -0400

It's summertime, so let the gender debates begin once more.

Time to Unplug?

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:27:18 -0400

Technology, impatience and forgetfulness

Pregnant? Have a Cocktail

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:08:23 -0400

New research suggests light drinking in pregnancy can help kids be better behaved. Is it the drinking, or the virtue of moderation and self-control?

Look for a partner that your friends like

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:13:30 -0400

Why the opinion of strangers--and your community--matters more than you think

Trust Your Hormones

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:49:01 -0400

Oxytocin, testosterone and trust

Grace, Forgiveness and Baseball

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:04:25 -0400

Our national lesson in sportsmanship.

Women's magazines are harmful to your relationship

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:12:12 -0400

A mini social history.

Trying, Not Trying and OK Either Way?

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:59:16 -0400

The new realities of fertility.

Superficial Inadequacies

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:35:45 -0400

Men's Health repeats cover stories on flat abs -- and has done so for more than a decade.

Why Men and Women Get Married

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:43:20 -0400

And should we be doing it earlier?

You're Not Too Busy

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:12:10 -0400

In 168 Hours, You Have More Time Than You Think

Wellbeing 101

Thu, 27 May 2010 05:45:15 -0400

Think you're living a pretty happy life? The good folks at Gallup would like you to know that there's room for improvement: According to a comprehensive global study of wellbeing, only 7% of us are thriving in all areas of our lives.

Your Family, Uncut

Wed, 26 May 2010 07:43:41 -0400

Reality TV splices scenes for maximum impact. So researchers decided to see what middle-class families looked like—uncut.

The New Gender Gap

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:23:21 -0400

Will gender studies departments start worrying about whether men are being treated fairly now?

Kids and Booze

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:49:52 -0400

Is it morally wrong for alcohol companies to use social media to attract customers...if that social media is geared toward the under-21 set?

Synthetic Cells

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:34:46 -0400

When we can create cells completely controlled by man-made genetic instructions, what are the implications?

Feeding Generosity

Mon, 24 May 2010 07:21:51 -0400

Wal-Mart and Target are doing some good. Let’s be nice about it.

Spare us the halfalogue

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:01:50 -0400

Embrace the virtue of silence. For safety. And the sanity of your fellow man.

How Quickly We Forget Thrifty Promises

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:07 -0400

Remember when Americans told pollsters this recession would change their habits permanently? Spending is up again.

Sending a Message that You Don't Care

Fri, 21 May 2010 06:38:12 -0400

At least put your Crackberry away restaurants and church, please.

When Ideas Have Sex

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:32:10 -0400

Why the exchange of ideas -- and free-market capitalism -- leads to trust and prosperity

Yes, the Catholic Church Does Good Things

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:43:58 -0400

Catholic schools nationwide have something to celebrate as their high-school seniors from near-poverty level families graduate--and go to college.

Good Results from Bad Habits?

Thu, 20 May 2010 06:24:20 -0400

Apparently we drink and smoke when we’re stressed not because we’re of weak character—but because it actually helps.

The Price of Success

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:22:48 -0400

While today’s young, high-achieving women marry and have children at the same rates as other women, that wasn’t always the case.

The Time it Takes to Teach

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:26:50 -0400

Professors don’t correct the spelling, grammar and punctuation in papers because we don’t have time. So are we short-changing the next generation?

Simulated Ethics

Wed, 19 May 2010 06:09:15 -0400

Guys, just an FYI: Next time a simulated image of a woman asks you to make a moral or ethical choice about sexual infidelity, know that your decisions might be impacted by whether she's real-looking or not.

Ivy League Con Artist

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:12:46 -0400

Note to con artists everywhere: If you lied your way into Harvard, don't be greedy and apply for a Rhodes.

The Decline of American Morality?

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:32:24 -0400

A new Gallup poll says the vast majority of Americans think the current state of morality is poor. Be very quiet and you'll hear your Grandma sigh and say "Kids these days..."

Charity Morality

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:01:55 -0400

Is it wrong for charities to use all means available to research your net worth?

Defining the Hook-up Culture

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:04:56 -0400

How do young-adults define "hooking up"--and what are the expectations about what happens the next day?

Rethinking Virginity?

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:48:04 -0400

Nope. The virtue of chastity is still kryptonite in the blogosphere.

Weekend Roundup

Mon, 17 May 2010 06:44:26 -0400

Stories you may have missed while enjoying yourself this weekend

Organization Kids Nine Years Later

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:08:51 -0400

Have tough times made us think more about virtue and character?

Can delay be a virtue?

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:17:38 -0400

A new study shows that putting off a decision can lead you make a better choice, if the default choice was going to be a bad one.

Dishonest Research

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:49:15 -0400

Is it OK to lie for the sake of social science?

Are Americans Exceptionally Individualistic?

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:15:15 -0400

Apparently not.

Thin, tan and beautiful?

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:10:56 -0400

Tanning is harmful to health. But we still think having bronzed skin is attractive. Why?

Wash that decision right outta your hair

Thu, 13 May 2010 06:54:03 -0400

Research suggests that South Pacific had it right all along.

Material Girls Get Thrifty

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:48:35 -0400

New study finds young women learning the right use of money: Just don't break the seal

One Parent's Demand for Justice

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:21:22 -0400

A father's challenge to the head of the US Bishops over the sex abuse scandal continues to resonate.

Is Wisdom Wired in Us?

Wed, 12 May 2010 06:34:08 -0400

A new study surveys world experts on the definition of wisdom

Rejection Letters

Tue, 11 May 2010 16:39:00 -0400

Job rejection letters are no fun. Dark humor to the rescue: What doesn’t kill you will someday make you laugh.

Private-Sector Solutions for Obesity

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:48:30 -0400

First Lady Michelle Obama's childhood obesity report is out today with good suggestions--but one big solution missing from the list.

Lying for Love

Tue, 11 May 2010 06:31:47 -0400

Nine out of 10 people lie in their online dating profile. Perhaps you should, too.

Justice Kagan?

Mon, 10 May 2010 15:26:18 -0400

My small claim to SCOTUS fame

Teaching Thrift to Teachers

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:13:38 -0400

So they can teach it to their students

Brookings on Demographic Changes

Mon, 10 May 2010 07:10:30 -0400

A thorough report highlights problems—but solutions are within our reach.

The MBA Oath 2

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:36:16 -0400

Harvard B-School gets a new, ethics-focused dean. Perfect timing for the authors of The MBA Oath.

Moral Moms & Babies

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:14:50 -0400

Why give Mom a card when you can send her links to interesting articles about her choices?

The Flash Crash

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:48:06 -0400

How a market glitch and a bunch of terrified traders created history

Pay Attention to Athens

Thu, 06 May 2010 15:18:39 -0400

To read up on tonight: Riots in Greece, US markets down sharply & UK elections

The Value of an Abstract Life

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:06:12 -0400

If you find yourself the subject of a grisly thought experiment, anonymity is your best defense.

The Morality of Oil

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:39:57 -0400

Are we falling down on our job as stewards of the planet?

Are You Praying Today?

Thu, 06 May 2010 07:46:16 -0400

What? You didn't know it was a National Day of Prayer?

Apple Dating

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:09:08 -0400

Mac or PC? The first question for finding true love

Big Apple, Big Bucks

Tue, 04 May 2010 16:38:54 -0400

The Psychology of Money in New York City

Where did all the books go?

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:29:10 -0400

The disappointing new Barnes & Noble in New York City

The MBA Oath

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:33:30 -0400

Old-fashioned business ethics for a new generation?

Smile Real Big Now

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:09:29 -0400

Psychologists are studying smiles. Dale Carnegie knew it all back in the 1930s

Even Computers Need a Sabbath

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:24:51 -0400

Will consumerism and restraint always be at odds?

Diverging Demographics, Health Edition

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:05:05 -0400

A new Gallup poll underscores why preventative medicine — in the form of education and opportunities — is the answer, not simply more money pumped into healthcare to pick up the pieces of our social mess.

Skip Lunch and Read This

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:28:27 -0400

A round-up of required reading for your next debate about the social costs of obesity.

Sexting Study Reveals All

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:35:35 -0400

A significant minority of teens think it's all in good fun to send nude pics of themselves to their crush du jour. Just silly stupidity? Or downright dangerous?

Feeling Right

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:56 -0400

Emotion trumps logic. And it's your brain's fault.

Looking to Lie? Do It Via Email

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:23:01 -0400

A new study finds we're more likely to lie in an email than if we were writing a pen-and-paper note. (Wait, people still write pen and paper notes?)

Millennial Social Change

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:41:23 -0400

Young-adults aren’t all navel-gazing narcissists. I have proof.

Leveraging Selfishness

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:47:46 -0400

The organizing power of the Web allows individual selfish actions to add up to selfless wholes.

The Thriving Gap

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:41:29 -0400

Meeting needs is key for life satisfaction -- but how do we know what we want vs. what we need?

Advanced Women, Backward Gender Norms

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:59:36 -0400

Census: Among young Americans, women hold nearly 60% of advanced degrees. Will this change division of labor in families?

Vanilla Self-Help Advice

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:53:06 -0400

James Ray’s brilliant and infuriating PR strategy

What Can We Really Control?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:27 -0400

Ash from an Iceland volcano has all but shut down Europe. What do we do when we feel out of control?

The Future of Learning

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:50:42 -0400

A new report suggests game-based learning and online classrooms are within our reach. But will core values be lost along the way?

Tax Day: Are you in the 53% who pay federal income tax?

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:46:19 -0400

Or are you just asking for an extension in hopes this will all go away?

The Toughest Marriage Market

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:19:56 -0400

The Economist on why black women are among the least likely to marry.

Fast Food, Faster Society?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:41:28 -0400

Fast food makes college students do everything faster. Are we a McDonaldized culture?

Honesty vs. Faking It

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:42:24 -0400

The Freakonomics guys call it "faking it." I call it a white lie. Do you call it being polite?

Things That Make You Go Hmmm

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:25:58 -0400

College professors and religion, bad hair days and maps of Walmart's growth.

Year of Giving

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:55:41 -0400

After getting laid off, one man spends a year giving $10 to perfect strangers...and hearing their stories.

Mail back your Census forms, people

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:38:48 -0400

It'll take 10 minutes and save us a lot of taxpayer money.

Sexual Concurrency

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:30:16 -0400

Casual sex is on the rise, exclusivity on the decline, a new study reports.

Unconventional Wisdom

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:00:21 -0400

Some cocktail-party conversation tidbits on marriage and family trends for your weekend enjoyment.

Millennials and the Language Disconnect

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:34:50 -0400

Before class, I hear the same kids who advocate same-sex rights tell their friends that an assignment is "so gay." Really?

Family Gets in the Way of Work

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:50:42 -0400

Materialists have their priorities all wrong... do you?

The Church of the Holy Swoosh

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:07:28 -0400

Nike’s ad with Tiger’s dead father, Earl, isn’t just creepy: It’s an act of corporate forgiveness, in very poor taste.

Take a Long Walk, America

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:15:55 -0400

Is walking as a mode of transportation un-American?

The Contagion Meme

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:01:41 -0400

Manly Men

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:28:32 -0400

Women in healthier countries are less likely to find uber-manly men attractive. And the lesson here is...

Unpaid Interships Illegal?

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:27:19 -0400

Stop the paternalism and give young-adults a chance at building human capital.

Dating Down at Yale

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:58:18 -0400

Yale's decision to ban professor-student relationships makes sense.

If your friends drink a lot, you will, too

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:32:44 -0400

Yet another study about the power of social networks

Family time is on the rise...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:12:03 -0400

Among college-educated married parents. And those extra caveats are very important.

Tiger's Back, and I Don't Care

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:28:49 -0400

He's a good golfer who made a mess of his personal life. Let's move on.

Easter Conversion

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:39:06 -0400

A woman wrote to ask my advice on whether she should convert -- without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend.

What Not To Do When on Trial for Manslaughter

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:01:10 -0400

Some killer advice from James Ray. Free! Online!

Rejected but Fabulous

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:53:10 -0400

She blogs for The New York Times... someone will offer her admission to a posh private school, right?

Good Friday, Great Column

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:35:30 -0400

It’s a hard day to be Catholic, but there are some voices out there ringing clear and true.

Mars v. Venus... yet again

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:31:01 -0400

Can we stop debating whether men and women are "wired" differently and settle on the facts, please?

Does the Economy Shape Morals?

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:26:46 -0400

Can tough times shift our moral compass?

April Fools on You

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:19:58 -0400

Pausing mid Google-search, the auto-fill function offers a snapshot into our collective brain.

The Ethics of Social Networking

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:05:14 -0400

Social networking has brought a new layer of complexity to doctor-patient (and, indeed, professor-student) interactions.

Homogenized Beauty

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:59:03 -0400

Is plastic surgery making the entire world look alike?

Thrift Lessons for Kids, Big and Small

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:51:36 -0400

Money lessons we all need to (re)learn.

Not for School but for Life We Learn

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:47:14 -0400

Happiness comes from our relationship, not money. Let's teach that lesson in college, too.

The Trust Gap

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:38:50 -0400

When people are shown the trust of others, their trust increases. So show some trust to others, and they are more likely to behave in a kind and trusting way toward you.

Magnetic Morality

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:05:01 -0400

If we can "knock out" our moral centers with a magnet, what are the implications?

Buying Happiness

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:30 -0400

Why a Verizon iPhone might prove psychologists wrong.

The Rules of Rules

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:55:05 -0400

Children want to set their own personal rules. Should they be permitted?

Thrifty Fairies

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:56:47 -0400

Operation Fairy Dusty pairs young women with gently used designer gowns for prom.

L.A. Vice

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:50:58 -0400

E!'s reality show, "Pretty Wild," hits a new low.

Solutions for Underemployment

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:39:23 -0400

Future-oriented education will help young Americans find their purpose.

Narcissism on the Rise?

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:45:33 -0400

Are college students today more narcissistic than their peers from previous generations?

James Ray is Back

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:59:39 -0400

Awaiting trial on three counts of manslaughter, the advice guru is appearing online.

Healthy Media for Youth

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:29:32 -0400

An issue of character formation for young-adults.

Daily Affirmations

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:51:09 -0400

Positive affirmations can replenish your self-control.

Pardon the Interruption

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:06:26 -0400

Interrupting is rude. Silence is a virtue. But we seem to have gotten those two mixed up.

A Map of Progress

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:00:29 -0400

The U.S. Census has teamed up with Google to create some neighborly competition.

Does Morality Interfere With Research?

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:43:25 -0400

Should rigorous academic research leave issues of right and wrong behind?

A Gold-Striped Tie

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:43:03 -0400

How an urban Chicago school managed to send its entirely graduating class to college.

Dogging Self-Control

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:36:59 -0400

Self-control is like a muscle. For dogs and humans, studies find, self-control is harder when you're tired.

Markets and Morality

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:34:22 -0400

Does shopping instill in us a sense of fairness?

Love & Trust Online

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:34:45 -0400

Many couples take the "trust but verify" approach to their partner's online life.

An Education in Marriage

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:13:48 -0400

Family demographics are diverging by education.

Teaching Virtue

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:22:47 -0400

Learning virtues isn't just child's play: As adults, we've got to be reminded, too.

Courage Under Pressure

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:02:05 -0400

A team of air traffic controllers receive a much-deserved honor today.

America's Beer Belly?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:56:02 -0400

If bars outnumber grocery stores, is that a sign of moral decay?

Alternative Spring Breaks

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:15 -0400

Instead of heading for the beach, a growing number of students are lending a helping hand.

Game of Death

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:06 -0400

A French documentary argues that we'd do anything to win a reality television show-even kill.

The Wisdom to Ask for Help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:53:14 -0400

Suicides at Cornell spark conversation and hope.

Self-Help on Trial

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:26 -0400

Self-help guru James Ray will go to trial in September. The advice industry had better brace itself for a bumpy ride.

Beauty v. Truth

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:40:34 -0400

In the quest for physical perfection, have we lost track of reality?

The Psychology of Obesity

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:05:49 -0400

British doctors acknowledge that current obesity pills aren't targeting all the causes of the problem.

Ambition: Vice or Virtue?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:15:52 -0400

We're in a cultural double-bind about ambition.

Flextime: Why Men Don't Take It

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:28 -0400

Flextime is a great idea--but there are good reasons why most men aren't signing up for it themselves.

Contagious Virtues... and Vices?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:08:40 -0400

Pick your friends wisely: Kindness, happiness, loneliness and obesity are socially contagious.

Health v. Morality: E-Cigarettes

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:17:55 -0400

Kids shouldn’t be smoking anything. But if Camel cigarettes are getting pretty in pink, I’d really like to see some other attractive free-market alternatives.

Commitment Strategies 101

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:09:49 -0400

How can we prevent everyday myopic choices from ruining our lives? Commitment strategies.

Kids These Days

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:05:19 -0400

Millennial high-school seniors are no more egotistical—and just as happy—as previous generations, find researchers... but is the study already out of date?

Myopic Choice and The Big Short

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:46:02 -0400

In his new book on the financial crisis, Michael Lewis once again demonstrates the temptation and challenge of myopic choice.

Applying to College? I'm So Sorry

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:28:22 -0400

Could you gain admission into your alma mater today?

An Honest Fare

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:17:56 -0400

The majority of New York City taxi drivers have been dishonestly inflating their fares--and Good Samaritan drivers are honking mad.

Sprinkler Cities v Mega Regions: The Debate Continues

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:58:15 -0500

The latest opinions on where--and how--we should live

Consider the Whale

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:47:26 -0500

Eating whale meat is illegal--but is it also morally wrong?

Fake Pot Attracts Real Attention

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:15:16 -0500

State lawmakers ban K2... but what is it?

People Who Won't Fly Commercial

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:33 -0500

Sometimes ego-props get out of hand.

Gallantry

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:18 -0500

Why can some people jump on a hand-granade to save the lives of others?

The Looting Phenomenon

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:30:22 -0500

A New York Times article explores the three varieties of the looting experience.

A Worker's Paradise

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:37:49 -0500

The Christian Science Monitor says the town of Zlin owes its prosperity to Henry Ford.

Haiti and Chile

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:08:00 -0500

Columnist Anne Applebaum adds yet another reason why the earthquake was less devastating to Chile.

Immature Air Controller

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:42:18 -0500

A newspaper's treatment of the appalling incident reflects a blurring of the boundaries between childhood and maturity.

Crime and Forgiveness

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:37:24 -0500

Jon Venables committed a horrific crime at the age of ten.

Father Rick and moral responsibility

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:40:11 -0500

The missionary priest's service to desperate Haitians is saintly. But why is Haiti so hopeless?

An American Scholar article links Holden Caufield and Mark David Chapman

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:27:11 -0500

Holden didn't want children to grow up and "talk about how many miles their [expletive] cars get to the gallon." Yeah, but if you're paying the bills, you might care about that.

Voyeurism Is Harmful to Our Health

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:18:32 -0500

We didn’t need to know the gory details of President Obama’s first physical as president.