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Defining Ourselves: How Deductions Lead to Decisions

My tentative conclusion: Decisions rest on two pillars, circumspection as well as introspection. They provide the strength and reveal the weakness of who we are.

(SALEM) - Perhaps one under-researched arena in the World of Psychology is just how each person paves the way to reaching a decision. Without decision, our very lives would be devoid of direction. As we reach our maturity, this realization becomes clearer.

An English philosopher named John Locke offered us the key.

NILC Praises Proposed Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL)

“Our national leaders must commit to providing quality care for everyone..." - Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center

(WASHINGTON DC) - The National Immigration Law Center applauds introduced legislation that would remove harmful and discriminatory barriers that now prohibit immigrants from participating in health care programs that their tax dollars support.

The Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act would undo poor policy that currently prevents many immigrants who are authorized to live and work in the U.S., pay taxes, and contribute to our communities from accessing affordable health coverage.

Ahoy, Mateys! The Pirate`s Den is Back!

Bring your appetite and check out the “new” old Pirate hangout!

(DAYTON, Ore.) - For the last 50 years, the town of Dayton, Oregon has been the home of the Pirate’s Den café. It is located directly across from the High School, and has been a part of generations of students’ best homegrown memories.

Those of us that were there in its heyday recall pinball machines, and eventually foos-ball, and a juke box that would give you three songs for a quarter. So many songs were played repeatedly, but I don't recall anyone complaining. You can never have too much Zeppelin.

Arkansas: John Brown Professor Calls Hindu Gods ``Demonic`` & Hinduism ``Ugly``

"...yoga is the beautiful face that the very ugly religion of Hinduism uses..." - Professor Deborah Raiees-Dana

(RENO) - I have a feeling the radical abolitionist John Brown, who brought hell down on the practice of slavery, would not have liked Professor Deborah Raiees-Dana of John Brown University at all.

Brown took a violent, unwavering path toward freeing slaves and halting slavery expansion in the United States during the pre-Civil War years.

Art Auction, Talent Show to benefit the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance

All proceeds go the joint benefit of the South Salem High School Gay Straight Alliance Club and The Cascade Aids Project.

(SALEM) - The Art of Equality, a silent auction and talent showcase, will be held from 6-8 PM on Saturday, March 22, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Marion St NE Salem.

The initial hour of the event will consist of a social hour and silent art auction, where free refreshments will be served. The second is a talent showcase featuring many talented musicians.

Riddles of the Universe

The problem is that the theorists have defined a photon as a particle instead of a wave length of electromagnetic energy.

(SAN DIEGO) - On Feb. 12, 2014 the Science Channel broadcast a program titled “Riddles of the Universe.” The program addresses the failure of scientists to understand the relationship between quantum physics and relativity as well as dark energy and dark matter. So they have added to the confusion by resorting to the invention of a chameleon representing dark energy in an attempt to explain dark energy.

Their depiction of the chameleon and that of the other 4 forces shown on the program is very bizarre.

Focusing Attention on the Real Impediment to Black Progress

Some black critics have argued that the problems faced by young African Americans is primarily a result of racism in American society.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - In February, President Obama launched an initiative for black young men.

As he announced a $200 million, five-year initiative, My Brother's Keeper, he declared: "I didn't have a dad in the house. And I was angry about it, even though I didn't necessarily realize it at the time. I made bad choices..."

New Song: `Done It All` by Jamal Belica & Ariana Zoto (feat. Marka)

Music producer JB gets emotional with sadness for his hero....

(BOSTON) - Ten-year-old actress, model, and singer Ariana Zoto and 12-year-old activist, music producer, and singer Jamal Belica have joined forces in a hot collaboration in an uplifting new song, 'Done It All.'

The song celebrates the positive power of motivation, confidence, dedication, and hard work, with snappy lyrics and pulsing rhythm.

Waldo Canyon Report Offers Roadmap on How Communities Can Reduce Wildfire Risks

“Lessons from Waldo Canyon” is the first post-disaster field investigation report from the Fire Adapted Communities Coalition

(TAMPA) - A report has been released that details vulnerabilities leading to the destruction of nearly 350 homes in Colorado Springs from the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire.

The report provides today’s communities located in wildfire-prone areas guidance on how to reduce their risk of wildfire damage.

Are We Transmitting Our History and Culture to the Next Generation

Those who have turned against the study of Western civilization have chosen a rather unusual time to advance their claims.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - It is becoming increasingly evident that we are no longer concerned about transmitting our culture and history to the next generation.

Rodney Stark, Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences at Baylor University, writes in Intercollegiate Review (Spring 2014) that, "It's remarkably unfashionable to study---or even talk about---the West these days.