Protests in Iran After Fraudulent Elections Declare Ahmedinejhad Winner!

In a society in which its people care more about what David Letterman said to Sara Palin in a childlike outburst, the internet has become a more reliable source of news and dissemination of knowledge than the mainstream U.S. media, which runs itself more like a business than a dispenser of truth. Ratings matter. Truth–well, matters–when it enables TV stations to sell commercials. In face of such a news-business... 

Secret Societies: Rise of the Esoteric

What do the Dharma Initiative, Skull and Bones, the Mafia, and Al Qaeda have in common? They are all secret societies with great allure (And yes, at least one of the aforementioned groups are fictional. Can you guess which one?) The impulse for individual human beings to band together to form a larger “support” group is rooted deep in our DNA–and in many respects, secret societies are, at their core, esoteric... 

The Castle Doctrine – Defending your Home through Lethal Force

Home invasion, technically, is not a legally recognized crime in most states. Intruders charged with “home invasion” are actually charged with robbery, kidnapping, or assault. This is not to say that there are not provisions in the law to protect yourself and your household from home invaders. Can you legally shoot a home intruder? Surprisingly information is scarce and not very clear-cut, but there is a general...