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In this photo taken Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, a plastic replica of a bullet is used to quickly remove a ammunition magazine from an assault rifle in a demonstration at the California Department of Justice in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

The US And Its Guns: Why The Obsession?

Archives for September 2012

Israeli-South African Relations Tense As BDS Finds Way Into ANC Policy

(NAMIBIA) MintPress – Howard Sackstein, founder of the South African Jewish Anti-Apartheid movement, opined that the Boycott, Divestment and Sactions (BDS) movement in South Africa is overpowering pro-Israel lobbies, pointing to a growing rift in Israeli-South African relations following several controversial statements pertaining to Israel made by South African officials earlier this year. Sackstein, a […]

Janessa Schilmoeller
By Janessa Schilmoeller
Thousands of people participate in an anti-Israel march in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001. (AP Photo / Obed Zilwa)

(NAMIBIA) MintPress – Howard Sackstein, founder of the South African Jewish Anti-Apartheid movement, opined that the Boycott, Divestment and Sactions (BDS) movement in South Africa is overpowering pro-Israel lobbies, pointing to a growing rift in Israeli-South African relations following several controversial statements pertaining to Israel made by

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Built Around Narcissism, The Modern Economy Will Remain A Struggle

(MintPress) – What was originally dubbed the “Me” generation – a slang term to describe self-involved qualities of a segment of the baby boomers – is eroding America by becoming a “Me” epidemic, psychologists say. The measurable effects of narcissism are a growing worry in today’s susceptible economy, as short-term thinking and a do-anything attitude […]

Joey LeMay
By Joey LeMay
A woman looks at herself in the mirror. (Photo by Helga Weber via Flikr)

(MintPress) - What was originally dubbed the “Me” generation - a slang term to describe self-involved qualities of a segment of the baby boomers - is eroding America by becoming a “Me” epidemic, psychologists say. The measurable effects of narcissism are a growing worry in today’s susceptible economy, as short-term thinking and a do-anything

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Exclusive Interview: Muslim Brotherhood Trying To Create Positive Relationships

(NEW YORK) MintPress – Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi made his debut on the global stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday by introducing himself as “the first Egyptian civilian president elected democratically and freely, following a great revolution.” Morsi, 61, assumed the office on June 30 after winning the presidential runoff against Ahmed Shafik, the […]

Lisa Barron
By Lisa Barron
Mohammed Morsi, President of Egypt, addresses the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

(NEW YORK) MintPress – Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi made his debut on the global stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday by introducing himself as “the first Egyptian civilian president elected democratically and freely, following a great revolution." Morsi, 61, assumed the office on June 30 after winning the presidential runoff

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Freddie Mac Didn’t Set Out To Profit From Homeowners Trapped In High-Rate Mortgages

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac did not keep homeowners trapped in high-interest loans in order to boost profits on billions of dollars’ worth of complex financial bets it had made. That’s the conclusion reached in a report released today by the inspector general that oversees the agency in charge of Freddie Mac. Last January, ProPublica and NPR reportedthat Freddie […]

Cora Currier
By Cora Currier
The Freddie Mac's corporate offices are seen in McLean, USA. (Photo Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP/file)

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac did not keep homeowners trapped in high-interest loans in order to boost profits on billions of dollars’ worth of complex financial bets it had made. That’s the conclusion reached in a report released today by the inspector general that oversees the agency in charge of Freddie Mac. Last January, ProPublica and NPR

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Tax Break Approved For World Financial Center Retail Complex

The Battery Park City Authority board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a sales tax exemption for the reconstruction of the World Financial Center’s shopping promenade into a “hip luxury” retail and dining complex. “It was almost a no-brainer, given the economics,” said BPCA Chair Dennis Mehiel. “We’re going to get a ton of money, and we’re […]

Nathaniel Herz
By Nathaniel Herz
The World Financial Center is shown in thei July 2, 2006 picture. (Photo by Mark Skrobola via Flikr)

The Battery Park City Authority board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a sales tax exemption for the reconstruction of the World Financial Center’s shopping promenade into a “hip luxury” retail and dining complex. “It was almost a no-brainer, given the economics,” said BPCA Chair Dennis Mehiel. “We’re going to get a ton of money, and

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Why Patients Don’t Report Medical Errors

I was recently browsing through the nearly 200 stories we’ve compiled with our Patient Harm Questionnaire, when I was reminded again of a troubling truth. Many of the people who suffer harm while undergoing medical care do not file formal complaints with regulators. The reasons are numerous: They’re often traumatized, disabled, unaware they’ve been a victim […]

Marshall Allen
By Marshall Allen
A patient lays in a hospital bed in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by Tim Samoff via Flikr)

I was recently browsing through the nearly 200 stories we’ve compiled with our Patient Harm Questionnaire, when I was reminded again of a troubling truth. Many of the people who suffer harm while undergoing medical care do not file formal complaints with regulators. The reasons are numerous: They’re often traumatized, disabled, unaware they’ve been

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