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    Evolution of Hip Hop Drug Songs | Crank Lucas Video

    I've caught a lot of slack around here for suggesting that the way rap functions today is an overall net negative on the community. I want to use this video among others as a jumping off point for a discussion on the significance of music and other aspects of culture on performance. Thomas...
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    Minimum Wage laws are RACIST!

    What is the most common complaint you hear from young grads trying to get a job and start their careers? Some libertarians argue that minimum wage laws are a major road block to gaining experience. Prior to minimum wage, employers were able to hire more people at entry level...
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    The Boy Who Cried Wolf | A story read by generations, understood by none.

    The Boy Who Cried Wolf | TheLastPsychiatrist.com 2600 years ago a fable was written, read by generations, understood by none. II. The winter came, and the villagers were cold and hungry, and many died, for there were no sheep. An old man from another village shook his head: why was such...
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    Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago?

    I really liked this piece because it's concise and it doesn't simply focus on any one factor. I can see it starting a great discussion here. The post links to a lot of other articles so check out the main page as well if you're interested.
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    Before and After Photos of An Abandoned Detroit School

    More pics here: Before-And-After Pictures Of An Abandoned Detroit School
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    Moving to Opportunity | Results from a 15 year social experiment

    The Neighborhood Effect By Marc Parry The "What's it like living in the suburbs?" thread reminded me of this great article. It's a long read on urban sociology. Long, but really gives a good picture of where the entire field is right now and how it got to this point. I'll just quote up some...
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    The rebirth of tragedy: The Wire

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    NYPD's Racist Marijuana Arrest Crusade

    "The Whole System Relies on These Arrests": The NYPD's Racist Marijuana Arrest Crusade And Its National Implications
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    Fame is an empty shell.

    With another celebrity passing recently this has been on my mind. Seeing famous people often adopt these self destructive tendencies only to die early. It's sad knowing how many people had emotions tied to these people and the manner in which they passed away. I think often people chase...
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    Shocking revalations from the donated brains of ex-football players.

    Football is proving to be extremely dangerous. More and more research is pointing out the dangers of constantly bashing your head. What a shocker. It turns out that it isn't so much the concussions, but rather the continuous little hits that could be causing serious injury in the long run...
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    Nike in the news again for harsh conditions overseas.

    Meet The Indonesian Workers Who Make Your Nikes: 50 Cent Hourly Wages, Beatings, And Humiliation More than a decade ago, shoe giant Nike came under fire for its use of sweatshop labor in the production of its products. Most of the criticism focused on its Indonesian workforce, where workers...
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    5 Ways to Stop Trolls from Killing the Internet

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    U.S. Soldiers Allegedly Killed Afghan Civilians, Kept Body Parts As Trophies

    Story was published recently. Twelve American soldiers face charges over a secret "kill team" thatallegedly blew up and shot Afghan civilians at random and collectedtheir fingers as trophies. Five of the soldiers are charged withmurdering three Afghan men who were allegedly killed for sport...
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    ::Official ask a Muslim vol. Salaam::

    The amount of misinformation spread concerning basic Islamic principles is approaching a critical point. This has lead to influencing the political realm (Niqab bans across Europe, Minaret Ban in Sweden, Ground Zero Mosque controversy). Hate crimes against Muslims have been rising steadily. ...
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    Michael Moore just as deceptive as Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh.

    I usually pride myself on my ability to think for myself, but I was pretty much on the band wagon when Bowling for Columbine came out.  The NRA, to me, seemed like a ridiculous and hateful organization. But this write up on Moore's techniques shows that some of his methods are blatantly...
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