Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Song That Is Irresistible To Our Rulers

Posted on April 30, 2011 by benvitalis

Robert Higgs, Schlaurbaum laureate, delivers his address: Our rulers know how to sing that song, and they sing it day and night. The beached skulls are those of our fathers and our sons, our friends and our neighbors, for whom … Continue reading →

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Prime or not Prime?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by benvitalis

And, what’s the nearest prime number? The number 90506 The US Debt Clock

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What Are You Doing This Earth Day?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by benvitalis

Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Read more … Continue reading →

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Has the Easter Bunny scared your kid silly?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by benvitalis

The Easter Bunny is supposed to be cute and cuddly, but when you’re a little kid seeing an enormous 6-foot rabbit for the first time, then this what happens:

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Overdose: The Next Financial Crisis

Posted on April 13, 2011 by benvitalis

In times of crisis people seek strong leaders and simple solutions. But what if their solutions are identical to the mistakes that caused the very crisis? This is the story of the greatest economic crisis of our age, the one … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Happiness

Posted on April 8, 2011 by benvitalis

The Economics of Happiness was officially launched on January 11, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The initial launch events are now over, but many other screenings are happening all over the world. For details of upcoming screenings in North America, for … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Green Party Platform

Posted on April 7, 2011 by benvitalis

Elizabeth May’s Platform Release Speech Elizabeth May gives a great speech introducing the Green Party Platform: Smart Economy, Strong Communities, True Democracy. For the full platform, please visit Green Party of Canada

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Funny Children Videos

Posted on April 7, 2011 by benvitalis

Twin baby boys have a conversation. Find more of the boys’ adventures on this site Sobbing 3-Year-Old Really Wants to Be Governor of New Jersey (March 2011) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is signing a proclamation today naming famous sobbing … Continue reading →

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Unusual and Awesome Clocks

Posted on April 6, 2011 by benvitalis

(1) Quadrant: the “Take It Easy” Clock The clock gives you no more than an indication of time. With an interval of 15 minutes the time will flip over and be accurate for just a second. Invotis Orange is renowned … Continue reading →

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Film: The Corporation

Posted on April 6, 2011 by benvitalis

This is the kind of filmmaking that could, if seen on a large scale, change the society we live in – I hope more and more people would watch this film. THE CORPORATION explores the nature and spectacular rise of … Continue reading →

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