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- Recap of Dr. Phil’s Interview with Parents of Missing Baby LisaBaby Lisa Irwin has been missing since October 2011. The parents of baby Lisa, Debra and Jeremy, join Dr. Phil via satellite with their Attorney. They have not spoken out in 3 months and Dr. Phil wants to know who they think took their baby.
Steering the New Journalism Past Potholes of MisinformationThe new media sometimes confuses rather than enlightens because some reporters don't fact check or focus on political agendas. A combination of citizen and traditional media properly developed can help prevent misinformation.- Alternative Medicine & CAM Resource Links; Beware of Internet MisinformationIncludes a helpful list of reliable CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) links.
- Just How Well Can You Trust Your Memory?In this research paper I wrote for English, I compiled all sorts of evidence for and against memory, and took a stand on whether or not our memory can actually be trusted
- Governmental Political Misinformation and Its EffectsResearch on the various misinformation the U.S. government has given the public and its impact.
- 9/11 Anniversary Reminds Us of America as One - Honor it with an Honest, Free PressLet's clean up our press from the internet bottom up by checking our facts, fully researching our postings on AC about the Presidential Race between now and the Election. Let's honor the Real America, the one we ALL love by being a responsible free press.
The Future of NewsA new model for the presentation of news to the public and the application of the Yahoo! Contributor Network to this model.
Misinformation and Distraction: The REAL Story of Felony Eavesdropping Charges in IllinoisA battle of wills has ensued over whether it's legal to video police in the course of their official duties in Illinois. There is NO LAW here prohibiting videotaping; only covert audiotaping. Which is why Michael Allison is in trouble in Robinson.- What to Do If You Find an Error in Your Credit ReportIf you find an error on your credit report, or have a question about the accuracy of an item or two, you will need to contact the source of the information, which is the company that supplied the credit reporting agency with the information.
- Fix Your Internet ReputationForums are open source sites that can accept content, whether negative or positive, from just about anyone. If your name is in these forums, it can impact you negatively. What can you do?
DAMAGING DEMOCRACYHow has so-called "effective language" in political discourse hurt or aided our democratic moorings?- The Real Danger of Dihydrogen MonoxideThe real danger of dihydrogen monoxide is more serious than previous reports have claimed. How can DHMO create chaos and widespread fear and what we need to do about it.
Much Ado About OnionsWhere do you find truth? What's the real deal about onions? Do people who forward e-mails rather than write original content have a life? Find out my opinion here.- Want Extra Credit? Submit to Guilt, Shame and MisinformationThis is one mother's battle to convince the school district to stop teaching abstinence until marriage sex Ed and instead teach comprehensive sex education.
- Medical Misinformation Spreads on WebReview on recent ABC news story on using social networking to self diagnose and medicate illnesses.
- Does More Sleep Really Get Rid of Lines Under the Eyes?There can be potentially lots of explanations why individuals get lines under the eyes. There are many misnomers, and misinformation floating around on the internet. For example, is the lack of sleep the real cause of getting them?
- Legalize Pot: It's TimeI am not a pot user, but the history of pot is clear and it's time it was changed.
- Misinformation Can Keep You Fat!If you learn to exercise properly, reduce slowly to a real target goal, and get information about what is in the foods you eat, you'll lose weight.
- Finding the Truth Online: Misinformation and Intellectual FreedomMisinformed perspectives seem to be crossing the line from fear mongering forums and blogs over to actual news stories and daily discourse. How did this happen, and whose job is it to stop it?
- How To Articles and Misinformation on the InternetMy brief ramble about my distaste for how-to sites and the misinformation and lack of information they can provide.
- MediaMogulMe: Product ReviewA review of the products and services offered by MediaMogulMe.
- How Did the Days of the Week Get Their Names?A little lesson in history and mythology.
How Old Do You Think the Earth Is?This selection talks about how to "street debate", as well as addressing the topic of battling misinformation in creationism.- How Information and Misinformation Online Will Impact the General ElectionThe 2008 United States Presidential election is not only of historical significance, but of technological significance as well.
- Children in the Misinformation AgeThis is not the "fault of" YouTube or the Internet. Misinformation is not engendered by those media. It's engendered by human beings, who then proliferate it via those media.
- Food is Not the Only Thing Making Us FatIf you are tired of being blamed for your weight problems, read on. It may not be entirely your fault.
