Some of America’s most ingenious swindlers. Con men have been around forever. They’re so pervasive that powerthesaurus.org lists 150 synonyms for this particular type of criminal...
Integrated Wisdom
Eclectic is the best word to describe Integrated Wisdom. Our focus in this section is on ideas, and we cut across an unlimited range of topics — from smoking cigars, to cross-dressing, to problems with education, to name just a few. These articles are interesting and entertaining, but also informative and, we hope, provocative. They will get you thinking, sometimes on stuff you never bothered to think about before.
What Are You Curious About?
Our curiosity is slipping… and that does not bode well for innovation. A release this week questioned our time devoted to curiosity. It suggested our time committed to Social Media is...
Great American Scoundrels of the 18th and 19th Centuries
A few unsavory characters in our early history. America has had it’s share of master criminals — gangsters, wild west outlaws, serial killers, terrorists, mass murderers, con artists...
Want to Get Published?
Some things to think about while you’re writing your bestseller. Many people claim they would like to write a book. They might believe their life has had more twists and turns than the average...
Global Warming Denial
Is it rational to have opinions about scientific phenomena? Over dinner one night, a friend mentioned that he believes global warming is a hoax. Now, normally I would have responded by bringing up...
Attributing Motives in the Courtroom
A jury’s finding is often based on more than just the evidence. If you’ve ever sat on a jury for a criminal case, you know it’s an agonizing event because it’s a huge...
Sex in Ancient Rome
Sex as power is not a new concept, but to Romans it was a guiding principal in their culture. To put it mildly, the ancient Romans had an open mind when it came to sex. They approached it guilt-free...
One Man’s Fight For Justice
Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully imprisoned at 17 for the rape and murder of 15-year-old Angela Correa, in 1990. In 2006, he was released as an innocent man. In this article, we will cover the gross...
Great American Scoundrels of the 20th Century
A few of the most dangerous characters in our recent past. We looked into the creeps of the twentieth century — those who held positions of authority inside our government and whose deeds had...
Be Careful Out There!
Just what are your rights in the United States? That depends on where you live. What can be criminal behavior in one place can be perfectly legal in another. Of course it goes both ways. Should...
