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The legacy of suicide

The legacy of suicide

When families compare their health histories, they may not mention one risk that appears to be handed down: the tendency for severe depression. Christopher Lukas writes of a tragic thread of suicide that claimed his brother, mother and several other family members.

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Morality and shopping

Morality and shopping

Psychologists have discovered that virtuous shopping in the laboratory, that is buying earth-friendly products, can lead to lying, cheating, and stinginess. But in real life, is there a connection between how we feel, what we buy, and how we behave?

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Study: Wis. veterans more likely to commit suicide

A new study says Wisconsin veterans are more likely to commit suicide than the general population.

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God rest you merry, and sustainable too

God rest you merry, and sustainable too

Maybe instead of buying a lot of cheaply made junk, we should focus on quality, fair trade and sustainability.
by Bruce Benidt

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Design that can change lives

Design that can change lives

In his book "Out of Poverty," Paul Polak argues that innovative design solutions can do more to help the world's poor than most mainstream poverty eradication programs. He is part of a growing movement focusing on designing and manufacturing low-cost products that can save lives, and help people earn a living, in the developing world.

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Minn. vets walk for Jacob Wetterling

A group of Vietnam veterans say they have made their last three-day walk from Anoka to the St. Joseph home of Jerry and Patty Wetterling.

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Video game watchdog shuts down, victim of economy

Video game watchdog shuts down, victim of economy

David Walsh said when he was assembling his first report card on video game violence 13 years ago, children were attacking on-screen monsters or aliens with imaginary chain saws and guns.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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Vets mark 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

Vets mark 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

This week marks the 65th anniversary of the start of Battle of the Bulge. It was the huge offensive mounted by the German High Command in the waning days of World War II. Some 19,000 U.S. troops died in the battle which was fought in the depths of one of the worst winters in years in Europe.
by Euan Kerr

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