Princeton University

Princeton University in late autumn

TigerHawk (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

I walked across the campus from the Dinky station this afternoon, and snapped a few pics that some of you, at least, might enjoy.

The Manhattan Declaration and Gay Marriage

Magdeburger Joe (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

A Christian coalition is vowing civil disobedience and even vowed to face jail if forced by law to officiate at homosexual "marriages". The Washington Times reports as follows on the "Manhattan Declaration", a document signed by a broad spectrum of Christian clergy. "More than 150 leaders across a spectrum of conservative Christianity on Friday released a 4,700-word document...

Is the meaning of hajj being lost? | Syed Neaz Ahmad

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

Hajj is meant to bring Muslims together in brotherhood. But in 2009, more than ever, security is getting in the way "The hajj is one of the great cultural and spiritual events on earth, but one which most of us know far less about than we do about things that happen in outer space and under the sea", says Taran Davies co-producer of Journey to Mecca a new Imax film about the hajj. The hajj,...

Army holds off Princeton 56-52

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday

Cleveland Richard scored 18 points and Army held off Princeton 56-52 on Saturday. The Black Knights (2-1) shot 54.5 percent in the first half (12-for-22) to lead 27-14 at halftime as the Tigers shot only 27.3 percent (6-for-22). Army took a 41-21 lead on a... Princeton University - United States - Military - Government - Sports

• Army Holds Off Princeton 56-52 - New York Times
• Army holds off Princeton 56-52 - KansasCity.com
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Take an excuse to go to Princeton

Uncommon Priors (Free subscription) | yesterday

CFP: Graduate Conference in Political Theory Princeton University 9-10 April 2010 The Committee for the Graduate Conference in Political Theory at Princeton University welcomes papers concerning any period, methodological approach or topic in political theory, political philosophy, or the history of political thought. Approximately eight papers will be accepted. Each session, led by a discussant from...

• CFP: Graduate Conference in Political Theory, Princeton University - The Brooks Blog

It may not be the thought that counts

Washington Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

Questions for Joel Waldfogel, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His book, "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays," was published in October by Princeton University Press.

Religious leaders vow civil disobedience

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

More than 150 leaders across a spectrum of conservative Christianity on Friday released a 4,700-word document vowing civil disobedience if they are forced to take part in "anti-life acts" or bless gay marriages. Called the "Manhattan Declaration," the six-page, single-spaced document was drafted by Prison Fellowship founder Charles Colson, an evangelical, and Princeton University...

• Religious leaders vow civil disobedience on anti-life issues - Count Us Out

DEATH in the ROHAN HOURS

THE LION AND THE CARDINAL (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

Emile Mâle: An unknown miniaturist illuminated the remarkable Rohan Hours. His was a powerful and somber imagination; death both repelled and attracted him; in eight successive scenes he expressed its loathsome and terrifying aspects. First we see a funeral procession and monks praying around the coffin; next, gravediggers prepare the grave in an ancient church and, at each strike of the pick,...

We're off then: The evolution of bat migration

Physorg (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

(PhysOrg.com) -- Not just birds, but also a few species of bats face a long journey every year. Researchers at Princeton University in the U.S. and at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Radolfzell, Germany studied the migratory behaviour of the largest extant family of bats, the so-called "Vespertilionidae" with the help of mathematical models. They discovered that the migration...

Announcement V

Adam Smith's Lost Legacy (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Five Topics 1 First of three moves today ( Move 1 ): Transferring basics and temporary office to my daughter's today and tomorrow (may work on-line between old home and my daughter's for a week or two). Hence, very busy with 1st move boxes and some furniture. 2 From the above event there may well be interruptions to Lost Legacy - please have patience. Move 2 is when our old house is cleared into temporary...

Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious

Peak Energy (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

The NYT has a post on the effect of exercise on the brain - Phys Ed: Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious . Researchers at Princeton University recently made a remarkable discovery about the brains of rats that exercise. Some of their neurons respond differently to stress than the neurons of slothful rats. Scientists have known for some time that exercise stimulates the creation of new brain cells (neurons)...

• Phys Ed: Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious - Vox Verax

Health-care historian: GOP opposing ideas it long espoused

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

In the past, most opposition to changing health care came from health-care interest groups: doctors, insurance companies, drug companies. This time, it's different. There has been considerable grumbling from the medical establishment, but the approach Democrats are taking "doesn't really threaten any of those groups," said Paul Starr, a Princeton University professor who won a Pul

the travails of winter babies AND a really weird correlation between birth month and income

SchansBlog (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Excerpts from a long article by Justin Lahart in the WSJ on some amazing research... Children born in the winter months already have a few strikes against them. Study after study has shown that they test poorly, don't get as far in school, earn less, are less healthy, and don't live as long as children born at other times of year. Researchers have spent years documenting the effect and trying to understand...

A force to fight global warming

Climate Feedback - Blog Posts (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Olive Heffernan This week's Nature [subscription required] is the third in a series of special issues celebrating the life of Charles Darwin. It focuses on the dire challenges to Earth's biodiversity — and finds some reason for hope. Among the numerous biodiversity-related contributions is an opinion piece by Will Turner of Conservation International with Michael Oppenheimer and David S. Wilcove...

Conference Announcement: Princeton Graduate Conference in Political Theory

Legal Theory Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Graduate Conference in Political Theory Princeton University 9-10 April 2010 The Committee for the Graduate Conference in Political Theory at Princeton University welcomes papers concerning any period, methodological approach or topic in political theory, political philosophy, or the history of...

Obama So Far

roadrunnertalent | 08/06/2009

Three leading political observers grade the President's first six months BY Eric Bates Rolling Stone Magazine D uring Franklin Roosevelt's first 100 days in office, congress granted every request the new president made. Barack Obama, despite enjoying a decisive majority in both houses of Congress, hasn't been so fortunate. His economic stimulus package failed to win a single Republican vote in the

Gunman at Princeton campus News updated about the incident

prit | 06/04/2009

Gunman at Princeton campus News updated about the incident Princeton University was in lockdown after a person holding what appeared to be a handgun was spotted on campus, school officials said. The lockdown lasted for nearly an hour. Police took four juvenile suspects into custody just before 11:30 a.m. None of the four suspects were students. One had a dark green toy gun in his waistband that school

Supernova Kochab

entelekk | 06/03/2008

precognition experience as verified by researchers at Princeton University