Winter 2010 • Vol. 5, No. 4

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Politics & Rights

India in Focus: “India’s Commonwealth Games: A National Disgrace”

Chak Kakani November 20, 2010 PDF

Shows why, far from achieving their intended goal of “national prestige,” the Commonwealth Games exposed an ugly contradiction in Indian culture and politics.

Politics & Rights

The Republicans’ Opportunity to Restore America . . . and Their Obstacle

Craig Biddle November 20, 2010 PDF

Considers the Republicans’ alternatives following their victories in the 2010 midterm elections, and identifies a moral conflict, which, if unresolved, will preclude them from saving the land of liberty.

Education & Parenting

The Educational Bonanza in Privatizing Government Schools

Andrew Bernstein November 20, 2010 PDF

Surveys the ills of government-run schools, shows the general superiority of private schools, zeros in on the reason for the difference, and proposes a radical change from which everyone would benefit.

Economics

An Interview with Andrew Schiff about Fishing Nets, Hut Gluts, and other Economic Matters

Craig Biddle November 20, 2010 PDF

The author and investor discusses his book, the state of economy, the cause of America’s financial problems, and investment possibilities under the circumstances.

Science & Technology

Andrew Carnegie: The Richest Man in the World

Scott Holleran November 20, 2010 PDF

Surveys the life of the great tycoon and finds him to be rich in more ways than one.

Philosophy

The Conclusion of Loving Life

Craig Biddle November 20, 2010 PDF

Includes the book's final, summarizing chapter along with an afterword on terrorism and an appendix on emergency situations.

Book and Film Reviews

Education & Parenting, Reviews

Review: Waiting for “Superman,” directed by Davis Guggenheim

Sean Saulsbury November 20, 2010 PDF

Sean Saulsbury reviews Waiting for “Superman,” directed by Davis Guggenheim.

Reviews

Review: Burzynski: The Movie, directed by Eric Merola

C. A. Wolski November 20, 2010 PDF

C. A. Wolski reviews Burzynski: The Movie, directed by Eric Merola.

Politics & Rights, Reviews

Review: How Barack Obama is Endangering our National Sovereignty, by John R. Bolton

Daniel Wahl November 20, 2010 PDF

Daniel Wahl reviews How Barack Obama is Endangering our National Sovereignty, by John R. Bolton.

Economics, Reviews

Review: The Dhandho Investor, by Mohnish Pabrai

Daniel Wahl November 20, 2010 PDF

Daniel Wahl reviews The Dhandho Investor: The Low-Risk Value Method to High Returns, by Mohnish Pabrai.

Reviews, Science & Technology

Review: Appetite for America, by Stephen Fried

Jules Klapper November 20, 2010 PDF

Jules Klapper reviews Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West, by Stephen Fried.