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Verizon-Redbox deal adds to online video choices A new Internet streaming venture built around Redbox's DVD-rental kiosks adds to a crowded field of online video-viewing services dominated by Netflix. news.yahoo.com
Dr. Yong Zhao presents vision of globalized education at Pacific University With bursts of humor that had the audience in the Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center laughing at unexpected moments, Dr. Yong Zhao explained to more than 100 eager listeners what he thinks is wrong with American education — and what can be done at a local level to fix it. www.oregonlive.com
Studies: Conservatives Are From Mars, Liberals Are From Venus The contest for power between Democrats and Republicans pits two antithetical value systems against each other; two conflicting concepts of freedom, liberty, fairness, right, and wrong; two mutually exclusive notions of the state, the individual, and the collective good. news.yahoo.com
Japanese, Korean MNCs practice questionable policies, says Rane group chief The Chairman of the Chennai-based Rane group, Mr L. Ganesh, today said that many multinational companies, the Japanese and Koreans in particular, “practice questionable policies that are not always in our national interest.” www.thehindubusinessline.com
Gay-marriage supporters are seeing progress BALTIMORE — With momentum building in several states to give same-sex couples the right to marry, and with legislators and voters alike rallying to their side, supporters of gay marriage feel good about 2012. But along with gains, there could be setbacks, and it’s far from clear how the issue will play in a presidential election year. Gay rights supporters won a huge victory last year when New ... www.wenatcheeworld.com
The unconscionable consequences of conscience exemptions The provision is called the Affordable Care Act. This new law is intended to ensure the just treatment of women and couples who cannot afford adequate medical treatment when it comes to contraceptives and who want to raise families in a safe, responsible manner. ncronline.org
Gabe Lyons: To Cade and the 8 Percent Eleven years ago this week, Rebekah and I celebrated the birth of our first-born. Despite his Down syndrome diagnosis, we were overjoyed to welcome this new life into our famil www.huffingtonpost.com
Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. vs. Marco Antonio Rubio: 10 Notes from the Fight Saturday night, Feb. 4, saw the first major boxing card of the year as HBO Sports broadcast a Nonito Donaire/Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. double bill from San Antonio, Tex. All things considered, it has to be viewed as a good night for the son of the Mexican legend, as Chavez Jr, (45(31)-0-1), made intelligent use of his his physical advantages to fight a spirited and aggressive inside battle against ... bleacherreport.com
New Edmonton lifestyle cafe designed around family and fitness You have to be the parent of young ones to appreciate the rare combination of a hot coffee and a conversation with a beginning, a middle and an end. ca.news.yahoo.com
Verizon, Redbox strike deal A new Internet streaming venture built around Redbox's DVD-rental kiosks adds to a crowded field of online video-viewing services dominated by Netflix. www.toledoblade.com
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