Breaking patent law Îcovenant' corrupt policy by short-sighted

United States and international intellectual property law appear to have become the villain of the week for anti-capitalist Naderite propagandists like Ms. Lee and Ms. Hall (Wednesday, "Brazil's war between HIV and profit"). As with virtually all the emotionally charged and sound bite driven "people before profit" crowd, they invariably decry harsh aspects of international trade, but fail miserably to see the big picture. [Read article]

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies held a discussion Monday night called "Iraq: Perspectives and Responses" that failed to be the objective forum the innocuously educational title suggested.

The center organized a panel of experts from various fields to provide meaningful dialogue on the possible impending war between the United States and Iraq. However, the event, attended by 500 people, turned out to be strongly politically slanted ÷ a crucial point that the center should have clearly advertised in advance. [Read article]

Many at the UA have embraced a Bueller-esque attitude as of late. After watching movies like "Animal House," I'm thinking maybe it's always been this way.

You know what I mean.

You are sitting in some godforsaken class such as Philosophy for the Inquisitive Soul and the teacher asks, "Does anyone know the answer?" They are lethargically greeted by bored stares and "subtle" glances at the clock. (Not so subtle, people.) [Read article]