When Edward Snowden made the decision to leak classified information about the NSA’s global surveillance system, he took a step that few others would. He gave up a comfortable lifestyle making good money in order to do what he saw as the right thing to do. A debate has been raging about what the proper balance should be between security and privacy. Another question comes to mind after Snowden admitted to being the leaker: should we choose comfort or freedom? Continue reading “Edward Snowden”
Category: Adam Goldfein Show
Eating Disorders
It seems like everyone wants to lose a few pounds these days, even people who are thin to begin with. Eating disorders are a dangerous problem in America, with the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. An estimated 20% of people suffering from anorexia nervosa will die from complications related to their eating disorder, including suicide and heart problems. The problem is most prevalent in adolescents and young women, with 95% of those who have eating disorders being between the age of 12 and 25. The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate associated with all causes of death for females 15-24 years old. Yet only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment. Continue reading “Eating Disorders”
East Atlanta Crime Wave
With three homicides and several armed robberies occurring in the past three months, East Atlanta residents are on edge. They voiced their concerns in a public meeting in Grant Park, where passions flared. Continue reading “East Atlanta Crime Wave”
Dying
Sometimes it is quick and painless. Sometimes it is slow and painful. Sometimes it happens suddenly, and sometimes it is long expected. Sometimes it comes too soon, and sometimes it comes later than it should. As sure as the sun rises, it too will set. Death eventually finds us all. Continue reading “Dying”
Dropping Dollars and Pounds
With the ushering in of the new year a large mass of people are trying to better themselves by losing the extra weight they put on the previous month. Those holiday turkeys and pies are stubborn though, which inevitably leads many into the pseudoscientific arena of the fad diets. They seem like an easy way out. With only a few monthly payments you can be looking like new again. Are they really that easy, and do they ever deliver what was promised? Continue reading “Dropping Dollars and Pounds”
DOMA Struck Down By Supreme Cout
In a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. It has ruled that failing to recognize gay marriage rights granted by States who allow gay marriage violates States rights. The majority opinion, penned by Justice Kennedy, states “regulation of domestic relations is an area that has long been regarded as virtually exclusive province of the States.” Continue reading “DOMA Struck Down By Supreme Cout”
Digging Deeper and Finding Willpower
Self-restraint, resolve, drive, determination, discipline, and willpower all refer to the same thing: mastery over the self. This unique trait seems to raise humans to another level of existence. This is the ability to master instinct, rationalize long term gains over short term pleasures, and overcome our most formidable foe, ourselves. Unfortunately, this power is not limitless. Like a muscle, it can be exhausted, and every act of stubborn resolve depletes our reserves of will. Fortunately, like a muscle, it can be strengthened through exercise and mental toughness. Continue reading “Digging Deeper and Finding Willpower”
Is the Detroit Bankruptcy Just the Beginning?
Detroit has filed for chapter 9, making it the largest municipality ever to declare bankruptcy. The city owes over $18 billion, which amounts to over $25,714 per resident. While that is less than the average person’s federal debt ($52,945.64), Detroit does not have the luxury of printing money and controlling the world’s reserve currency. Detroit’s financial woes are long in the making, but they are hardly unique. Continue reading “Is the Detroit Bankruptcy Just the Beginning?”
Deficit Day
This year September 25, is the day that the government starts living off its credit card. Today the U.S. Federal government spent the last of its $2.7 trillion in 2013 revenue and will be borrowing for the rest of the year. The debt ceiling, the limit of the total debt, is about to be reached. At this point the total U.S. debt will total $16.4 trillion, 607% of this year’s tax revenue. Continue reading “Deficit Day”
Death Penalty
Warren Lee Hill Jr.’s execution has been delayed, but not prevented, yet again. Jodi Arias’ second sentencing trial is expected sometime in September. With all this delay and legal wrangling, you may ask if anyone who is sentenced to death is actually executed. You might be surprised in how few actually are, how much money it takes to get there, and how long the process really takes. Continue reading “Death Penalty”
Ronin Pen 