In North Dakota, the gritty side of an oil boom
(Michael S. Williamson / THE WASHINGTON POST)
North Dakota is in the grip of the biggest U.S. oil rush in decades, but it is taking a toll on roads, housing, the environment and an entire way of life.
On Faith
Michele Bachmann vs. Huma Abedin: ‘The Ramadan Conspiracy’
For over a billion people worldwide, Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection, gratitude, charity and atonement. Sounds suspicious, right?
Chick-fil-A president reiterates stance against gay marriage
Same-sex marriage supporters are “inviting God’s judgment on our nation,” Cathy says.
Mormons and African Americans still face substantial prejudice, poll finds
Sizable pockets of voters say they would be uncomfortable with a close family member marrying someone who is black or Mormon.
In the new Egypt, beards appear where they were once banned
Battles over facial hair reflect Egypt’s messy struggle to redefine its relationship with Islam in the post-revolution era.
Higher Education
U-Va. parent: Online learning is an oxymoron
The university’s foray into online education gives one parent pause.
Federal officials investigate Penn State’s crime reporting
The Department of Education is examining whether the school violated the Clery Act, which requires reporting of crimes on campus, in its handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
South Korea’s engineering pipeline
One in four Korean college students majors in engineering, compared to one in 20 in the U.S.
Ice split from glacier is twice size of Manhattan
Scientists attribute break the size of Manhattan to warming ocean temperatures.
White House eases proposed soot rule
The White House recently weakened an EPA proposal to limit soot emissions, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Health-related mobile apps proliferate
Health-related mobile apps proliferate; here are some qualities to look for and 10 apps to check out.
National Education
Colbert skewers Texas GOP on ‘critical thinking’
I thought I’d heard enough about the Texas Republican Party’s platform that rejects the teaching of critical thinking skills until I heard Stephen Colbert’s take on it: “For too long we have blindly accepted the idea of not blindly accepting ideas.” And a lot more.
Why we need to relentlessly pursue diversity in schools
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, America is fast becoming a majority-minority nation, one where the very classification of “minority” soon will become outmoded.
From The Onion: ‘Can we please, just once, have a real teacher?’
Here’s a hilarious point-counterpoint on Teach for America for by the satirical newspaper The Onion.
Innovations
Is Sherlock Holmes to thank for ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?
PBS Idea Channel outlines a connection between the famous detective and the bestselling book.
From Victoria’s Secret to spacesuits
A costume designer best known for designing the angel wings for Victoria’s Secret models teams up with a Russian spacesuit engineer to create suits for commercial space travel.
Innovations going for gold
The London 2012 Olympic Games, like its predecessors, will introduce a number of new innovations.
On Leadership
Chick-fil-A bites into debate on gay marriage
Reaction to President Dan Cathy’s comments have been fierce and swift.
The week’s most interesting research
A look at new leadership studies, from the ‘cheater’s high’ to how white men help diversity.
Seven habits of highly effective people
A look at Stephen Covey’s “habits” through the prism of seven successful leaders.
Your mean boss could be insecure
Ever had your ideas shot down as soon as they’re floated? This may be why.
Why ‘work-life balance’ doesn’t work
Most workers who attempt to change their ways just end up looking like slackers.
National Blogs & Columns
Vivek Wadhwa
Ethics in the age of acceleration
COLUMN | Accelerating technological change must bring about accelerating adaptation or change of legal, ethical, and regulatory norms.
Al Kamen
Transition teams for Romney, Obama start early
The Presidential Transition Act of 2010, in play for the first time, encourages, almost mandates, that candidates begin transition plans in earnest starting right after the party conventions at the end of August and early September.
Joe Davidson
Federal regulations ease rules for same-sex partners
Regulations ease restrictions on same-sex domestic partners of federal employees and allow them some of the same benefits available to other families.
The Federal Eye
GSA spent more than $280K on awards event for honored employees
Four weeks after its $823,000 conference at a lavish Las Vegas hotel, the General Services Administration paid more than $268,732 on a ceremony to reward good performers.
The Checkup by Jennifer Huget and Rob Stein
Which would you rather lose, a limb or your eyesight?
Bausch+Lomb asked 1,000 people from 11 countries, including the United States.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place in Cleveland.
Santa’s Big Brown helper
You’ve got to be moving at double time or better if you’re driving Cyber Friday for UPS.
Critics target cost of Guard troops on border
President Obama’s decision last year to send 1,200 National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border may have been smart politics, but a growing number of skeptics say the deployment is an expensive and inefficient mission.
The Occupy movement’s art
As the online gallery at occuprint.org reveals, the Occupy movement has more than a few skilled graphic designers in its informal ranks.
Wizards’ Wall eager to play
After learning firsthand during the lockout about the business of basketball, John Wall is ready to get back on the court and have some fun.
Gathering meteorites and congressional foes
For the 35th year, the U.S. is gathering space rocks from the wind-hammered icefields of Antarctica, a program attacked as wasteful by Sens. John McCain and Tom Coburn.
Special Reports
Faces of the Fallen
Service members who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom.
Civil War 150
News and views from the Washington Post about the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
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