Eighth Monk This Year Sets Himself on Fire to Protest Chinese Treatment of Tibet When a monk lights himself on fire in protest to raise awareness of China’s religious controls of Tibet, perhaps his message is important enough for us to open our eyes. When the eighth monk does it this year, we need to stand up and pay attention. Read more More
Gunga Galunga: Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama Retiring from Political Life The Dalai Lama has announced plans to retire as head of the Tibetan government in exile. Though he’ll still retain his position as spiritual leader of Buddhism, he says the move will leave him more time to work on his golf game. Read more More
Did Kenneth Cole Conceive Groupon’s Controversial “Save the Money” Super Bowl Ads? Social discounting site Groupon emerged from Super Bowl Sunday as the company most willing to exploit the endangered and the oppressed to make a quick buck by saving you a few quick bucks. Who made these ads, Kenneth Cole? Read more More