President Obama’s choice to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy — otherwise known as the country’s “Drug Czar” — is Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske. Having served in law enforcement for more than 30 years, Kerlikowske is known as an innovator and fierce defender of community policing principles that emphasize relationships with citizens over force. He’s clashed with city councils over his leadership style, but he’s also built a national reputation while working as a police chief all over the country
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Can Marijuana Help Rescue California’s Economy?
Could marijuana be the answer to the economic misery facing California? Democratic State Assembly member Tom Ammiano thinks so.
TV for Babies: Does It Help or Hurt?
Early parenting choices are never clear-cut, and deciding whether to allow your infant to watch television or DVDs ranks as one of the more perplexing. Thanks to marketing claims for TV shows and DVDs created for babies, many parents believe that watching educational programming will stimulate infants’ brains and actually promote learning. It’s a seductive line of reasoning
In a recession, tech gadgets become a luxury
Matthew Baron is one of those gizmo guys, the kind who covets all toys new and shiny.
Seattle man accused of sinking his own yacht
A Seattle man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly sinking his own yacht because of "financial pressure and frustration with the maintenance" of the vessel, authorities said. Five medical practitioners were also arrested for violations, said Malayappan Thennarasan, the top administrator of the state’s Sabarkantha district
Accidental Genius: Why a Stradivarius Sounds So Good
Classical musicians and music lovers believe that prized string instruments are enriched by the generations of virtuosi who have played on them.
Could smoking pot raise testicular cancer risk?
Do men who frequently smoke pot have a higher risk of testicular cancer than those who do not?