Archive: News
Indian Ayn Rand Fan Minal Panchal among Virginia Tech Victims
April 18, 2007 - Posted by Joshua Zader
The article "World Reacts to Tech Shootings" in today's Guardian mentions briefly that one of the Virginia Tech victims was a fan of Ayn Rand's work:
India - which lost a lecturer - added a second ... »More
In Case You Know Regina Milano…
February 7, 2007 - Posted by Joshua Zader
Regina, one of the world's truly beautiful souls, suffered a stroke recently. More information is available at ReginaMilano.com, including information about contributing to her trust fund, to help offset her exorbitant medical expenses. If you ... »More
The Life and Ideas of Milton Friedman
January 29, 2007 - Posted by Shawn Klein
Worth Watching:
Power of Choice: The Life and Ideas of Milton Friedman
Monday, January 29, 2007; check local listings for broadcast time.
"A documentary on the life and ideas of Nobel-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912-2006), with comments from ... »More
Exxon Warming Up to Global Warming?
January 13, 2007 - Posted by Jeffrey Perren
MSNBC reports that Exxon-Mobil has "stopped funding groups skeptical of global warming claims."
Whether because of Congressional pressure, or that from stockholders nervous about bad publicity, the change can be expected to harbinger bad news for ... »More
Founders College Launches Beta Web Site
August 7, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
We just received the following announcement:
Greetings!
There's been a lot of mystery surrounding the startup of Founders College -- the greatest revolution in higher education of our lifetime. You can be the first to get ... »More
Capitalism = Happiness?
July 30, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
The situation may not be as simple as "Living Under Capitalism = Being Happier" but a new article in New Scientist called "Wealthy Nations Hold the Key to Happiness" suggests that such a conclusion is ... »More
The New Individualist Seeks Managing Editor
July 25, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
Interested in full-time work as an editor? Talk to The New Individualist.
Robert Bidinotto, Editor in Chief of The New Individualist, has announced an opening for a Managing Editor. Check it out if you might be ... »More
Objectivist “Founders College” Headed for Maine?
July 3, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
An update on the (Objectivist-backed) Founders College, from some apparently disappointed citizens of Oxford, North Carolina:
Organizers of Founders College seem to increasingly have their sights set on a $26.4 million coastline retreat for sale in ... »More
Summer 2006 Issue of Objective Standard
June 23, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
The Summer 2006 issue of The Objective Standard is out, and is now available on their web site. I've not read the issue, but the premise behind Dianne Durante's article on "Getting More Enjoyment from ... »More
Monika Kovacs Places 2nd in Canadian Provincials
June 23, 2006 - Posted by Joshua Zader
I just received word that Atlasphere member Monika Kovacs (pictured below, at left) has won second place (in "medium class figure") at this year's Canadian Provincials female bodybuilding competition.
Congratulations, Monika! And... WOW. :-)
"What makes ... »More
