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This is not the "fault of" YouTube or the Internet. Misinformation is not engendered by those media. It's engendered by human beings, who then proliferate it via those media.

There are many common misconceptions and a lot of misinformation on astronomy and the cosmos.

This selection talks about how to "street debate", as well as addressing the topic of battling misinformation in creationism.

The media is often one-sided and highly biased in regards to reporting most issues regarding animals. The effect of this misinformation about the agriculture industry has caused the public to have negative perceptions of this industry.

The United States' failure in the Vietnam War was not inevitable; it was a product of poor leadership, media misinformation, and strategic blunders. Victory would have been attained had American political leaders not defaulted on their commitments to the South Vietnamese.

Each day we seem to see new distortions, strangeness, and misinformation surrounding the oil crisis. But in few areas are these distortions and poor facts more visible than in those surrounding the issue of ethanol

Because of secrecy and misinformation, these myths still exist in the minds of non-FLDS society. Gaining a deeper understanding of the issues and beliefs will help us to know what to do when there is an abusive situation that needs intervention.

After our initial calls, we were ecstatic about the money we could save by combining our telephone services, broadband, and Dish Network. What we received though was a lot of misinformation and definitely not the bundle agreement we had bargained for.

Let's be real ladies and gentleman. We can no longer turn our eyes from the deliberate misinformation, misinterpretation and misrepresentation of average, everyday Americans: We are faithless.

The 2008 United States Presidential election is not only of historical significance, but of technological significance as well.

The consumers in America were being tried and tested like lab animals because food and dairy corporations disrespected them with misinformation.

The unschooling approach is gaining popularity, but with that comes a lot of misinformation and several inaccurate myths. From legality concerns to college admissions I'll set the record straight for you with this list of ten common unschooling myths.

In the sea of fraudulent claims and misinformation, there is still some hope for cancer patients.

Rumors fly quick in the day of misinformation on the web. But is Dolly alive or dead?

We probably underestimate how many people get a set opinion about a political candidate based on their Wikipedia page. With recent edits and add-ons for our current candidates, it may turn into an edit war that leads to vast misinformation...

Let's clean up our press from the internet bottom up by checking our facts, fully researching our postings on AC about the Presidential Race between now and the Election. Let's honor the Real America, the one we ALL love by being a responsible free press.

Are you waiting for the Obama text message that will signal the end to the vice presidential speculations? Are you wondering if, should Obama text VP info to you, you might rely on the veracity of the Obama text message?

With real estate in its current state in the U.S., there exists much myth and misinformation about buying cheap homes.

That Hinduism has 330 million Gods is an absolute misinformation. It was a blasphemy propagated by ill-informed western scholars. Read more...

Polyamory is probably the newest 'term' on the alternative lifestyle/relationship scene, and there is much misunderstanding and misinformation about poly relationships. This article answers five main questions about polyamory.

The new and ambitious medical encyclopedia Medpedia.com opening later in 2008 will go a long way in bettering information on the net for health research. Nevertheless, with sketchy background checks from sources, it may be Wikipedia all over again...

Until quite recently, few people besides physicians and Crohn's patients and their families were aware that Crohn's existed, and what the symptoms and signs of the disease were. That's beginning to change.

The GOP can't let go. Not only do they appear to be determined to destroy the US economy, but they have also set the sights of their massive misinformation cannon on the viability of the US election process.

In July of 2006, when I began paying for health insurance on my own, I was not prepared for all the particulars associated with the different plans, coverages or most importantly costs associated with my options.

With all the stories we hear about mothers who were unable to breastfeed, many new mothers worry that they may not be successful in breastfeeding their babies. Don't let misinformation undermine your chances at having a successful breastfeeding relationship.

Despite ironclad proof against the tale, the story of Houdini's demise due to an untimely punch to the stomach persists. Oral passages of the legend, books and movies about Houdini have contributed to the spread of the misinformation.

Rosie O'Donnell's political and conspiratorial commentary often gets commentary from many others. Does she have any basis in facts? Should she try therapy for anger management? A look at a few of her statements and a few facts, plus links to investigate yourself.

There is a tremendous amount of misinformation that confuses people about the real causes of acne. In order to clear the confusion, let's take a look at some of the most common acne myths.

Depression has many myths that are exchanged that can lead you down the path of misinformation.

Many people wrongly believe that prayer in schools is forbidden. Prayer is allowed in schools; it can't be led by the school faculty or endorsed by the school. There is a significant difference.

The Internet is the Information Superhighway, but sometimes too much information is not a good thing. This is especially true for expectant women.

Marijuana has in the recent years become a substance phenomenon among teenagers. I think that this is largely attributed to peer pressure, popular media and icons, and misinformation about the dangers of marijuana. I will discuss the effects and dangers

Maybe it is time to make the Tabloid press more accountable for its blatant molding and creation of celebrity news and misinformation. That isn't news. It is a glorified version of the childhood game of telephone.

Pit bulls have had their reputations drug through the mud for many years now. The problem is misinformation, misrepresentation, and misconceptions. This article aims to clear the name of Pit Bulls.

"There is so much misinformation out there...I now have the opportunity to set the record straight."

If your business is internet based, you must get targeted traffic for your site. Once the importance of acquiring targeted traffic is understood, many webmasters become vulnerable to misinformation and outright scams.

It's often seemed to me that the news media reports first, and checks the facts later, if at all. The recent suspension of Opie And Anthony from XM Satellite Radio offers further proof of the news media's willingness to put out misinformation.

I hope you see the absurdity of the claims stated by this author in this article about smoking hookah. What it comes down to is that who ever wrote this article simply has an opinion about using hookahs, which is not very favorable.

Stereotypes and misinformation lead to violent hate crimes, injustices and prejudices. Not only do these stereotypes affect the treatment that many immigrants, both legal and illegal, experience but they also affect the treatment of Americans as well.

Little known Facts About a Historical Event

There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding between members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and "gentiles," or people who aren't in their faith.

The Jehovah's Witnesses are a religious organization that many people do not understand. This is due to misinformation and perhaps some fallacies that the general public believes about the Jehovah's Witnesses.

The effectiveness of these drugs, however, is coupled with side effects and incompatibilities with other patients. Moreover, misinformation on these medications can lead to misuse. Below are some common medical myths about ED drugs: They'll Make You Great in Bed

The role of Information technology (IT) in the medical profession has increased dramatically in the last decade. Many healthcare providers have been prompted to invest in IT in hopes of gaining more control over these matters.

There can be conflicting information out there for parents regarding immunizing their children. This article explores some of those concerns and offers some solid information and advice.

A single mom of three snarky teenagers offers some hard-won advice on communicating with teens...

Was the Pope right to call Islam a religion of violence? What is the Christian perspective on Islam?

With whatever career path we choose to take, something drives us to excel. Here's what made me dip into Journalism.

Truth is there are enough members in each party to cause us to be ashamed as a nation. House Code of Official Conduct: Rule 23: "A Member of the House shall conduct himself at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.

Fox News celebrates its first decade this week. So why is a top ten cable channel's president ashamed of it?

Tramp art is an antiques category that was produced generally by transients who used whatever materials were available in their meager surroundings. During the Civil War, soldiers took up the art form to pass away hours while away from loved ones.

With so many scams out there, getting the right information can seem impossible. Use this resource to help find a legitimate work at home position.

Going to the hospital can be scary and overwhelming. This article explores some suggestions for parents to prepare their child and their family for a child's hospital visit.

So, I am hoping that the new Chairwoman will take the enhancements to the process of voting, and apply those enhancements to their ability to disseminate information on the web and through their staff.

In a perfect world, this would make Wikipedia the ideal website for information on everything. However, this is not a perfect world.

To vote is essential and a constitutional right of all citizens. Important issues like jobs, education, social welfare and scientifically polled issues are to be considered when deciding to vote. Personal interest, culture and ideologies will matter.

A paper answering a few of the most common questions dealing with the Pagan family of faiths and religions. Paganism is presented not as the enemy of Christianity, but as an alternative view of the world.

Supporters of Bush are on a kick about how WMDs were found after all. The problem is these people only listened to Fox so they only got half the story.

Debate in the comment section at Associated Content is looking more and more like your average face-off between mindless, vitriolic ideologues who haven't the capacity to form intelligent responses. If we don't end it now, Associated Content will die.

This is a brief review of a marvelous resource for finding real information on many of the e-mail forwards cycling the internet.

""Death of a President" uses the morally dubious tactic of mixing real news footage with staged events to create an imagined assassination of President Bush."

ABC's "The Path to 9/11" portrayed Richard Clarke, former Clinton administration counterterrorism expert, as a hero but he still exposed its factual miscues and revealed his version of the truth and his character.

Pro Wrestling is constantly disrespected by the mainstream media. Wrestling is looked down upon as a lesser form of entertainment than the dirtiest reality shows. What will it take for people to appreciate wrestling and stop blaming it for male violence?

A number of new geographically independent grassroots movements have raised money in the millions, fueled candidates forward, uncovered scandals and done much more.

Alex S. Gabor, in this updated version originally published at the American Chronicle, predicts that George Bush and Dick Cheney will be impeached in 2007 and we will have the first woman President shortly thereafter.

Unfortunately, many people fall into credit problems not because they are irresponsible but because they listen to the so-called "facts" that they hear from relatives, neighbors, colleagues and friends.

A look at the challenges of thinking critically, especially in the anything-goes world of online content.

Urban sprawl is a contagious affliction that's spreading across America. The list of reasons that persuade small towns to trade real community planning for big box business is long and economically misguided.

An article about the state of HIV and AIDS stigma in Africa.

Much information on PCOS if not outright incorrect. And yes, I know what I'm talking about.

Why must individuals continue to spread fear by posing as experts about things they have failed to research properly and know very little, or nothing, about? This is one scientists opinion on what I've seen written about Phenylanine in diet sodas.

A discussion of where dishonest politicians congregate and how you can help them.

With the changing methods of recording and reporting credit scores, it is even more important to keep a good credit score.

Many artists struggle with the business aspects of thier art. The truth is that creating and selling art are two sides of the same coin and require much the same skills.

My chat with Amit and Dan about music, blogging and American Idol.

Flags of Our Fathers is a moving character study of the men who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima. It also explores how the politics driving the war bonds campaign badly distorted the real story of that epic battle.

From Paris Hilton to Genevieve Jones, socialites are the new celebrities. But what is a socialite exactly, and do you have what it takes to be one? Mocha Socialite's advice column sounds off on fake socialites and tells how to live their glamorous life.

For seven years I have suffered with a chronic illness and no hope for relief in sight. I have learned a lot from that illness that I hope helps others suffer less and find answers sooner.

Although it's tempting to want to make big money on Wall Street, there are big risks too. Make sure you are protected before investing by doing your homework on your broker.

Teens' natural curiosity can be quite disturbing when they begin to question their religious background. What can parents do to bring their teens back to Christianity, without pushing them further away?

Marijuana was grown by many early colonists but was outlawed in the 1920s by Congress after an intense lobbying effort by John D. Anslinger. It is currently classified as a Schedule 1 drug, despite many potential benefits.

Recent reports confirm what many of us have suspected - the war on drugs is a failure, and a massive waste of money and human resources. Millions of Americans smoke pot already, and explicitly recognizing and legalizing this would prove a financial boon.

There is a difference between stupid and dumb. Just like there is a difference between embellishment and lying. Teenagers are not aware of these differences as is evidenced by their conversations and behaviors.

Carson Brackney, author of the popular Content Done Better blog has quite a following among professional writers who specialize in web content. There's a reason for Carson's popularity: he knows what he's talking about.

So you want to be an actor. Whatever your age, and whatever your prior experience, if this is something you want, this is something you can do.

So you've been chosen as the designated patsy... er, no, parent to teach your teenage son or daughter how to drive? Congratulations! Yet, before you let Buster or Kitten get behind the wheel of the family car, there is some homework you need to do.

Recently, I have been following a back-and-forth discussion that has been unfolding on the pages of the "Opinion" section in the military newspaper, Stars and Stripes.

Leather furniture can last you a lifetime. However, before you go into the store, it is important to know a little about leather furniture, how it is made, and how to care for it.

The television series "Nip/Tuck" and the tremendous
amount of plastic surgery in the United States is a
classic "chicken or egg" scenario.

Today's youth are under more pressure than ever before and violence among youth is a serious concern.

On May 24th the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute will celebrate ten years of providing unique, high-impact projects designed to improve the lives of everyone touched by adoption - especially children.

A research paper on the events of 1968 in the public school system in Anaheim, California. The paper details the topic of sex education and the public school system when religion gets involved.

If there's one universal truth it's that we all get acne. No one really knows what causes acne, but there are plenty of myths. Here are some of the more common myths revealed.