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Captain Cardio · May 12, 2008, 08:23 pm

I was hoping we could share where we get our information, which news channels/shows, websites or other, for any serious topic, be it philosophy, news, world issues, science.. etc?

Also if you provide a recommendation, a brief description or your own assessment of that recommendation's strengths and weaknesses would be appreciated.

Milton Bradley · May 12, 2008, 11:18 pm

Heh, I used to list Volconvo among sites I would recommnd for current information, and valid sources, but the liars have driven off most of the good contemporary news contributors.

Well, I'll start by offering C-SPAN.org. Talk about contemporary.

Chaossaber314 · May 13, 2008, 11:54 am

If I'm trying to prove a point, I tend to turn to LexisNexis or Jstor.

Thanatos · May 13, 2008, 12:18 pm

Al Jazeera is bookmarked right next to CNN in my Firefox. The idea is that reality is somewhere between them.

If I want general information, honestly, I go straight to Wikipedia. Everybody hates it but the hyperlinked bibliography at the end of every page is just too useful not to use. Its also free, searchable, and you can view old versions of a page.

There's also a bunch of specialized websites for weird things I need a lot. OpenSecrets.org is useful for making points about government corruption, and Urbandictionary.com is the shizzle for when your homies use phrases like bloody dragon or ginga.

Tim · May 13, 2008, 12:29 pm

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Quote by: Thanatos

Al Jazeera is bookmarked right next to CNN in my Firefox. The idea is that reality is somewhere between them.

If I want general information, honestly, I go straight to Wikipedia. Everybody hates it but the hyperlinked bibliography at the end of every page is just too useful not to use. Its also free, searchable, and you can view old versions of a page.

There's also a bunch of specialized websites for weird things I need a lot. OpenSecrets.org is useful for making points about government corruption, and Urbandictionary.com is the shizzle for when your homies use phrases like bloody dragon or ginga.

Those are all sources I like. Wikipedia has really come a long way since it was first introduced. As you mentioned, the citations are great for finding out a lot of different info and resources.

Tim · May 13, 2008, 12:30 pm

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Quote by: Milton Bradley

Heh, I used to list Volconvo among sites I would recommnd for current information, and valid sources, but the liars have driven off most of the good contemporary news contributors.

I like forums for info. There are usually a lot of different ideas and theories floating around, and often people will post articles and ebooks etc.

Tim · May 13, 2008, 12:37 pm

I used to like Digg a lot, but there's so much bias and stupid stuff that goes on over there that I've lost interest.

Does anybody here use Google Directory? It's a pretty neat way to find info sorted into categories. There are usually sections with famous works available online.
Google Directory
Google Directory - Society > Philosophy > Online Texts

I also like "The Best of the Internet":
Web 2.0 Mashup: Best of the Internet Today
The free education section has some really cool stuff:
All posts in Berkeley Video Courses category.

Walrus · May 13, 2008, 01:48 pm

Skeptic's Dictionary.

A useful reference tool on all things sceptical.

Quote:
The Skeptic's Dictionary is a website and a book. Each features definitions, arguments, and essays on occult topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, and provides a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on things supernatural, paranormal, and pseudoscientific

The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com

Milton Bradley · May 15, 2008, 02:45 am

Ludwig von Mises Institute - Homepage

Technosoul · May 15, 2008, 11:14 am

For News: I just click on CNN (TV) and they normally cover things okay, they have a lot of staff, pundants, opinionated people, and they are getting away from just qucikie sound bites and allowing for complete speeches, or more in depth reporting.

Then I like to check in with Democracy Now webpage as they cover tons of things no other news source mentions, they are prone show items of interest to the lift wingers and different protest groups.

Democracy Now! | Radio and TV News

I like be a reporter with my own spin on the current events, but Volconvo staff prevented me from doing that here at the breaking news forum because of new rules about parroting the other bias news sources.

For most other topics I use a search engine on my computer and then check out whatever webpages pop up as sources of information. That works pretty well.

Never found Bradley's Lisbeanism Party webpage for some reason. Might have misstyped the address?

Ha.

I used to post at this forum but it is mostly women so I came here to Volconvo to debate.

Oprah Winfrey Forum - Topix
But they had some interesting forums to check out.

prejudged_Fire · May 16, 2008, 04:02 pm

I dont have a particular site. Usually I start with Wikipedia. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I just Google it.

Sonart · May 18, 2008, 02:23 pm

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Subscribe to and read a major daily newspaper every day. The Internet may be excellent for finding facts, but is vastly less reliable at finding truth.

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Lullaby Chainer · May 18, 2008, 03:38 pm

Google. For everything.

richarddawkins.net has a TON of atheist and scientific articles and videos archived

Um, then there are those databases with peer reviewed shit like galileo (.com?) gale (.com?) and etc but you need passwords.. you can usually get them from schools or maybe even public libraries, I dunno.

Tycoon · May 18, 2008, 06:59 pm

I have yahoo as my home page, and while you don't see everything that goes on, they list important events.

It's where I first saw that California legalized gay marriage.

Maryjane · May 23, 2008, 03:08 pm

I've had this one on my favorite list for a while...

If you ever need to know anything about ICU Critical Care .

It's a bit technical but you can always google what you don't understand.

Welcome to Critical Care Medicine Tutorials

More on medicine:

THE MERCK MANUAL MEDICAL LIBRARY: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

MerckSource - A world of health information at your fingertips

Maryjane · May 23, 2008, 03:14 pm

Any Civil War buffs?

Civil War Traveler - Virginia

SoylentGreen · May 23, 2008, 07:31 pm

The BBC is a wonderful place if you like the weird and bizarre. But then the English have a great sense of humour.

Sweet Katie · May 27, 2008, 05:02 pm

CNN is a good source for current events, although the "hard news" is limited and the focus is more on human interest stories. Fox News tends to be more right-wing, but it provides more political news. MSNBC is stand up disguised as news. Chris Matthews was literally drooling while talking about Obama. It was disgusting!

Using the internet for sources of reference is difficult and time consuming but provides the most thorough information. Unfortunately, it is up to the individual to examine the information, check the resources, and determine the validity of every article. Simply stated, there's as much good information on the internet as there is propaganda.

Sweet Katie · May 27, 2008, 05:03 pm

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Quote by: SoylentGreen

But then the English have a great sense of humour.

Is this some kind of joke?

Thanatos · May 27, 2008, 10:52 pm

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Quote by: Sweet Katie

Is this some kind of joke?

*Warning: Irrelevant sidetracking in progress*

YouTube - Holy Grail - Killer Bunny

May 12, 2008, 08:23 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Captain Cardio Uncomfortable Mind Posts: 375	Good sources of information? I was hoping we could share where we get our information, which news channels/shows, websites or other, for any serious topic, be it philosophy, news, world issues, science.. etc? Also if you provide a recommendation, a brief description or your own assessment of that recommendation's strengths and weaknesses would be appreciated.

May 13, 2008, 11:54 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Chaossaber314 The Cake is a lie... Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,284	If I'm trying to prove a point, I tend to turn to LexisNexis or Jstor. What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?

May 13, 2008, 12:18 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
Thanatos Arbiter of Weird Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,163	Al Jazeera is bookmarked right next to CNN in my Firefox. The idea is that reality is somewhere between them. If I want general information, honestly, I go straight to Wikipedia. Everybody hates it but the hyperlinked bibliography at the end of every page is just too useful not to use. Its also free, searchable, and you can view old versions of a page. There's also a bunch of specialized websites for weird things I need a lot. OpenSecrets.org is useful for making points about government corruption, and Urbandictionary.com is the shizzle for when your homies use phrases like bloody dragon or ginga. Destroying America one Volconvo post at a time. Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.

May 13, 2008, 01:48 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
Walrus Cabbages and Kings Location: England Posts: 225	Skeptic's Dictionary. A useful reference tool on all things sceptical. Quote: The Skeptic's Dictionary is a website and a book. Each features definitions, arguments, and essays on occult topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, and provides a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on things supernatural, paranormal, and pseudoscientific The Skeptic's Dictionary - Skepdic.com If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years. Bertrand Russell

May 16, 2008, 04:02 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
prejudged_Fire Wake up, Mr. Freeman Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 515	I dont have a particular site. Usually I start with Wikipedia. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I just Google it. "You never know the true meaning of Pacman 'till you are underaged driving around after curfew with an expired license plate and a broken tailight." -- "Steve-O"

May 12, 2008, 11:18 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	Heh, I used to list Volconvo among sites I would recommnd for current information, and valid sources, but the liars have driven off most of the good contemporary news contributors. Well, I'll start by offering C-SPAN.org. Talk about contemporary.

May 13, 2008, 12:37 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Tim Molten Ash Posts: 42	I used to like Digg a lot, but there's so much bias and stupid stuff that goes on over there that I've lost interest. Does anybody here use Google Directory? It's a pretty neat way to find info sorted into categories. There are usually sections with famous works available online. Google Directory Google Directory - Society > Philosophy > Online Texts I also like "The Best of the Internet": Web 2.0 Mashup: Best of the Internet Today The free education section has some really cool stuff: All posts in Berkeley Video Courses category.

May 15, 2008, 02:45 am	#9 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	Ludwig von Mises Institute - Homepage

May 15, 2008, 11:14 am	#10 (permalink) (top)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,663	For News: I just click on CNN (TV) and they normally cover things okay, they have a lot of staff, pundants, opinionated people, and they are getting away from just qucikie sound bites and allowing for complete speeches, or more in depth reporting. Then I like to check in with Democracy Now webpage as they cover tons of things no other news source mentions, they are prone show items of interest to the lift wingers and different protest groups. Democracy Now! \| Radio and TV News I like be a reporter with my own spin on the current events, but Volconvo staff prevented me from doing that here at the breaking news forum because of new rules about parroting the other bias news sources. For most other topics I use a search engine on my computer and then check out whatever webpages pop up as sources of information. That works pretty well. Never found Bradley's Lisbeanism Party webpage for some reason. Might have misstyped the address? Ha. I used to post at this forum but it is mostly women so I came here to Volconvo to debate. Oprah Winfrey Forum - Topix But they had some interesting forums to check out.

May 18, 2008, 02:23 pm	#12 (permalink) (top)
Sonart It's simply logical Location: San Diego Posts: 4,333	. Subscribe to and read a major daily newspaper every day. The Internet may be excellent for finding facts, but is vastly less reliable at finding truth. . I don't suffer from insanity... I thoroughly enjoy it

May 18, 2008, 03:38 pm	#13 (permalink) (top)
Lullaby Chainer Digital Witchcraft Posts: 3,020	Google. For everything. richarddawkins.net has a TON of atheist and scientific articles and videos archived Um, then there are those databases with peer reviewed shit like galileo (.com?) gale (.com?) and etc but you need passwords.. you can usually get them from schools or maybe even public libraries, I dunno. *Powerful.. magical.. e-e-e-eevil..*

May 18, 2008, 06:59 pm	#14 (permalink) (top)
Tycoon Tired Location: California Posts: 1,710	I have yahoo as my home page, and while you don't see everything that goes on, they list important events. It's where I first saw that California legalized gay marriage. Ty/Tyc/Tyke/Tycoon

May 23, 2008, 03:08 pm	#15 (permalink) (top)
Maryjane Amused Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,199	Medicine I've had this one on my favorite list for a while... If you ever need to know anything about ICU Critical Care . It's a bit technical but you can always google what you don't understand. Welcome to Critical Care Medicine Tutorials More on medicine: THE MERCK MANUAL MEDICAL LIBRARY: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy MerckSource - A world of health information at your fingertips That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. W. J. H. Boetcker

May 23, 2008, 03:14 pm	#16 (permalink) (top)
Maryjane Amused Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,199	Civil War -USA Any Civil War buffs? Civil War Traveler - Virginia That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. W. J. H. Boetcker

May 23, 2008, 07:31 pm	#17 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Hot Lava Posts: 2,285	The BBC is a wonderful place if you like the weird and bizarre. But then the English have a great sense of humour.

May 27, 2008, 05:02 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
Sweet Katie Igneous Magma Posts: 290	CNN is a good source for current events, although the "hard news" is limited and the focus is more on human interest stories. Fox News tends to be more right-wing, but it provides more political news. MSNBC is stand up disguised as news. Chris Matthews was literally drooling while talking about Obama. It was disgusting! Using the internet for sources of reference is difficult and time consuming but provides the most thorough information. Unfortunately, it is up to the individual to examine the information, check the resources, and determine the validity of every article. Simply stated, there's as much good information on the internet as there is propaganda.