Marcia Meier
Marcia Meier is an author and teacher who has written for numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Santa Barbara Magazine, Central Coast Magazine, OC Metro magazine, the Seattle Times and Arizona Republic. She is also an occasional blogger with The Huffington Post. Her latest book, Navigating the Rough Waters of Today's Publishing World, Critical Advice for Writers from Industry Insiders, will be out in June 2010.
What About Spilled Oil That Doesn’t Reach Shore?
Scientists studying ‘natural’ oil spills fear for a sea floor about to be overwhelmed by detritus from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Cannabis and Schizophrenia Conundrum
There’s a connection between marijuana and schizophrenia, and as scholars tease out the chicken-and-egg genetic aspect, they counsel teen tokers to take heed.
On the Road to Recovery with Fred Frese
Mental health care ‘consumers’ are taking a greater role in their own recovery, moving beyond merely being patients to being providers.
Apartment Complex Focuses on Mentally Ill
As homelessness too often accompanies mental illness in the United States, one project tackles both issues.
Mental Illness Champions Found Down Under
Australian government to spend $5 billion over five years to improve its mental health services.
Recovery Model Shows Promise in Helping Mentally Ill
Some programs show great promise — but they haven’t been propagated.
Is Criminalizing Mental Health Wise Policy?
Much of the money spent on the severely mentally ill is spent putting and holding them in prison.
America’s Mental Health (Care) Is Getting Worse
Despite the unanimity that the system is broken, few agree on what will fix it.
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The “two cultures” are one: New research finds no significant differences in the problem-solving patterns of arts and science students at one British university.
Internet Censorship, Here and Over There
European and American governments find different reasons to restrict the Internet.
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New research finds people’s taste in entertainment remains remarkably consistent, regardless of whether they’re reading, watching or listening.
Telework: One Idea to Hold Down Government Cost
A conservative thinker argues encouraging more federal government employees to work from home could save taxpayers money.
Europe Boasts of its Solar Power Strength
As it’s announced that thee-quarters of new photovoltaic systems are going up in Europe, it’s fair to ask what happened to the former U.S. dominance in solar.
The Real Revenge of Montezuma: Voyage Conclusions
Our blogger looks back at his voyage through coastal Mexico and sees that the problems, and solutions, there are mirrored throughout the globe.
Moral Panics and Rumors
When the world turns its mean side to the public, rumors amplified in the Internet/cable news age often slip past our critical thinking skills.
If Only Yosemite Were a Video Game
Those who experience nature through the windshield typically donate less toward conservation than those with no exposure to nature.
Gas Mileage Labels Get Sophisticated
The federal government has unveiled updated designs for those informational stickers on new cars. The hope is to nudge buyers into choosing more fuel-efficient models.
California Rejects Ban on Plastic Bags
Lawmakers struck down a bill that would have made California the first state in the union to ban plastic shopping bags.
