The Psychological Kevlar Act of 2007. Clever, right? Made-up? No. It is the Pentagon's plan for protecting combat soldiers from the psychological trauma of warfare. It entails giving the troops propanolol, a heart medication with an unusual side effect: It minimizes traumatic memories.
Everyone looks forward to payday. There are bills and rent to pay and good times to be had, and an adequate supply of funds is highly desired by all. Cracking open the check's envelope and expecting to be rollin' with G's, a sudden and utter disappointment sets in: Social security, FICA, and local, state and federal income taxes have eaten away a sizable portion of what was once a decent paycheck.
Many students are outraged every semester when buying required text books. The prices are outrageously high, and many place blame on the Barnes and Noble stores in the Student Union or Polsky buildings. They, however, should not be the target of animosity.