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Report: Army has Too Many Whites, Men at the Top

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSource: http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/117541673.html The Army’s business is national defense and winning wars; they are not the “feel-good” party. The Army should be concerned with putting the best people at the top, not meeting some racial or gender quota. The Army has much more important issues to tackle (reducing government waste, improving military conduct home and abroad, …

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Deciphering Labels in the Food and Beverage Industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you ever noticed that some foods are described as ‘’good’’ sources of calcium or ‘’excellent’’ sources of vitamin C? How come Kellogg’s or Kraft never labels their products as ‘’fantastic’’ or ‘’superb’’ sources of mineral X or Vitamin Y? The food industry doesn’t pick arbitrary adjectives to describe its food products. There is a …

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9/11 Mosque Site/Ground Zero Controversy

Reading Time: 2 minutesNote: This article was written in July 2010 Proposed construction of a Muslim mosque near Ground Zero has many Americans up in arms. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents have invoked ideals of ‘fairness’, ‘freedom’, and ‘first amendment rights’ to both support and oppose the project.  One New York Politician stated that he would seek to use …

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Redshirting: Not Just for College Quarterbacks

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne controversial idea making the rounds in parenting circles is the postponement of Kindergarten or First Grade for young children. Coined “Redshirting”, parents delay a child’s entry into the academic world in order to maximize his/her chances of success for their children. Authorities ranging from scientists to best-selling authors reason that older children sport a …

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More Mating Calls of the Irrational Sports Fan (Part 1)

Reading Time: 2 minutesPreface: I’m a sports fan who watches the NBA, NFL, and (occasionally) NCAA competition.  In general, I think most professional athletes are entitled and exhibit off-the-field conduct that leaves much to be desired but this post is directed at their fans. I’ve heard sports fans utter a lot of nonsense over the years. Uninformed sports …

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More Mating Calls of the Irrational Sports Fan (Part 2)

Reading Time: 3 minutesClick here for Part 1 “Athletes are so greedy. I’d play the game for free.” This statement reeks of envy. A little bit of myopia as well. Professional athletes do a lot more than just play sports.  They give interviews, attend public relations events, and have to be present for countless other non-athletic activities. They …

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Studies On Happiness (and how they can boost your business)

Reading Time: 2 minutesWould you be happier in the long run spending $1000 on a brand new Plasma TV that can last for years or a short, weekend getaway? You might be surprised by the answer. In a 2003 study by psychologists Thomas Gilovich (one of my favorite Cornell University professors) and Leaf Van Boven, it was determined …

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How to Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe following is an excerpt from my book. Have you ever worried that a minor public gaffe would forever ruin your reputation? The following should be very comforting: In 2000, Social Psychologists Thomas Gilovich, Kenneth Savitsky, Victoria Husted Medvec coined a term to explain this sentiment: The Spotlight Effect. Spotlight Effect: We assume that our appearances …

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