Reading Time: < 1 minuteI read this article on what to do when someone cuts ahead in line. Although it’s becoming increasingly rare, “speaking up” remains the most effective option for combating this sort of behavior.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Spotlight: Tom Naughton Tom Naughton was one of the early supporters of Just Tap The Glass. If you haven’t watched his documentary, Fat Head, you should do so immediately. It’s as entertaining as it is informative. I’ve discussed the benefits of higher-protein eating and debunked some of the hysteria permeating the food industry in the past. Fat Head takes an in-depth look into
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Reading Time: 3 minutesPreface:The following post pertains more to public schools than private education. Many of the ideas presented are relevant for both. “Teachers are underpaid.” A common refrain, but is it true?
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the most pervasive economic myths of all time: http://youtu.be/SjRTvX-wbtU?t=55s It’s the Fixed Pie Fallacy. The ranter’s anger is understandable, but misplaced. The CEO does an excellent job refuting the points of the Occupy Wall Street faction. Schiff–and the segment of the population he represents–isn’t the root cause of the recession. Need help with a
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Reading Time: 3 minuteshttp://consumerist.com/2007/03/walmart-gives-up-no-stores-for-new-york-city.html Wal-Mart and other big box stores face staunch opposition in many counties in the United States. Rallies and other public displays of anti-Wal-Mart sentiment are common. It’s unfortunate considering all of the benefits Wal-Mart brings to town. Hop off that high horse. Think for yourself. Wal-Mart provides a valuable service to citizens, despite what pro-union factions,
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Reading Time: 2 minutes“Are you ready for some football?!” The classic Monday Night Football introduction song was pulled when Hank Williams compared the prospect of Speaker of The House John Boehner and President Obama meeting to “Hitler playing golf with [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu”. His comments were met with a tidal wave of shock, anger, and cries
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis week, the Supreme Court struck down a proposal to ban the sale of violent videogames to minors in California. Citing first amendment rights, the justices concluded that proponents of the bill had no constitutional grounds to restrict the expression of others. By supporting the ban of violent videogames and other controversial material, parents may
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