Reading Time: < 1 minuteWithin the next two weeks, I will be releasing my book: No Doesn’t Always Mean No—Strategies for Influencing Behavior and Winning Cooperation It will be available on this website. Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIf your computer or mobile device ever gets stolen or corrupted, you may never recover your files. Only three out of one hundred victims of data theft ever do. Here are a few steps you can take to avoid the theft of your online data (Courtesy of Antoine S., IBM IT Architect)….. Tip 1: Backup ALL
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteI stumbled on a fantastic “How-To” technology website last week. Here it is: http://www.freewaregenius.com It offers all of the (legally) free, open-source applications you might ever need for a wide range of projects including: * Converting MS-Word Documents to PDFs and other formats * Access to Magazine Subscriptions * Converting Video Files to DVD *
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Reading Time: 2 minutesI read a very informative book recently. Definitely a paradigm shifter. Wrong: Why experts keep failing us—and how to know when to trust them by David Freeman. You can find it on Amazon.com. The author provides both anecdotal and empirical evidence explaining why experts often offer incorrect advice. He tackles some of the cognitive biases and
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you study some of your long lasting friendships forged during college, you may notice that some of your friends lived in or around your dorms on campus. We form friendships with the people we encounter on a frequent basis. Psychologists call this the “Propinquity Effect”. In college, you cannot help but constantly run into
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the heels of my last post, some more information on calories, macronutrients and health myths: Documentary: Fat Head Video: http://www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head Great Documentary. You can find more information on the film here: http://www.fathead-movie.com/ Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
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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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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo the untrained eye, yes, they actually might. According to researchers, people have difficulty distinguishing subtle differences in facial features in races outside their own. It’s much easier for an individual to recognize differences in appearance amongst one’s own race because we tend to have a deeper reservoir of interactions to draw from—more experiences provide
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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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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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