Reading Time: 5 minutesIn Part 1, we covered the impact of the Ferguson saga on community organizing, race relations, and police vigilance. The following are more excerpts from that conversation, with a focus on what political activists can learn from these events. My commentary follows each blocked quote. Let’s continue:
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Reading Time: 6 minutesI enjoy discussions with friends. Last week, I had a conversation with friends about Ferguson, MO and the aftermath of the Darren Wilson decision. Yahoo story on Ferguson: https://news.yahoo.com/mayor-vows-rebuild-riot-torn-us-town-ferguson-200210678.html We explored police misconduct, misguided protests, and suggestions for how blacks (and America at large) can move forward. This article will not focus on whether officer Darren
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWarning – The following link is graphic (but still SFW). If you’re squeamish, you may not want to read it or watch the videos inside. Discretion is advised. Paul Solotaroff of Rolling Stone wrote a shocking piece on animal cruelty and big business:
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s a growing ‘Self-Esteem’ movement in parenting circles. Advocates are pushing the idea that constant praise and minimal exposure to struggle are the keys to raising happy, productive children. We can thank them for the elimination of games of Tag in school playgrounds and youth sports leagues that forbid score-keeping. I’m not a parent, but I’m
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Reading Time: 4 minutesObesity Rates in United States – 2012 (CDC) The following is part of a conversation I had with someone in the field of Public Health. It’s an email I sent explaining why the push from government to curb obesity is doomed to failure.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe following is an email I sent to the founder of a new subscription-based newsletter. He’s highly-regarded within his industry and I’ve purchased his products before. The introductory price to join the service is less than $3.00 a month. It’s a discussion on the psychology of pricing. {Email starts below}
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Reading Time: 2 minutesOver at matchmaker Paul C. Brunson’s website, you’ll find an abridged version of my latest guest post: http://paulcbrunson.com/2014/02/4-ways-to-tilt-the-odds-of-love-in-your-favor/ If you’d like to read the article in its entirety—a two-part special—I’ve posted it below.[[MORE]] ———————————- Certain skills can be enhanced with practice. They’re usually mechanical in nature, where one learns proper technique and performance increases with repetition
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Farnam Street Blog, a member of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division drops five tips for winning the trust of the people around you: What are some strategies to build rapport while giving a talk, presentation, or interview? Ego Suspension / self-deprecating humor… Make it all about them! How is the information you are chatting
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Reading Time: 5 minutesA friend of mine is a part of the comedy circuit out in Los Angeles. The lack of diversity in Hollywood acting and comedy circles was one of our recent topics of conversation. That discussion has been pushed into the national spotlight by Saturday Night Live’s most recent hire. These two articles are pertinent as well: http://defamer.gawker.com/in-the-white-room-with-black-writers-hollywoods-dive-1486789620
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Reading Time: 3 minutesI sent the following email to a popular exercise instructor on Youtube. His website had a page listing his hourly rates for training and educational services. His company thanked me for the email and said they’d make my recommended changes immediately.
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