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“Damn” was her audible response
I recently heard a surprising story: A female CEO was briefed on a stellar candidate for a top job at her company. “Sounds ideal,” she said to the group in the room. “Male or female?” Male was the answer. “Damn” was her audible response. The guy wasn’t even interviewed. Why Are Men SilentSearch BIS
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- “This has been the coldest season with the most ice since we started Arctic Watch in 2000. Almost no whales. The NWPassage is still blocked with ice. Some of the bays still have not melted!”
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And rather than follow the conventional path of indebting yourself for 13-years so that you can attend university for four, and then fork over the bulk of your pay to the government, instead focus on learning tangible, valuable skills overseas.Government Cheese
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Faith in science?
Faith in science? | New York Post. In fact, given that Americans have grown broadly more skeptical of institutions in general, it’s not surprising that conservatives are more skeptical of scientific institutions than they were almost 40 years ago. What’s … Continue reading
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One, Two punch against Federal Government Overeach
Glenn Reynolds – How Americans can kill Obamacare, legalize pot. So, despite all the federal laws on the books, Colorado has de facto nullified them, and started a process that may very well snowball, all without directly attacking the federal … Continue reading
A retired doctor encounters the medical system: On Breaking One’s Neck
On Breaking One’s Neck by Arnold Relman | The New York Review of Books. What did this experience teach me about the current state of medical care in the US? Quite a lot, as it turns out. I always knew … Continue reading
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Bitcoin
Marc Andreessen – Why Bitcoin Matters – NYTimes.com. One can hardly accuse Bitcoin of being an uncovered topic, yet the gulf between what the press and many regular people believe Bitcoin is, and what a growing critical mass of technologists … Continue reading
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‘I assumed that a man in a business suit wouldn’t be patient with Kate and I’m so fortunate to have been proved wrong.’
Mother writes thank you to man who entertained her autistic daughter on flight | Mail Online. The mother-of-two continued: ‘The moment you sat down, Kate started to rub your arm.’Your jacket was soft and she liked the feel of it. … Continue reading
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If you give a moose a muffin
Pot Won’t Fly At DIA, Marijuana Advocates Say It’s Their Right « CBS Denver.
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Are You Playing or Are You Dead?
Are You Playing or Are You Dead? Altucher Confidential. Kids only go “home” when adults tell them to. “JAMES, GET HOME! IT’S FUCKING DARK!” Or if they have to go to school. Or a family event. And later … Continue reading
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23 Life Lessons You Get From Working At A Restaurant
The weekend…. 23 Life Lessons You Get From Working At A Restaurant | Thought Catalog. Word to the wise… 20. Never be the person who comes in just as the kitchen’s closing and orders something really complicated. Just don’t be … Continue reading
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Get a life
Sad: Campers Already Staking Out Black Friday Bargains « CBS Cleveland.
Have you ever had normal people take over your church?
Bolz-Weber’s liberal, foulmouthed articulation of Christianity speaks to fed-up believers – The Washington Post. But House has had its own unconventional crisis in recent years, after the suburbanites started showing up. “It was awful,” Bolz-Weber writes. It seemed as if … Continue reading
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Supermodel boxing
Sweet – British supermodel punches topless female protester on catwalk | Fox News. A British supermodel punched a topless female protester after she was grabbed on the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week, but didn’t let the scuffle stop her, saying … Continue reading
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Colorado Sells Public Data To Marketers
Sales Of Public Data To Marketers Can Mean Big $$ For Governments « CBS Denver. Eric Meer is a small business owner who works out of his home in Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood. Meer says he was deluged by direct mail … Continue reading
Marijuana: Just make Obamacare cover it
D.C. government program to subsidize marijuana for poor patients – Washington Times. Seems obvious, if you want the poor to sign up, cover (medical) marijuana with a generic drug copay. Now THERE’s a marketing campaign for ya.
Santa Ana to pay new city manager more than $500,000
Santa Ana to pay new city manager more than $500,000 annually – latimes.com. Though much smaller than Phoenix, Santa Ana is the county seat in Orange County and a political power base. But the densely packed city has struggled with … Continue reading
Weiner: A Mayor NYC deserves?
Weiner comments on new sexually charged messages – CNN Political Ticker – CNN.com Blogs. I guess we’ll find out. Pathetic is the nicest thing I can say.
Money Honey Maria take Jim Cramer with you
Maria “Money Honey” Bartiromo shopping herself to rival networks – NYPOST.com. CNBC’s No. 1 star, Maria “Money Honey” Bartiromo, with her hefty five-year contract set to expire late this year, is in play and is shopping herself around to rival … Continue reading
“Positivity Ratio” Criticized
“Positivity Ratio” Criticized In New Sokal Affair – Neuroskeptic | DiscoverMagazine.com. On that note, it would obviously be wrong to dismiss all of positive psychology research just because of one bad paper. However, positive psychologists do have a case to … Continue reading
Free Raisins
Budget Cut: Feds Shake Down Farmer for Free Raisins. Whatever department is in charge of the “free raisin takings” should have their budget cut immeidately.
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Clinton supporter suspected of illegal donations
Nothing to see here, move along: Clinton supporter suspected of illegal donations | The Center for Public Integrity. The other options is “everybody does it”. Take your pick.
Catch me if you can: False Alarm
Moscow-Cuba plane detour sparks Snowden speculation — RT News.
