Sports can be incredibly challenging, even or perhaps particularly for those who perform at the highest levels. Great baseball players are fortunate to get one hit in three times at bat, one homer for every dozen times up, more hits…
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What in hell is wrong with people? There’s the obvious litany of human flaws and foibles, for sure: greed, selfishness, immorality, hate, racism, sexism, ageism, Xenophobia, et cetera, et cetera. The effects of which produce all sorts of social, national…
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Credit her keen observation of real life for the perfection with which Catherine O’Hara portrays vain and narcissistic characters. In Time magazine’s recent profile on the comedic actor, writer Judy Berman thoughtfully connects and contrasts O’Hara’s iconic, outsize roles on…
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Humility is not a virtue often attributed to pro athletes, particularly superstars. All the more reason to recognize those who do serve as genuine role models. About Houston Astros superstar Carlos Correa, the team's assistant to the general manager and…
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When a master shares expertise on the particular trade you’re attempting to ply, you pay close attention. When the transfer of knowledge is done creatively, without pretention, you do so with pleasure. Which is why aspiring writers are in for…
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There’s big news and bad news about the cosmos. In The New York Times article “Cosmic Confusion” on February 26, science writer Dennis Overbye reveals how astronomers are intrigued by a new finding that suggests “The universe seems to be…
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The public relations profession can be very humbling -- a consequence I’ve experienced almost daily for four decades. For instance, when clients fail to act upon solid strategies, I respect that it is the client’s prerogative. When progressive partnerships, promotions…
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Political persuasion requires equal parts science and art and dirt -- and one thing more. “It must be more than a laundry list of facts, policies, and programs,” according to George Lakoff, an authority on political debate and framing. “It…
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Editor’s note: This essay is offensive and subjective and, at points, gets downright ugly. JERRY: Elaine, what percentage of people would you say are good looking? ELAINE: Twenty-five percent. JERRY: Twenty-five percent, you say? No way! It's like 4 to…
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Thanksgiving is the Rodney Dangerfield of holidays. It gets no respect, no respect. That the celebration is consigned to a turkey dinner says a lot about our culture. We’ve become more interested in tricks and treats and crass commercialism than…
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