“Nothing has instilled more melancholy in me than the discovery that the number of intelligent men is extremely small.”~ José Ortega y Gasset, On Love: Aspects of a Single Theme (translated by Toby Talbot, courtesy of Richard Brookhiser)
In praise of small talk ... About Imrich families All Families Are Alike every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way
What constitutes a swear word? Why doesn't it function like other words? The answer requires distinguishing it from a slur ...
Some characters oppose gossip in the workplace (and out of the workplace). Bullies often use gossip to achieve their self-centered goals. Bullies can cause tremendous damage to the workforce, and so can gossips. You know, the mean types who make up stuff and purposely set out to destroy their targets’ reputations? But it turns out that there is good in gossip. What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills
Typing that headline makes me cringe. I have a long record or opposing gossip in the workplace (and out of the workplace). Bullies often use gossip
to achieve their self-centered goals. Bullies can cause tremendous
damage to the workforce, and so can gossips. You know, the mean types
who make up stuff and purposely set out to destroy their targets’
reputations? But it turns out that there is good in gossip.
What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills.
- See more at: http://evilhrlady.org/2016/01/why-you-should-hire-a-gossip.html#sthash.WLHhcKHL.dpuf
What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills.
- See more at: http://evilhrlady.org/2016/01/why-you-should-hire-a-gossip.html#sthash.WLHhcKHL.dpuf
Typing that headline makes me cringe. I have a long record or opposing gossip in the workplace (and out of the workplace). Bullies often use gossip
to achieve their self-centered goals. Bullies can cause tremendous
damage to the workforce, and so can gossips. You know, the mean types
who make up stuff and purposely set out to destroy their targets’
reputations? But it turns out that there is good in gossip.
What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills.
- See more at: http://evilhrlady.org/2016/01/why-you-should-hire-a-gossip.html#sthash.WLHhcKHL.dpuf
What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills.
- See more at: http://evilhrlady.org/2016/01/why-you-should-hire-a-gossip.html#sthash.WLHhcKHL.dpuf
*Keep talking...gossip is actually good for you!
“In your haste to throw them away, you also tossed your baggy of Crystal Meth!! We are sure this was done as an accident and the PD feels horrible for your loss,” the police department wrote in a gossipish post on their Facebook page: “We all know the emptiness inside when we lose something so valuable. We also know the feeling of relief when that lost item is found. Come on in and let us make your day!!” .... Use of Meth and other Drugs Leads to Evil ...
"Ms Baccam, have you been to Centennial Park?" ICAC commissioner Megan Latham stopped to ask the former Botany Bay Council employee on Wednesday. A corruption inquiry had just heard that Marny Baccam planned to tender for a $250,000 Centennial Park contract, despite having no qualifications, no equipment and barely any staff Allegations about Botany Bay Council Fraudulent Processes...
The power of social media: Police have released dashcam footage detailing an alleged road rage incident against a tow truck driver in Queensland. The video shows the motorist lashing out at the front of the truck before throwing multiple punches at the driver through his window and kicking his side door... “Thank you!! - we have been inundated with messages and phone calls informing us of who the man is,” the company said in a follow up post
The power of liberal biographies: Tony Abbott was warned that the perception that he was having an affair with his chief of staff Peta Credlin was destroying his prime ministership, a new book claims Tony abbott was warned about rumours of an affair with Peta Credlin claims book Not sure why Liberal pollies were subjected to so many rumours about their affairs be it Peter Collins, Nick Greiner of Barry O'Farrell ... odd really
The power of liberal biographies: Tony Abbott was warned that the perception that he was having an affair with his chief of staff Peta Credlin was destroying his prime ministership, a new book claims Tony abbott was warned about rumours of an affair with Peta Credlin claims book Not sure why Liberal pollies were subjected to so many rumours about their affairs be it Peter Collins, Nick Greiner of Barry O'Farrell ... odd really
A contender for the most Australian vehicle ever has been snapped in Sydney’s northern beaches (Sydney's Victorian icon) the unique number plate of a Holden ute filled with favourite beer: no sign of number plate for Plzeň pivo yet ...
Rumour has it that in 2016 Australia might have a potential e(le)ction: Upcoming strikes by Border Force officials and other public servants have been condemned as "unfortunate, ill-conceived" and "counterproductive" by Employment Minister Michaelia Cash. Senator Cash, who also holds the public service portfolio, says plans for ABF and other Immigration Department officials to walk off the job for 24 hours on Easter Thursday have the potential to hurt the travelling public Employment Minister Michaelia Cash hits out at APS strikers
Labor, Liberals, Republicans, Democrats always prove the commies right Fredrik deBoer
Employee wellness firms and insurers are working with
companies to mine data about the prescription drugs workers use, how they shop,
and even whether they vote, to predict their individual health needs and
recommend treatments
Bosses Tap Outside Firms to Predict Which Workers Might Get Sick
Bosses Tap Outside Firms to Predict Which Workers Might Get Sick
Clarence Thomas Breaks 10 Years of Silence at Supreme Court New York Times
Despite his success, Umberto Eco remained down-to-earth, not remotely narcissistic. He was no pompous master of thought, no Italian Jacques Lacan Humble Writer
“Our evidence does not support a common view that the Russian personality is fundamentally illiberal or non-democratic.” Not my view, but I am always happy to entertain contrary evidence.
The story about regulation which also includes an analysis of the actual likely effects of a typical venture in legislative posturing, a ban on dispensing food stamps to lottery winners
The story about regulation which also includes an analysis of the actual likely effects of a typical venture in legislative posturing, a ban on dispensing food stamps to lottery winners
Assortative mating across disorders
While in the Austrian army,Wittgenstein wrote a book of philosophy. Then he quit the subject — he’d solved all its problems... Derek Jarman’s film may have been an artistic success, but from a commercial perspective it seems to have been a missed opportunity. Imagine what Peter Jackson or Steven Spielberg would have made of Wittgenstein’s life: the high culture of imperial Vienna, the war scenes, the remote and beautiful parts of Ireland, Norway and the Austrian Alps, the Bloomsbury culture of early twentiethcentury Cambridge, the wit and chit-chat of Maynard Keynes and Russell, the stark and impressive house in Vienna, Wittgenstein’s passionate devotion to a number of younger men, and his own very public struggle to find contentment. A high-budget movie of the life of Wittgenstein practically writes itself. Perhaps one day someone will make it Rich Mother came from Praha
In his book Pieces of Light, an exploration of the new science of memory, the neuroscientist Charles Fernyhough compares the construction of memory to storytelling. To impose meaning on to our chaotic, complex lives we need to know which sections to abridge and which details can be ignored. “We are all natural born storytellers. We are constantly editing and remaking our memory stories as our knowledge and emotions change. They may be fictions, but they are our fictions" ... Remembering is a creative process. When we offload our memories to digital devices, do we forsake our own experiences and personal fictions?...Cold River in the cloud
While in the Austrian army,Wittgenstein wrote a book of philosophy. Then he quit the subject — he’d solved all its problems... Derek Jarman’s film may have been an artistic success, but from a commercial perspective it seems to have been a missed opportunity. Imagine what Peter Jackson or Steven Spielberg would have made of Wittgenstein’s life: the high culture of imperial Vienna, the war scenes, the remote and beautiful parts of Ireland, Norway and the Austrian Alps, the Bloomsbury culture of early twentiethcentury Cambridge, the wit and chit-chat of Maynard Keynes and Russell, the stark and impressive house in Vienna, Wittgenstein’s passionate devotion to a number of younger men, and his own very public struggle to find contentment. A high-budget movie of the life of Wittgenstein practically writes itself. Perhaps one day someone will make it Rich Mother came from Praha
Long Live Dogs (And Everyone) PopSci
Keep Walking ...Physical activity research Prof David Dunstan of the Baker IDI institute said it was important people rose from their charts and moved every 30 minutes because even undertaking strenuous exercise after work was not able to offset the damage of prolonged sitting.
Malcolm Turnbull has elevated trust and economic competence as the key requirements in a changing economy just as real estate overtakes mining to become Australia's most profitable industry. Real estate produced $8.6 billion of taxable profit in a quarter, ahead of the old mainstay of mining, which produced just $3.6 billion Goldrush: real estate overtakes Mining
The Animals That Sniff Out Tuberculosis, Cancer, and Landmines Pacific Standard
The Graveyard of the Elites Chris Hedges, TruthDig
Keep Walking ...Physical activity research Prof David Dunstan of the Baker IDI institute said it was important people rose from their charts and moved every 30 minutes because even undertaking strenuous exercise after work was not able to offset the damage of prolonged sitting.
“When a book is viewed by so many as holy, and when millions of people consider it the word of God, the stakes are much higher. Acknowledging that there is a translation issue, and that an alternative reading is possible, or that you may be reading a mistranslation, means the reader has to think deeply about what he or she actually believes.” Salon (National Book Review)
*This working paper presents a
new dataset on the sources of billionaire wealth and uses it to describe
changes in extreme wealth in the United States, Europe, and other advanced
countries. Th e data classify wealth as either self-made or inherited and
identify the company and industry from which it comes. Among self-made
billionaires, individuals are further classified as company founders,
executives, politically-connected, or in finance. Data analysis shows that the
superrich in the United States are more dynamic than in Europe. Just over half
of European billionaires inherited their fortunes, as compared with one-third
in the United States. The median age of a company of a European billionaire is
nearly 20 years older than that of an American billionaire. Traditional sectors
explain more than half of the rise in wealth in Europe; the financial sector
and technology-related sectors together are largely responsible for the rise in
US wealth. There is some evidence that rents are higher in the United States
than Europe, as not only is the number of US billionaires expanding rapidly,
but US billionaires are also getting richer on average over time, especially
when wealth is connected to resources, nontradables, or finance. The
Origins of the Superrich: The Billionaire Characteristics Database:
Malcolm Turnbull has elevated trust and economic competence as the key requirements in a changing economy just as real estate overtakes mining to become Australia's most profitable industry. Real estate produced $8.6 billion of taxable profit in a quarter, ahead of the old mainstay of mining, which produced just $3.6 billion Goldrush: real estate overtakes Mining
Typing that headline makes me cringe. I have a long record or opposing gossip in the workplace (and out of the workplace). Bullies often use gossip to achieve their self-centered goals. Bullies can cause tremendous damage to the workforce, and so can gossips. You know, the mean types who make up stuff and purposely set out to destroy their targets’ reputations? But it turns out that there is good in gossip.
What’s the good in gossip? It controls social behavior. Psychology Professor Frank T. McAndrew, in his article, Gossip Isn’t a Flaw-It’s a Necessary Social Skill, writes that while we’ve seen the effects of cruel gossip, but not all gossip is cruel. Some of it demonstrates social skills.
- See more at: http://evilhrlady.org/2016/01/why-you-should-hire-a-gossip.html#sthash.WLHhcKHL.dpuf
BBC culture allowed Savile sex Crime