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The Best Ways to Catch a Mouse
Christmas came early this year for my roommates and I. True to form, it came down the chimney, all bundled in fur, with beady, black eyes and a tail. Ho, ho, hold on... yes, it was a mouse. With only two days to get rid of the little darling before...
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Sex and Drums and Rock N’ Roll: Jim Steinman
American composer Jim Steinman, once dubbed the Wagner of modern rock opera, is known for his sensual, dynamic music, darkly obsessive lyrics, and dramatic flair. He has also worked as an arranger, pianist, and stage performer. Although many may not...
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Intelligence (IQ) vs. Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin Apparent in many aspects of human interaction is the notion of "survival of the fittest." In business,...
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High-Context vs. Low-Context Communication
In today's business relations, it's a small world after all. As more companies turn towards global markets, professionals are finding themselves in foreign locales, wheeling and dealing like never before. However, the key to effective communication...
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Japanese Katana: An Introduction
Like the early six-shooters of the Wild West have come to symbolize the romance and violence of the American gunslinger, so too has the elegant curved blade of the Japanese katana become synonymous with the honor and grace of the Samurai. Such an...
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Funeral Etiquette if You Didn’t Really Know the Deceased
No one enjoys going to funerals, those somber occasions that remind us of our own mortality and uncertainty about the future. However, such gatherings can be even more distressing for those who weren't close to the deceased, such as a new...
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How to talk to someone on a plane flight
It’s a perfect day for flying. The plane departs on time, the flight attendants are sincerely happy, and the couple with the squealing newborn is seated 13 rows away. You settle into your chair, open up the latest Bestseller, and then... ...