(Sept 2014) Researchers out of the University of Minnesota say kids typically figure out how to infer what others are thinking and what motivates them somewhere between 6 and 7 years old. By that age they’ve sorted out that they don’t have to trust others, and they don’t have to be truthful themselves. – The…
(Aug, 2014) A Reason-Rupe national telephone poll finds: – 68 percent of Americans believe the law should require children 9-years-old and younger to be supervised while playing in public parks. Just 28 percent of Americans think 9-year-olds should be able to play unsupervised at the park. – 53 percent say 12-year olds should be allowed…
These are the types of people who ruin weddings, according to Brides magazine: – The Texter – The Problem Bridesmaid – The Meddling Mother-In-Law – The Guest With A Guest – The Open-Bar Abuser – The One Looking for a Hookup – The Late Arriver * And then there’s “All of the above.” * “The…
(The following comes from various internet blogs) Do you name your machines? Many people do. – FlippedCracker says, “My ipad is Pablo, my main ipod is Gormagon (4G nano), but I also have Lucy (3G red nano), Dewey (3G black nano), and Bruce Leeroy (5G video). – Dither1024 says, “My laptop is Tess (no reason,…
According to The “Top 10 Consumer Complaints” list, annually compiled by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators, here are the Top 10 Complaints in 2013: 1. Auto: Misrepresentations in advertising or sales of new and used cars, lemons, faulty repairs, leasing and towing disputes 2. Home Improvement/Construction: Shoddy…
(July, 2014) From the Huffington Post, here is a list of Things You Only Pretend To Like: – Traveling – Going to a club – Meeting someone’s family – Going for a run – Abstract art – Family reunions – Reading Shakespeare – Christmas – Cooking for other people – Watching something serious on TV…
(July, 2014) According to LinkedIn.com, here are The 15 Biggest Body Language Mistakes To Watch Out For At The Office: – Leaning back too much — you come off lazy or arrogant. – Leaning forward can seem aggressive. Aim for a neutral posture. – Breaking eye contact too soon can make you seem untrustworthy or…
(June, 2014) A new ad by the hair care company Pantene asks why are women always apologizing, and raises the question of whether women say “sorry” more often than men. (audio clip below) There is actually research to back up the thinking that women say “sorry” more often than men. Two studies by the University…
(June 2014) SmartTravel.com has come up with a list of travel destinations that don’t live up to the hype: – Niagara Falls, New York. The Canadian side has better views of all three falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls) and it’s worth crossing the border to get them. Stopping on the American…
(June 2014) A survey by Match.com and PetSmart found out these things about people with pets: – 59 percent of respondents would perceive their date as more attractive if they found out he or she had adopted, rather than bought, their pet. – 25 percent of women have been more attracted to someone because of…