Today let’s talk about tough love. So what is that? Has it ever seemed like someone is taking advantage of you, even when you may have told them to stop.
Archives for August 2012
Vector
The proboscis of an Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on human blood. The Asian Tiger Mosquito, has been found to be a vector of West Nile Virus.
The Gate
Author Wanda Lambeth wonders if she helped her father’s death be easier for him and tries to cope with being an adult orphan facing her own fragile mortality.
T.D. Jakes: A Review of “Maximize the Moment”
My coach recently suggested that I read Maximize the Moment by T.D. Jakes. Now mind you, I was reading it to listen to the voice of the author. Meaning I was to grasp the way he spoke to the reader, but that was not the case. I found myself reading the book for content rather […]
Embarrassment is Motivation!
Social fear tactics do not work on those who have no social fear. Now I’m not suggesting spontaneously freaking out to incite reactions from innocent shoppers, but just as a for instance, would it hurt anyone to intentionally walk like a zombie down the street, trying not to laugh at the absurdity of the situation – at the others who unintentionally walk like zombies down the street?
A Non Refundable Christmas Gift
I have spent more than 25 years as a feminist activist fighting for justice for victims of sexual abuse. This is my coming out story as an incest survivor and learning to live with PTSD.
Jaco Pastorius
Arguably one of the most innovative and influential bass players of all time.
Dog Science – Behavioural Backlash
Behavioural Science has been around for a long time. Studies of behaviour and learning in animals date back to Edward Thorndike in the late 1800’s. And yet, even with a tremendous body of research behind it, there is still fierce criticism of both Classical and Operant Conditioning. The major criticism of the Behaviourist approach is that it seems to remove “free will” from the equation. The suggestion that behaviour can be manipulated through reinforcement and punishment seems to upset many people.
Minute to Freedom #56: Trusting Others
Today let’s talk about trusting others. Has it ever felt tough to trust that a friend is really there for you?
The Library of Life
The genetic diversity of the planet is like a vast library full of rare and unique texts. Wanton environmental destruction causing mass extinction is like burning a library, and much genetic engineering is like clumsy editing of classics of literature for commercial purposes.
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