Below is the “Top 10” list of President Obama’s nominees and appointees who have resigned in disgrace.
1. Obama’s nominee to chair the National Intelligence... moreBelow is the “Top 10” list of President Obama’s nominees and appointees who have resigned in disgrace.
1. Obama’s nominee to chair the National Intelligence Council, Chas Freeman, withdrew over questions about payments from the Saudi Arabian government, business ties to the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp., and negative statements he made about U.S. support for Israel. After he resigned he issued a combative public statement blaming the “Israel lobby” for “character assassination.” 


2. White House “Green Jobs” czar Van Jones resigned after he it was discovered he signed a statement in support of a 9/11 “Truther” group. 


3. Former Sen. Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) withdrew his nomination to become Health and Human Services Secretary after it was discovered he failed to properly pay his taxes. 


4. Nancy Killefer, Obama’s nominee to serve as the government’s chief performance officer, withdrew due to tax problems.... less
Dr William Spooner was a lecturer at New College, Oxford. He is remembered, not for his scholarship, but for his ha bit of exchange the opening letter/s of two words. Adlai St... moreDr William Spooner was a lecturer at New College, Oxford. He is remembered, not for his scholarship, but for his ha bit of exchange the opening letter/s of two words. Adlai Stevenson didn't mind adding a little humour to his comments. Once when he was attacked by Protestant minister, Norman Vincent Peale, he said, "I find the apostle Paul appealing and the apostle Peale appalling."Lincoln didn't mind wordplay either and once wrote, "He said he was riding bass-ackwards on a jass-ack through a patton-crotch." (Work it out.)Some are quite rude and very funny but I can't post them here. Do YOU have some favourites? less
anyway. Overindulgence is labelled the second worst thing to do to kids because it doesn't prepare them for life. They grow up to expect special treatment like they're used to and ... moreanyway. Overindulgence is labelled the second worst thing to do to kids because it doesn't prepare them for life. They grow up to expect special treatment like they're used to and can't cope when that doesn't happen. The absolute worst thing is abuse.
I got the opportunity to meet and shake hands with the mayor of my city. He was a very nice guy, even for a Democrat. ;) What interesting thing happened for you today?
Laptop :D Samsung released a new chromebook a few days ago that can also be used as a tablet , and it can run android apps (its not an android device but rather, Chrome OS that can... moreLaptop :D Samsung released a new chromebook a few days ago that can also be used as a tablet , and it can run android apps (its not an android device but rather, Chrome OS that can run android apps). Im gonna buy the pro version in the next few months when its released. i like the idea of having the tablet/android experience but with a full fledged browser rather than an android version that android devices have. can't wait to add a 3rd chromebook to my collection.
Reality-Based Thinking (RBT) is centered on what philosophers call epistemic rationalityEpistemic rationality is what philosophers and cognitive scientists call thinking that delib... moreReality-Based Thinking (RBT) is centered on what philosophers call epistemic rationalityEpistemic rationality is what philosophers and cognitive scientists call thinking that deliberately seeks to jibe with reality. Because this term is uncommon and somewhat intimidating to people who don't know what epistemic means, Jack Pelham decided to re-brand epistemic rationality as Reality-Based Thinking, the idea being that people would get the general idea quickly, without the need for as much explanation. It employs a good-sense approach that works hard to get things right, so as to avoid the common pitfalls in thinking. Fortunately for us all, it’s not particularly complicated. Also, it’s not necessary to have a high IQ to be good at RBT.http://realitybasedthinking.org/what-is-reality-based-thinking-rbt/ less
on his back just to walk the halls of the Department of Housing and Urban Development with all the daggers trying to go up in him.? Over there looking like one of those Ninja Turtles ;)
If you were at the same level as they workwise and are now "boss" what should happen to that dynamic? Do you distance yourself somewhat? How do you discipline someone if/when... more If you were at the same level as they workwise and are now "boss" what should happen to that dynamic? Do you distance yourself somewhat? How do you discipline someone if/when necessary with whom you might have a close relationship? Do you lose friends and gain subordinates? Seems really hard to me. Any of you ever experience that?
