The hypocrisy of partisan pundits – Karl Rove, Bill O’Reilly, Nancy Pfotenhauer, appropriately-named DICK Morris and even Sarah Palin – was hilariously exposed by the Daily Show’s Jon Stewart in what is sure to become a classic:
Nothing like Jon Stewart’s reporting to shatter one’s fantasies of political la-la-land. These segments highlight my foolishness in writing the earlier posts, and expose much of the hypocrisy of exclusionary politicians and regressive policies at this last week’s RNC convention – plus they are damn funny! On the Stark Differences between McCain and Bush: (make [...]
Here is a great blog piece on the psychology of magic – how Magicians manipulate the mind in ways that psychologists can borrow/learn from. Psychology of Magic: 3 Critical Techniques In 2007 a group of magicians including James Randi, Teller, one half of Penn & Teller and others, gathered in Las Vegas to talk about [...]
My earlier posting is an example of how the internet provides consumers the unprecedented power to react to bad service without much effort, with a good release. If properly harnessed, this information should modulate abusive corporate behavior and strengthen consumers.
What is more annoying than being charged $2 for water on a plane ride? Facing pesky flight attendants trying to push you to buy – a few times during the cross-country flight. It is bad enough that they no longer have the courtesy to offer you water, let alone any other food or drinks. But [...]
Here is a really interesting article on how people view their wealth in relative terms, and the exponential financial success of peers may make rich people most discontent! Like the story of the 49 coins, those who allow external measures – money accumulation, fame/celebrity, power/influence – to determine their self-worth and joy will suffer from [...]
Another great article on on mind, magic, and con men’s marketing. September 2, 2008 Op-Ed Contributor Fish or Foul? By EDWARD DOLNICK Chevy Chase, Md. WHEN news of the great fish fraud broke recently, New York’s elite restaurateurs rushed to defend their sushi. Phony labels on the red snapper? Knock-off tuna? Not to worry. Top [...]
This is neat. Could be useful for a viral marketing campaign. THE BALL You must click on the ball to make it change colors. Click here: http://mazzanet.id.au/ball.php
For those denying that America is being enveloped by an obesity epidemic whose repercussions we cannot begin to fathom, as if data about how 1 in 3 children born this year will be diabetic and 32% of children are overweight, new data shows that adult obesity rates increased in 37 US States across the US [...]
A recent study with pregnant female rats indicated that the pups of those rats who were offered junk food ended up opting for junk food at far higher rates than the pups of moms that were under a regular chow regime. …pups whose mothers ate junk food while pregnant and lactating had a greater taste [...]