This article discusses the dangers of engaging in political or religious discussions. It reveals the reason why we would be best served to avoid these topics, particularly in the workplace.
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Archive for July 8th, 2010
Politics and Religion – Two Topics We Should Avoid Discussing
Are All Votes Equally Important? The Art of Political Triage
Despite best efforts, eventually the tough question must be asked: Are all votes equal? The public answer is always Yes. In reality, this is not the case.
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Understanding US Business Culture – Tips for Australian Businesses
Practical advice for Australian businesses seeking to understand some of the cultural differences between American and Australian business practices. Information presented here is based on extracts from a free guide authored by the Australian Trade Commission for Australian businesses seeking to enter the US market and based on the observations and experiences of the...
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UCLA researchers demonstrate that stem cells can be engineered to kill HIV
Researchers from the UCLA AIDS Institute and colleagues have for the first time demonstrated that human blood stem cells can be engineered into cells that can target and kill HIV-infected cells — a process that potentially could be used against a range of chronic viral diseases. The study, published Dec. 7 in the-peer reviewed...
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Katrina: The Big One
Storm refugees, nearly all of them black, are on the move throughout the city. And they are refugees, as in, people fleeing misfortune and seeking refuge.
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Obama Administration Action Plan for Bay Delta Praised by EDF
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) welcomed a Federal Action Plan today that shows how the federal government will coordinate and prioritize the activities of six federal agencies to address the water crisis in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta. “The Federal Action Plan reinforces the Obama administration’s commitment to partner with California to solve the state’s...
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