This post was written by Anna Sowa, Contributing Writer on October 21, 2009 One of the first realities that you will face as a young professional entering the work force is the wall of paperwork associated with starting a new job. And if you are among the majority, you won’t know the first thing about how to fill out these documents, many of which will determine your financial [...]
This post was written by Stephanie Cuellar Butler, Contributing Writer on October 7, 2009 I have a small child. My husband and I are astounded by how quickly he grows…algae. Yeah, my kid is a little turtle named Duck Puppet. I know this sounds sick, but we got him because he was super cute and tiny, and based on friends’ stories about his short-lived cousins we didn’t think expect [...]
This post was written by matt wallaert, lead scientist on November 4, 2008 As a psychologist, I am careful about encouraging people to vote. Over justification is a very real problem and dragging people to the polls feeds the illusion that voting is something you should think of as a “choice”. Of course it is a choice⎯you always have the option not to vote⎯but I’d prefer [...]
This post was written by holly artz, intern on October 21, 2008 A few days ago, I was schlepping uptown when on the subway my very fashion conscious male friend was boasting about the Brooks Brothers shirt he was wearing. It was a meticulously fitted, powder blue striped oxford and when I reached out to touch the fabric, I swore it was so soft that Snuggles would’ve [...]
This post was written by matt wallaert, lead scientist on October 4, 2008 Imagine that you are planning to purchase an item for $10. The ever-popular titanium spork, for example. Then you find out that by going an extra five blocks out of your way, you can get it for half price. Would you walk five blocks to get $5 off a $10 item?
New purchase. [...]
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