Monthly Archives: September 2017

Ted: Developing our conversational competence

Good conversation skills seem to be a dying art, but we can build them if we care. Controlling our own ego and self-focused tendencies is a critical first step. When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, … Continue reading

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More lawsuits against oil cos for knowingly inflicting climate harm

San Fransisco and Oakland issued claims against 5 major oil companies in the state courts on Wednesday in the latest attempts to hold fossil fuel producers accountable for the effects of climate change.  The lawsuits call for the oil cos … Continue reading

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Preet Bharara: That Time President Trump Fired Me

Interesting to hear Bharara’s side of the story in first being asked to stay on, and then being fired by Trump. On March 11, 2017 President Donald Trump fired US Attorney Preet Bharara. Preet tells the story in detail for … Continue reading

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