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The Power of an Informational Meeting
Last Friday I received the greatest news of 2014. I was offered a new job and a promotion. Now I wasn’t totally surprised when I received the offer, but I was surprised that an offer was on the table...
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INFOGRAPHIC: Racism in the Criminal Justice System
It is no secret that justice in America is not blind. It is certainly not color blind.Since Marisa Alexander published "The New Jim Crow" there has been a huge response to the decades long push toward...
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Reactions to Kordell Stewart & Porsha Williams Divorce?
To be clear up front, I am not a fan of the "Real Housewives of [whatever]" TV shows. In fact, I think they're doing a disservice to the very concept of marriage and, moreover, sending an extremely...
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Movie Reviews: 300: Rise of an Empire, The Counselor, The Bagman
300: Rise of an Empiredirected by Noam MurroI adored the original 300 movie. This film dramatically ups the violence and blood splatter but it didn't satisfy emotionally. It can be difficult for...
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Is President Obama a lame duck?
Good morning. Unfortunately this is another day when it looks like the overseer at my salt mine employment wants to know in exact detail how much salt I've mined over the past month, where are the...
View ArticleHBO Game of Thrones S4 Trailer: The Devil Inside
Enjoy the latest HBO Game of Thrones trailer embedded below. As always, if you've already read the books or know what happens next please don't reveal spoilers for this season. Youtube is full of...
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The Anita Hill Documentary (Opening 3/21 in New York City, San Francisco &...
The year was 1991. The women's rights movement and the fight against gender inequality in the workplace, hit the main stage -- The United States Congress, during the Senate confirmation hearings of...
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Book Reviews: The Prince of Thorns, The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
Prince of Thornsby Mark LawrenceThis book was a gift from my brother. I didn't love this book. I may or may not read the sequels. My biggest issue was that the story is told in first person by a teen...
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Water Tower: Stand and Salute!
When I drive through this city and pass this building I occasionally wonder if I should stop the vehicle, get out and give a snappy salute. This building was originally erected in 1889-1890 as part of...
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Detroit Superland Market
One of the worst things about racism is that black people tend to internalize it. This is true of classism, sexism and all of the other "ism's" which still plague humanity. If you subconsciously think...
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Guest Post: Are We Banning the Wrong B Word?
Today's guest post comes to us from a fellow attorney and good friend of mine who I've known since law school, and she blogs under the moniker "Long Island Sweet Tea." Please share your thoughts on...
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Kobe Bryant Disses the Miami Heat Tribute to Trayvon Martin
In the March 31st issue of the New Yorker there is an interesting profile of NBA star Kobe Bryant in which he discusses his life, career and of course Trayvon Martin. But before I get to that I'd like...
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Federal Judge Richard Kopf Supports Professional Dress For Women: Called Sexist
This issue of professional dress never really goes away because humans are animals when you get down to it. I enjoy writing about it because it amuses me. A long time ago when I was working in a...
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Movie Reviews: Better Living Through Chemistry, Homefront
Better Living Through Chemistrydirected by Geoff Moore and David PosamentierWhy are there so many movies about a nebbish who is getting pushed around by life, meets a woman who is a little kooky and...
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Are Rap Music Lyrics Criminal Confessions?
Did you know that there is an increasingly frequent prosecutorial tactic of using rap music lyrics, or at least rap music lyrics written by black musicians, as evidence of criminal activity or...
View ArticleHow Did We Go From Angela and Anita to the Women of Today?
Allow me a moment to get a few things off my chest. I went home last evening with the intention to write a post on the "cash cow" that is the NCAA. However, in the midst of gathering the intel that I...
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HBO Game of Thrones: Season Three Recap and Season Four Expectations
Well another year has come and gone. A new season of HBO's Game of Thrones will shortly begin. Game of Thrones is HBO's most watched series behind The Sopranos. Season Four will introduce new...
View ArticleRude Italian Hand Gestures
Apropos of almost nothing at all I ran across this video when I was searching for the name of a particular gesture. I love the lady's deadpan comedic expressions. I was also greatly amused by this...
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Book Reviews: The Devouring Dragon
The Devouring Dragon: How China's Rise Threatens Our Natural Worldby Craig SimonsI'd like to share a revelation that I’ve had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species,...
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