Charley Steiner, 12.25.2009
As we say good bye to the decade with a zero in front of every single year (fitting don't you think?), I offer up three examples of where I think we seem to be entering the "teens". The good, the bad and the ugly.
Dr. Logan Levkoff, 12.24.2009
Sexologist and AASECT-certified sexuality educator
What happens to grown men who lose a hero? My husband is one of many men who admired Tiger because he had it all - success on the course, generosity, ...
Michael Maslansky, 12.24.2009
Communications strategist, michaelmaslansky.com
We tested 15 of the most public apologies of the year to see what makes for a good apology and a bad apology and what we can learn from our A-list of apologists.
David Kaufman, 12.24.2009
Founder, Transracial.net
From the Big House to the White House, Pebble Beach to Pennsylvania Avenue, articles such as Frank Rich's confirm the nefarious notion that successful minorities should still feel "lucky just to be there".
Eric Gertler, 12.24.2009
Founder nydailynews.com, Former president of USNews
As 2009 comes to a close and the stories about his "infidelities" fade, Tiger Woods is learning the hard way that extramarital affairs may be fleetin...
Nelson Davis, 12.23.2009
Founder of Nelson Davis Television Productions
Each year, a number of previously well known commercial brands simply disappear, and as I gaze into the rear view mirror of 2009, it seems that the de...
Arianna Huffington, 12.25.2009
Time for my annual tradition of getting gifts for my favorite -- and not so favorite -- public figures. This year, I'm getting Joe Lieberman a DVD of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington so he can see the proper use of a filibuster -- to fight corruption, not promote it. Tiger Woods could use some software that makes love-sick emails self-destruct 60 seconds after you send them. But I won't be giving anything to health insurance lobbyists -- they're getting enough from the Senate and the White House this Christmas. Check out the rest of my list here.
Newsmakers Roasting on an Open Fire: Your Gift Ideas for 2009's Naughty and Nice Here are your gift suggestions, including a GPS for Barack Obama, to show him the way from Wall Street to Main Street (submitted by manx). READ MORE
Laura Trice, 12.23.2009
Relationship Expert, Author and CEO
The media is filled with details and stories about Tiger Woods, and sprinkled with the folks saying, 'What's the big deal?' It is a good question. Why is it such a big deal? I have a theory...
Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, 12.23.2009
Co-Founder, TantraNova Institute
In the context of the recent controversy surrounding Tiger Woods, I pose this question: What can we learn about our cultural conditioning regarding marriage, love, intimacy, fulfillment, and happiness?
Bruce Kluger & David Slavin, 12.23.2009
Regular contributors to National Public Radio’s All Things Considered
Just when Barack Obama thought his toughest decisions were behind him--his Afghanistan strategy, tackling unemployment, what to say to Tiger Woods i...
Craig Alan Silverman, 12.22.2009
Denver lawyer and co-host of 630 KHOW’s Caplis & Silverman Show
So much of America's best and worst happen here in the Centennial State.
Diane Dimond, 12.22.2009
Modern day journalist
I don't really care that he can play golf. In the game of life, where integrity and character is the measure of the person's true worth, Tiger Woods is a loser.
Annabelle Gurwitch, 12.22.2009
Annabelle is an actress and writer; Jeff wrote for Remote Control
It has been a banner year for marital tankings. We're talking supreme tankage here. So, let's do a round up of the extreme highs and the lowest of the lows of marital woes 2009.
Liz Glover, 12.22.2009
Reporter at The Washington Times
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Ari Shapiro, 12.23.2009
Avid sports fan and author of The Cheap Seats blog.
It's not going to be easy, it's not something I'm proud of, and it may ruin my dream of one day becoming Commissioner of the PGA Tour, but I have to get this off my chest.
Rip Empson, 12.24.2009
Below are excerpts from a few leaked emails written by Steve Williams this week to his boss, Tiger Woods. Read on at your own risk.
Oh hey Tiger,
It...
John Gray, 12.21.2009
John Gray, Ph.D is author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus
Having a partner of great physical beauty is like moving into a home with a fabulous view. At first the view is all that you see. After a year you notice the view less, focusing more on the things that "need to be fixed."
David Quigg, 12.21.2009
Ex-reporter, avid photographer, and blogger at davidquigg.com
A Martian reading Rich's words would almost certainly emerge from the column believing that Tiger Woods got famous on the strength of his claims of being faithful to his wife.
Charles H. Green, 12.21.2009
Author of Trust-based Selling, co-author The Trusted Advisor, speaker, management consultant
A sex scandal? To be sure. A public relations debacle? You betcha. But what does it tell us about trust?
Lesleyann Coker, 12.21.2009
Entertainment journalist, co-author of Boob Tube
Most people dismiss soap operas for their unbelievable story lines and exaggerated, some would say silly, drama. Why, then, is the nation transfixed by Tiger Woods' personal drama?
Dr. Jim Taylor, 12.21.2009
Ph.D. in Psychology, consultant, speaker, author, and lecturer at the University of San Francisco
The 2009 inductees who have been selected have distinguished themselves by their egregious behavior that has brought shame on themselves and soiled all those who have been touched by them.