Winners

And The Winner Is... A Moment Of Glory, A Lifetime Of Purpose

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 04.30.2012

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Dr. Cara Barker

The essential question is: What kind of investment do we make with the life we are given between the day we are born, and the day our "marching papers" come? Are we good stewards of life force flowing through our veins? Could we do better?

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Are You A Winner Or A Whiner?

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

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Russell Bishop

Choosing to whine and blame is a choice just as much as choosing to do something about your circumstances, but one is more likely to produce a meaningful result than the other.

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Be First in Your Age Group to Embrace Technology

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

The New York Times recently had a fascinating article about a car that Google is working on that can drive itself. I want one.

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A Teaching Role Model on Teacher Appreciation Week

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2011

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Don McNay

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. One that I was glad to have was Dan Tieman. 34 years later, I still remember his teaching. It made an impact on my life.

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Betting on a 2010 Kentucky Derby Winner

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

Each year, I write a column on Derby Day, and if you have followed my advice, you have lost a lot of money. The large fields at the Kentucky Derby throw logic out the window. Still, the betting system I tour is a good one.

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Goldman Sachs and the Ghost of Sam Erwin

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

Any stand-up comic knows that a great way to draw attention is to use profanity. Thus, it is truly sad to see a Senator I used to respect like Carl Levin fall for that tactic.

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Telluride's Mountainfilm Festival: Videos From The Winners, Runners-Up

Posted 05.25.2011

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Telluride's Mountainfilm festival wrapped up this weekend following four days of "celebrating the indomitable spirit." Scroll down to watch some of t...

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Health Care Bill's Winners And Losers: Drug Makers To Benefit, Insurers Brace For Hit

Wall Street Journal | JANET ADAMY and GREG HITT | Posted 05.25.2011

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The drug industry stands to gain in a health-care overhaul by getting tens of millions of newly insured customers, while insurance companies -- especi...

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNERS: See Who Won (LIST)

AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 05.25.2011

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The National Book Awards were announced last night at an event which also honored Gore Vidal and Dave Eggers. Check out the winners below, and vote on...

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Pundit Contest Would Have Gone Down Better with a Spoonful of Psychology

Bella DePaulo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bella DePaulo

Once upon a time there were well-worn paths to the top of the press pile. America's Next Great Pundit Contest, however, is based on the premise that well-informed voices could come from just about anywhere.

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MacArthur Genius List: 2009 Grant Winners Announced

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

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The following 24 fellows each will receive $500,000 over the next five years from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation: _Lynsey Addario,...

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