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The Civilization Genome Project

Bruce Fein | Posted 05.21.2013 | World
Read More: Checks and Balances, Government, Politics, Philosophy, War, Guidelines, Power, Justice, Due Process, Civilization, World News
Bruce Fein

A civilized society honors virtue, wisdom, self-restraint, and a search for truth without ulterior motives. It is not preoccupied or awed by technological wizardry, scientific discoveries, limitless wealth, athletic marvels, or weapons of mass destruction.

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It's Time for Outrage: Sexual Violence and the Church

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.17.2013 | Religion
Read More: Sexual Violence, Rape, Egalitarianism, Violence, Dominance, Women and Girls, Power, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Religion News
Jim Wallis

Violence against women is the most prevalent and the most hidden injustice in our world today. It's time for all people of faith to be outraged. It's time for our Christian leaders to stand up and say that women, made in the very image of God, deserve better.

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Change Our Story: Poison the River, Part 2

Peter Buffett | Posted 05.15.2013 | Impact
Read More: Social, Peter Buffett, Progress, Change, Technology, Impact, Advancement, Change Our Story, Cycle, Policy, Revolution, Power, Impact News
Peter Buffett

For many thousands of years, most of life was a mystery. Still today it can feel pretty mysterious walking on an unlit country road. We created many (many, many) stories to account for the things we didn't understand.

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Limits of American Power, a Historical Perspective

Christopher McKnight Nichols | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics
Read More: George Washington, American History, Intervention, Isolationism, Iran, Thomas Jefferson, Chuck Hagel, Power, Syria, Barack Obama, Realism, International, Monroe Doctrine, James Monroe, Politics News
Christopher McKnight Nichols

Americans today debate possible new interventions, withdrawals, disputes over what does and does not constitute a "red line," and other applications of power abroad in light of enormous geopolitical changes and challenges. Let the debate consider the long history of cautious realism.

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Listen: Thomas Jefferson's 'Art of Power'

Bill Marriott | Posted 05.07.2013 | Books
Read More: Virginia, Leadership, Jon Meacham, Listening, Thomas Jefferson, Power, University of Virginia, President, Books News
Bill Marriott

Anyone who has studied American history knows that Thomas Jefferson was a brilliant thinker who wrote the Declaration of Independence and was our third president, and also founded the University of Virginia.

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It's About Winning

Lara M. Gardner | Posted 04.22.2013 | Politics
Read More: Imperialism, Politics, Society, Power, Politics News
Lara M. Gardner

I am increasingly dismayed to discover that most of the people I consider my friends willingly accept the killing and destruction of others if it is done by the person they perceive to be on the side they have chosen. They want to win.

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Yes, Power Corrupts, But Power Also Reveals

Adam Grant | Posted 04.15.2013 | Business
Read More: Corruption, Character, Giving, Giving Back, Selfishness, Power, Business News
Adam Grant

Perhaps gaining power doesn't cause people to act like takers. It simply creates the opportunity for people who think like takers to express themselves.

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Detecting Power Theft by Sensors and the Cloud: Awesense Smart System for the Grid

James Grundvig | Posted 04.15.2013 | Technology
Read More: Electricity, Smart Grid, Cloud Computing, Software, Superstorm Sandy, Power, Sensors, Saas, Technology News
James Grundvig

With commercial customers on six of the seven continents of the world, Awesense appears to be leading the charge of delivery ROI to its customers by means of recouping the "cheapest watt" of power.

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Powerful People Are Happy

Art Markman, Ph.D. | Posted 04.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Science, Psychology, Power, Happiness, Power Happiness, Power and Happiness, Happiness Power, Happiness and Power, Positions of Power, Satisfaction, Power Satisfaction, Position of Power, Happiness Research, Power and Satisfaction, Psychology Research, Healthy Living News
Art Markman, Ph.D.

If you consistently do things in your life that help you and others achieve goals, then your journey is a happy one. And over time, you will find that you rise to a position of power within your network. And that makes you happy as well.

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What Does Having Power in Your Organization Do to You?

Douglas LaBier | Posted 04.09.2013 | Business
Read More: Success, Stress, Leadership, Work, Careers, Business, Power, Management, Organizational Studies, Business News
Douglas LaBier

Several new research studies have examined the impact of power and authority upon the behavior and emotional attitudes of people in their career and leadership roles. Much of this research yields useful findings for companies. But some contains significant limitations -- and distortions.

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Stop Underestimating How Powerful You Really Are

Dana Clark | Posted 04.08.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Women's Empowerment, Fear, Trust, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Self-Improvement, Self-Esteem, Power, Individual-Truth, Emotional Wellness, Healthy Living News
Dana Clark

The energy we put into obsessing over food, alcohol, unhealthy relationships, and money is the same abundant energy available for us to engage in a life that is truly fulfilling and unattached to societal validation and the crippling worry of outcome.

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Fear Kills

Frances Moore Lappe | Posted 03.27.2013 | Politics
Read More: Fear, Poverty, Martin Luther King, Hope, Dignity, Bullying, Suicide, Gun Control, Democracy, Power, Weapons, Gun Violence, Murder, Unemployment, Inclusion, Pride, Fairness, Politics, Politics News
Frances Moore Lappe

We see fear's face everywhere, whether in a Congress debating assault weapons or in schools introducing lock-down drills. And for most species fear i...

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Senate Spurns Bid to Block Carbon Standards

Frances Beinecke | Posted 03.25.2013 | Green
Read More: Senate, Climate Change, Power, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Pollution, Carbon Standards, Carbon Footprint, Green News
Frances Beinecke

The U.S. Senate cast key votes on the fiscal 2014 budget resolution Friday that sent a clear message on climate change: we won't stand in the way of executive action to cut the carbon pollution from our nation's power plants.

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Sex, Power and Desire in an Age of 'Scandal'

Mark Anthony Neal | Posted 05.06.2013 | Black Voices
Read More: Black Women, Mark Anthony Neal, Shonda Rhimes, Sex, Desire, Kerry Washington, Treva Blaine Lindsey, Brittney Cooper, Left of Black, Power, Scandal, Video, Black Voices News
Mark Anthony Neal

Forty-four years after the premiere of Julia, Kerry Washington, another Bronx-born actress, debuted in the role of "Olivia Pope" on the hour-long drama Scandal, created and executive produced by, Shonda Rhimes, an African American woman.

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Strong Mind, Stronger Body

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.05.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Energy, Mindfullness, Maria Rodale, Strong Body, Pam Peeke, Mind Power, Strong Mind, Meditation, Maria's Farm Country Kitchen, Power, Healthy Living News
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition The majority of Americans committed to a...

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Cardinal O'Brien And The Vatican: Sex, Power And The Corruption Of The Closet

Michelangelo Signorile | Posted 05.04.2013 | Gay Voices
Read More: Gay Voices, Sex, Power, Cardinal O'brien Resigns, The Closet, Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican, Marriage Equality, Catholic Church, Cardinal-Obrien-Same-Sex-Marriage, Cardinal O'Brien Admits Sexual Misbehavior, Gay Closet, Gay Voices News, Pope Benedict Resigns, Gay Marriage, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Michelangelo Signorile, Depressing, Gay Voices News
Michelangelo Signorile

While many people are forced to be remain closeted in a still often homophobic society, the closet nonetheless should never be seen as a healthy place. It suffocates its occupants and, when combined with power, has them victimizing many others.

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YouTube Stars Take To MTV To Premiere Music Videos (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 04.27.2013 | Media
Read More: Mixtape, Collaboration, Nominees, Skyfall, 2013, Music, Another Day Another Challenge, Power, Ray William Johnson, Shira Lazar, Movies, Academy Awards, Youtuber, Animated, Meanings, Show, Song, Perform, Destorm, Hip Hop, Foreign, Actress, Jennifer Lawrence, Comedy, Nominated, Premiere, Films, Rap, Vlog, Lyrics, The Avengers, Jackson Harris, The Master, Launch, Mtv, Chester See, Release, Music Video, Actor, Snoop Dogg, Amour, Youtube, Flight, Oscars, Wreck It Ralph, Live, Freestyle, What's Trending, Video, Media News
Shira Lazar

As a bonafide YouTube star, DeStorm is still cranking out roughly nine videos a week, including his daily vlogs, video on his second channel, and a big music video on his main channel.

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'Nordic Cool Power in Washington': What the Nordics Teach About Nation Branding

András Simonyi | Posted 04.25.2013 | World
Read More: Regionalism, Sweden, Cool, Nordic, Norway, Finland, Fashion, Power, Denmark, Culture, Kennedy Center, World News
András Simonyi

2013-02-04-CTRlogo.jpgClearly, what is unique about the Nordics is not just their cultural appeal, but also their successful 'nation branding' efforts underpinned by strong attention to both soft and hard power.

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5 Reasons You Should Stop Blaming Your Ex

Pamela Dussault | Posted 04.23.2013 | Divorce
Read More: Pain, Emotions, Anger, Conflict, Empowerment, Relationships, Divorce, Healing, Power, Peace, Happiness, Divorce News
Pamela Dussault

When you blame another for your unhappiness and your pain -- no matter how much it appears to be directly caused by them -- you end up hurting yourself even more

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Exclusive: DC Comics Reveals Two New Politically-Charged Books

Bryan Young | Posted 04.09.2013 | Books
Read More: DC Comics, Superheroes, Money, Comics, Gail Simone, Power, , 99 Percent, Dc, Politics, Wealth, Green Team, Occupy Wall Street, , Occupy, Warner Brothers, Books News
Bryan Young

With these two brand new titles, DC Comics is taking the themes and issues that came to the surface with the Occupy Wall Street movement and are bringing both sides of the coin into the world of superheroes.

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Is Antagonism Between Students and Teachers Inevitable?

Catherine Gobron | Posted 04.07.2013 | Impact
Read More: Classroom Management, Shouting, Compulsory Schooling, Power, Empowerment, Choice, Student-Teacher Relationship, Impact News
Catherine Gobron

What would have to change to create healthier dynamics and more empowered relationships between students and teachers? What would have to be let go? Would it be worth it?

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Glass Ceilings...

David Trumble | Posted 04.01.2013 | Politics
Read More: Feminims, Polls, Commander and Chief, Historical, America, President Barack Obama, Woman, Glass Ceiling, Popularity, Election 2016, Power, Democrats, Rivalry, Endorsement, Interview, Influence, Votes, Friendship, History, First Female President, Dynasty, Momentum, 2008 Presidential Race, Hillary Clinton, American Election, 60 Minutes, Politics News
David Trumble

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Exposing Ourselves to Vulnerability Is the True Measure of Our Strength

Raymond Torres | Posted 03.31.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Arrogance, Humility, Ego, Vulnerability, Humble, Power, Sincerity, Spiritual Development, Spiritual Path, Inner Strength, Emotional Strength, Personal Integrity, Healthy Living News
Raymond Torres

Far from being a vulnerable trait, if used wisely, a humble attitude clears the way for one to fully appreciate more of life.

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Are Powerful People Immune to Rejection?

Posted 01.23.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Negative Emotions, Dealing With Rejection, Rejection, Fear of Rejection, Powerful Men, Power, Powerful Women, Negative Thinking, Healthy Living News

By Brett Spiegel People often equate power with money and success. However, according to a new study presented at the annual conference of the ...

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Doing Good -- Badly

John Friedman | Posted 03.24.2013 | Business
Read More: Philanthropy, Vermillion Institute, Olympics, Environment, Sustainability, March of Dimes, Corporate Social Responsibility, Power, Coal, Bluetooth, Charity, Business News
John Friedman

With all the dedicated, intelligent and hard working people working to solve the array of social, environmental and economic problems, it would be reasonable to conclude that we are having tremendous success advancing sustainability. And by some measures we are.

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