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...former President George W. Bush's Administration, it was difficult enough to preserve existing levels of protection for wildlife, let alone push for tougher standards. Yet if Traill and his colleagues are right, the status quo is not enough to protect endangered species, and it's too weak to stop the sixth great extinction wave...
...highlighted some of what sets Beck outside the realm of fact-based, civil political discourse - notably his statement that the President has a "deep-seated hatred of white people." That statement is part of a consistent pattern of race-baiting by Beck. This summer, ColorofChange.org began asking advertisers to stop supporting Beck's TV show because our members are concerned about the way he stokes racial paranoia and fear with inflammatory rhetoric that's not based in fact. Dozens of companies listened and pulled their ads. It's clear that much of corporate America already knows the answer...
...measure of how contentious work relationships can get that the author, a psychiatrist, draws on hostage-negotiation techniques to instruct readers on how to deal with "defiant executives, angry employees or self-destructing management teams." A frequent reaction to such recalcitrance is arguing. Stop raising your voice, says Goulston. A better course would be to "listen, ask, mirror, and reflect back to people what you've heard." By making people feel understood, you are likely to see a more conciliatory colleague. Mission accomplished...
...sports fans, the race is a must-see, as over 8,000 rowers are competing in this annual two-day competition, now in its 45th year. For everyone else, FlyBy recommends stopping by to take advantage of free stuff and enjoy the beautiful day. It's a nice change from college life to see so many families; everyone seems to have brought a dog or a child, or both, or several. Although Chipotle and Boloco burritos can be found, you can also indulge in autumnal fare, such as cider and "chowdah". Even if you can't make it today, stop...
...With only a few weeks left before winter comes, environmentalists will have to work fast to keep Luzhkov from implementing his zaniest plan to date - and to stop the first snowflakes from wafting down to the city streets...