How many of us pride ourselves on the ability to multitask? Did you know that our brains are not actually capable of focusing effectively on more than one task at a time? While we do have an amazing machine inside our skulls that can take in billions of pieces of information every day, when needing to engage in an activity, the brain must "task switch" from one to the other. This neurological fact is critically...
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The decision that a bride makes concerning keeping her "maiden" name, a term that itself seems rather antiquated, or adopting the name of her new husband would not seem to be a topic that would make international headlines. However, when the woman pondering that choice is doing so because she is marrying George Clooney, the media websites and those gathered around office water coolers seem to pay more attention. The former Amal Alamuddin, whose resume...
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The nation is understandably worried about a health danger that has reached our shores for the first time. And here is Texas, the anxiety is perhaps felt even more acutely as the one person known to have tested positive for Ebola and then eventually die from the horrific diagnosis in our country was here within the borders of our state. We have been reassured by the Centers for Disease Control that the United States is...
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Recently, the New York Times published an article by a divorced author who indicated that divorced parents have "lost their rights." The author indicated that "American courts consistently refuse to entertain child-rearing disputes between married parents," but that divorced parents routinely sue each other over child care matters. The result of this is that important decisions are made by courts that should be made by divorced parents working together. While it is true that parents can...
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Many people consider creating a trust to avoid probate and to reduce the potential that their estate will be subject to taxes after death. Recently, Forbes looked at the question of whether it actually makes sense for many individuals and families to have a trust. The answer to whether you should create a trust or not is going to be specific to your situation, but you need to make the decision to create a trust...
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The star of the Minnesota Vikings, Adrian Peterson, is a favorite of both fans watching the sport and fantasy football team owners. He is a marquee player in every stadium that he enters, and had the football world in awe as he returned to the field in 2012 to record impressive statistics just months after ACL surgery. Now, he faces some criminal charges that may change how he is viewed by fans and whether he...
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Photo Courtesy: Associated Press Following the release of new video by TMZ Sports, the Baltimore Ravens decided this week to terminate its contract with star running back Ray Rice. The condemning footage, taken inside an elevator at an Atlantic City casino, shows Rice hitting his then-fiancee Janay Palmer, causing her head to slam into a railing. She was rendered unconscious by the hit. Video that had been released earlier this year showed Rice dragging Palmer...
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As certainly anyone in Texas knows, high school and college football are both in full swing with crowds filling stadiums across the state every Friday night and Saturday. And this week, players with the National Football League take to the field for the start of their regular season. Depending on their particular allegiance, fans are wondering if the Dallas Cowboys can find a way to make it to the playoffs this year under the leadership...
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It is difficult to be asked into your boss' office to have him tell you that your work performance is unacceptable or maybe even that you are being fired. But, it may be even worse to have your employer call you a liar during a press conference held in one of the largest cities in the country and insist you never will work for him again. Sergeant Ryan Chandler, who worked for the homicide division...
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Getting a divorce can be a stressful experience, especially if only one spouse wants to end the marriage. As a recent article on Psych Central explained, it is essential for the person who wants the divorce to be honest and upfront with his or her spouse and to be clear about all intentions. Trying to be too nice or sending mixed signals can be harmful for all parties involved. One of the best ways to ensure...
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