If you’re one of the estimated 40 million Americans suffering from seasonal allergies this spring--what some experts are calling "the worst season ever"--take solace that your neighbors are likely sneezing too. Why? The intensity of that nose tickle or burning in your throat may depend on where you live. read »
Ranking people's looks (and sexual prowess) is an age-old human pleasure. I imagine even the cavemen came up with some kind of crude, visual way to rank their cavewomen lady friends. read »
2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year -- and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge -- welcome! This month’s theme is Time. Last week’s resolution was to Set aside a specific time for something that's important to you. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? read »
In most folktales, when a young man sets off to rescue the princess and become the king, one of the first tests of his mettle involves generosity. An old woman asks that he share his meager meal, or a beggar pleads for a coin. The young man's older brothers have already refused this request, and bad things have invariably happened to them. read »
Work in Progress
After more than a week deliberating, an excused juror, a re-start of deliberations with an alternate juror, and another week and a half of deliberations, there is a verdict in the Galleon insider trading trial. read »
Mindy Lockard
May 11, 2011
Work in Progress
I gained my first professional dining experience at one of Seattle’s oldest and finest restaurants. Nervousness replaced excitement as I sat with my business associates at a dimly lit table with enough silver to serve an army. read »
She Negotiates
Economic recovery depends upon the entrepreneurial class. We're the ones who are the prime movers of new job creation. That's what the Lesa Mitchell tells us this morning in her post Women Entrepreneurs Are Trapped Within Glass Walls. read »