“Snoop Dogg says he was “born again” during a visit to Jamaica in February, is changing his name to Snoop Lion and is ready to make music that his “kids and grandparents can listen to.”
Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion, readies reggae CD
“While Greg Smith’s letter contains little news about Goldman itself, it highlights a widespread and disturbing trend in American society: the death of the culture of professionalism. This passing has far greater impact than its effects on any one firm, even one as big, influential, and systemically important as Goldman. The change has sweeping consequences for our economy as a whole.”
Greg Smith, Goldman Sachs, and the Death of Professionalism - David Brodwin, Economic Intelligence
“Researchers interviewed 50 infertile couples and assessed their support networks. They found that when the woman was concerned about people’s reactions, the couple were more open with family and friends. But if the man felt he would be blamed, the couple were less open with others.”
Rules Help When Talking About Infertility
“The tight job market is slowing down their path to adulthood even more,” says Ray. “Young adults are saying, ‘I just feel stuck.’” In addition to citing the challenge of finding a job, 20-somethings told Ray and Settersten they feel weighed down by student loan debt. Paying $500 a month toward student loans can make it harder to afford an apartment and other costs of living independently—which is one reason so many young people move back home after graduation.”
Why GenY Might Be Too Frugal: A new book suggests that a fear of debt holds 20-somethings back
Smoking Scenes in Movies Light Up Smokers' Brains
Seeing a character in a movie light up a cigarette triggers smokers’ brains to plan the same motions, new research shows. In the study, functional MRI was used to monitor brain activity in 17 smokers and 17 nonsmokers as they watched movie scenes that featured smoking. When they saw those scenes, the smokers’ brains showed increased activity in areas involved in movement of the hand they use to smoke.
“In Beyonce’s mega-hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” the emphasis is on the security that comes from making a commitment, and not on the size of the ring itself. She just wishes her boyfriend “put a ring on it,” not that he purchased a five-carat Neil Lane diamond.”
What Pop Songs Tell Us About Our Money
“Who cares if [Bristol] Palin wins? She’s likely having fun on the program, and at least she didn’t quit halfway through the competition. Winning would not give her the authority to launch a nuclear assault or negotiate international trade agreements.”
Susan Milligan: Palin, Dancing With the Stars, and What’s Wrong With This Country
