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Take the Extra Minute: The Invisible Edge
The Deception of the Freeze-Thaw Cycle February is prime time for the snow–melt–freeze cycle. It is the month when the sun starts to stay out just long enough to suggest warmth, but the shadows still hold the power of a … Continue reading
The Brutal Sport of Business
It is early February 2026 and while the rest of the world is arguing over point spreads and whether the halftime show is “too much” or “not enough”, a different kind of draft is taking place in the glass towers … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Leadership, Society
Tagged Black Monday, Brookfield, business, CEO, Disney, gallows, game day, growth, leadership, NFL, PayPal, revolving door, strategic reset, Target, Up or Out, Wall Street, Walmart, Washington Post
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The Great Rodent Referendum: A Proud Tradition of Meteorology by Rodent
I can’t let the cultural wonder known as “Groundhog Day” pass by without a comment. The idea behind the celebration is an odd Old World carryover rooted in European weather lore, specifically from the German custom of Candlemas. Originally, if … Continue reading
Gravity Doesn’t Have an “Off” Switch (and, sadly, neither do conspiracy theorists)
I don’t spend a ton of time on social media. I have actual work to do and, quite frankly, my tolerance for the digital equivalent of “prospecting for gold in a septic tank” is at an all-time low. Most of … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged Albert Einstein, conspiracy theory, general relativity, gravity, physics, relativity, science, spacetime
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I’ve Seen This Boom Before: A Guide to Corporate Gold Rushes
Howdy, partner! Listen close, ‘cause it’s Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day. It’s a durn fine chance to look at these fancy-pants modern gold rushes through the dusty eyes of old-timers, back when a rusty pick, a sturdy shovel and … Continue reading
Take the Extra Minute: Frostbite Is Still a Real Winter Threat
The days are stretching longer and the lure of a bluebird winter day is strong, but as any seasoned outdoor enthusiast knows, January and February often bring the most biting winds and the deepest freezes. Cold temperatures, wind and moisture … Continue reading
Posted in Search and Rescue
Tagged frostbite, frostnip, outdoor safety, recreation, search and rescue, TakeTheExtraMinute, winter, winter safety
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Why Your Skin Is Not a Canvas: What Science Really Says About Tattoos, the Immune System and Long-Term Risk
A good friend of mine recently announced his intention to get a sleeve tattoo later this year, a full, vibrant mural on his arm. As an admirer of art, I can appreciate the creativity and the impulse, but I’ve always … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Science
Tagged art, biology, body art, cancer, immune system, inflammation, ink, minimalism, science, tattoo
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The Q1 Strategic Dormancy Initiative: My Aggressive Pursuit of Sleep
Abstract Have you ever felt like you’ve reached the point of Waking Inefficiency Overhead (WIO)? That moment when another 70-hour week proves that being awake is actually reducing your output? 2026 is here and after a year of unsustainable, high-intensity … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Labor, Science
Tagged burnout, corporate culture, employment, goal setting, neuroplasticity, office life, sleep, SMART goals, work-life balance
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