Born or Made?
This argument has been going on forever. Whether leaders are born that way or are made into greatness. There’s also the “Great Man Theory” that focuses of the differences (intelligence, physical height, personality) between leaders and non-leaders.
Continue reading Leadership and Genetics
I’m not sure why they chose this day to be in March instead of May.
But, I am certain that we all can use a break. To just enjoy the outdoors and relax.
Continue reading Take a Walk in the Park Day
Laparoscopic surgery. A bunch of tiny incisions are made in one’s abdomen through which instruments are inserted- so surgeons can sew, cut, and manipulate tissue.
Continue reading Robotic Sewing?
Yan Xie and Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly (the latter is the Director of Research, VA St. Louis Health Care System) combed through the Veteran’s Affairs national database, examining the records of some 181, 280 participants who developed COVID-19 between 1 March and 30 September 2021, and survived at least 30 days of the illness. These were compared to two control groups- 4,118,441 during the same time frame and a similar one (4,286,911 from 1 March 2018 and 30 September 2018) that manifested no evidence of COVID-19. None of the participants had diabetes before inclusion in the cohorts.
Continue reading What Comes After COVID
So, the Russians are claiming that there are tons of biochemical weapons plants in the Ukraine. And, that’s how they anticipate justifying their use of chem bio warfare in Ukraine- they’ll blame the attacks on Ukrainians attacking their own people. (This is not Syria, folks!) Just like they claim it’s not Russian bombs leveling hospitals, kid centers, and schools, but Ukrainians attacking each other.
Continue reading Hidden Fallout from the Ukraine Invasion
So, the Feds have increased the interest rates- finally. Which really means that for those of us carrying credit card debt, our costs are going to go up. (Our interest rates are going to rise, that’s why!) Which also means now is the time to develop (and follow) a plan to reduce our debt. In the most expeditious way possible.
Continue reading Interest rates a-risin’
Despite the efforts of the Fed, we are probably stuck with moderately high inflation for the rest of this year. Unless, of course, Putin ends his misguided adventure in Ukraine.
Continue reading Inflation is pretty much guaranteed this year
I always feel nervous when I have to amend a client’s taxes. After all, that means that the ability of the IRS to audit their report continues. Normally, there is a 6 year deadline for audits. Except that time frame starts from the due date of the return or the time the taxes are filed- whichever is later. (Yes, that means just because you filed in January of this year for 2021 does not mean that the audit period lapses on 31 January 2028; nope- it’s still [for this year, which the altered due date] 18 April 2028.
Some 22 days ago, I agitated that President Biden and Mitch McConnell (as the titular leaders of their respective parties) lean on (at least) the smaller oil producers in the South and the Midwest to up their production. Not just to counteract the removal of Russian Oil from the market place , but because, as happened in the past, as our oil production increases, the price per barrel drops precipitously.
Continue reading Let’s Pump More Oil to Punish Russia.
So, do you wonder how the Northern Virginia “super” high school is doing? The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology?
Continue reading Thomas Jefferson High School is Still Steeped in Controversy