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The Weekend at Bernie’s Principle

October 5, 2010

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Every movie is somebody’s favorite movie. We know this is true because Weekend at Bernies had a sequel – actually, it had two of them. So somebody must have liked it. And if somebody liked Weekend at Bernies, then there is a movie out there for everyone. Some people might refer to this as the… [Read more…]

The Van Halen – Taylor Effect

October 5, 2010

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Everyone is a fan of Van Halen or James Taylor and doesn’t know it. If you ask the average person if they are a fan, they will likely tell you, “no.” But if you play them one of their songs, then the would likely say, “That is James Taylor? That guy’s awesome.”

The Darth Vader Proxy

October 5, 2010

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Darth Vader would make an excellent study buddy. Think about it, the guy lives in his commencement robes – this is the kind of academic optimism that you search for in a study partner. What’s more, he typifies student classroom behaviors with his competitive yet help seeking attitude. Try and tell me that you have never uttered one of these Darth Vader lines with your study group. “Join me, and together we can rule…” or “If you're not with me, then you're my enemy” and “There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you.“

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