‘Man Of Steel’, ‘Elysium’, And The "Worst" Films Of 2013


Obviously “worst” is a subjective standard, so perhaps in the name of uber-accuracy this should be considered a rundown of my “least favorite” films of 2013. Beyond that, this is pretty self-...
    






Batman Arkham Available in the App Store Now


DC Entertainment and Madefire have joined hands to bring you the leading edge entertainment that thrills without any frills. Batman Arkham has finally come on the scene with a bang. The Batman:...
    






How Should We Rank Games That Are Ongoing Experiences?


End of the year top ten lists are dropping like snowflakes, and I believe Forbes’ own countdown is about to go live any minute now. Compiling my own list this year got me thinking about an issue...
    






The Next Ronald Reagan Is The Leader Who Rediscovers Something Very Basic


So let’s see where we are with a large and crucial sector of the American economy. Costs in this sector have been soaring for most of the previous decade, depressing income growth and significantly...
    






Jobs With Justice: New Campaigns Take Aim At Low Wages, Working Poor, Falling Middle Class


The organized labor movement is changing, reflecting two large-scale trends. On the one hand, union membership – once 35 percent of the U.S. workforce in the 1950s – is at its lowest point in more...
    






How To Reduce Stress And Increase Internal Collaboration In The Workplace


Life is full of demands, deadlines, and hustle. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But when one exists in the constant state of emergency, one’s mental and physical health pay the price. And it’...
    






In Speaking About Healthcare, We’ve Forgotten Patient Satisfaction: How To Treat Hospital Patients Like Valued Customers


Patient satisfaction – customer service, really – in hospitals and healthcare: It’s time for the industry to raise the bar—and it needs to get a move on. Even though the goal of customer satisfaction...
    






Five Reasons It’s Time To Buy Bonds Again


Bonds in 2013 finally got their comeuppance. After a long, pleasing ride of income + price gains, the bond market decided the party was over. It only took four months for the 10-year U.S. Treasury...
    






Crowdfunding Is Not Just For Billionaires Anymore


The year was 2004 and billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel decided to sow $500,000 into a small but growing startup. Facebook was its name, perhaps you’ve heard of it. It was the company’s first...