Top-10 Arguments That Can’t Be Won

Since the time of fire, man has had arguments – rare or well done? Of course, arguments depend on your point of view, or in the case of husbands and wives, what the wife thinks. Some arguments are never-ending. Over the centuries, there have been some doozies that have kept philosophy students and teachers debating.

To be included on this list of Arguments That Can’t Be Won, the argument must have no clear answer that cannot be countered with another opposing view.

Euthanasia
Dr. Kevorkian helped many people commit suicide due to their health conditions and their desires. His motives were questioned because all life is supposedly precious, but his patients wanted to move on from their frail existence. What if those patients didn’t have a say and we had the opportunity to choose whether they live in agony or die in peace by not giving them medication or a procedure? What is the better option?

Abortion or Pro-Life?
Does a woman have the right to control her body by ending a life inside her? When is a fetus truly alive? Is all life truly precious? What happens when a woman is raped and becomes pregnant – is that life still precious? There may never be answers to these questions; however, the government has helped us out many times by entering its own opinion whether the pro-lifers like it or not.

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Isn't this chic 17? Yes.

And I remember this particular picture being pasted all over the Internets several months ago.

Just sayin'...

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Math FAIL

I snapped a picture of this sign at a local convenience store today. It's something I've wanted to do for many weeks now. See, I've been taking advantage of this sale as much as possible. Although it's not a route I travel every day, I try to stop and buy a couple packs when I can.

Why? Because you save $2 when you buy two packs, which are each discounted a dollar. Granted you have to buy two. But it's not like you can save $1 by buying just one. The only sale is $2 for every two packs. This is nearly the opposite of false advertising. Instead of advertising something better than it is, the sale they're advertising is better than it looks based upon a quick read.

Priorities

So the first thing you do is grab your phone, and log on to Facebook??

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15 Ways to Stop Obsessing

Tips for how to reel in your ruminations and keep your peace in the present moment.



For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with obsessive thoughts, with severe ruminations that can interfere with daily life. My thoughts get stuck on something and, like a broken record, repeat a certain fear over and over and over again until I scream out loud, “STOP IT!” The French call Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) “folie de doute,” or “the doubting disease.” And that’s what obsessions are—a single doubt caught in an endless loop of thoughts.

But even those not diagnosed with OCD can struggle with obsessions. In fact, I have yet to meet a depressive who doesn’t ruminate, especially in our age of anxiety. Every day gives sensitive types like myself plenty of material to obsess about. So I’m constantly pulling out the tools that I’ve acquired over time to win against my thoughts, to develop confidence--the antidote for doubt--to take charge of my brain, and to STOP OBSESSING. I hope they work for you too.

Name the Beast
My first step in tackling any obsession: Identify the thought. What is my fear? What is my doubt? I make myself describe it in one sentence, or, if I can, in a few words. For example, when I was released from the hospital’s psych ward the first time, I was paranoid that my co-workers would find out that I’d been there. I obsessed about it and obsessed about it and obsessed some more. Finally, I named the fear: I am afraid that if my co-workers find out that I was hospitalized with severe depression that they won’t respect me anymore, and they won’t assign me any projects. There it is. There’s the beast. Phew. I named it, and by doing so, I can rob it of some of its power over me.

Find the Distortion
Once I have named the fear or doubt, I try to see if I can file it under any of the forms of distorted thinking that Dr. David Burns describes in his bestseller “Feeling Good,” like all-or-nothing thinking, jumping to conclusions, magnification (exaggeration), or discounting the positive (ie “None of my accomplishments count”). My obsession almost always involves at least three forms of distorted thoughts. So I then consider Burns’ ten ways of untwisting distorted thinking to help me to undermine my obsession.

For example, using his “cost-benefit analysis” method, I examine how my fear of my co-workers finding out abound my depression is benefitting me and what it is costing me. In the end, I decided to tell my colleagues the information because I realized that I wanted to write about my experience (benefit), and that was worth the risk (cost) of having them reject me based on my diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

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Her Office Party: A Survival Guide

It’s that time of year again: Time for the company holiday party. It’s bad enough that you have to dress up and schmooze all night at your own party (at least there’s an open bar, that’s some consolation), but now she wants you to attend hers too.

After-hours work functions (especially when it’s not even your work), can be a little daunting to those newly venturing into the corporate realm. And conversely, the nuances of the company holiday party are old-hat to the corporate journeyman. Pretty much all the same rules/tips apply to any corporate function, but this time there’s just a little twist: It’s her company party. That means there’s a little more to it than guys might think.

What You Need to Know and Do:

1. Dress appropriately for the occasion
Be sure to check what the dress code is for her company party. Luckily for work holiday parties, the dress code is typically pretty clear: formal, cocktail, etc. Don’t worry if your wardrobe isn’t too extensive. Deriving different looks from your basic dark suit can easily be done with your tie, cuff links, shirt color, etc.

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Your Source For Watching NFL Network's Football Games

(... and a LOT of other things)



If it bothers you as much as it bothers me that the NFL won't allow most cable companies to broadcast certain games, which they have scheduled to air ONLY on their own network, without a hefty fee that most don't want to pay, then this is the link you need. Sure, you can purchase the NFL Network. It's readily available through most satellite companies, and a few cable companies, but not mine. So if it's available to you, feel free to purchase rights to view these games. The extra fee is usually not cheap.

Or you can click on the NFL logo above, and bookmark this site which shows lots of different TV programs online... including these NFL games, NBA games, movies, etc.

Thanks Chris!