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Tom Jacobs is a veteran journalist with more than 20 years experience at daily newspapers. He has served as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Santa Barbara News-Press. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Ventura County Star.
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Revenge Counterproductive, Sayeth the Scholars
Revenge may not be all that sweet after all. New research finds that, at least in some cases, punishing a person who has wronged us simply prolongs our pain.
Power Reduces Compassion
As the philosopher Mel Brooks once remarked, it’s good to be king. But does being king make you good? Two new studies suggest power tends to make people less compassionate – with the exception of one specific situation.
Help for Confused Customers of Self-Help Books
Study finds that not all self-help books are created equal — some are actually pretty good.
The Man Who Bridges Troubled Waters
Aaron Wolf mediates disputes around the world, helping enemies realize that no one deserves to have the water shut off.
Wear Red, Knock ’Em Dead
Men find a woman in red activates their animal urges, according to a pair of psychology researchers.