Monday, May 6

TOP FOUR

Your Zodiac Sign Is Probably Wrong – Here’s Why
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ASTROLOGY, LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Your Zodiac Sign Is Probably Wrong – Here’s Why

I was born a Capricorn (please don’t judge me), but the Sun was in the middle of Sagittarius when I was born. As a professor emeritus of astronomy, I am often asked about the difference between astrology and astronomy. The practice of astrology, which predicts one’s fate and fortune based on the positions of the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, dates back to ancient times. It was intermingled with the science of astronomy back then – in fact, many astronomers of old made scientific observations that are valuable even today. But once Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo realized the planets orbit the Sun, rather than the Earth, and Newton discovered the physical laws behind their behavior, astrology and astronomy split, never to be reunited. As the Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun appears to move thro...
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Who Is SEXTing Anyway?
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Journalism, TOP FOUR

Who Is SEXTing Anyway?

"SEXTing" is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days. With technology so readily available, it was only a matter of time until our sexuality made its way to our cell phones. SEXTing refers to anyone sending sexually explicit messages or racy photos to partners, peers, or the public; this trend originally referred to use of cell phone cameras and messaging, but now encompasses email and social media transmissions. This racy trend has gotten the attention of the public, including law makers, parents, teachers, bosses, and most people who are in relationships. Many people, ranging from teenagers to mature adults, are using SEXTing to attract the attention of a potential partner, spice up their sex life, and even engage in cyber-affairs. What seems to be an innocent flirtation migh...
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The Coming New World Order — Just A Conspiracy Theory, Right?
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IMPACT, TOP FOUR

The Coming New World Order — Just A Conspiracy Theory, Right?

It's just a conspiracy theory, right? The yearning for a single world government can be traced all the way back to the Tower of Babel. If you believe in the Bible as I do, you know God wasn't to happy about that little gathering. The secret societies that have been used to foster this ongoing goal can be traced back to Babylon, Egypt, Greek and Gnostic cults, the Knights Templar, Rosicrucians, Freemasons, and the Illuminati. The Order of Illuminati was a group formed from within the Freemasons in 1776 by a Jesuit taught man by the name of Adam Weishaupt. It's goal was also the creation of a new world order but the group was suppressed by the Bavarian government for allegedly plotting to overthrow all of the kings in Europe including the Pope! The Order was carried on by Geoseppe Messin...
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In All Reality, Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food
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TOP FOUR, WHAT'S GOOD

In All Reality, Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food

Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food In Reality. They are being sold everywhere... energy/protein bars claiming to be good for you and good for burning fat and adding muscle... On closer inspection, however, looking at the food label, you will find a long list of dangerous ingredients. There are a lot of different kinds of these bars available these days... it's not always easy to figure out whether one of these nutrition bars is good for you or if it is unhealthy. If you want to find the right bar for you... you absolutely must start looking at the food labels. In my honest opinion, the majority of bars being sold today are garbage... they're candy falsely claiming to be healthy. Weight loss bars are just as bad. They're often full of corn syrup and other harmful substances... Y...
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New Research Suggests — Integrity, Innovation And Risk-Taking Is A Rare Combination In CEOs
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IMPACT, TOP FOUR

New Research Suggests — Integrity, Innovation And Risk-Taking Is A Rare Combination In CEOs

Integrity, innovation and risk-taking is a rare combination in CEOs, new research suggests. Corporate chief executive officers who have a high degree of integrity – that is, a commitment to act by a morally justified set of principles and values – tend to be less creative, more risk-averse and less likely to take initiative than other CEOs, according to new research I co-authored. Past research suggests that as a result, their companies are likely to be less competitive and less profitable. Having a lot of integrity has traditionally been considered one of the most important qualities of a business leader. Research has shown that a high level of CEO integrity is a key trait in determining employee loyalty as well as preventing problems like fraud. My colleague Saim Kashmiri and I wonder...
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The History Of That Jerry Springer [Bleeping] Bleep Sound
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CELEBRITY NEWS, TELEVISION, TOP FOUR

The History Of That Jerry Springer [Bleeping] Bleep Sound

Jerry Springer and the history of that [bleeping] bleep sound. Since Jerry Springer’s death on April 27, 2023, writers have been working through the cultural significance of his eponymous daytime talk show. For 27 years, Springer’s circus of sensationalism was a remarkably durable and bankable commodity. Helping to normalize outrageousness in culture, it taught content creators that shamelessness is a lucrative industry. It’s been framed as a harbinger of “‘anything goes’ reality television” or “trash TV” and decried for setting a “new standard for tawdriness” and for providing audiences with the “guilty pleasure” of “chair-throwing.” But as a media historian interested in the ways that sound structures our experience of TV shows and films, when I think of “The Jerry Springer Show,” I t...
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Jerry Springer Perfected The Art Of Chasing Ratings
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CELEBRITIES, TOP FOUR, VIDEO REELS

Jerry Springer Perfected The Art Of Chasing Ratings

Jerry Springer may have perfected the art of chasing ratings, but his predecessors laid the groundwork. In a widely quoted New York Times column, the paper of record called his TV program “an electronic peepshow.” The Times’ media critic, Jack Gould, accused him of “making a commercial virtue of cheap sensationalism” and exploiting the worst in human behavior, just to get ratings. But this was not a critique about controversial talk show host Jerry Springer, who died on April 27, 2023. It was a column about an equally controversial talk show host named Joe Pyne, who pioneered an opinionated and confrontational style of program, first on radio and then on TV, where he insulted callers and argued with guests. Gould wrote the article on June 5, 1966. In other words, we’ve been here before....
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Understanding The Cycle Of OCD
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFESTYLE, TOP FOUR

Understanding The Cycle Of OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis. Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people – that’s about half a million Australians. Our new research shows how long and fraught the path to diagnosis and treatment can be. This initial study showed it takes an average of almost nine years to receive a diagnosis of OCD and about four months to get some form of help. What is OCD? OCD affects children, adolescents and adults. About 60% report symptoms before the age of 20. One misconception is that OCD is mild: someone who is extra tidy or likes cleaning. You might have even heard someone say they are “a little bit OCD” while joking about having beautiful stati...
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Beauty Gift Guide Of 2023
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SPONSOR STORY POST, TOP FOUR

Beauty Gift Guide Of 2023

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