Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has recently decided to allow women into front-line combat. However, this decision has been met with much controversy. The Washington Times reports on this complex and hot-button decision. Some argue that certain units, like infantry, Special Forces, SEALs and others, are not suitable for combining men and women. It has…
Read MoreTina Maze’s Emotional Reaction
As reported in USA Today, on the run before Lindsey Vonn’s horrific crash at the world championships, current World Cup leader Tina Maze made it cleanly down the course, finishing with a time that would eventually win the competition. Maze watched from the bottom of the hill while Vonn, racing in her signature event, skied…
Read MoreYour Emotions Betray You!
Eric Goulard is a nonverbal and body language expert as well as Humintell’s France affiliate. He offers online education and resources in the field of non-verbal communication through his website Non-Verbal.info. Below he offers some insightful excerpts on lie detection from his book, Les mensonges en action : Vos émotions vous trahissent! Apprenez à détecter…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Smiles
Many photographers regard smiling as a non-distinguishing facial expression. National Geographic has reported that people remember vacations and events a happy experiences even if they weren’t as long as they reflect smiling individuals. Marianne LaFrance, a Professor of Psychology at Yale University, shared with National Geographic her thoughts, experiences and cool facts about smiles. She…
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