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Ponete Derecho Carajo!

Seguimos con la promocion de mi Uni. Esta vez dandonos consejos para entrevistas y ser mas poderosos: nada de hombros caidos, piernitas juntas y posicion timidona,

Show enthusiasm, ask questions and bring copies of a resume — these are some of the most common interview tips for job seekers. But one’s posture may also influence whether he or she lands a coveted position — even when the person on the other side of the desk is in a more powerful role. 

According to new Kellogg School research, posture plays an important role in determining whether people act as though they are really in charge. The research finds that “posture expansiveness” — positioning oneself in a way that opens up the body and takes up space — activates a sense of power that produces behavioral changes in a person independent of his or her actual rank or hierarchical role in an organization. 

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Desigualdad y el Efecto Superstar

Del NYTimes de ayer,

In 1982, the top 1 percent of pop stars, in terms of pay, raked in 26 percent of concert ticket revenue. In 2003, that top percentage of stars — names like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera or 50 Cent — was taking 56 percent of the concert pie.

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Pelé was not held back by the quality of his game, but by his relatively small revenue base. He might be the greatest of all time, but few people could pay to experience his greatness. In 1958, there were about 350,000 television sets in Brazil. The first television satellite, Telstar I, wasn’t launched until July 1962, too late for his World Cup debut.

By contrast, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, in which Ronaldo played for Portugal, was broadcast in more than 200 countries, to an aggregate audience of over 25 billion. Some 700 million people watched the final alone. Ronaldo is not better then Pelé. He makes more money because his talent is broadcast to more people.

IF one loosens slightly the role played by technological progress, Dr. Rosen’s framework also does a pretty good job explaining the evolution of executive pay. In 1977, an elite chief executive working at one of America’s top 100 companies earned about 50 times the wage of its average worker. Three decades later, the nation’s best-paid C.E.O.’s made about 1,100 times the pay of a worker on the production line.

El Perfume De La Tempestad

Finalmente el Indio presento su 3er disco solista con Los Fundamentalistas. Lo hizo hoy entrevistado por Pergolini en Cual Es? Hablo de varias cosas, pasando por Los Redondos y la no reunion-traicion, su vida privada, los recitales, los DVDs, el Flaco, Calamaro y demases. 

Es notable que Pergolini pueda hacerle estas notas. Acceder a un misantropo como Solari ya es loable. Solo por esto me saco el sombrero. Pero esperaba un par de preguntas mas filosas. Un toque de irreverencia rockera por parte de Pergolini. Para solemnidad y lamida de culo estamos todos los fanaticos. La primera entrevista en dos años? Bueno habia que exprimirlo un poco mas, pues chorreaba jugo.

Aca las dos horas.

Por que el bostezo es contagioso

Primera vez que leo un articulo convincente al respecto. Pero el mero hecho de leerlo me dan ganas de bostezar,

Fetuses begin yawning in the womb as early as 11 weeks after conception, said Robert Provine, a developmental neuroscientist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

For reasons scientists still can't explain, spontaneous yawning continues throughout life. (Studies have shot down theories about yawning to bring in more oxygen.) In fact, all vertebrates yawn, including snakes and lizards.

Contagious yawning is a different story. Only humans, chimpanzees and possibly dogs have been shown to do it.

Like contagious laughter and contagious crying, scientists have theorized that contagious yawning is a shared experience that promotes social bonding. 

Malditos!