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Former FBI hostage-negotiation trainer explains how to get people to do what you want

Sometimes it’s more about listening to other people than making sure yours is the loudest voice.

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Apr 12th 2015, 9:00 PM

9 of the most comforting every-day sounds

Music to our ears.

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Feb 6th 2014, 9:30 PM