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  • 4 Reasons Why Everyone Needs Side Income   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Multiple Streams of Income - It's a concept I've known about for years, but one that didn't hit home until my last lay-off. With an entire generation of boomers fretting about social security and retirement and the generation after in debt to their eyeballs, we can't hear this message often enough. It's NEVER a good idea to be entirely dependent on one source of income. I think our b-schools and education system should focus more on entrepreneurship and less on "getting a job" upon graduation. All of this requires a major shift in the way we view success, living and wealth.

  • Simply Good Coffee: The Chemex Coffeemaker   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Is it possible to use regular filters with this, or do you have to have the special ones? Not sure if I want to get something that I have to buy the filters online all the time.

  • Ask the Readers: Will You Vote This Election? (Chance to Win $20!)   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Yes, 3rd party from now on, because it's a vote to divide lobbyists (the ONLY possible real change). Polar parties have ruled long enough, it must end. No more "I’ll pick the opposite of something just because you picked the other". It’s all money people, lobbyists and bankers, and we are at their mercy as a country.

  • 4 Reasons Why Everyone Needs Side Income   15 years 41 weeks ago

    "Most people want to have some side income but never seriously pursue it because they are too comfortable with a steady paycheck and don't have the motivation to do something extra outside of their regular jobs."

    I think that statement is narrow minded. To me, it sounds almost judgemental. I don't have a side job because I already work one job from 8 AM to 5:30 PM each day, then I have a wife and kids at home with whom I would like to spend time. A side job would reduce that time spent with them in exchange for money. I value the time with them more.

  • 4 Reasons Why Everyone Needs Side Income   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I love this idea, and it sounds great. Before I was married, this was totally possible. I am a graphic designer, so I can put in hours at my job then come home and put in more hours.

    Now I have a 5 month old baby. I can't fathom robbing my wife and child the hours that it takes to make side income. If I may add my two cents, I suggest ranking your priorities, then deciding where side work falls.

  • Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I just bought 4 'new' nokian winter tires from kaltire today, they put them in plastic bags and in the back of my truck because i dont need them installed yet for another few weeks. i took them out as i got home and noticed they were a bit dirty looking for new tires. they didnt even have new stickers on them or those little rubber nipple things poking out on the tread... so i looked up info on the dates as shown on this webpage. and two of them are from 2008, one from 2006, and one from 2005! i paid full price. theyll be hearing from me tomorrow thats for sure. thanks for the info!

  • U.S. Banks and the Tokyo Drift   15 years 41 weeks ago

    They won't tare off the bandage and get all the toxic assets into the light so we can get on with our lives because we have allowed our government to grow too big. Too many vested interests are preventing the truth from coming out while they hide in their pile of money and it’s hurting the people who pay the taxes. This is Taxation without Representation.

  • Ask the Readers: Will You Vote This Election? (Chance to Win $20!)   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Definitely voting in Nov!

  • Trick Yourself into Saving More of Your Biweekly Paychecks   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I tricky myself too. I get paid weekely, so on Fridays i automatically have money transfered to various accounts. I treat it as an expense that has to be paid every week this way i don't count on that money.

  • 15 Wonderful Uses for Witch Hazel   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I started using Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel this month as an after shave. It is the best I have ever used hands down. No more dyed after shaves or balms loaded with petrochemicals or parabens.

  • Ask the Readers: Will You Vote This Election? (Chance to Win $20!)   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I'm voting! I always vote. This election we have local politics, which could directly affect my job.

  • 13 Ways to Use Social Media in Business   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Hi Kathi, you can contact me via our contact forms if you'd like. Thanks for mentioning strategic direction first, execution second. One of the survey findings mentioned that business owners have found that creating brand awareness seems to be the most prominent benefit of social media, rather than generating leads. So strategy and goal setting can be ambitious but reasonable. I'm still learning so more ideas are appreciated.

  • Garden Ideas for Small Spaces   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I forgot to mention basil and oregano; those are great herbs and used in many dishes. Thanks for that addition!

  • Garden Ideas for Small Spaces   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I realize the "corn" name in the palm plant makes it easy to confuse with actual corn! The corn-plant is a type of palm tree plant - so it doesn't actually produce any veggie or fruit. But now that you mention growing corn, I probably could on my patio!

  • Garden Ideas for Small Spaces   15 years 41 weeks ago

    That's a terrific idea! I like it because it keeps the plants moving vertically - saving space. Thanks for sharing.

  • How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I'm in the same boat... I've had to identify those photos more times than I care to count. We are also traveling full time...

    The good news is that, if you don't do it correctly, you simply have to wait an hour and can try again. The bad news is that you can't use Facebook during that hour. Or two hours. Or three... One time it took me something like 5 tries to finally identify enough people correctly.

    I've also noticed that it appears to be getting easier and it rarely takes me more than one try nowadays. I think FB put in some type of filter where they only give me the people I tend to interact with the most or somethng like that. I do still get stumped here and there, but not nearly as much a few months ago.

  • How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers   15 years 41 weeks ago

    What about Facebook accounts that are not individuals, but businesses pretending to be a person. Perhaps blogs pushing their site? They might have thousands of friends they have never laid eyes on?

  • Sick of Rebate Credit Cards? Read This to Get Cash   15 years 41 weeks ago

    In California if you have any gift card under $10 you can redeem it for cash. I'm not sure if the same applies to rebate cards, though.

  • Quarterlife Crisis! What is It?   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Great Analysis which has me thinking now....Am I missing something? Love your article and feel it will help loads of people to realize what they are doing with their lives....good luck with yours!

  • 6 Secrets Restaurants Don't Want You to Know   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Where is this... Applebees?

    I spent 10 years in the restaurant business and have never done any of those things. Nor have I witnessed them done by restaurants I worked for. Specials are made because they are chef creations that are not on the regular menu. I have never done any hard sell tactics on customers. More money can be made off alcohol than attempting to upsell food. And I suppose if you dined the day the shipment came in for fish that you would get the freshest, but most restaurants go through so much they are receiving shipments almost every day anyway. Otherwise they are serving frozen fish, which will taste the same if it has been frozen for 2 days or 2 months.

    Watching too many Kitchen Nightmares episodes? Have you ever even worked at a restaurant? It doesn't sound like it. If so, I feel bad for you as you seem to have worked at a dump. But not all restaurants are created equal...meaning your article is is a useless overgeneralization of the industry.

  • Sick of Rebate Credit Cards? Read This to Get Cash   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I don't have a problem using these cards, since I can use them without a fuss at my local Meijer store. I have not been able to do it at Walmart, yet, but I am figuring it out. I enter in the rebate card as a gift card and then the amount left on the card is deducted. I then use another form of tender to pay for the rest of the transaction.

    I appreciate your other ideas, though!

  • Share Your Best Purchase Stories & Win $33,000 in Prizes   15 years 41 weeks ago

    It seems like you need a twitter account to participate. What about those who do not have a twitter account?

  • How to Make Moonshine   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Yes it is a reflux. Yes the copper is at the bottom of the tower and rachin rings above. I take the temps at the top of the tower. I would let the temp go to 172 and took 1/2 pint of heads. It goes to 174 and I give it just enough cooling water to keep it there. But my stream is robust. I get close to a gallon or more of 92-94%, then the temp starts jumping around...up a little then down a little...Then the temp starts climbing and I collect the tails. Seems like another gallon or so before the percent drops to 50ish. Like I say, taste seems just fine. It is real clear before cutting.

    As an aside, when the product drops into the collector little bubbles (beads?) scatter across the top. What is that telling us?

  • Ask the Readers: Will You Vote This Election? (Chance to Win $20!)   15 years 41 weeks ago

    I'm apathetic to politics but not towards winning gift cards. Hope I win!

  • How to Make Moonshine   15 years 41 weeks ago

    Wannabe

    Just a question, are you using reflux column? How close to the bottom of the column is your copper packing? (That is why you asked when to replace it?) It should not need more then a flush with a water hose. If it is to close to the bottom, then it gets dirty. Give it some room to breath. On your column, so you use water to pre-cool the packing, just a little? With the size of pot you have, you will need to cool it just a bit so the oil will fall out. Check your temps at the take off point of your head. That can be important if you are running really fast.