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Even When Not In Rome…You Should Know Your Roman Numerals
Despite the fall of the Roman Empire millennia ago and despite the ubiquitous, worldwide use of Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.), Roman numerals still pop up regularly in modern society. We see them in the names of popes and monarchs and august events like the Olympics, the Super Bowl, and...
8 Hours? 9 Hours? This Is How Much Sleep You REALLY Need
Ask anyone how much sleep they should be getting and most people will tell you 8 to 9 hours. But new research suggests that you might actually need less sleep than that — possibly as little as 7 hours for full rest and maximum health benefits.
A recent Wall Street Journal article examined...
5 Things to Say to Your Boss to Get a Promotion or Raise
The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and that goes double when it comes to asking for a promotion or a raise.
A 2014 study performed by management consulting firm Accenture found that nearly 80% of employees who ask for a raise, and 70% of employees who ask for a promotion, get one. (See also: 12...
5 Design Legends That Switched Gears in the Middle of Their Careers
Stefan Sagmeister, Muriel Cooper, and other graphic designers who decided on an abrupt change of direction.
Unitasker Wednesday: Snack Spout
The Snack Spout wants to make eating junk food even easier ... because apparently it was too hard to eat junk food before now!
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6 Warning Signs That You Need to Stop Using Your Credit Cards
In romantic relationships, career choices, even struggles with drugs and alcohol, professionals often ask us to look out for warning signs. Well the same should be done with credit cards. (See also: 12 Habits of Highly Responsible Credit Card Users)
According to the Federal Reserve, average...
Why We Fail To Pursue A More Purpose-Driven Profession
There is a wealth of books and blogs out there these days disclosing the latest findings on the how and why of our thinking. But even in this information-overload era we live in, the stats for those living a life less desired, especially in their work-life, still remain to be absurdly high. One...
Putting Off Some Horrible Task? Try These 7 Tips.
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day, or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Seven tips for forcing yourself to tackle a dreaded task. It’s a Secret of Adulthood: Happiness doesn’t always make me feel happy. Often, I know I’d be happier if I do something I really don’t feel like doing. Making that phone...
12 Back-to-School Shopping Tips for the Busy Parent
Shopping for everything on the back-to-school list can be a real pain. Not only do those $0.75 highlighters add up (especially if you have several children), but it's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're adding that shopping on top of everything else you have to do to prepare for the coming season....
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