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10 Uses for Velcro That'll Make Your Life Easier

Quick fact: Velcro was not invented by NASA, and the government agency does not hold the patent for it. A lot of people still think it is NASA's baby, but it was in fact invented in 1948 by a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral. He didn't actually patent the idea until 1955, and it of course...

How to Create an Effective Autoresponder Sequence

An autoresponder sequence is ideal for improving your email open and click through rates. That's because an autoresponder sequence:
Builds a relationship with your subscribers.Gets your subscribers to habitually open your emails.
Let's take a look at what an autoresponder sequence is, the benefits...

Fred Seibert: Never Compete in the Scrum

The man responsible for Adventure Time, Powerpuff Girls, and the MTV logo on the benefit of making lots of little bets and why you should go haywire every now and then.

5 Reasons To Embrace Jealousy

This morning I spoke to my sister on Skype for almost two hours. She lives in Istanbul, so we don’t chat as often as…

Wise Bread Reloaded: Back to Back to School

It used to be that Labor Day marked the start of the school year. Not these days. For many districts across North America, late August is when class is in session, and that means the back-to-school season starts a little earlier than usual, too.

This week's collection of Wise Bread classic...

How to Never Check Luggage Again

NOTE: If you signed up for my email list, please see this post in your email (perhaps on Saturday afternoon PT) for the Monday night Q&A info. This post will explore three options for never checking luggage again. Some of them are extreme; all of them are effective. In my next post, I’ll...

Art of Manliness Podcast #76: Barbell Training With Mark Rippetoe Part II

In this week’s episode I continue my conversation (listen to Part I) with strength training expert Mark Rippetoe, author of Starting Strength. In this part of our discussion, I ask Mark questions submitted by podcast listeners via Twitter. Here’s a sampling: Should you stretch before a...

The Weekly Huckberry Giveaway: August 8, 2014

Last week’s winner was Ethan from Minneapolis, MN and he chose the very handsome Brother’s 16″ American bag. My Picks This Week The Ball and Buck Oxford is a shirt that just won’t quit — double-reinforced elbows and a strong collar make this a shirt you can wear...

Your Resume Sucks — Try One of These Instead

Of all the things you might need for a successful job search, a good resume has historically been the most essential.

The problem is, most resumes look pretty much the same and that can make it hard to get noticed by potential employers. In fact, as someone who's spent time reviewing job...

Best Money Tips: Dining Hacks From Restaurant Insiders

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some fantastic articles on dining hacks from restaurant insiders, reconsidering the college investment, and tools to help you find the cheapest textbooks.
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12 Drinking and Dining Hacks From Restaurant Insiders —...