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5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 283

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. As an adult if new friends invite you to something, say, “Yes.” When you’re in school the “talent pool” for new friends is huge. Also, kids are doing fun things all the time. There will be another party, another gaming session, another thing to do next week.…… Read More »

What is slowly dying off or disappearing?

We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is slowly dying off or disappearing? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. Fireflies. They mostly rely on the bioluminescence of their fellow species in order to attract mating. However,…… Read More »

5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 282

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. If your boss or HR tells you that you need to quit or you will be fired, don’t quit. Let them fire you. 2. Potatoes are cheaper than Ramen, have more nutritional value, and will keep you full longer. If you are strapped for cash and need…… Read More »

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 249

Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. Puerto Rico becomes the most vaccinated place in America. – Source 2. Alexei Navalny, Persistent Kremlin Critic, wins E.U.’s Top Human Rights Award. – Source 3. Students complete Eurotrip in the solar-powered van they built and designed. – Source 4. Record 21…… Read More »

5 Things You Should Know – Part 437

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. All 1500W heaters put out the exact same amount of heat, and consume the exact same amount of electricity, regardless of physical size, or the properties of the heating element. If you’re buying a new space heater, consider that the small, inexpensive, 1500W heater with the wire…… Read More »

5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 280

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Responding to everything with negativity is a terrible habit that’s easy to fall into. Internet culture rewards us for pessimism, but during personal interactions, it’s a huge turn-off. 2. Each person’s brain has a set number of hours of sleep that is required for proper functioning. Don’t…… Read More »