No one’s cup runneth over with empathy for the hardships that come with celebrity. Constant paparazzi and public scrutiny are a small tradeoff for wealth, fame, and the ease of living that comes with winning the capitalist game. But the constant publicity tours–interviews, press jags, talk shows–looks miserable to endure. Celebrities always need fresh content …
The recycling business is booming, says the Environmental Protection Agency, with the industry producing $173 billion in revenues in recent years and generating jobs for over 1 million people. The use of recycled materials is well known in design, fashion and technology, but they have an increasingly large scope of use in weird and wonderful ways. …
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All across the country, people found a cathartic way to release pent-up frustration and boredom; with fireworks. From Seattle to Denver, Lincoln to New York, police are receiving more fireworks-related calls than in years passed. It’s not all celebratory. For veterans with PTSD, the increased fireworks extend the yearly stress surrounding Independence Day across more …
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Most people are aware of the major investment asset classes. You have stocks, bonds, gold, real estate, etc. But did you know that there are dozens of other investment categories? And some of them are downright strange. 6 Unusual Investments Traditionally, the key to successful investing has been the access to information. Successful traders …
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Have you been bemoaning the extra pounds you’ve put on while being in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? I know I have. But that’s definitely not the situation for Alyssa Clark. Running a marathon – a long-distance race of 26 miles – is for many the ultimate goal in their quest for physical fitness. And …
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Let’s assume that you’ve reached your fill of Netflix and have resorted to extreme measures to deal with 2020, like reading. I turn to podcasts anytime I have to do something I don’t want to do. Which leaves me with a lot of listening hours to fill. And all the better if I can spend …
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Do you always read terms and conditions when confronted with them? Of course not; very few people actually read their terms and conditions (T&Cs) all the way through. Knowing this, some companies sneak in stupid or funny terms in the middle of their document. Here are some such terms that you have probably skipped past. …
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Tarot cards have earned their popularity at being one of the most interesting segments of seeking knowledge into the unknown. Tarot cards come in two segments one is the Major Arcana, which represents the significant points in life, and the other one is the Minor Arcana that deals with the superficial elements in life. The …
CBD is generally considered harmless, although more research needs to be performed to understand cannabidiol in its entirety. While CBD has been proven to help without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals, there are a few things you should know before jumping into the CBD craze. 1. Lab testing is the only way …
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These days, every other person who possesses a car talks about car title loans. You might have heard stories where your neighbor and friend got this kind of loan only to meet his immediate cash needs. It is likely to inquire about these auto loans when every next person quotes such loans in a conversation. …