Below is everything (newest at top) with "education OR research OR investing OR advice" in its title or subcategories. For a strict listing (matching all categories and subcats), click hereMONEY: SAVINGS VS CDSfrom 2026 in ( life / money / savings / advice )
I got this from LiveOak Bank, and I'm not necessarily endorsing them. Definitely not getting a commission. Just thought others might find it useful.... read more HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND REACH YOUR GOALS STARTING TODAYfrom 2026 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Busy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require extra time and energy, so hesitation grows and progr... read more IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE WASHER AND DRYERfrom 2026 in ( life / home-garden / appliances / advice )
From Harper & Knowles I've Repaired Hundreds of Washers. These Are the Only 4 I'd Actually Buy.And these are the Only 4 Dryers... read more RETIREMENT IN TENNESSEEfrom 2026 in ( life / retirement / advice )
Tennessee is regularly rated as one of, if not THE best states to retire in. No state income tax. There's no ocean nearby but eastern TN has mountains (and bears), while the rest is mostly hilly. Memphis is a hellhole (government housing projects make up half of that city), and Nashville always has a Democrat mayor,... read more HOW TO SURVIVE THE BIG FREEZEfrom 2026 in ( life / weather / advice / survival )
Great ideas and tips. Watch on Bitchute It reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron stove to also heat the house. I like the tip to set up a tent to contain the heat. I already replaced the mixture of PVC pipes and copper tubing with PEX over t... read more FINDING YOUR FOOTING AFTER LIFE TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURNfrom 2025 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Major life changes affect everyone. Whether it's a career shift, a move to a new place, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or becoming a parent, these moments disrupt routines and challenge identity. This article explores practical, human-centered approaches for managing and adapting to major life changes -- grounded in everyday psy... read more HOW TO PURSUE SELF-IMPROVEMENT WITHOUT BURNING OUT RIGHT AWAYfrom 2025 in ( life / health / advice )
Image from FreePik.com Introduction Everyone wants to improve. Yet in the chase for 'better,' many people end up running themselves into the ground. Self-improvement shouldn't feel like self-destruction. It's about sustainable growth, not endless grind. Think of progress as a marathon made of sprints: effort balanced with recovery, ... read more MUNDANE-IN-CHAOS: WHY TRIVIALITY WINS BIG LAUGHSfrom 2025 in ( culture / writing / humor / advice )
Prompted and edited by Bill. How a can of Cheez Whiz became comedy geniusand how to use that rhythm in your own writing. The Blues Brothers' Cheez Whiz Masterclass In The Blues Brothers, after a madness-fueled chase, the old man calmly asks, 'Did you remember to get my Cheez Whiz?' It's perfect. The scene is all adrenalinesir... read more THE CREATIVE'S MAP TO GETTING DISCOVERED (AND PAID FOR IT)from 2025 in ( education / tech / internet / advice )
by Michelle Casey of doityourself.com In a world where visibility can make or break a creative career, learning how to be seen matters as much as mastering your craft. Whether you're a painter, fashion designer, ceramicist, or indie musician the same rules of creative discovery apply: show up, structure your presence, and share it consistentl... read more POWER MOVES: A BUSINESS CAREER GUIDE FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIESfrom 2025 in ( life / money / employment / advice )
Photo by Freepik The business world isn't reserved for a particular mold of person. It rewards thinkers, planners, connectors, and bold decision-makers--qualities that don't rely on physical norms or conventional pathways. As a young adult with a disability, you're not entering the workforce behind or beneath anyone. You're entering... read more OFFBEAT THERAPY: UNEXPECTED WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTHfrom 2025 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Maintaining mental well-being is an ongoing journey, and while therapy, exercise, and mindfulness are staples of self-care, they aren't the only paths to emotional balance. Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective and a unique approach to break through the noise of daily stress. You might be surprised at how small, unexpected changes in your routine... read more ESSENTIAL HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNOREfrom 2025 in ( life / home-garden / maintenance / advice )
Image via Freepik Owning a home comes with a slew of responsibilities, and one of the most crucial aspects is regular maintenance. Neglecting critical maintenance tasks can lead to costly repairs and compromise the safety and integrity of your home. In this article, we explore some essential maintenance tasks that homeowners must pay attention to. ... read more DAILY HABITS TO TAME STRESS AND BOOST YOUR PEACE OF MINDfrom 2024 in ( life / health / advice )
Image by Freepik Stress often weaves its way into daily routines, but it doesn't have to control how you live. Thoughtful strategies can elevate both mental and physical health, creating space for a calmer existence. Incorporating mindful practices and refining your habits offers practical solutions for easing tension. These methods not only ad... read more YOUR COMMUNITY BUSINESS BLUEPRINT: KEY STEPS TO LAUNCH AND THRIVEfrom 2024 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
Starting a business in your community can be an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you're driven by a passion for a particular product or service, or you're eager to fill a gap in the local market, taking the right steps can set you on the path to success. Here's how you can effectively launch and grow your business. Crafting a Fi... read more KEY STEPS TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL E-COMMERCE VENTURE FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSfrom 2024 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
Image: Freepik In an era dominated by digital innovation, launching an e-commerce business can be a thrilling adventure for aspiring entrepreneurs in their 20s or 30s. It's a realm brimming with endless possibilities, where creativity meets commerce, and every decision can be a stepping stone to success. Let's explore the essential strate... read more WISDOM IS DEFINED BY WHAT YOU FOCUS ONfrom 2024 in ( culture / quotes / advice )
Focus on the title. :)... read more HARNESS ADVERSITY FOR GROWTHfrom 2024 in ( life / health / mental / advice )
Image via Pexels Transforming Challenges Into Strengths Adversity, often perceived as a hindrance, can unexpectedly be a powerful catalyst for personal growth. This article delves into how navigating life's challenges can foster resilience, enhance self-awareness, and develop empathy, ultimately equipping us with invaluable life skills. We ... read more BECOMING A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: TIPS FOR TEENAGE GIRLSfrom 2023 in ( life / employment / entrepreneurship / advice )
Image via Pexels. Unpaid promotional links herein.by Spencer GrayEntrepreneurship can be an incredibly empowering path for teenage girls. By carving out your own space in the business world and facing the obstacles involved in becoming an entrepreneur, you can overcome stereotypes, explore new avenues of self-expression, and achieve financial indep... read more STILL MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERSfrom 2023 in ( culture / writing / advice )
I came across this video last night and thought, Yes! Thank you! This guy (and Lee Child) share my disagreement with the saying, Show, Don't Tell. As Child puts it, You tell a story. You don't show a story. That saying might apply to visual story-telling such as film and TV, not so much the written word.Anyway, here's the link to ... read more TIPS WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ACCESSIBLE HOMEfrom 2023 in ( life / help / advice / home-buying )
Accessible homes aren't as few and far between as you might imagine. In fact, it is possible to find a home that will cater to all your requirements if you know where to look and who to contact to make it happen. This guide shared by FriendsNews can help you get started. Get specific If you are a senior or person with a disability, you'll k... read more CREATING JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESfrom 2023 in ( life / money / employment / advice )Great article! People with disabilities often have difficulty entering the job market due to a lack of access to applications, reasonable accommodations, and support networks. Employers can make their hiring process more inclusive by taking deliberate steps to provide more job opportunities for people with disabilities. By doing so, employers can help create a mo... read more REDUCE FOOD WASTE BY STORING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROPERLYfrom 2022 in ( life / health / food / advice )
Bananas: Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, so store them alone on the counter. Once they're ripe, move bananas to the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat them. Buy bananas that are still a little green so they don't get overripe too quickly.Berries: Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries sh... read more ELEMENTS OF A STORYfrom 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )
They say... What are the main ELEMENTS OF A STORY? Setting; Character; Plot; Conflict; Theme; Point-of-view; Tone; Style;And I know they're not saying which one should come before the next, but I would put Character first, then Conflict, Tone, Point-of-View, Theme. Plot, Style and Setting come last. : Elements of a StoryNew Rules for Writers... read more KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE FROM DOGNAPPINGfrom 2021 in ( family / pets / dogs / advice )
If you're anything like us here at Breed Advisor, we simply can't imagine life without our four-legged family members. That's why we were horrified to learn that approximately 2 million canines are dognapped each year.Sadly, dog abductions have become increasingly common over the past decade. In fact, American Kennel Club president Tom... read more INGREDIENTS OF A NOVELfrom 2021 in ( culture / writing / advice )
VARIOUS WRITERS' RULES Write a draft. Then let it rest. -- Stephen King;Read a lot. -- King;Never use a long word when a short one will do. -- George Orwell;Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. -- Orwell;Know and understand your audience. -- Pierre Berton;Recycle and read the good stuff before you write. -- Berton;Hono... read more LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, PERMANENT-LIKE? HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONSfrom 2020 in ( life / travel / advice )
If you're looking to get away from it all, here is some hopefully useful information. If you're primarily English-speaking (maybe looking to move permanently), here's a list of countries (whose primary language is NOT English) ranked by English Proficiency Index for their English skills. The top 12 are...NetherlandsDenmarkFinlandSwedenN... read more FOUR REASONS WHY BELIEF IN AUTHORITY IS THE MOST DANGEROUS SUPERSTITIONfrom 2020 in ( life / help / advice )
Question authority, including the authority that told you to question authority. -- Sixth grade girl: wakingtimes.com/5-reasons-belief-authority-dangerous-superstition/... read more ALWAYS READ ARTICLES FROM THE BOTTOM UPfrom 2020 in ( education / news / advice )
You should always read politically-sensitive articles from the bottom, up. That way you start with the most salient facts (usually downplayed and put at the bottom). Take the headline (often misleading) with a grain of salt since that is the conclusion they want you to reach, as well as the pictures of coffins (or whatever scare tactics they use). ... read more HOW TO READ THE NEWSfrom 2020 in ( education / news / advice )
It's not the most original observation you'll read this week, but it's one of the most important: the news lies to you by omission. Shocked? I thought not. But let's really interrogate what this means.: feedburner&utmmediumfeed&Feed%3ACorbettReportRSS%28TheCorbettReport%29How To Read The News... read more MORE ADVICE FOR WRITERSfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )
People read fiction seeking clarity -- in the payoff at the end of the book -- so, one of the worst things a writer can do is to create confusion. People also read fiction for a taste of something better than their own reality. So, keep it clear and concise and, most importantly, interesting... without getting too implausible. It doesn't have t... read more THOUGHTS ON WRITINGfrom 2020 in ( culture / writing / advice )Louis L'Amour once said he could write while sitting in the middle of the freeway. That didn't impress me at the time, but now it does.Not one, but two dogs threw up behind me as I wrote. Was that a commentary on my writing? Wouldn't be the first time.As I told these guys in the job interview, If you're wondering where I expect to ... read more GET RID OF DOG URINE SMELLfrom 2020 in ( family / pets / dogs / advice )
Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself in the house. If your dog is peeing in the house, make sure not to scold it, but rather opt for positive reinforcement. ... read more BE READY FOR THE NEXT POWER FAILUREfrom 2020 in ( education / tech / energy / advice )
A cousin just installed a 16kW generator to power the whole house. It goes on and off automatically, triggered by power failure and restoration, and runs on natural gas. See video here.It costs about $4K plus installation. Various models on www.generac.com. He says, I was going to use a smaller, less costly unit, but the trade-off is to then have ... read more BEST AND WORST SELF-PUBLISHING SITESfrom 2019 in ( culture / writing / advice )
This is a good site showing who to trust (or not) when it comes to self-publishing: Self-Publishing Services Rated by the Alliance of Independent Authors New Rules for Writers -- Your Novel Blueprint -- Advice for Writing -- Writers Need Followers? -- Good Article About Storytelling -- Best and Worst Self-Publishing Sites -- Thoughts on Writing -- ... read more WORLD'S OLDEST PM TO YOUNGEST: LISTEN TO OLD PEOPLE & HOLD ONTO IDEALISMfrom 2019 in ( life / help / advice / politics )
Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, the world's newest prime minister, has offered the world's youngest, Finland's Sanna Marin, some words of wisdom as she takes on her new role: Ask new people for their advice.: mahathir-marin-finland-advice... read more HOW TO DRAIN A TOILETfrom 2017 in ( life / help / maintenance / advice )
I realized halfway through the task of draining the toilet that I didn't know how. I'd never done it before. I've drained the tank plenty of times, but not the toilet bowl itself.It all started after I had to use a snake to unclog it. The snake left marks. My wife bought some Bartenders Friend or whatever type of cleaner. But first,... read more SIGNS OF A STROKEfrom 2017 in ( life / health / advice / recovery )
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally . He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. The stroke victim may suffe... read more SPEND TIME INSTEAD OF MONEYfrom 2017 in ( life / money / advice )
Great idea!... around the world, people are using a system of exchange that requires something everyone is, for the most part, given equally, every day: Time. (prepare for so many popups, they'll cover the entire screen): are-you-tired-banks-credit-cards-and-debt-consider-system-trading-time-instead... read more DARE TO BE NICEfrom 2015 in ( life / help / advice )
... (or friendly, even) once in a while instead of cool. As my brother-in-law says, Jus' sayin'.... read more HOW TO STOP BLEEDINGfrom 2015 in ( life / health / treatment / advice )
I looked online and it's hard to find direct, simple instructions, they tend to get academic or theoretical about it. It's very simple: APPLY HARD PRESSURE!Once, I cut myself on the job trying to free a piece of metal, and got smacked in the forehead with the metal piece, and it was flowing pretty steadily. I got a paper towel and applied h... read more ADVICE FOR WRITINGfrom 2014 in ( culture / writing / advice )
A writer's narrative perspective (their voice, or, how they come across to their reader) must be: This is me talking to you. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not: This is me 100 years ago speaking in a classical voice. It's not: Speaking as if from professor to student or from adult to child. It's not: This is me ... read more LESSONS IN THE ART OF LIVINGfrom 2013 in ( life / help / advice )
Good guidelines. The snippet below is the most useful part:In DBT dialectical behavior therapy, the skill is encapsulated in a mnemonic device known as...: Lessons in the Art of Living Psychology Today. ... read more IF CALLED TO JURY DUTY, BE INFORMEDfrom 2013 in ( life / help / advice / legal )
Click below for more info:fija.orgFIJA works to inform potential jurors...of their traditional, legal authority to refuse to enforce unjust lawsthat they cannot be required to check their consciences at the courthouse doorthat they cannot be punished for their verdictsInform everyone that juror veto -- jury nullification -- is a peaceful way to pr... read more YOU ARE THE SOLUTION YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FORfrom 2012 in ( life / help / advice )
'Instead of joining one more group, walking on one more march, giving to one more money bomb, sending one more breathless email about how important this issue is, do me a favor, go to the mirror and say to yourself... 'I (state your name) will take personal responsibility for my thoughts, relationships, assets and path in my life. I will st... read more ESCAPE FROM ZIP TIESfrom 2011 in ( culture / people / advice / crime )
If you're ever unlawfully detained, this might be good to know:from the rear -- escape from zip ties in front -- escape... read more ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESfrom 2011 in ( life / help / advice / schools )
To anyone teaching or raising kids, of any age, here's some advice dished out at a high school speech about 11 things they did not learn in school. He talked about how feel-good, politically correct teaching has created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world. Life is... read more DON'T TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE UNLESS ALREADY EXPOSED TO RADIATIONfrom 2011 in ( life / health / advice / treatment )Click below: dont-take-potassium-iodide-unless Here's a website all about nuclear energy, courtesy of my brother: all things nuclear/... read more RULES FOR WRITERSfrom 2011 in ( culture / writing / advice )
Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition And MoreThese rules totally go against every prescription for writing success you'll hear as a young new writer from all quarters: the conformity-driven MFA system, the publishing industry's hype-machine, successful writers who act either like prima ... read more HOW TO MAKE OUTLOOK 2003 OPEN TO YOUR CALENDAR BY DEFAULTfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
copied from helpdesk.ilstu.edu/kb/index.phtml?kbid1326By default, when you launch Outlook it opens to your Inbox. You can create a shortcut to Outlook so it opens to your calendar instead. To force Outlook to open your calendar as your default view, do the following:1.Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.2.Provide the location ... read more TRANSFERRING ITUNES TO NEW COMPUTERfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
QUESTION: How do I transfer iTunes to my new computer?ANSWER: I have copied your iTunes from the old computer to the new. If you haven't already authorized your current computer, here's how.If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can turn on Sync Library to access your music library and music that you've downloaded from Apple Music on a... read more FIXING PROFILE PROBLEMS IN OUTLOOK 2003from 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
To recreate/fix your Outlook 2003 profile, do the following:Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mailclick on Show ProfilesAdd a new profilegive it any NEW name you wantclick OKAdd your same old account back as a new account, click NextAdd it as a POP3 account, click NextYou can use the same settings as your current profile is usingClick Next... read more MAILBOX OVER THE LIMITfrom 2009 in ( education / tech / computers / advice )
QUESTION: I started getting notices that my mailbox is over its limit. I have archived items over 90 days. What else can I do to stop these messages?Isn't this pretty much the same as archiving to my hard drive?I use three months. ANSWER: You can create an Outlook Personal Folder (PST file) where you can move messages to reduce the size of your... read more |
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