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Category Archives: Life Tips
June 10, 2013
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Retiring on $1 Million? Think Again
Americans with a million dollars or less in savings will probably outlive their nest eggs, says the NYT: For people close to retirement, the problem is acute. The conventional financial advice is that the older you get, the more you should … Continue reading
June 9, 2013
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A Better Way to Clothe Yourself
Malls and big box stores are beginning to look like a relic of the past. Retail is getting an overhaul, as companies are figuring out that, by peddling their goods online, they can save on real estate costs and give … Continue reading
June 3, 2013
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Heartland Best for College Grads
Between crushing student debt and dim job prospects, the nation’s recent grads have every right to a bleak outlook on average. But their outlook isn’t actually uniformly bleak across the country. Here’s a list of ten cities where college grads are faring … Continue reading
May 30, 2013
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An Eloquent Call for Universal National Service
Stanley McChrystal, the former commander of US forces in Afghanistan and now the chairman of a project on national service at the Aspen Institute (and, full disclosure, someone WRM has known and admired for many years), has an eloquent call for … Continue reading
May 26, 2013
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Boardwalk Empire, 2013
A state liquor board investigation into bars in New Jersey discovered that little has changed since Prohibition; bars on the boardwalks of the Garden State are still serving swill and charging customers premium prices. As this piece in Slate explains, … Continue reading
May 17, 2013
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Want to Be Happy? Get to Work
Retiring early can make you depressed and unhealthy, as well as poor, according to a new study by the Institute of Economic Affairs, a British think tank. The IEA looked at micro-level data from 11 countries on the physical and … Continue reading
May 12, 2013
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Via Meadia Index of Cities and States: Reader Input Requested
Following last week’s rankings from the US Chamber of Commerce, another list is out ranking the “Best and Worst States for Business” in 2013, this time assembled by Chief Executive magazine. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, Texas is #1 and California #50, with … Continue reading
May 1, 2013
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Wondering Where to Move? Follow This Map
College grads and young families, take note: the best place to start your life might be in a state you least expect. Those looking to start a business or launch a career might want to consult the Enterprise State Dashboard, … Continue reading
April 27, 2013
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Jobs of the Future: Princesses for Hire
Slip on your gloves and pin on your tiara. The Washington Post reports on the growth of ”professional princesses” who lead parties for girls across the country: Amid thousands of princess products and millions of begowned little girls, it turns out there … Continue reading
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Glorious Music Ringing in My Ears
I am told that tickets are still available for the third and last performance of the Ring cycle at the Metropolitan Opera this spring. For anyone who cares about music or wants to see one of the greatest creations of … Continue reading
April 15, 2013
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Your Commute Is Making You Fat (and Killing You)
Have a long commute? You’re more likely to gain weight and die early than your teleworking counterparts. A Swedish social geographer found that those who travel more than 31 miles to work are more likely to die young. For reference, … Continue reading
April 3, 2013
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Telework Boosts Volunteerism
Looking to get involved in your community? Try teleworking. A new study shows that people are 44 percent more likely to regularly volunteer if they have flexible work arrangements, like flexible schedules and the option to work remotely. The Canadian government … Continue reading
April 1, 2013
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Is a Good Man Hard to Find?
Susan A. Patton, a 1977 Princeton alumna and one of the first women to attend the university, created a media firestorm last week by urging Princeton girls to lock down a husband while in college. She wrote in the Daily Princetonian, … Continue reading
March 31, 2013
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One of the World’s Greatest Museums Back After Decade-Long Break
The Rijksmuseum is reopening in Amsterdam after a ten-year restoration. This is a must-see museum that should be on everyone’s lifetime to-do list, and it sounds as if those of us who have been there already need to go back … Continue reading
March 24, 2013
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Learn to Code…At Boot Camp
File this under “news to make law students cry:” a program called App Academy promises to teach its students programming in just nine weeks. Even better, it won’t charge you tuition until you’ve secured a job. Wired reports: App Academy in San Francisco … Continue reading
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