"My hotel phone in Iceland has a special button that will wake you up if there are northern lights in the sky"
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Why Stopping Shoplifting Isn’t About CVS, It’s About Us
Dude tries to rob a CVS, but a customer stops him
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Why is this guy such a simp for cvs? Like this corporation really needs the money tf?????
A viral video, capturing a bystander confronting a shoplifter at CVS, has ignited a familiar online debate. One comment, claiming the bystander is a “simp for CVS,” reflects a dangerous oversimplification of the incident and the broader issue of shoplifting. While the question of corporate greed is valid, it misses the bigger picture: why do we, as a society, value upholding the law and protecting basic norms of conduct, even in seemingly minor cases?
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Therapy Session of the Day
I have a good friend whom I known for all my life of 40 years. About a few years ago our lives drifted further away, as I stopped partying and he continued the lifestyle. In the past I would make the effort to hang out with him often, however, I have avoided him for the past year. I see on social media still partying and living that lifestyle and it makes me want to avoid him even more. I feel guilty about not making the effort even though he reaches out and wants to connect.
Breaking Free from Scarcity: The Transformative Power of Generosity
Have you ever felt like life is a zero-sum game? That for you to win, someone else has to lose? Like opportunities, love, and success are finite resources doled out in miserly portions? If so, my friend, you might be trapped in the clutches of the dreaded scarcity mindset.
This insidious belief whispers insecurities and fuels competition. It makes us hoard resources, both tangible and intangible, fearing there won’t be enough to go around. But here’s the liberating truth: the universe is not a finite pie; it’s a bountiful bakery, overflowing with potential and goodness. And the key to unlocking that abundance? Generosity.
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Whatever Happened to Colleen Haskell From Survivor?
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 20 years since Colleen Haskell captivated audiences on the very first season of the hit reality show Survivor. With her girl-next-door charm, intelligence, and athleticism, Colleen quickly became a fan favorite and helped launch Survivor into a pop culture phenomenon when it premiered in 2000.
However, after her stint on the show and a brief foray into acting, she seemed to step away from the public eye. So what happened to one of Survivor’s very first sweetheart?
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Whatever Happened To ‘Tremors’ Actress Finn Carter?
Remember Rhonda LeBeck, the resourceful and witty graduate student from the 1990 cult classic Tremors? Played by the then-up-and-coming actress Finn Carter, Rhonda was one of the heroes who faced off against the subterranean Graboids alongside Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward. But after Tremors and a few other notable roles, Carter seemed to disappear from the spotlight. So, what happened to Finn Carter?
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Linkage
The Biggest Names from Jeffrey Epstein’s Unsealed Court Documents – TIME
The best backpack for carrying your laptop around. Pockets, compartments, straps, organizers…you name it, it has it. It also has amazing durability and is built to last forever – Amazon
Jeff Bezos Bets on a Google Challenger Using AI to Try to Upend Internet Search – WSJ
Movie Trivia of the Day – Ned Hardy
Court documents reveal names of powerful men allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein – NPR
He Played ‘Oz’ in American Pie. See Chris Klein Now at 44 – Wanderer
Napping in the Afternoon Can Improve Memory and Alertness – Here’s Why – The Conversation
3 Americans share how they got away with secretly working multiple remote jobs – Business Insider
You have one life. Do you really want to spend it looking at your phone? – The Guardian
5-star book that you should definitely read. I could relate to everything explained in this book; about humility, about our tendency to impress others, about saving, flexibility and independence as financial goals – Amazon
I Think I’m Outgrowing My Friends – Refinery 29
The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the 21st Century – Rolling Stone
10 Guys Reveal What Its Like When A Woman Loves You – Ned Hardy
He Revived Old Spice. Can This CEO Save a Sneaker That Lost Its Cool? – WSJ
Crypto hedge fund CEO may not exist; probe finds no record of identity – ARS Technica
Could ‘Parasite’ Star Lee Sun-kyun’s Death Lead to a Social Reckoning in Korea? – Hollywood Reporter
How to Actually Relax on Vacation – Traveler
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author reveals he’s $1 billion in debt—but says going bust would ‘not be his problem’ – Fortune
How to Find a Great Therapist You Can Actually Afford – SELF
The Dumping Grounds
The MSG Controversy: A Blend of Science, Myth, and Racism
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a common food additive, has been the center of health debates for decades. This flavor enhancer, known for its role in Chinese cuisine, has been mired in controversy since the late 20th century. But where did the notion that MSG is harmful originate, and what does the current science say?
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Video of the Day
Man jumps over bench, attacks judge in Las Vegas courtroom
During a sentencing hearing in a Las Vegas courtroom on Wednesday, a man violently attacked a judge after being denied probation. The incident, captured on video, showed the man, identified as Deobra Redden, 30, leaping over a courtroom bench and assaulting Judge Mary Kay Holthus.
The spokeswoman for the Eighth Judicial District Court, in a statement, detailed that Mr. Redden was present for his sentencing on charges of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm to which he had pled guilty.
