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Movie Trivia of the Day – Ned Hardy
Man Who Attacked Las Vegas Judge Gets Locked Up in Prison – Reddit
This iPhone game controller is very solid and feels comfortable and intuitive to snap onto your phone and game – Amazon
Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister – AP News
Martin Scorsese says new Jesus film aims to ‘take away the negatives’ of organised religion – The Guardian
How To Design Your Ideal Workday Based On Your Sleep Habits – Fast Co
A Love Letter to Driving Alone – Afar
The 10 Worst Predictions Of All-Time – Linkiest
They Paid Hundreds To Train For A ‘Job Of The Future.’ Now They’re Struggling To Find A Gig – Business Insider
Dating Apps Are In Their Flop Era – Bustle
If you clothes come out of the washing machine and still smell like shit, use this. – Amazon
The Most Underappreciated Action Movie of the 80s – Ned Hardy
Jon Favreau to Direct New Star Wars Movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu – IGN
How To Calm Anxiety During Turbulence, According To Flight Attendants – BuzzFeed
Court permits 62-year-old woman to extract sperm from dead husband to make a baby – Boing Boing
This is why you should never stick your dick in crazy – Reddit
Is This The Safest Car In The World? – Fatherly
These 2 simple tips will make you sound smarter, says communication expert – CNBC
Armed men break into a live TV studio in Ecuador as the country is rocked by attacks – NPR
The Dumping Grounds
What’s It Like To Get Knocked Out In A Street Fight?
I’ve been training since I was 16, mid 30s now. Been in a fair few fights when I was younger.
When I was 24 I got into an avoidable fight with a drunken acquaintance outside a pub – he was threatening one of my close friends, I told him to back off and he turned on me and I essentially agreed to fight him.
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The Guatemalan Special forces, the Kaibiles, are infamous for forcing recruits to raise a puppy, bonding with it and then killing and eating it.
They specialize in jungle warfare tactics and counter-insurgency operations. Since 1974, more than 1,250 soldiers have graduated from the international training programme, which has a duration of eight weeks.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Kaibil Centre’s mission is to train and develop elite commando forces: "To select, by means of arduous, difficult training under physical and mental pressure, members of the army capable of engaging in commando operations."
A Simple Guide to Retirement Accounts
Planning for retirement can often feel like navigating a labyrinth of choices, especially when it comes to choosing the right type of retirement account. With a plethora of options available, understanding the basics of each can make this journey less daunting. Here’s an easy-to-understand guide to the different types of retirement accounts and their unique features.
1. Traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
- Key Feature: Tax-deferred growth. You pay taxes on withdrawals, not contributions.
- Contribution Limits (as of 2023): $6,000 per year, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older.
- Best For: Individuals who expect to be in a lower tax bracket when they retire.
Why Visualizing Your Dream Life is the Secret Sauce to Success
Ever heard the saying, “You can’t get there unless you know where you’re going?” It’s not just travel advice, folks, it’s the life motto we should all be chanting in the shower. And speaking of clarity, the most powerful compass you’ll ever find isn’t magnetic – it’s a paintbrush. Yes, I’m talking about painting a picture of your ideal future. Not some Pinterest-perfect mood board, but a vibrant, sensory, deeply personal vision of where you want to be, how you want to feel, and who you want to become.
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24 nifty tips to make 2024 even brighter – NPR
11 Entrepreneurs Who Make Over $500k/Year Reveal What They Do – Ned Hardy
Apple Vision Pro headset launches in U.S. on Feb. 2, pre-orders begin Jan. 19 – CNBC
Most knife enthusiast agree that this is the easiest way to sharpen a knife without ruining the blade. It will put a razor-sharp edge on every knife that you throw at it and it’s simple to set up and simple to use – Amazon
The Stanley Stampedes Were Inevitable – Eater
What to Say to Get Your Bills Lowered – The Cut
I Was Addicted to My Smartphone, So I Switched to a Flip Phone for a Month – NY Times
Elon Musk Has Used Illegal Drugs, Worrying Leaders at Tesla and SpaceX – WSJ
How the internet reshaped itself around Google’s search algorithms — and into a world where websites look the same – The Verge
Jonathan Majors Breaks Silence On Losing MCU Kang Role – Screen Rant
Best protein powder shaker on the market – Amazon
Movie Trivia of the Day – Ned Hardy
How to Detect Hidden Surveillance Cameras With Your Phone – How To Geek
This Is How To Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age: 5 Secrets From Research – Barking Up
The Banned ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode That Was Hidden for 50 Years – Wanderer
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Earns Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu – Consequence
You Need to Eat More Fiber – The Art of Manliness
Morning light is crucial for happiness. Here’s how to get it — even if you hate mornings – VOX
The hottest new dating site: LinkedIn – Insider
Don’t Sell Your Old Phone or Laptop Without Doing These 10 Things First – MUO
The Dumping Grounds
17 People Reveal The Biggest Problem Plaguing Their Life Right Now
I’m 60. My biggest problem is having to work 50 or 60 (or more) hours a week just to keep up with the bills. Plus I have a bedridden wife with cancer and we’re raising our oldest grandson. As Sargeant Murtaugh once said, “I’m getting too old for this shit.”