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How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your Golden Years

Let’s face it, the idea of aging can be daunting. Wrinkles, aches, and maybe even the dreaded rocking chair come to mind. But what if I told you that your golden years could be some of the most vibrant, fulfilling chapters of your life? It’s all about planting the seeds of success right now, in the present moment.

Think of it like gardening. You wouldn’t expect to toss a few seeds in the ground and magically have bountiful roses bloom the next day, right? It takes tending, nurturing, and a little bit of know-how to cultivate a thriving garden. And the same goes for your future self.

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The Ringer’s 49 Favorite Sports Moments of 2023 – The Ringer

30 Times Celebrities Posted No Makeup Selfies Proving They Don’t Look Any Better Than The Rest Of Us – Ruin My Week

Whatever Happened To Miss South Carolina Teen USA, Caitlin Upton? – Ned Hardy

I highly recommend this spot cleaner—it’s great for quickly tackling stains on sofas, dining chairs, pillows, drapes, and carpets, keeping all your fabrics looking fresh with minimal effort – Amazon

Inside the A.I. Arms Race That Changed Silicon Valley Forever – NY Times

Schools in 41 states have spent millions on pouches to lock up kids’ phones – NBC

The Meaning Behind “I’m Your Huckleberry” – Decoding the Iconic Line from Tombstone – Wanderer

Mickey Mouse, Long a Symbol in Copyright Wars, to Enter Public Domain: ‘It’s Finally Happening’ – Variety

How to Say “No” After Saying “Yes” – HBR

The Four Types of Bad Bosses (and How to Deal With Each One) – Life Hacker

Nine-year-old child slaps his mother for being high on the street – Reddit

The 7 Greatest Female Heroes from the Bible – Linkiest

Where do people pay the most and least in property taxes? – USA Facts

Inside Apple’s Massive Push to Transform the Mac Into a Gaming Paradise – Inverse

The 19 Las Vegas Bars for the Ultimate Night Out – Traveler

117 Fascinating Finds Revealed in 2023 – Smithsonian

Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live – The Art of Manliness

10 actually good things that happened in 2023 – VOX

 

Signs of a Dying Relationship

In the journey of love, not every path leads to everlasting bliss. Sometimes, relationships, much like living organisms, go through a lifecycle – birth, growth, and unfortunately, decay. Recognizing the signs of a relationship’s decline is crucial, not just for the possibility of salvaging it, but also for personal growth and future happiness. Here are key indicators that a relationship might be reaching its twilight.

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What Happens When Mickey Mouse Enters the Public Domain in 2024?

The entrance of Mickey Mouse into the public domain on January 1st, 2024, is a complex event with several interesting implications:

Mickey’s Transformation:

  • Public Domain Mickey: Only the original Mickey Mouse from the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain. Later iterations of Mickey, his personality traits, and storylines remain under Disney’s copyright.
  • Creative Freedom: Anyone can now freely use the “Steamboat Willie” Mickey in their works, including films, books, merchandise, and even theme parks. This opens up possibilities for fan-made creations, parodies, and reimaginings of the iconic character.

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Why Complaining Does Absolutely Nothing for You

Oh, the sweet siren song of the whine. It’s easy to slip into, isn’t it? Stuck in traffic? Complain. Rainy day? Complain. Burnt toast? Complain, complain, complain! We vent, we kvetch, we unleash a symphony of dissatisfaction that fills the air and, unfortunately, gets us absolutely nowhere.

But here’s the truth bomb: complaining is a dead-end street. It’s a time-sucking black hole that saps our energy, fuels negativity, and keeps us locked in a stagnant state of unfulfilled potential. It’s a habit, yes, but one we can (and should) break.

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What loneliness does to your body and brain – Insider

Remember Vasquez from ‘Aliens’? You Won’t Believe What Jenette Goldstein Looks Like Now – Ned Hardy

7 Pillars of Mental Health: How to Feel Your Best (Almost) Every Day – Tiny Buddha

Okay, so I was just gifted the most comfortable house slippers in the entire world and I wear them everywhere around the house – Amazon

What Star Trek: Enterprise’s Linda Park Looks Like Now at 45 – Wanderer

The best ways to help homeless people – VOX

The World’s Oldest Pants Are a 3,000-Year-Old Engineering Marvel – ARS Technica

Say Hello to Hygge: The Danish Secret to Happiness – Telegraph

California Pizza Huts lay off all delivery drivers ahead of minimum wage increase – USA Today

New York Times sues Microsoft, ChatGPT maker OpenAI over copyright infringement – CNBC

This wine aerator system that utilizes the Bernoulli Effect to infuse your wine with the OPTIMAL amount of oxygen to open up the flavor of your wine – Amazon

5 Movie Trilogies Where the Last Installment Reigns Supreme – Ned Hardy

It Took 36,000 Gallons Of Water To Extinguish A Burning Tesla – Jalopnik

Brilliant Design Transforms Small Tokyo Apartment Into Spacious Inviting Home – My Modern Met

This Is How Women Define The “Perfect Partner” – Fatherly

The Comparison Trap: What It Is And How To Break Out Of It – Knowledge For Men

So-Called ‘Punk Owns’ Second Set of Sheets – The Hard Times

How Did Detroit Basketball Get Reduced to This? – The Ringer

The 24 Universal Character Strengths, in One Graphic – Visual Capitalist

The 7 biggest fitness myths – Linkiest

 

The Golden Rules of Prison

My younger brother is being hit with 2 felonies due to motor vehicle accident. This will be his first time in jail and really in the system in any way, he grew up in the burbs and isn’t about that life (street fighting, having a rough go). My older brother and I grew up in East Los Angeles and knew early on that we wanted out and did our best to not engage and keep out of gang life, we succeeded for the most part. Anyway, I’m worried for my younger brother, he’s genuinely a good kid, just young and irresponsible and is facing the consequences of his actions, as he knows and owns up to them. I want to get him as prepped as possible for what he might be facing. Debating boxing lessors or even Krav Maga.. please tell me your thoughts, recommendations, opinions. How can I prepare myself, my mother and my younger brother for the possible things he may face. His sentence is under 2 years.

The Golden Rules of Prison

Rule 0: unless already affiliated DO NOT BECOME AFFILIATED. Prison gangs are a one track ticket to all your time and then some

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