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When Money Was A Dirty Word
npr.org — Fifty years ago, unless the family was playing Monopoly, parents didn't talk about finances with their children. Parents didn't even talk about money with each other. Now it's all people talk about. What happened?More… (Educational)
Oswald co-worker speaks out about JFK assassination
dallasnews.com — He drove Lee Harvey Oswald to work that fateful Nov. 22. Buell Frazier wants to tell it like it is – or was – on a very important day in U.S. history 45 years ago in Dallas. More… (Educational)
Don’t Believe these 10 Social Media Myths
digitallabz.com — The importance of establishing a strong social media presence has been discussed to exhaustion. You know that you need to be an active user on these sites because social media can produce numerous benefits for you and your brand. Of course, as the bandwagon for social media has filled up, many myths have been spread.More… (Educational)
A gift or hard graft?
guardian.co.uk — a guardian articleMore… (Educational)
A 7 Step No-Waffle Plan for Real World Success
thechangeblog.com — Working in the personal growth niche, I am unfortunately subjected to a lot of waffle masquerading as professional advice. While it may be popular and profitable, it is also manipulative, time-wasting and empty. This 7 step plan is an antidote to this kind of fluff.More… (Educational)
Sooner vs. Later: Americans choose later for first marriage
usatoday.com — The median age is now the oldest since the U.S. Census started keeping track in the 1890s: almost 26 for women and almost 28 for men.More… (Educational)
The origins of 'Net shorthand
computerworld.com — Leetspeak, Internet shorthand, computer jargon for instant messaging -- whatever you call them, initialisms like BRB, LOL and BTW have entered the public lexicon. Maybe we're in such a hurry that we don't want to type "be right back" or "laughing out loud" but did you ever wonder where the these originated? Surprisingly, some may be older than you.More… (Educational)
Oxford Researchers List Top 10 Most Annoying Phrases
blog.wired.com — Not all University of Oxford researchers are uptight and humorless, "irregardless" of what you might think. In fact, a bunch of them compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Irritating Expressions in the English language -- just because we needed one.More… (Educational)
Why Do So Many Evangelical Teens Get Pregnant?
newyorker.com — Red Sex, Blue Sex: Why do so many evangelical teenagers become pregnant?More… (Educational)
Why the boys always fall for a lady in red
dailymail.co.uk — Forget that little black dress. Gentlemen really prefer a lady in red. Blushing in shades of crimson, scarlet or deep rose, a girl is regarded as prettier and more desirable, research shows. Driven by primal instincts that associate the color with sex. More… (Educational)
Iraq Vet Crushed by Police Horse at Presidential Debate watch!
18 Means for Living Below Your Means
marcandangel.com — Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means.More… (Educational)
Top Ten Videos in Women's Rights
womensrights.change.org — The following ten videos represent various segments and voices of the women's rights movement. These visualizations of the movement by the young, the old, the male, the female, the famous and not-so-famous, the vocal and silent all contribute to the greater quest for justice and equality everywhere in a way that is often more powerful than......More… (Educational)
