Ostentatiousness

Tim Brinkhof explains how elites have displayed their wealth and position in prior eras.

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Workout Myths

Daniel Lieberman cautions against common exercise myths which cause people grief.

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Computer Encyption Options

David Nield discusses encyption options for Apple and Windows computers.

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Relationships and Aging

Isreal Ramirez exalts relationships as a critical component of healthy aging.

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Postal Service Changes

The United States Postal Service has a long range plan to become profitable. Some argue that a basic nationwide utility such as postal service should not be required to "turn a profit."

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The Phrase Finder

"The Phrase Finder " explains any number of idioms.

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International Travel Ideas

Chelsea Dickenson offers methods for making an overseas trip affordable. In a similar vein, readers of The Guardian have recount their own frugal holiday experiences.

Tiffany Hawk provides guidance on flying internationally, as check-in times and other routines differ from domestic flights.

Katherine Goldstein shares the stories of three American families who moved abroad.

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Value of a University Degree

Chris Morris reports that those who lack a college degree often drop out of the workforce because wages for those without a college degree are so small. In the U.S.The pay differential now exceeds $20,000 annually

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Cleaning Old Books

Danielle Calma suggests how to clean old books .

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Roman Concrete Durability

Jacklin Kwan reports on research into the unusual durability of Roman concrete . Admir Masic, an MIT chemist, determined that the Romans heated the limestone before formulating concrete. The resulting nuggets of "quicklime" provide additional adhesion in the concrete mix, helping a concrete structure retain its strength in damp environments which normally induce cracks and failure.

For more information, consult Seymour et al. (2023).

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Four Phases of Retirement

Riley Moynes suggests that retirees may psychologically experience four stages :

1. vacation
2. losses
3. experimentation
4. service

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Moynes covers this same material in his book, The Ten Lessons.

Obesity Drugs

McKenzie Prillaman reports on semaglutide (Ozempic), a promising obesity drug from Novo Nordisk. She also addresses the cost of such medication regime, which is projected to be over $1,000/month.

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Global Warming and Earth's Equilibrium

Summer Praetorius writes of the peril of heavily stressing an environment .

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Improving Recall

Allie Volpe offers tips for inproving recall . These mainly involve concentration or stories or creating an emotional linkage to the information.

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Unwritten Social Rules

Matt Bennett provides tips for successful social interactions .

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Paternoster Lift

Luise posted of her experience with a "paternoster ", and even though she providing photos I had no idea what she was writing about, until I watched a YouTube video about it. YouTube is a great source for learning about activities and things that move.

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Variations in Language Complexity

John McWhorter explains the differences in complexity amoung the world's languages .

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