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Mike Rowe: “Never Follow Your Passion, But Always Bring it with You”0
- October 6, 2015
Mike Rowe is famous for bucking the conventional way of thinking when it comes to work, and the following video is no exception. According to Mike, conventional wisdom says that young people should follow their passion when choosing a degree, calling, or life vocation. Instead of following this advice, Mike suggests young people approach the
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Employers Can’t Afford NOT to Support Apprenticeships0
- October 6, 2015
Did you know that the number of apprentices in the U.S. dramatically declined in the decade between 2003 and 2013? According to CNN Money, some of this decline was driven by the “push to send more high schoolers to 4-year colleges.” Thankfully, it seems Americans are wising up, recognizing that pushing every kid toward a
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Author: Muslim Civilization is Actually in Decline0
- October 6, 2015
Americans are treated to a lot of scare headlines regarding the growth of Islam. The latest, in Breitbart yesterday, is that “Arabic is [the] Fastest-Growing Language in USA.” In case you weren’t aware, the first sentence of the article reminds us that Arabic is the “language spoken in Muslim countries.” In the short-term, through immigration, Muslims
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School Districts Hiring Consultants to Help Kids Play0
- October 5, 2015
When I was in elementary school 25 years ago, my classmates and I had no difficulty with finding games to play at recess. Those who monitored recess were either parents or nice ladies from around the neighborhood. It appears things have changed… for the creepier. A growing number of school districts are outsourcing recess duty
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Most Gun Deaths in America are Suicides0
- October 5, 2015
Almost immediately, the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon was being used as a means to reignite the debate on gun control in the U.S. I’m not someone who closely follows the nuances of the gun control debate, which is probably why the following statistic escaped my attention until someone casually mentioned it
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Harvard Health: Antidepressant Use up 400% in America0
- October 5, 2015
It’s no secret that a lot of Americans are taking anti-depression medication. The uptick has been so high, though, that it is raising eyebrows and questions about what’s causing it and whether or not the medicine is helping. Over at Harvard Health, the publication reports that, “According to a report released yesterday by the National
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Do Government Employees Make More Than You?0
- October 5, 2015
Have you ever wondered how your salary and benefits match up with those of other professions? The Bureau of Economic Analysis tracks such information, and the folks at the Cato Institute have put it in the following, easy-to-understand chart. One of the most profitable industries in which to be employed? The federal government. “Federal civilian
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Are Long Distance Commutes Damaging to Families?0
- October 5, 2015
Many no longer bat an eye over the fact that their commute to the office could take an hour each way. But this dedication pales in comparison to what The Atlantic labels “extreme commuting,” a practice which has an increasing amount of individuals commuting cross-country – or even cross-culturally – every week! According to the
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Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Becoming Blind0
- October 2, 2015
In 2006, a 30 year-old woman from North Carolina finally realized a wish she’s had since childhood: to be blind. According to an interview for Barcroft TV, Jewel Shuping became blind when a sympathetic psychologist agreed to put a couple of drops of drain cleaner in each of her eyes. She recounts the painful incident
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