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August 15, 2023
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This article explores the common fear of public speaking, comparing it to a fear even greater than death, and offers practical advice from performers and instructors to overcome it. The key takeaways include: building confidence through preparation, understanding your audience, focusing on a single message, slowing down, returning to your core purpose when lost, committing to the material with passion, and engaging with the audience’s reactions to create a more natural and comfortable experience.
August 14, 2023
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The article reveals significant issues with the USDA’s organic labeling process, particularly for imported foods. Despite regulations requiring synthetic chemical-free production and adherence to standards, it’s surprisingly easy for non-organic food to be falsely certified as organic. A recent incident involving 36 million pounds of mislabeled soybeans and corn highlights the problem, stemming from loopholes in the USDA’s reliance on third-party contractors and complex global supply chains. Limited resources and varying international practices further complicate the USDA’s
August 11, 2023
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The article details how to make extra money selling needlecraft patterns, kits, and supplies on Etsy. The author sources these items cheaply from thrift stores—often vintage or out-of-print—and resells them with significant markups (400% to 1200%). Key strategies include finding a niche (vintage needlecraft), bargain shopping, using high-quality photos and detailed descriptions, employing effective keywords, and promoting listings on social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. While not
August 10, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores alternatives to a traditional college path, noting that a degree’s return on investment is less certain due to the wage gap and student loan debt. It highlights three high-paying trade jobs—elevator installer/repairer ($76,490), subway/streetcar operator ($59,230), and oil/gas rotary drill operator ($61,070)—that don’t require a degree, with the potential to earn significantly more in the top
August 8, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
Millennials are reimagining dating by eschewing expensive, traditional first dates like dinner. A recent OKCupid survey revealed only a small percentage of messages suggest dinner, driven by a desire to save money and avoid wasting time. Experts attribute this shift to technology facilitating more frequent first dates, which can be costly. Many sources agree dinner dates are outdated and too intimate for a first meeting, with alternative, budget-friendly options like walks in the park, happy hour hopping, or bike rides proving popular—
