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June 3, 2023
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The article explores ten ethically challenging jobs, questioning whether individuals could feel good about performing them. These include roles like shark fin harvesting, lobbying, weapons design, execution, and paparazzi work, all presenting potential conflicts with personal values. Other examples highlight the moral dilemmas of charity telemarketing, virus writing, public relations, tobacco marketing, and even a specialized role termed “economic hit man,” which involves manipulating developing nations for corporate and government gain. The piece ultimately prompts reflection on the price one would need to be
May 30, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores the benefits of group living as a way to save money and gain more space, potentially leading to financial stability. Two group-living experts share their experiences and advice for creating a successful group house. Key steps include establishing a lifestyle goal for the house, carefully selecting roommates, finding a house in a less popular (and therefore more affordable) neighborhood, setting clear ground rules for finances and responsibilities, and fostering a sense of community through shared meals and activities.
May 29, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
Two librarians argue that the widespread growth of Little Free Libraries isn’t effectively addressing literacy needs, particularly in underserved communities. Their research found these libraries are concentrated in wealthier, well-educated areas that already have established libraries. They suggest these libraries often serve as a performative display of a love for books rather than a genuine effort to improve community access. The librarians advocate for increased investment in traditional library systems and mobile library services instead.
May 28, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
Entrepreneur Scott Alan Turner and his wife Katie successfully toilet-trained their cats to eliminate the cost and mess of traditional litter boxes, saving an estimated $2,000-$3,000 over the cats’ lifetimes. They created a DIY toilet training system, initially selling instructional DVDs (“Scoop No More!”) and now offering free training videos on YouTube. The process involves gradually transitioning a litter box into the toilet bowl, increasing the hole size until the cat uses the toilet directly. While requiring
May 25, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
This article highlights numerous ways to get freebies and earn extra money online. It starts with the universal love of free stuff and then dives into a list of opportunities, including free pancakes from IHOP, free bagels from Einstein Bros., and free Godiva chocolate. Beyond free items, the article details ways to earn money through surveys (InboxDollars), completing tasks (FreeCash, Kashkick), playing games (Solitaire Cash, Bingo Cash), watching videos (Swagbucks), and even earning cash back
