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August 29, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
Several companies are offering unique employee benefits beyond the typical offerings. Some, like Netflix and Virgin, provide unlimited paid vacation time, though critics suggest this may be a cost-saving measure. Others, including Zappos (owned by Amazon) and Riot Games, offer employees money to quit, aiming to retain only highly motivated staff. Beyond these, companies like Workman Publishing offer naptime, Advance Medical provides free beer on Fridays, and Chitika boasts a juice bar, gym, and catered lunches.
August 22, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The internet offers free university-level courses through platforms like Coursera and EdX (MOOCs), but finding the right ones can be overwhelming. CourseBuffet is a new website that acts as a catalog for these free MOOCs, allowing users to easily browse and select courses from various institutions. It even offers structured “degree paths” in fields like computer science and management, providing a curriculum of courses without the cost of a traditional degree.
August 17, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
This article presents six foolproof bar bets designed to win cash or drinks. The bets range in complexity, from the simple “Folded Bill” challenge (folding a dollar bill eight times) to more elaborate tricks like “The Wizard” card trick using a pre-arranged accomplice, and “The Paper Bridge” utilizing accordion-folded paper. Other bets include guessing the date, a “Fast Drinker” challenge exploiting a loophole, and a clever trick using a dime and a nickel. The article emphasizes the
August 15, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
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 11, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
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
