Confessions Of An Ex-Mercenary
How does one become a mercenary ?
Typically you start somewhere. I was a US Army Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Friends of friends found me, and got my first contract to go to Africa.
How Exposing Yourself to Different Views Makes You Smarter and Wiser
As humans, we tend to surround ourselves with people and ideas that validate our existing beliefs and make us feel good about ourselves. We watch news channels that align with our political views, hang out with friends who share our interests and values, and read books and articles that support the way we already see the world.
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I Went Undercover as a Secret OnlyFans Chatter. It Wasn’t Pretty – Wired
20 People Having a Worse Day than You – Ned Hardy
Get a labelmaker! Worth its weight in saved frustration…label your remotes, fidle shelves, storage boxes, hdmi cables, plugs, label everything! – Amazon
Inside the WNBA’s boom, from Dena Head to Caitlin Clark – ESPN
How to Always Open Your Browser in Incognito Mode – Life Hacker
Read an Excerpt from Stephen King’s You Like It Darker – Esquire
An economist’s rule for making tough life decisions – Quartz
The best cozy games to play right now – Polygon
Don’t call them DINKs. Many childfree adults are ALICEs (asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed) – Business Insider
Inflation Eases as Core Index Hits Lowest Level Since 2021 – WSJ
The Reaction GIFs Have Returned! – Ned Hardy
A must read book if you want to be wealthy. I could relate to everything explained in this book; about humility, about our tendency to impress others, about saving, flexibility and independence as financial goals – Amazon
A total of 16 women have accused magician David Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades – The Guardian
8 Amazing Bathroom Cleaning Hacks: From Mirrors to Faucets – Family Proof
‘Squid Game’ season 2 is coming in December, according to its star Lee Jung-jae – Insider
‘Dune: Prophecy’ Trailer Reveals Fall Premiere, Epic First Footage of Bene Gesserit Origin Story – Variety
There’s usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here’s why – NPR
How Do I Know I’m Not the Only Conscious Being in the Universe? – Scientific American
What is the Richest City in the World? – Nerdable
Billionaire Frank McCourt assembles “people’s bid” to buy TikTok – Axios
The Dumping Grounds
How One Man’s Grudge Led to an Unthinkable Crime
Imagine the horror of discovering your infant son, lifeless in his crib on Father’s Day. This was the grim reality for Amy Shanabarger. Her seven-month-old son, Tyler, appeared to have succumbed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but the truth was far more sinister.
In a confession that shocked the nation, Ronald L. Shanabarger admitted to suffocating his own child with plastic wrap. His motive? Revenge. The origins of this twisted act of vengeance trace back to 1996 when Amy, then his girlfriend, refused to cut short a vacation to comfort Ronald after his father’s death. Shanabarger decided that he would make Amy feel the same devastating loss he felt, a plan so cruel and calculated that it is difficult for the rational mind to comprehend.
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What Was the Alternative to Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan?
The decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 remains one of the most controversial and hotly debated topics in military history. Proponents argue that it was a necessary evil to end the war and save countless American and Japanese lives that would have been lost in a conventional invasion. Critics contend that it was an inhumane act that killed tens of thousands of civilians and opened a dark chapter in the atomic age. But what was the alternative to this fateful decision?
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“My girlfriend no longer wants to work”
I love my girlfriend. I want to say this to establish that this behavioral shift is what’s making me reconsider things, and not deeply buried emotions or whatever.
We’ve been together for 4 years. She had a tough kickstart in her career as she started around covid time. But so did I and many others as well. I told her I supported her and stood by her side, at times when I too was struggling.
She gives up to stress so easily and doesn’t try her best, which isn’t a fault on its own. But then she just blames everyone and everything for all of it.
Now, she has a stable job that pays ~$65k with student loan around 25k. She quit 2 months ago because she didn’t want to work anymore. She wants to stay at home, do home chores, leisure and personal care, entertainment, and nothing else.
How OnlyFans is Exploiting Your Deepest Psychological Vulnerabilities
We all know pornography has been around forever. But in recent years, it’s evolved into something far more psychologically manipulative. And one of the biggest players in this new landscape is OnlyFans.
On the surface, OnlyFans may seem like just another porn site. But there’s a key difference—it’s not just about passively consuming content anymore. OnlyFans has introduced a social element that taps into some of our deepest human needs and vulnerabilities.
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How to Build a Business, Not a Job
Many aspiring entrepreneurs start their journey with a dream: to be their own boss, set their own hours, and create something they’re passionate about. However, the reality for many small business owners is far from this dream. Instead of creating a self-sustaining enterprise, they end up building a job for themselves—one that demands more time and energy than ever before.