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Confessions of a Commercial Airline Pilot
How much of a flight is automated and how much of it is actually you piloting?
It depends on the day and the person flying. I generally prefer to hand-fly the airplane up to about 10-15,000 feet before engaging the autopilot. Then you turn it off when you’re landing.
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How Do You Prevent Your Son From Becoming An Incel?
The internet is full of rabbit holes, and some of them are dark, lonely places where young men go to vent their frustrations, find validation for their pain, and adopt dangerously warped views about women, relationships, and the world.
Compounding Isn’t Just for Money—It’s for Relationships and Personal Growth Too”
When most people think about compounding, they think about money. It’s the kind of concept that gets thrown around by financial planners and spreadsheet nerds as the “eighth wonder of the world.” And they’re not wrong—compounding is why small investments today can turn into life-changing wealth tomorrow. But here’s the part most people miss: compounding doesn’t just work with money. It’s a universal law that applies to almost everything in life. Relationships. Skills. Habits. Even happiness.
17 Incredibly Useful Things I Can’t Live Without
Why hasn’t the bidet become the norm in the US??? Do Americans not value have a clean butt after going to the bathroom?? This bidet is super easy to install and works flawlessly.
Linkage
4 scenarios that can ignite a family fight — and 12 strategies to minimize them – NPR
A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Your Social Media Is a Goldmine for Scammers—Here’s How to Shut Them Out – Shield and Fortify
If you are looking for a durable and stylish jacket that’s going to keep you plenty warm this winter, this is the one – Amazon
‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’ – BBC
Who Are the Most Franchise-Focused Actors Ever? – The Ringer
This Is Why You Wake Up at the Same Time Every Single Night – Very Well
Here’s Why Time Off Work Actually Improves Your Work and Life – Darius Foroux
How to raise kids who give back to the world – VOX
A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
If you need new windshield wipers, replace them with the vastly superior silicone wipers. They last way longer than the traditional ones – Amazon
Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law – AP News
Drake, in Second Action Against Universal Music Group, Claims Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Defamatory – Pitchfork
Inside Elon Musk’s Quest to Beat OpenAI at Its Own Game – WSJ
I write about scams as part of my job: 6 steps I use to stay safe—all are free and most take under 1 minute – CNBC
The Dumping Grounds
14 Telltale Signs That A Person Is Insecure
1. Any time they talk, they brag about themselves. If someone else is talking they have a compulsion to bring it back to bragging about themselve
2. Constantly try to one-up another person’s accomplishments or stories.
3. Over the top displays, or almost caricatures, of masculinity. Making an effort to communicate dominance.
How Your Childhood Shapes Your Financial Habits Without You Realizing It
When you think about money, you might imagine spreadsheets, bank accounts, or investment portfolios. But the truth is, your relationship with money has much less to do with numbers and a lot more to do with memories. Specifically, the memories formed when you were too young to even understand what a budget is.