Before being sentenced you will probably be in a holding cell with some Numbers (South Africa’s largest prison gang). In the morning they will ask everyone to stand in a circle while the highest ranking number stands in the middle.
Why We Normalize Toxic Behaviors in Relationships
It often starts subtly. Maybe it’s a sarcastic comment disguised as humor or a bit of controlling behavior passed off as concern. At first glance, these might seem like minor issues. After all, everyone has their quirks, right? But when these behaviors become patterns, they start eroding the foundation of a healthy relationship.
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Poll of the Day
How would you rate your overall self-esteem?
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The Hidden Signs You’re Living in Survival Mode—and How to Break Free – HUM Nutrition
Bankruptcy trustee plans to shut down Alex Jones’ Infowars – BBC
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Adolf Hitler’s Paintings: Rare Artwork from a Dark Mind – Rare Historical Photos
14 People Reveal The Best Dating Advice They Ever Received – Ned Hardy
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Waymo ditches the waitlist and opens up its robotaxis to everyone in San Francisco – The Verge
Feeling Distant With Your Girlfriend or Wife? 5 Strategies to Open Up and Deepen Your Connection – Knowledge For Men
Mapped: The World’s Least Affordable Housing Markets in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
Deadly Counterfeit Air Bags Are Making Their Way Into Vehicles – WSJ
How to Help Your Parents Afford Retirement Without Going Broke Yourself – Life Hacker
Young Adults Delaying Adulthood Blame Capitalism – Psychology Today
The Dumping Grounds
12 Americans Reveal Criticisms From Non-Americans That Aren’t Warranted
1. When they say Americans are stupid. If you knew anything about engineering or natural sciences you would know the US has by far the most spectacular advances in STEM.
In fact, the smartest people from all around the world come to the US to study, research, and work. The US won 2/3 of all Nobel prizes. If you generalize 330 million people based on a heavily edited pedestrian interview on Hollywood Boulevard, you are the dumb one.
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Spending a Dollar to Save a Nickel: The Misguided Chase for Tax Write-Offs
By now, you’ve probably heard the phrase “tax write-off” thrown around like it’s some kind of financial panacea. It seems so appealing, right? Spend money on something, anything, and—bam—you get to reduce your taxable income.
But here’s the reality many don’t talk about: in the rush to write off expenses, some people end up spending a dollar just to save a nickel. Let’s break down why that’s not just bad math, it’s bad strategy.
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Stop Talking, Start Doing
We’re all great at talking a big game, aren’t we? We spout off about our dreams and aspirations like we’re auditioning for a motivational speaker gig. “I’m gonna get in shape!” “I’ll start that business!” “I’ll reconnect with my family!” Blah, blah, blah.
People Aren’t against You, They Are Just for Themselves
You know that feeling when you’re convinced the world is conspiring against you? Like every asshole who cut you off in traffic, every coworker who “forgot” to CC you on that important email, or every ex who decided to get their act together right after dumping you is part of some grand plan to make your life miserable?
Well, I’ve got news for you: they’re not.
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30 Movies That Will Make You Ugly Cry – Life Hacker
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond – NPR
How to Run in the Heat Like the Pros – Outside
Major Labels Sue AI Music Services Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement – Variety
Historical Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy
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US sanctions Kaspersky Lab executives, board members over ‘cooperation’ with Russia – The Verge
What I learned from sharing my private self with an AI journal – Psyche
‘Nosferatu’ Trailer: Robert Eggers and Bill Skarsgård Reveal Intense Vampire Epic – Hollywood Reporter
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3 Healthy Love Lessons for Survivors of Trauma and Abuse – Tiny Buddha