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Become indispensable at work

They say there’s no such thing as an indispensable man. There’s even a poem about this. It is titled “There Is No Indispensable Man.” You can read it by clicking this link:

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Posted on March 5, 2016April 9, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

A simple way to make your money work a little harder

The days of earning 5% on your savings account are long gone, at least for the foreseeable future. . . . Continue reading “A simple way to make your money work a little harder” →

Posted on February 27, 2016March 12, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Simple tips to protect your home from burglars

Crime prevention tends to obey the laws of economics. A basic law is this: when the price of something falls, more is demanded. . . . Continue reading “Simple tips to protect your home from burglars” →

Posted on February 20, 2016March 12, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Khan’s taking on engineering school

Salman Khan is changing the world because he is upending an education paradigm that has been dominant for almost 200 years: classroom education in brick-and-mortar buildings. . . . Continue reading “Khan’s taking on engineering school” →

Posted on February 13, 2016March 12, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Are you forgetting about these tax breaks?

Tax season is upon us. You’ve (probably) received your W2. That means it’s time to file your taxes and claim your refund, if any. Continue reading “Are you forgetting about these tax breaks?” →

Posted on February 6, 2016February 22, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Did you know these plants tripped this week?

This was an eventful week for US nuclear plants. Five plants tripped or scrammed. Here’s a summary.

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Posted on January 30, 2016February 22, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Discover the family types that live near you

As it turns out, birds of a feather really do flock together. Continue reading “Discover the family types that live near you” →

Posted on January 23, 2016February 22, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Important information conveyed quickly with graphics

Information graphics present useful information and facts in a condensed, visual format. People process visual information better than mere words alone, and we are also more likely to remember it later. Continue reading “Important information conveyed quickly with graphics” →

Posted on January 16, 2016February 22, 2016 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

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