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10 Myths About Green Living

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:47:47 GMT

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clipper's remarks: each link gives brief supporting information

Sometimes it's difficult separating green facts from green fiction and that often results in inaction. Don't let these 10 myths stop you.

Myth No. 1:	Small changes don't matter.
Myth No. 2:	"Green" choices are painful and expensive.
Myth No. 3:	Keeping old appliances is "greener" than buying new.
Myth No. 4:	The U.S. needs more power plants for energy needs.
Myth No. 5:	The cost of your commute is a fixed expense.
Myth No. 6:	At the grocery store, eco-friendly options are expensive.
Myth No. 7:	If an appliance is off, it's not using power.
Myth No. 8:	Hybrid vehicles are automatically better than nonhybrids.
Myth No. 9:	There are millions of vehicles running on ethanol.
Myth No. 10:	There's only one "right" answer to your eco-dilemma.

Tags: sustainable living, green, lifestyle, myths, facts, tips

If You Must Eat Fast Food...

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:53:35 GMT

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Clip Source: www.bottomlinesecrets.com

ven though most fast food is bad for your health because of its high-fat, high-calorie and high-salt content, there are ways to eat a relatively healthful meal at a fast-food restaurant -- if you know a few tricks.

TRAP 1. Chicken meals.

Chicken is frequently touted as a healthful alternative to beef -- but beware of the preparation method.

TRAP 2. Salad dressing.

The salad dressing used on a fast-food salad can add more calories than most people realize.

TRAP 3. Calories from cheese.

Solution: Order items from Taco Bell “fresco” style

TRAP 4. No vegetables.

OTHER DEFENSE STRATEGIES...

Downsize, don’t supersize.

order a child’s meal

Give up -- or cut back -- on soft drinks.

you can lose at least half a pound a week by simply drinking water, seltzer or unsweetened iced tea

Caution: Avoid diet soda. It can trigger sugar cravings.

OTHER SMART PICKS

Ruby Tuesday’s “Smart Eating” menu

P.F. Chang’s standard vegetarian menu

Applebee’s Teriyaki Steak ’n Shrimp Skewers with Rice Pilaf and Vegetables

Tags: food, diet, eating, health, lifestyle, ideas, portion

Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:16:59 GMT

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Clip Source: www.sharpbrains.com

let's review some good lifestyle options we can follow to maintain, and improve, our vibrant brains.

Learn what is the "It" in "Use It or Lose It"

Take care of your nutrition. Did you know that the brain only weighs 2% of body mass but consumes over 20% of the oxygen and nutrients we intake?

Things that exercise your body can also help sharpen your brain: physical exercise enhances neurogenesis.

Practice positive, future-oriented thoughts until they become your default mindset

Thrive on Learning and Mental Challenges

Aim high. Once you graduate from college, keep learning

Explore, travel. Adapting to new locations forces you to pay more attention to your environment

Make your own decisions, and mistakes. And learn from them

Develop and maintain stimulating friendships. We are "social animals", and need social interaction. Which, by the way, is why 'Baby Einstein' has been shown not to be the panacea for children development.

Laugh. Often. Especially to cognitively complex humor

Tags: prepare, technique, tip, brain, organization, improvement, highly effective, habits

Where Aren't They Now: The 7 Strangest Post-Sitcom Careers

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:18:11 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Amazing what these stars have done with themselves

Clip Source: www.cracked.com

Bill Fagerbakke

Fagerbakke was best known for his role as the football player turned assistant coach “Dauber Dubynski” on the sitcom Coach.

actually doing:

Michael Gross

Gross is best known as the dad ("Steven Keaton") on Family Ties

actually doing:

Richard Moll

the “Owwweee kay”-spewing bailiff/man-child "Bull Shannon" on Night Court

actually doing:

What he's
There are some geeks out there who are probably saying, "Of course, we know where Moll is! He voiced Harvey Dent/Two-Face on Batman: The Animated Series! Where have you been, freakin' Mars?"

no-budget horror and sci-fi movies you’ll probably never see unless you look really hard on the discount DVD shelf or watch the Sci-Fi Channel

Darius McCrary

"Eddie Winslow" on Family Matters

actually doing:

Talking shit to Megatron, believe it or not

Sara Gilbert

“Darlene Conner” on Roseanne

actually doing:
Other women

Jodie Sweetin

“Stephanie Tanner” on the inexplicably popular Full House

actually doing:
Drugs

Danica McKellar

Winnie Cooper

doing:

holy shit:

Tags: television, celebrities, stars, career, lifestyle, interview

Increase Your Salary: Six Easy Tips

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:58:33 GMT

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clipper's remarks: a really helpful website

Clip Source: blogs.payscale.com

If you’re ready to start earning more, here are six easy ways that you can use PayScale to your advantage

Know more than your manager knows. Maintain your PayScale Current Job Profile to find the typical value for your work in the marketplace.

Review Anonymous Profiles monthly. See real salaries for others with similar jobs and experience in your city

Manage your performance. As you gain experience and skills, update your PayScale Current Job Profile to get a sense of your new value.

Read PayScale Advice from others in your industry or job. Or give advice about your specific job, industry or topics like Work-Life Balance, Fair Pay, Negotiating Higher Pay, I Was Fired, and more.

Use PayScale data to make better decisions. Compare salaries for your job around the country and the world - and prepare for promotions and job offers.

Learn how education can boost earning power. Use the PayScale Research Center to see how education can affect your income.

Tags: advice, compensation, employment, lifestyle, salary, tips, work

7 steps to change your job search luck: Your New Job Transition Plan

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:56:05 GMT

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Clip Source: blogs.payscale.com

Did you ever buy a pair of jeans that didn't quite fit? This is how most people go about job searching

While this approach has merits, it skips helpful steps, like thinking about your overall happiness

LET GO. It's hard to think about your ideal job if you're still carrying old baggage

JOB TRANSITION PLAN. A valid concern during this transition period is about finances. Put together a job transition plan that looks at your financial obligations, savings and timeline

ENERGIZE.

GET CLEAR. One of the key areas to reflect on during this time is what you want in your next job

DREAM. It's easy for us to forget our passions and dreams. As you reflect, tap into your joy

RESEARCH. Once you have a clear sense of what you want, the next step is finding jobs that meet those needs

OPEN TO ALL. During this discovery stage you should play detective

These steps are a precursor to the traditional way of finding a job. The remaining steps are what most of us follow today (resumes, interviews, etc.)

Tags: advice, employment, interview, lifestyle, tips, work

Management Tips: Gen X vs. Gen Y

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:49:14 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Finding what motivates Gen Y and Gen X is key to effective management strategies, experts say.

Clip Source: blogs.payscale.com

Managers must discern the different working styles of Gens X and Y, and tailor how they work with each group,

Because many Xers work well independently, Cam Marston, a Mobile, Ala.-based consultant specializing in multigenerational communications, suggests giving them projects and assignments to do on their own.

"Gen X, with their carpe diem mentality, decided that enduring a poor manager isn't worth the effort, and they will search to find the right person with whom to work. They have an intrinsic need to identify with this role model or hero, and they will actively change jobs until that person is found,"

"Make sure Gen Yers have a line of sight to the customer. It's a way to help people find meaning in their work-if someone senses they're serving another person, it makes the job more meaningful."

"They've been managed and organized throughout their entire lives, so they're not very good at structuring their work day and prioritizing," he said.

Tags: advice, employment, work, management, generation x, generation y, lifestyle