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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626385707#4_3654906396 | Title: 10 Must-Know Pros and Cons of an Accounting Career | Rasmussen University
Headings: 10 Must-Know Pros and Cons of an Accounting Career
10 Must-Know Pros and Cons of an Accounting Career
Pros of an accounting career
1. There is a clear career path
2. It’s a stable and growing job field
3. You’ll have the potential for professional growth
4. The earning potential is favorable
5. You can work where you want to work
6. There is entrepreneurial potential
Cons of an accounting career
1. The education is ongoing
2. The work can seem dull
3. There is a busy season
4. The work can be stressful
So, is accounting a good career choice for you?
Content: As long as people need help with taxes and as long as businesses exist, there will be a need for accountants. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in the accounting field will grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026. This is faster than the national average rate for all occupations. 1
3. You’ll have the potential for professional growth
After graduation, you might begin as an entry-level associate, but the potential for growth can be great. Many accounting graduates will start as staff accountants, junior auditors in public accounting or assistants in the controller’s office in private accounting as they begin to plot their career paths. After getting established and gaining experience, career advancement can be achieved through on-the-job performance and additional education or certifications, like becoming a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA). Looking for more specifics? Check out Accounting Career Paths: The Number Cruncher’s Guide. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/business/blog/must-know-pros-cons-accounting-career/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626721948#9_3655878253 | Title: How Much Do Graphic Designers Make? And Other Questions About This Creative Career | Rasmussen University
Headings: How Much Do Graphic Designers Make? And Other Questions About This Creative Career
How Much Do Graphic Designers Make? And Other Questions About This Creative Career
Common questions about being a graphic designer
1. How much do graphic designers make?
2. What are some important graphic design skills?
3. What are some important qualities of graphic designers?
4. What are some common graphic design specialties?
5. What education and experience do graphic designers need?
Education level
Internship experience
Relevant projects and work experience
6. Where do graphic designers work?
Launch your graphic design career
Content: Asking inquisitive questions helps them understand expectations so their designs will align with their client’s vision. Time management: Designers are often faced with the challenge of working on several projects with various deadlines at the same time. Being able to juggle multiple projects and meet stringent deadlines is essential to a successful design career. Research: Graphic design techniques and trends are constantly evolving, which means the learning is never done for designers. In order to ensure their designs are meeting client objectives, they need to be willing to dig up insights about their audience and explore new strategies. 4. What are some common graphic design specialties? Beyond designing for print or web, graphic designers can specialize in a number of different niche areas. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/how-much-do-graphic-designer-make/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626755350#6_3655979456 | Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
Headings: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
“Graphic design is a skill that is widely coveted in many industries and can be seen as a bonus if you ever decide to move in the direction of marketing or entrepreneurship, for instance,” says Haynie. All businesses need design work completed in some fashion or form. Whether it’s their main company logo, brochures advertising services or website graphics, the need for designers is high. If you end up pursuing another focus in your career, you’ll only be seen as more valuable for your skills in graphic design. The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
Everyone has opinions about what they think “looks good.” Beauty is subjective, so what you make as a graphic designer and consider attractive might not be the same thing your client enjoys. “Everyone has an opinion about what you create,” says Taylor Kerby, creative director at Cave Social. The unfortunate part of this truth is that, generally, you’ll need to appease your client—and that might mean designing a logo or graphic that doesn’t have the look and feel you would have naturally chosen. This also means having to scrap or significantly change a design you feel strongly about. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/pros-and-cons-of-being-graphic-designer/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626755350#7_3655981786 | Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
Headings: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: Design is subjective
Everyone has opinions about what they think “looks good.” Beauty is subjective, so what you make as a graphic designer and consider attractive might not be the same thing your client enjoys. “Everyone has an opinion about what you create,” says Taylor Kerby, creative director at Cave Social. The unfortunate part of this truth is that, generally, you’ll need to appease your client—and that might mean designing a logo or graphic that doesn’t have the look and feel you would have naturally chosen. This also means having to scrap or significantly change a design you feel strongly about. 2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
Client feedback, and the edits that come with it, can be pretty frustrating. It’s important to set good boundaries at the beginning of a project, or you might end up editing and re-editing a graphic for weeks. “Projects often go through twenty or more rounds of edits because of large company hierarchies,” says Kerby. It’s a good idea to tell the client exactly how many rounds edits are included in your pricing and hold strong when they ask for changes. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/pros-and-cons-of-being-graphic-designer/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626755350#9_3655986021 | Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
Headings: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: “You may fall into the ‘Just one more quick revision’ or ‘Can we see it this way?’ dilemma if you don’t set an extremely clear scope of work up front,” says Haynie. 3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
You’ll find out pretty quickly that many clients—and people in general—think graphic design is simple. Questions like, “Can you just throw a logo together quick for me?” or assumptions about how long it will take you to design something can be disheartening, especially because graphic design requires a very specific skillset. Friends might ask you to create posters for free, and businesses might not recognize the potential you offer. Gently reminding people about how long design actually takes and how complicated it is can help dispel these conjectures. It’s also important to rally for your pricing and hold fast to your cost. “No one will want to pay you what you're worth,” says Scott Stickane, owner of creative agency, House of Sticks. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/pros-and-cons-of-being-graphic-designer/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626755350#10_3655988091 | Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
Headings: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: or assumptions about how long it will take you to design something can be disheartening, especially because graphic design requires a very specific skillset. Friends might ask you to create posters for free, and businesses might not recognize the potential you offer. Gently reminding people about how long design actually takes and how complicated it is can help dispel these conjectures. It’s also important to rally for your pricing and hold fast to your cost. “No one will want to pay you what you're worth,” says Scott Stickane, owner of creative agency, House of Sticks. It’s up to you to stand up for yourself and the value of your work—which isn’t always easy. 4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Whether or not their skills are truly developed, graphic designers abound these days. There are a lot of freelance designers out there, as well as a lot of agencies, so the market is competitive, meaning you’ll really have to market yourself. You have to have a portfolio in order to get work, but it’s tough to create a portfolio without work. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/pros-and-cons-of-being-graphic-designer/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626755350#11_3655990247 | Title: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer | Rasmussen University
Headings: Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
Industry Experts Share the True Pros and Cons of Being a Graphic Designer
The pros of being a graphic designer
1. You get to use both the creative and analytical sides of your brain
2. Freelance or in-house: the choice is yours
3. It’s easy for people to appreciate your work
4. Graphic design is a highly coveted skill in many industries
The cons of working as a graphic designer
1. Design is subjective
2. Edits can become overwhelming without good boundaries
3. Everyone thinks graphic design is easy
4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Is graphic design in your future?
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Content: It’s up to you to stand up for yourself and the value of your work—which isn’t always easy. 4. Graphic design can be a competitive market to break into
Whether or not their skills are truly developed, graphic designers abound these days. There are a lot of freelance designers out there, as well as a lot of agencies, so the market is competitive, meaning you’ll really have to market yourself. You have to have a portfolio in order to get work, but it’s tough to create a portfolio without work. If you’re looking for ways to beef up your portfolio, keep in mind that you can always include design projects from your time in school or at an internship. There are also plenty of organizations that will take your designs for free. While it isn’t a habit you should get into, there’s no shame in designing a few free logos or posters for a worthy cause in order to build experience. Is graphic design in your future? Now that you know some of the pros and cons being a graphic designer, you’ll hopefully have a more realistic idea about what the job entails. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/pros-and-cons-of-being-graphic-designer/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2626797361#10_3656106171 | Title: I Want to be a Graphic Designer But I Can't Draw... | Rasmussen University
Headings: I Want to be a Graphic Designer But I Can't Draw...
I Want to be a Graphic Designer But I Can't Draw...
5 pieces of advice for designers without drawing skills
1. Leverage technology
2. Use good communication skills
"Graphic design is about communication, not drawing."
3. Learn the basics of design
4. Practice simple sketching
5. Find your niche in a more technical field
"...you can find success regardless of their drawing talent."
Put your worries aside
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Content: Luckily, design is a growing industry. If you’re not interested in drawing, Erin Morris, founder of Evergreen Design Studio, suggests seeking out a specialized role in a more technical field. You may not realize how many unique types of graphic design jobs are really out there. “Graphic design has become such a broad field encompassing roles ranging from the technical and analytical to the visual and illustrative,” Morris explains. “ If you're not good at drawing and don’t aspire to be, you can focus on the more technical fields like user interface design and UX design.” Put your worries aside
You can no longer use your artistic abilities (or lack there of) as an excuse for not pursuing a profession in graphic design. Sattelmeyer encourages aspiring designers to pursue their dreams regardless of their drawing talent. “There’s no need to worry over having to become an accomplished illustrator,” he says. “ As long as you can get the point of your designs across to your clients, you can find success despite what you think of your drawing talent.” Are you ready to overcome your fears and get started on your career path? | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/design/blog/want-to-be-graphic-designer-but-cant-draw/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2627318034#11_3657604777 | Title: Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work | Rasmussen University
Headings: Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work
Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work
You should consider becoming a teacher because …
1. It’s not just a job
2. You can leverage your strengths
3. It offers job security
4. Working with kids is rewarding
5. You get to be a lifelong learner
6. The pros outweigh the cons
7. You’ll be making a difference
Convinced yet?
Content: His hug told me that he saw me as a teacher who recognized him, respected him and loved him.” 5. You get to be a lifelong learner
"I love to learn and my students teach me something new every day." Why else might you want to become a teacher? Because you get to spend your career cultivating a love of learning in your students. To teach you must know, so if you enjoy learning new things or researching, you’ll love creating new lesson plans for your classroom. Your flexibility and ability to make lessons fun and accessible to your students are the hallmarks of a good teacher. You’ll also pass along to your students this passion and curiosity, and you never know what insights and perspectives they’ll provide in return. “I love to learn and my students teach me something new every day,” teacher Jeanie Cisco-Meth says. 6. | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/why-become-a-teacher/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2627318034#15_3657611228 | Title: Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work | Rasmussen University
Headings: Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work
Why Become a Teacher? Educators Share What They Love About Their Work
You should consider becoming a teacher because …
1. It’s not just a job
2. You can leverage your strengths
3. It offers job security
4. Working with kids is rewarding
5. You get to be a lifelong learner
6. The pros outweigh the cons
7. You’ll be making a difference
Convinced yet?
Content: 7. You’ll be making a difference
A huge influence that may make you want to become a teacher is the fulfillment it provides. There’s no denying the immense satisfaction teachers experience. Teaching is an important and respected profession, and though you may have some challenges in the classroom, it’s all worth it to see the difference you’re making in your students. You’ll touch innumerable lives through your time in the classroom. “I truly believe that teaching is the most important profession in modern society,” Kato says. “ Other than doctors, teachers hold human lives in their hands each and every day.” Teacher William Jackson adds: “ Children are like a blank slate and teachers have the unique opportunity to write, draw, sketch, color, paint and design the minds of children to influence the future world.” Convinced yet? | https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/why-become-a-teacher/ |
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Healthcare is an ever-evolving field. Stay ahead of the curve by learning all about healthcare’s latest buzzword: meaningful use. We spoke to HIT ex
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2636427036#10_3677551623 | Title: Compare the best TFSA savings accounts in Canada 2021 | Ratehub.ca
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2636427036#13_3677560340 | Title: Compare the best TFSA savings accounts in Canada 2021 | Ratehub.ca
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2636438319#8_3677588695 | Title: Compare the best savings accounts in Canada | Ratehub.ca
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#0_3683582179 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
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A couple days ago I saw that Amazon.com is considering bumping up the price of their Prime Membership by $20 or $40 bucks. It is currently $99 annually, so it will potentially be $109 or $119 per year. This story got me thinking about the Prime Membership, which for those of you that don’t know, gives members unlimited free 2-day shipping, some free Kindle books every month, and access to Amazon instant streaming (think Netflix after it got shot, run over, then run over again). Is it worth the money every year? Does it make you overspend? Does it make you a lazy shopper? To those 3 questions I say No, Yes, Yes. Keep on reading to see why…
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
I mean sure, the free 2-day shipping all orders is a great incentive, but are you aware that Amazon already offers free shipping on $25+ orders? For those who say, “But most of my purchases are under $25 and won’t qualify for free shipping.” | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#2_3683585688 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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Content: To them I say make sure and combine orders until you reach the $25 threshold. Have a little will-power on purchases and wait until you have several items you need to buy before you make an order. The idea that you must have something in 2-days means you should probably be heading to your local Walmart, Target, or grocery store to buy it. If you are a shopper that buys stuff online and always “Needs It NOW” and you’ll happily pay for expedited shipping to make it happen, then the Prime membership will definitely save you money, but I think this is a pretty small percentage of the population. 2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
This may be the single biggest reason why the Amazon Prime membership is a bad buy. Put simply, it makes many consumers flat out lazy. They don’t compare pricing anymore, they don’t haggle for a better price, they don’t take advantage of retailer’s price match policies, and they sure as heck don’t seek out coupons in order to get the best deal possible. Instead they head straight to Amazon.com and click a single ‘Buy It Now’ button and viola!, it magically appears on their doorstep two days later. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#3_3683587572 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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Content: Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
This may be the single biggest reason why the Amazon Prime membership is a bad buy. Put simply, it makes many consumers flat out lazy. They don’t compare pricing anymore, they don’t haggle for a better price, they don’t take advantage of retailer’s price match policies, and they sure as heck don’t seek out coupons in order to get the best deal possible. Instead they head straight to Amazon.com and click a single ‘Buy It Now’ button and viola!, it magically appears on their doorstep two days later. Many shoppers at this point will make the argument that Amazon always has low prices so I don’t need to be a smart consumer. WRONG! Check out my article Price Smackdown: Walmart.com Vs. Amazon.com which clearly debunks this myth. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#4_3683589075 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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Content: Many shoppers at this point will make the argument that Amazon always has low prices so I don’t need to be a smart consumer. WRONG! Check out my article Price Smackdown: Walmart.com Vs. Amazon.com which clearly debunks this myth. 3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
When it comes to branding, Jeff Bezos and the marketing team at Amazon are absolute geniuses. Over the years they have kept the brand “cool” in the eyes of consumers while the Walmarts of the world are seen as a company who ruins the little guy, pinches suppliers to death, and offers low paying jobs and sub-par health benefits. One of the ways Amazon pulls this off is by not having a human face on the business. There is not some minimum-wage earning oldster greeting you when you shop at Amazon.com and there is very little written about the Amazon warehouse employees. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#5_3683590651 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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Content: 3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
When it comes to branding, Jeff Bezos and the marketing team at Amazon are absolute geniuses. Over the years they have kept the brand “cool” in the eyes of consumers while the Walmarts of the world are seen as a company who ruins the little guy, pinches suppliers to death, and offers low paying jobs and sub-par health benefits. One of the ways Amazon pulls this off is by not having a human face on the business. There is not some minimum-wage earning oldster greeting you when you shop at Amazon.com and there is very little written about the Amazon warehouse employees. Employees toiling in the gigantic Amazon warehouses have very little voice and Amazon likes it that way. See True Stories of Life as an Amazon Worker from Gawker to get a glimpse behind the Amazon curtain. So why do I bring this up? I don’t want you to just accept Amazon and the Prime membership as a alternative to the Walmart culture and way of doing business. In the end, there is not a huge difference between the two. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#6_3683592421 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
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Content: Employees toiling in the gigantic Amazon warehouses have very little voice and Amazon likes it that way. See True Stories of Life as an Amazon Worker from Gawker to get a glimpse behind the Amazon curtain. So why do I bring this up? I don’t want you to just accept Amazon and the Prime membership as a alternative to the Walmart culture and way of doing business. In the end, there is not a huge difference between the two. 4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
I’m going to get a little psychological with you for a minute. I believe that many Amazon Prime members feel they need to shop with them as much as possible in order to recoup the membership fee. I have talked with enough loyal Amazon shoppers over the years to confirm this phenomena. So what is the outcome? | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#7_3683593887 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
BONUS: Prime Membership Savings Tips:
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Content: 4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
I’m going to get a little psychological with you for a minute. I believe that many Amazon Prime members feel they need to shop with them as much as possible in order to recoup the membership fee. I have talked with enough loyal Amazon shoppers over the years to confirm this phenomena. So what is the outcome? People buying everything under the sun from Amazon, often paying much more than they would at their local store, in order to get the free 2-day shipping. Overspending up the wazoo. I would also make the argument that the biggest reason for Amazon potentially raising the cost of the Prime membership is because they know people will end up buying more from them in an effort to make sure they “get their money’s worth”. 5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
If you’ve ever tried the Amazon Instant Streaming feature you already know what I am talking about. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#8_3683595494 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
BONUS: Prime Membership Savings Tips:
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Content: People buying everything under the sun from Amazon, often paying much more than they would at their local store, in order to get the free 2-day shipping. Overspending up the wazoo. I would also make the argument that the biggest reason for Amazon potentially raising the cost of the Prime membership is because they know people will end up buying more from them in an effort to make sure they “get their money’s worth”. 5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
If you’ve ever tried the Amazon Instant Streaming feature you already know what I am talking about. The selection is weaker than Michelob Ultra Light and it’s clearly an add-on designed to entice you into buying a movie or TV show because you’d rather shoot yourself than watch one of the free ones. If you already have cable or satellite TV the Prime Instant Streaming will probably never be used. But if you don’t, you could definitely find something to watch for free. Just don’t expect anything made in the past several years. BONUS: | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#9_3683597209 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
BONUS: Prime Membership Savings Tips:
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Content: The selection is weaker than Michelob Ultra Light and it’s clearly an add-on designed to entice you into buying a movie or TV show because you’d rather shoot yourself than watch one of the free ones. If you already have cable or satellite TV the Prime Instant Streaming will probably never be used. But if you don’t, you could definitely find something to watch for free. Just don’t expect anything made in the past several years. BONUS: Prime Membership Savings Tips: If you’re on the fence about dropping the cash on an Amazon.com Prime membership, I have a few tips to minimize your costs. 1. Free 30 day trial. Amazon offers prospective members a free 30-day trial. | https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/5-reasons-why-amazon-com-prime-is-a-terrible-buy/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2639116997#13_3683602786 | Title: 5 Reasons Why Amazon.com Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Is a Terrible Buy
Updated January 11, 2021 by Kyle
1. Amazon Already Has Free Shipping on $25+
2. Prime Membership Makes You a Lazy Shopper
3. Amazon.com is a “Walmart-Wolf” in Sheep’s Clothing
4. Ridiculously Easy to Overspend
5. Prime Streaming is a Joke
BONUS: Prime Membership Savings Tips:
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Content: Get Amazon price alerts. If you end up (or already are) a Prime member you need to be using CamelCamelCamel.com as it allows you to create Amazon price alerts on products you want to purchase. The website then emails you when the price drops below a predetermined price point. It’s a sweet little free tool with a totally stupid name. Ask the Reader: Are you an Amazon Prime member? If so, do you think it is worth the current $99/yr price tag? What about if they raise the annual fee to $119? Also, do you think it makes you overspend and not research the best price? By Kyle James
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2649427828#1_3706072592 | Title: Police Department | raymond-nh
Headings: Raymond Police Department
Raymond Police Department
Welcome to Raymond PD
Departmental Mission
About Raymond PD
Guiding Principles
Contact Information
Content: Sincerely,
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Departmental Mission
The mission of the Raymond Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Town of Raymond by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the United State Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment. About Raymond PD
The Values, Guiding Principles and Mission of the Raymond Police Department are as follows: Preserve and Advance Democratic Values - We shall uphold this country's democratic values as embodied in the Constitution and shall dedicate ourselves to the preservation of liberty and justice for all. Improve the Quality of Community Life - We shall strive to improve the quality of life through the provision of quality and equitable services. Improve Quality of Work Life - We shall strive to improve the working environment of the department and for the employees by engaging in open and honest communication and demonstrating a genuine concern for one another. Demonstrate Professionalism - We shall always engage in behavior that is beyond ethical reproach and reflects the integrity of police professionals.
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Life and individual freedoms are sacred. All persons should be treated fairly and equitably. The role of the police is to resolve problems through the enforcement of laws - not through the imposition of judgment and punishment. Because law enforcement and public safety reflect community-wide concern, the police must actively seek the involvement of citizens in all aspects of policing. | https://www.raymondnh.gov/police-department |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2658802885#2_3722546480 | Title: Romanticism, Nature, Ecology | Romantic Circles
Headings: Romanticism, Nature, Ecology
Romanticism, Nature, Ecology
Gary Harrison, University of New Mexico
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Romanticism, Ecology and Pedagogy
Content: that is, a search for holistic or integrated perception, an emphasis on interdependence and relatedness in nature, and an intense desire to restore man to a place of intimate intercourse with the vast organism that constitutes the earth" (82). More recently, in his introduction to "Romanticism and Ecology," a special issue of The Wordsworth Circle, Jim McKusick pointedly and rightly, I think, claims that "much Romantic writing emerges from a desperate sense of alienation from the natural world and expresses an anxious endeavor to re-establish a vital, sustainable relationship between mankind and the fragile planet on which [we] dwell" (123). These statements point to a position that many recent writers have defended, albeit from divergent and importantly nuanced perspectives: Romantic literature is a germinal site for the rise of ecological consciousness and practices. The affiliation between Romanticism and ecology nonetheless remains problematic. On the one hand, Romantic nature philosophy has been linked, as in Luc Ferry's The New Ecological Order, with oppressive and totalitarian political dispositions. On the other hand, Romanticism has been reduced to a simplistic nostalgia for a lost unity with nature, or worse, as a rhapsodic celebration of beautiful scenery. In reply to such critics as Ferry, Val Plumwood in Environmental Culture reminds us that "While it is important to note the role of those forms of Romanticism corrupted by the desire for unity and other oppressive forces, any analysis which puts all its stress on this factor ignores the diversity and liberatory aspects of some forms of Romanticism. . . . " ( 208). In response to the reductive view of Romanticism as nature worship, William Cronon and Paul Fry, among others, remind us that Romantic representations of nature reflect not so much actual places and encounters as virtual landscapes and experiences that mirror their writers' projected desires and culturally mediated values. | https://www.rc.umd.edu/pedagogies/commons/ecology/harrison/harrison.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2659781227#1_3724435453 | Title: Introduction to Catholic Worship | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Headings: Introduction to Catholic Worship
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Introduction to Catholic Worship
THE FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS OF CATHOLICISM
THE SACRAMENTS
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS
Content: THE SACRAMENTS
As the only remedy for sin, the divine grace of God is experienced by Catholic believers through the seven sacraments – rites instituted by Jesus and practiced by His followers as acts of worship. Just as Jesus is both human and divine, the sacraments are physical signs that give the very divine grace they symbolize. Through the sacraments we receive Jesus. Baptism: As the first and foundational sacrament, Baptism symbolizes the death and resurrection of Christ, incorporating recipients into the Church in a bond of unity. Using water to represent this spiritual rebirth, the recipient is cleansed of sin and adopted into the family of God. Confirmation: This sacrament is the culmination of the process through which the baptized is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Individuals prepare for Confirmation through service to those in need and study of Catholic principles so that at Confirmation, he or she can recommit to participate in the Church’s mission and imitate the love and service of Christ. Holy Eucharist: | https://www.rcbo.org/worship/intro-to-catholic-worship/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2659781227#5_3724441662 | Title: Introduction to Catholic Worship | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Headings: Introduction to Catholic Worship
WORSHIP
Introduction to Catholic Worship
THE FOUNDATIONAL BELIEFS OF CATHOLICISM
THE SACRAMENTS
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS
Content: Matrimony: This covenant of permanent union between a husband and wife displays Christ’s spousal love for His church. Symbolizing the sacrificial love of Christ, this sacrament calls husband and wife to love each other in the same way. Holy Orders: This sacrament is given to bishops, priests and deacons, those called to serve the spiritual needs of those in Church after completion of sufficient spiritual and theological training. These outward expressions of God’s grace bridge the physical and spiritual, the body and soul, to cleanse us of our sins and make us holy in the sight of God. Through the faith community, the sacraments built up the body of Christ and are held as acts of worship to God. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING MASS
The Mass is central to our worship and union with Christ. It is the most perfect union we can have with Jesus in this life. Because it is the most perfect union we have with Jesus, it is also the most perfect union we have with each other. | https://www.rcbo.org/worship/intro-to-catholic-worship/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2659867980#7_3724548942 | Title:
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Content: This is what you see with thunderstorms. Natural vs Human-harnessed Electricity
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Static electricity is unpredictable and random so it isn’t harnessed as a power source for consumer use. Static electricity can be harmful to many things—especially electronics. You may have noticed that some people will unplug some major electronics like TVs, computers, and microwaves during a heavy thunderstorm. That is because these things have electronic chips that can be damaged if not protected. This is why it is important to keep electronics grounded. This is when electrons are transferred between objects to remove the excess charge. When something is grounded, the excess charge is balanced between the electronics and the ground. There are many different ways of grounding things, and it is important to keep electronics from being damaged. When buying a piece of electronic equipment, take notice of the special bags in which it is packaged to prevent the buildup of static electricity. | https://www.rcboe.org/cms/lib/GA01903614/Centricity/Domain/13352/Static Electiricity vs Human Harnessed Electricity.pdf |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2669712418#3_3744295551 | Title: Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? Explained | Reader's Digest
Headings: Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
No, it's not because they're lazy!
How much do cats sleep?
Are cats nocturnal?
Why do cats sleep so much?
Why Do Cats Meow?
Why Are Cats Afraid of Cucumbers?
Signs Your Cat Trusts You
Meghan Jones
Content: Are cats nocturnal? Despite what you may have heard, cats are actually not nocturnal—cats are crepuscular. Unlike nocturnal animals, which are active at night, crepuscular animals are active at dusk and dawn. “ Cats tend to exert a whole lot of energy during these hours,” Ziskin says. When they sleep, they’re “recharging” to enable them to be active during the dusk and dawn hours. So, if you used to think cats sleep so much because they’re lazy, well, now you know the truth! “ We’re not lazy” is definitely one of the things your cat would love to tell you. Why these hours? Well, cats’ sleeping habits have to do with their evolution and their history as hunters. The cats of old would hunt during the early morning and twilight hours and then sleep during the main daytime and nighttime hours when their natural predators would be on the prowl. | https://www.rd.com/advice/pets/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2671092413#11_3748125711 | Title: Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries | Reader's Digest
Headings: 10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
10 Common Hand Gestures That Are Rude in Other Countries
Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from nation to nation, so do rude gestures. Here are some surprising hand motions you'll want to be careful about making in certain countries.
Some handy precautions
Iran: Thumbs-up
United Kingdom: Backwards peace sign
Malaysia: Pointing with your index finger
Brazil: The “OK” sign
Italy and Spain: “Hang loose” (or the “rock on” sign)
Thailand: Touching someone’s head
India, many Middle Eastern countries: Using your left hand
Italy: The chin flick
Taiwan: Pointing at the moon
The Philippines: A beckoning motion
Etiquette Rules from Around the World
Secrets Your Body Language Reveals About You
I Moved Back to the U.S. After Living in Europe for 8 Years
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Content: Touching someone’s head
In the United States, patting someone’s head (especially that of a baby or little kid) can be a sweet, loving gesture, and ruffling someone’s hair is a playful one (that perhaps could offend a particularly vain person). But in Thailand, it can be a serious offense, Nantes says. The head “is considered the most sacred part of the body,” she explains. So keep your hands away from others’ heads to avoid disrespecting or soiling this cleanliness. Likewise, the feet are considered the dirtiest part of the body, so “pointing with the toe of your foot is insulting in Thailand,” she adds, saying that this rule applies in some other southeastern Asian countries as well. India, many Middle Eastern countries: Using your left hand
While in the United States, you’ll find no shortage of lefty pride, southpaws will want to be careful about using their left hand as they normally would should they travel to India or the Middle East. Why? Well, because there, the right and the left hands have specifically designated tasks. “ The right hand…is used for eating, passing money, or picking up items for purchase,” explains Emily Mosby, intercultural agility trainer and author of Mosby Global LLC. | https://www.rd.com/article/common-hand-gestures-rude-in-other-countries/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2673308638#9_3754524896 | Title: Latino vs. Hispanic vs. Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them | Reader's Digest
Headings: Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
You may have heard the terms Latino and Hispanic. What about Latinx? Here's what these terms mean and how to use them correctly.
Whom does Hispanic encompass?
Is Latino any better?
What about Latinx?
How should you use each term?
Hispanic Women Who Changed the World
Trailblazing Hispanic Americans Who Made History
Hispanic Heroes Who Didn't Make the History Books
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Content: Enter the creation of the newly popular Latinx. RELATED: Anti-Asian Racism: How Language Fueled Hate Crimes and Xenophobia
What about Latinx? Bowles defines Latinx as, “a gender-neutral and non-binary version of Latina/o.” Latinx is a way of inclusively calling someone a Latino without having to reference the male denotation of the term. To use Latino solely to describe a mixed group of males and females ignores the nonbinary members of the community and elevates the male to a superior status than the female. The preference for male over female is a long-standing practice in the Latin American culture and to deny this as an issue further alienates women from an equal place in society. The term may have originated from protestors in South America who crossed out the letter “o” at the end of Latino on their protest signs. The term may have also arisen in 2004 within the LGBTQ+ Latino community who sought to identify with a more inclusive term. | https://www.rd.com/article/latino-hispanic-and-latinx/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2673308638#10_3754526697 | Title: Latino vs. Hispanic vs. Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them | Reader's Digest
Headings: Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
You may have heard the terms Latino and Hispanic. What about Latinx? Here's what these terms mean and how to use them correctly.
Whom does Hispanic encompass?
Is Latino any better?
What about Latinx?
How should you use each term?
Hispanic Women Who Changed the World
Trailblazing Hispanic Americans Who Made History
Hispanic Heroes Who Didn't Make the History Books
Popular Videos
Content: Latinx is a way of inclusively calling someone a Latino without having to reference the male denotation of the term. To use Latino solely to describe a mixed group of males and females ignores the nonbinary members of the community and elevates the male to a superior status than the female. The preference for male over female is a long-standing practice in the Latin American culture and to deny this as an issue further alienates women from an equal place in society. The term may have originated from protestors in South America who crossed out the letter “o” at the end of Latino on their protest signs. The term may have also arisen in 2004 within the LGBTQ+ Latino community who sought to identify with a more inclusive term. The term is quickly growing in popularity in the United States and is used more frequently in the United States than in Latin America. The idea is that this term offers better representation for women and the non-binary community as its sole purpose is for the sake of inclusivity. While Latinx is popular across social media channels, a recent study by the Pew Research Center finds that only 23 percent of Latinos have heard the term and that only 3 percent of the total population are using it. According to the study, Latinx emerges from a worldwide movement to utilize gender-neutral nouns and pronouns. Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 are amongst the more prominent users of Latinx. | https://www.rd.com/article/latino-hispanic-and-latinx/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2673308638#11_3754528965 | Title: Latino vs. Hispanic vs. Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them | Reader's Digest
Headings: Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx: What the Terms Mean and How to Use Them
You may have heard the terms Latino and Hispanic. What about Latinx? Here's what these terms mean and how to use them correctly.
Whom does Hispanic encompass?
Is Latino any better?
What about Latinx?
How should you use each term?
Hispanic Women Who Changed the World
Trailblazing Hispanic Americans Who Made History
Hispanic Heroes Who Didn't Make the History Books
Popular Videos
Content: The term is quickly growing in popularity in the United States and is used more frequently in the United States than in Latin America. The idea is that this term offers better representation for women and the non-binary community as its sole purpose is for the sake of inclusivity. While Latinx is popular across social media channels, a recent study by the Pew Research Center finds that only 23 percent of Latinos have heard the term and that only 3 percent of the total population are using it. According to the study, Latinx emerges from a worldwide movement to utilize gender-neutral nouns and pronouns. Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 are amongst the more prominent users of Latinx. Unsurprisingly, women who are most affected by the gender specificity of the Spanish language are also likely to use it. Once again, this term sparks plenty of resistance. One criticism of the term is that “it’s a way to take American values and anglicize the Spanish,” says Lopezrevoredo. Lopezrevoredo does not use the term Latinx to define herself because while she feels that Latino does denote gender neutrality, she also views the letter “x” as too contentious. At the same time, she acknowledges that “it’s important for people to feel as if there is a term that denotes who they are completely.” | https://www.rd.com/article/latino-hispanic-and-latinx/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674143240#0_3756829838 | Title: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Headings: Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.”
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Brittany Gibson
Content: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Brittany Gibson Updated: Oct. 13, 2017
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.” ESB Professional/shutterstock If you’ve ever felt like someone was looking at you and you ended up being right, you’re not alone. The same goes for if you’ve ever been home alone and felt like you were being watched; you know what we’re talking about. That eerie feeling of someone—or something—watching your every move. Well, we have good news. Before you call the police, or ghostbusters for that matter, psychology has an answer. If you’re not home alone, sometimes our “sixth sense” is right, and someone is staring at us. ( Here’s how to positively tap into your intuition .) | https://www.rd.com/article/reason-feel-like-being-watched/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674143240#1_3756831262 | Title: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Headings: Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.”
Popular Videos
Brittany Gibson
Content: That eerie feeling of someone—or something—watching your every move. Well, we have good news. Before you call the police, or ghostbusters for that matter, psychology has an answer. If you’re not home alone, sometimes our “sixth sense” is right, and someone is staring at us. ( Here’s how to positively tap into your intuition .) How many times have you looked up only to make awkward eye contact with someone who was already looking at you? In the case that someone is actually looking at you, it’s because your eyes are always picking up on things that are outside your direct field of vision—even when you don’t realize it. Despite the awkward eye contact you may encounter, this is actually a survival technique. “Direct gaze can signal dominance or a threat, and if you perceive something as a threat, you would not want to miss it. So assuming that the other person is looking at you may simply be a safer strategy,” said professor Colin Clifford of the Vision Centre and the University of Sydney in a media release. “ | https://www.rd.com/article/reason-feel-like-being-watched/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674143240#2_3756832887 | Title: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Headings: Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.”
Popular Videos
Brittany Gibson
Content: How many times have you looked up only to make awkward eye contact with someone who was already looking at you? In the case that someone is actually looking at you, it’s because your eyes are always picking up on things that are outside your direct field of vision—even when you don’t realize it. Despite the awkward eye contact you may encounter, this is actually a survival technique. “Direct gaze can signal dominance or a threat, and if you perceive something as a threat, you would not want to miss it. So assuming that the other person is looking at you may simply be a safer strategy,” said professor Colin Clifford of the Vision Centre and the University of Sydney in a media release. “ Direct gaze is often a social cue that the other person wants to communicate with us, so it’s a signal for an upcoming interaction.” ( In some cultures, people carry around talismans, which are believed to be for protection against those who glare at you with an “evil eye” when you’re not looking, which supposedly results in bad luck, misfortunate, or injury—here are some good luck charms from around the world to try .) So what about when you’re home alone and feel an “evil eye” gazing at you from across the room? In psychological terms, the feeling of an unknown presence is, “an illusory own-body perception with well-defined characteristics that is associated with sensorimotor loss and caused by lesions in three distinct brain regions: temporoparietal, insular, and especially frontoparietal cortex,” according to a study published by ScienceDirect. | https://www.rd.com/article/reason-feel-like-being-watched/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674143240#3_3756835069 | Title: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Headings: Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.”
Popular Videos
Brittany Gibson
Content: Direct gaze is often a social cue that the other person wants to communicate with us, so it’s a signal for an upcoming interaction.” ( In some cultures, people carry around talismans, which are believed to be for protection against those who glare at you with an “evil eye” when you’re not looking, which supposedly results in bad luck, misfortunate, or injury—here are some good luck charms from around the world to try .) So what about when you’re home alone and feel an “evil eye” gazing at you from across the room? In psychological terms, the feeling of an unknown presence is, “an illusory own-body perception with well-defined characteristics that is associated with sensorimotor loss and caused by lesions in three distinct brain regions: temporoparietal, insular, and especially frontoparietal cortex,” according to a study published by ScienceDirect. In other words, the feeling of someone staring at you or being near you when you are alone is a psychological misperception and mirroring of your own body’s actions. Normally, our bodies can differentiate between ourselves and others, but every so often, things get a little mixed up. “ In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing,” Giulio Rognini, Ph.D., a senior scientist at EPFL’s Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, tells Inverse. “We take for granted that we have a solid representation of our body in space and time,” he says. “ I think this ‘feeling of a presence’ study is a nice example of the fact that when you trick your own bodily signals and you trick your brain at interpreting them, then you can have very very weird, strange sensations.” ( | https://www.rd.com/article/reason-feel-like-being-watched/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674143240#4_3756837349 | Title: Why You Feel Like You're Being Watched | Reader's Digest
Headings: Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
Here’s the Psychological Reason You Sometimes Feel Like You’re Being Watched
“In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing.”
Popular Videos
Brittany Gibson
Content: In other words, the feeling of someone staring at you or being near you when you are alone is a psychological misperception and mirroring of your own body’s actions. Normally, our bodies can differentiate between ourselves and others, but every so often, things get a little mixed up. “ In a sense, we are absolutely the ghosts we are sensing,” Giulio Rognini, Ph.D., a senior scientist at EPFL’s Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, tells Inverse. “We take for granted that we have a solid representation of our body in space and time,” he says. “ I think this ‘feeling of a presence’ study is a nice example of the fact that when you trick your own bodily signals and you trick your brain at interpreting them, then you can have very very weird, strange sensations.” ( Here’s another way science has busted ghost stories .) Unfortunately, psychology and science can only explain so much. Because after all, how the heck do you explain this terrifying ghost video? Popular Videos
Originally Published: October 13, 2017
Brittany Gibson
Brittany Gibson is a regular contributor to RD.com’s culture, food, health, and travel sections. | https://www.rd.com/article/reason-feel-like-being-watched/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2674745438#3_3758567086 | Title: The Dangers of TikTok That Are Worth Your Attention | Reader's Digest
Headings: The Dangers of TikTok That Are Worth Your Attention
The Dangers of TikTok That Are Worth Your Attention
We all love TikTok, but there are many things we don't know yet about the app. After you click agree, are you putting yourself at risk?
Is time up on TikTok?
TikTok: An overview
Why is TikTok in the news right now?
Danger #1: Extended permissions in app
Danger #2: Data mining, selling, and storage
Danger #3: National security
What does this mean for the average user?
Clear Signs You're About to Be Hacked
The Most (and Least) Secure Online Retailers in the Country
The Dangerous Reason You Need to Stop Taking Those Silly Facebook Quizzes
Content: Users can also play with built-in video and sound effects to recreate viral TikTok trends and challenges. These short videos rack up hearts (much like the “likes” of Facebook or Instagram), comments, and reposts/duets. The video creators, known as TikTokers, aim for followers on the platform. Many TikTokers with large followings monetize their videos or promote their brand through specialized ads, merchandise, and partnerships. TikTok has its own special set of expectations and etiquette rules within its “something for everyone” content model. Why is TikTok in the news right now? To start, TikTok was the number one most downloaded app on the Apple App store in the first quarter of 2019. Since then, the popularity has continued to skyrocket. As of summer 2020, TikTok is on millions on mobile devices in the United States and abroad. TikTok has offered a supportive community for many on the app while also raising concerns over dangerous trends and effects on mental health. | https://www.rd.com/article/the-dangers-of-tiktok-that-are-worth-your-attention/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#2_3759843190 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
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Content: Naturally, as people’s understanding evolves regarding the role that racism plays in society and institutions, so does the language they use to describe these communities. It’s not surprising, then, that the centuries-old term people of color —which, according to The American Heritage style guide, was first cited in the 1796 edition of The Oxford English Dictionary with the British spelling of colour —is often short-handed these days with the acronym POC or completely supplanted by BIPOC. But what is BIPOC’s actual meaning, and when should you use this term? It’s not as straightforward as you might think, and, in fact, its usage can be surprisingly loaded. Once you’re up to speed, you’ll also want to learn more about BLM’s meaning and history. What is BIPOC? According to advocacy organization The BIPOC Project, BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and the term is meant to “highlight the unique relationship to Whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have.” But BIPOC’s definition is a little more complicated than that, explains Rob Buscher, an adjunct professor in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania. “ I’ve heard it mean two different things, so it’s important to make a distinction: Are we talking about Black and Indigenous persons of color, or are we talking about Black, Indigenous, and persons of color? | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#3_3759845535 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
Popular Videos
Content: What is BIPOC? According to advocacy organization The BIPOC Project, BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and the term is meant to “highlight the unique relationship to Whiteness that Indigenous and Black (African Americans) people have.” But BIPOC’s definition is a little more complicated than that, explains Rob Buscher, an adjunct professor in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania. “ I’ve heard it mean two different things, so it’s important to make a distinction: Are we talking about Black and Indigenous persons of color, or are we talking about Black, Indigenous, and persons of color? Because some people mean that exclusively to talk about Black and Indigenous communities,” he says. “ I don’t know that there’s a consensus about what it means.” Some people also believe that the term is redundant, which further confuses BIPOC’s meaning. “ For me, Black and Indigenous people are people of color,” says linguist Tracey Weldon, PhD, a professor and the interim dean of the graduate school and vice provost for graduate education at the University of South Carolina. “ So, both definitions carry an element of redundancy.” | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#5_3759849842 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
Popular Videos
Content: The benefits of using BIPOC
Regardless of whether BIPOC is redundant or lacks consensus about its definition, activist Allie Young considers it a plus that the term is even being spoken. Young is the founder of Protect the Sacred, a grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of and serves the Navajo Nation, and she thinks the fact that a widely used acronym centers Indigenous people in its construct is an important step forward. “ For me, as an Indigenous person, I actually like the term because it names Indigenous people,” she explains. “ We’re often left out of the conversation [and face] invisibility every day. And so, to be named and specified in BIPOC, for me, is significant.” Buscher adds that because BIPOC has become part of the lexicon of activism, Indigenous people are now more often part of conversations about institutional racism in the United States. That is progress in and of itself. “ Unless you live in a place that has a reservation nearby,” he says, “most people don’t think about Native Americans at all—full stop.” It’s also about solidarity and the commitment of mutual support by activists from different ethnic backgrounds. As they say, there is strength in numbers, and that’s important for all members of these communities, but perhaps even more so for Native Americans, who, through BIPOC’s meaning, are included in the broader fight for social justice in a way that the terms people of color and POC do not directly indicate. “ | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#8_3759856464 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
Popular Videos
Content: She cautions, though, that BIPOC should not replace the individual words that comprise it. “I’m mindful that some people take offense to [the term] people of color and perhaps think it’s not broad enough. But I think there’s probably room for both,” she says. “ I don’t necessarily know that they need to compete against one another. That’s the fun thing to linguists. I’m always fascinated when terms gain currency to sort of see what the life span is and what its experience is during that life span. It’s still very much in progress and still unfolding, so we have to kind of wait and see where it goes.” For now, it’s too early to know whether BIPOC will have longevity. Experts debate exactly when the term became part of the vernacular, but it has certainly gained widespread traction within the last two years and especially over the last year, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of George Floyd. Its popularity likely resulted from the media, elected officials, and increased conversations about and action around race and race relations. | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#9_3759858440 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
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Content: I’m always fascinated when terms gain currency to sort of see what the life span is and what its experience is during that life span. It’s still very much in progress and still unfolding, so we have to kind of wait and see where it goes.” For now, it’s too early to know whether BIPOC will have longevity. Experts debate exactly when the term became part of the vernacular, but it has certainly gained widespread traction within the last two years and especially over the last year, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of George Floyd. Its popularity likely resulted from the media, elected officials, and increased conversations about and action around race and race relations. That said, the New York Times traced perhaps its first usage back to a 2013 tweet by a Toronto-based queer, safe-sex activist group. Regardless of when or where people began using the term, its very existence signals its cultural importance in ongoing debates about race, equity, justice, and inclusion. RELATED: Black or African American: Which Term You Should Be Using
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Language has immense power
“Language is a funny thing. | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#10_3759860463 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
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Content: That said, the New York Times traced perhaps its first usage back to a 2013 tweet by a Toronto-based queer, safe-sex activist group. Regardless of when or where people began using the term, its very existence signals its cultural importance in ongoing debates about race, equity, justice, and inclusion. RELATED: Black or African American: Which Term You Should Be Using
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Language has immense power
“Language is a funny thing. It reflects things that are happening in society,” says Weldon, adding that it can sometimes even shape public perception and effect larger change. “ It’s hard to say where we are with regard to [that], but I would hope that having that kind of language at least reflects some efforts to acknowledge the shared struggle.” At the same time, Weldon acknowledges some people who belong to the groups included under the BIPOC umbrella may reject it because they believe the acronym can mask the differences of the communities named if not used correctly. “ If you’re in a context where you’re really referring to Black people, but you’re saying BIPOC, then it becomes almost a euphemism, a way of avoiding terms that may be seen as more controversial,” she explains. “ And that has the effect of perpetuating stereotypes against the very group that we’re trying to uplift.” | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#11_3759862712 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
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Content: It reflects things that are happening in society,” says Weldon, adding that it can sometimes even shape public perception and effect larger change. “ It’s hard to say where we are with regard to [that], but I would hope that having that kind of language at least reflects some efforts to acknowledge the shared struggle.” At the same time, Weldon acknowledges some people who belong to the groups included under the BIPOC umbrella may reject it because they believe the acronym can mask the differences of the communities named if not used correctly. “ If you’re in a context where you’re really referring to Black people, but you’re saying BIPOC, then it becomes almost a euphemism, a way of avoiding terms that may be seen as more controversial,” she explains. “ And that has the effect of perpetuating stereotypes against the very group that we’re trying to uplift.” That’s an additional problem, she adds, because euphemisms can amplify the stigma of the terms they are used to avoid. “Is it that people don’t even want to say the word Black American or Indigenous or person of color ?” asks Buscher. “ That was the feeling that I started to get from people saying POC, not even person of color, and I noticed that that was happening a lot in mainstream discourse, in the news media, and in academia. In America, we’ve had so many historic wrongs, and we always used euphemistic language to cover it up.” | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675203660#12_3759865079 | Title: BIPOC Meaning | What Is BIPOC, and How Did Its Definition Evolve?
Headings: What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
What Does BIPOC Stand For? Why It’s Important to Know What This Acronym Means
Have you been seeing this term a lot lately? Here’s what it means and when you should—and shouldn't—use it.
What is BIPOC?
The benefits of using BIPOC
Some people take offense to the term people of color
Language has immense power
When to stay general and when to get specific
Sources:
Black Businesses to Support
Quotes in the Fight Against Racism
Podcasts About Race You Need to Hear
Popular Videos
Content: That’s an additional problem, she adds, because euphemisms can amplify the stigma of the terms they are used to avoid. “Is it that people don’t even want to say the word Black American or Indigenous or person of color ?” asks Buscher. “ That was the feeling that I started to get from people saying POC, not even person of color, and I noticed that that was happening a lot in mainstream discourse, in the news media, and in academia. In America, we’ve had so many historic wrongs, and we always used euphemistic language to cover it up.” Buscher points to the United States’ forced relocation and mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II as an example of how language can be used to whitewash history. While history talks of “internment camps,” the Geneva Convention defines that specific term as camps for enemy nationals. In fact, he says, the camps that held Japanese Americans were technically concentration camps, though people shy away from that term for obvious reasons. “ I know it’s painful sometimes to use the specific language. Language has real power. | https://www.rd.com/article/what-does-bipoc-stand-for/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675702125#11_3761226103 | Title: Black History Month: Why This Celebration Should Be a Call to Action
Headings: Why Black History Month Is More Important Than Ever
Why Black History Month Is More Important Than Ever
While it's important to celebrate Black culture and contributions, it's equally important to acknowledge how society still oppresses and discriminates against Black people.
The racial wealth gap keeps growing
Racial inequality makes it hard for Black people to escape poverty
Environmental racism and neglect endanger predominantly Black communities
Police brutality disproportionately affects Black Americans
Pregnancy-related deaths keep rising for Black women
Black people are the most frequent victims of hate crimes
Hair discrimination is common in the workplace and higher education
The U.S. educational system is failing Black children
What can you do?
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Content: The district’s superintendent, Greg Poole, said that Arnold’s hair length violated the school’s dress code and that his decision had nothing to do with race. However, Black protective hairstyles (or hairstyles like locs and braids that maintain moisture and ward off damage from the elements) are directly tied to race, and there is both cultural and religious significance for not cutting dreadlocks. This is just one of many instances that further prove the disproportionate impact that workplace and higher education grooming policies have on Black people. As a response, three states—California, New York, and New Jersey—have passed versions of “T he Crown Act,” which make it illegal to discriminate against individuals who wear their hair in its natural form or in protective hairstyles. In case you were wondering, this is the root of society’s obsession with controlling Black hair. The U.S. educational system is failing Black children
How can children be the future if the United States doesn’t provide equal opportunities for young Black people to succeed? While 87 percent of White students graduate from high school on time, just 73 percent of Black students do, and they’re less likely to complete a bachelor’s | https://www.rd.com/article/why-black-history-month-is-more-important-than-ever/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675885923#10_3761705206 | Title: Why Do Cats Sleep on Me? | Reader's Digest
Headings: Why Do Cats Sleep on You?
Why Do Cats Sleep on You?
You might love it when they snuggle you at night or you might hate it. Here’s why cats sleep on you, what it means, and how to get them to sleep elsewhere.
Why does my cat sleep on me?
They’re looking for security
They’re seeking warmth
They’re marking their territory
They want to bond
Could your cat sleeping on you ever be a sign that something is wrong?
Is there a reason some cats sleep on specific body parts?
Why do most cats sleep with their back to you?
Is it bad to let your cat sleep with you?
Are there ways to teach your cat to not sleep in your bed with you without locking them out of your room?
Signs Your Cat Is Mad at You
Reasons You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Cat
Friendliest Cat Breeds
Morgan Cutolo
Content: There could be a risk of suffocation and if the cat gets startled in the middle of the night they could panic and scratch a child. Avoid these other mistakes that cat owners should never make. Are there ways to teach your cat to not sleep in your bed with you without locking them out of your room? Delgado recommends a few different options for helping your cat sleep in a separate room from you. You can try a heated pet bed so they can get a little extra heat while sleeping. Help them settle down for the night by playing with them followed by a large dinner. Having a full belly can make them sleepy and they’ll be happier to plop down on the couch instead of your bed. You can set up an automatic feeder for particularly restless cats to dispense a small amount of food every 1-2 hours throughout the night. This will keep your cat watching the machine instead of barging into your room and running up and down your bed. Setting up some early morning distractions can help too. | https://www.rd.com/article/why-does-my-cat-sleep-on-me/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2675885923#11_3761707250 | Title: Why Do Cats Sleep on Me? | Reader's Digest
Headings: Why Do Cats Sleep on You?
Why Do Cats Sleep on You?
You might love it when they snuggle you at night or you might hate it. Here’s why cats sleep on you, what it means, and how to get them to sleep elsewhere.
Why does my cat sleep on me?
They’re looking for security
They’re seeking warmth
They’re marking their territory
They want to bond
Could your cat sleeping on you ever be a sign that something is wrong?
Is there a reason some cats sleep on specific body parts?
Why do most cats sleep with their back to you?
Is it bad to let your cat sleep with you?
Are there ways to teach your cat to not sleep in your bed with you without locking them out of your room?
Signs Your Cat Is Mad at You
Reasons You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Cat
Friendliest Cat Breeds
Morgan Cutolo
Content: Help them settle down for the night by playing with them followed by a large dinner. Having a full belly can make them sleepy and they’ll be happier to plop down on the couch instead of your bed. You can set up an automatic feeder for particularly restless cats to dispense a small amount of food every 1-2 hours throughout the night. This will keep your cat watching the machine instead of barging into your room and running up and down your bed. Setting up some early morning distractions can help too. Try setting up a bird feeder outside a window your cat likes to sit by so they can watch “Bird TV” in the morning so they don’t wake you up at 4 in the morning to be fed. Now that you know the answer to, “Why does my cat sleep on me?” learn how to decode your cat’s other behaviors. Impact Photography/Shutterstock
Signs Your Cat Is Mad at You
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Reasons You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Cat
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Friendliest Cat Breeds
Originally Published: February 06, 2020
Morgan Cutolo
Morgan is an Associate Editor at Reader’s Digest. | https://www.rd.com/article/why-does-my-cat-sleep-on-me/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2682751297#4_3780928509 | Title: How Your Clothes Affect Your Mood and Emotions | Reader's Digest
Headings: 10 Unexpected Ways Your Clothes Can Change Your Mood
10 Unexpected Ways Your Clothes Can Change Your Mood
Ponder this before you select your next office outfit or workout duds.
Your clothing can make you feel powerful
Your clothing can make you a better thinker
Your clothing can make you exercise harder (but make it feel easier)
Your clothing can make you smarter
Your clothing can make you focus better
Your clothing can help you get your way
Your clothing can make you more honest
Your clothing can make you want to work out
Your clothing can cheer you up
Your clothing can make you lose weight
Charlotte Hilton Andersen
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Your clothing can help you get your way
This one’s for those who hate haggling over a car price or negotiating a house contract. ( Um, isn’t that everyone?) According to research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, your clothing can give you an edge in an argument. Subjects were divided into three groups: They dressed in either a suit, a pair of sweats, or were allowed to wear their own clothing. They were then put in a scenario where they had to negotiate. The people who were dressed better routinely trumped those who were dressed down. Even more interestingly, the men in sweats actually showed lower testosterone levels, which further reduced their aggression. iStock/JaysonPhotography
Your clothing can make you more honest
There may be a sneaky side effect of wearing knock-offs, according to a Harvard study published in Psychological Science. Researchers gave people fancy new sunglasses, telling half of a group they were designer while the other half was told they were counterfeit. | https://www.rd.com/list/clothes-affect-mood/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2688987899#2_3797696708 | Title: 30 Powerful Quotes on Anti-Racism and Racial Justice | Reader's Digest
Headings: 30 Powerful Quotes That Speak Volumes in the Fight Against Racism
30 Powerful Quotes That Speak Volumes in the Fight Against Racism
These quotes ring true in the fight against racism now more than ever before.
Powerful quotes
Courage is contagious
Hold on to dreams
Light and dark, love and hate
Change
Peace and freedom
Living together
Freedom of others
A nation’s strength
Challenge and controversy
Be human together
Diminishing fear
Work at peace
Committed citizens
Freedom is won
Walk together
A loving person
Complex human beings
The right time
Protest openly everything
Creative alternatives
Take risks
The need for change
Shake hands
Dreams
Justice
Prejudice
Be an activist
Stand up
Celebrate differences
Unity
Madeline Wahl
Content: Learn how to respond to a racist comment when you’re figuring out how to speak up. rd.com
Hold on to dreams
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” — Langston Hughes, American poet. After reading these anti-racism quotes, be aware of these everyday examples of white privilege you may not have noticed. rd.com
Light and dark, love and hate
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., American minister and activist. rd.com
Change
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. | https://www.rd.com/list/powerful-quotes-that-speak-volumes-in-the-fight-against-racism/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2692337179#8_3806723456 | Title: What Halloween Could Look Like This Year | Reader's Digest
Headings: What Halloween Could Look Like This Year
What Halloween Could Look Like This Year
Is it possible to trick-or-treat during a pandemic? Here's which traditions may be altered or skipped this year—and which can go on as usual. And hey, the good news is that it’s the perfect time to wear a mask!
Is Halloween canceled?
Elaborate decorations
House-decorating contests
Personal haunted houses
Insta-worthy costumes
Fun with masks
Pumpkin-carving competitions
COVID-proof, time-honored traditions
Scary-movie nights
Parades or festivals
Socially distanced trick-or-treating
Drive-by trick-or-treating
Trunk-or-treats
“You’ve Been Booed”
New traditions
Tina Donvito
Content: Plus, those hesitant to take the risk of going to a store to get a costume, or who don’t want to spend a ton shopping online, may have their kids make their own for a fun, safe, and cheap homemade version. “ Take a day and create costumes out of everyday items you find in the house,” Rhoads suggests. “ Hats, boots, jewelry—ordinary things can be put together to create incredible costumes.” Artistic families can even challenge themselves by attempting some cool face painting. Then, post the results online, or “have digital costume parties with friends and family via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or another online platform,” Rhoads says. Check out these creative homemade Halloween co stumes for kids basically anyone can DIY. Image taken by Mayte Torres/Getty Images
Fun with masks
The pandemic and Halloween have something in common: the need for masks. “ You can combine the two by having fun Halloween-themed pandemic masks—I predict there will be many, many plague doctor masks this Halloween season,” Rhoads says. “ Create papier-mâché plague doctor masks and decorate them with paint, glitter, jewels, feathers, scraps of fabric, or whatever other craft supplies you have around the house.” | https://www.rd.com/list/what-halloween-could-look-like-this-year/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2698026508#7_3815786011 | Title: Red Dead Online Bounty Hunter Role Guide - RDR2.org
Headings: Red Dead Online Bounty Hunter Role Guide
Red Dead Online Bounty Hunter Role Guide
Contents
Becoming a Bounty Hunter
LATEST RDR2 NEWS CLIPS
Hunting Bounties
Tips and Tricks
Bounty Hunter Payouts
Bounty Hunter Role Unlocks
Comments? Join our discussion forums...
Content: Depending on whether money or Role XP is your main goal, there are different ways to play for maximum efficiency. The Role XP reward of each mission is fixed, meaning you'll get the same amount for completing the mission regardless of circumstance. If that is your main objective, try and complete missions as quickly as possible so you can move on to the next in the least time possible. You can gain 90 Role XP per dead target and 210 Role XP per live target. If you want to earn cash as a Bounty Hunter, you'll need to do the exact opposite. The payout increases alongside the time it takes to complete the mission. Each 3 minutes spent in the mission will increase the reward up until the 30 minute mark is reached, after which the reward does not increase. The best tactic when dealing with tough bounty missions is bringing along some friends and approaching the target area from multiple directions, cutting off potential escape routes. When there is a firefight near the target, make sure to be very conscious of who you are shooting, lest you lower your reward. At Rank 4, you unlock Bounty Hunter events, which are minor, short but fun events exclusive to your role. | https://www.rdr2.org/guides/bounty-hunter-role-guide/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2698679694#6_3817185584 | Title: 10 Styles of Architecture you will find in South-East Asia - RTF
Headings: 10 Styles of Architecture you will find in South-East Asia
10 Styles of Architecture you will find in South-East Asia
1. Cambodian Khmer
2. Buddhist
3. New Indies
4. French Colonial
5. Spanish Colonial
6. Neoclassical, Baroque and Art Deco
7. Brutalist
8. Vernacular
9. Modernist
10. Neo-Tropical
Content: It was influenced by the Soviet and Chinese states around these regions. Some very fine examples of this style of architecture are Kinta Heights housing estate in Ipoh, Malaysia, Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, French Library (Institute of Foreign Languages), part of the Royal University of Phnom Penh
8. Vernacular
Contemporary architecture in South East Asian countries has developed with increasing concern for sustainability and is deeply rooted in their indigenous practices. They use earth-friendly material like mud, timber and bamboo with the minimum, but efficient use of concrete and steel. They pay attention to detail and create spaces that are open and airy. 9. Modernist
With better economic growth in the late ’90s, there was a boom in construction and redevelopment in the major cities of South East Asia, notably in Kuala Lampur, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Hanoi. The buildings in this time are greatly inspired by the international standards of skyscrapers and have vastly changed the skylines of the above-mentioned cities. 10. Neo-Tropical
This style has recently developed in Singapore in an effort to create a more appropriate climate-sensitive approach towards architecture. | https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/fresh-perspectives/a341-10-styles-of-architecture-you-will-find-in-south-east-asia/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2708957886#1_3841014907 | Title: How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children | Reading Rockets
Headings: How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
Know the rules
Get to know the people who make decisions about your child's education
Keep records
Gather information
Communicate effectively
Know your child's strengths and interests and share them with educators
Emphasize solutions
Focus on the big picture
Involve your child in decision making as early as you can
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Content: To find out the laws in your state and your rights as a parent, contact your local school district office, or state Department of Education. Get to know the people who make decisions about your child's education
Connect with educators and administrators in both casual and formal settings. Talk with your child's teacher on a regular basis. If possible, volunteer in the classroom and help out with school functions. If you have concerns or problems that a teacher can not or will not address, be willing to follow the chain of command through the school, and if necessary, to the district office. Remember that you as a parent have the right to request that the school evaluate your child if you think he or she may have a learning disability. Be sure that your request is in writing. Keep records
Parents should maintain an organized file of educational records and assessment information. Take notes during telephone and face-to-face meetings, and ask for people's full names and contact information when communicating by phone or by email. In addition, keeping less formal examples of children's academic progress, such as homework papers, artwork, and writings, may be useful in establishing patterns and documenting both abilities and challenges. | https://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-parents-can-be-advocates-their-children |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2710690297#2_3844715748 | Title: Diversity and Equity / Equity Values and Goals
Headings: REMINDER: Core Equity Values
REMINDER: Core Equity Values
Equity Goals
Content: Goal 2: Equitable access and inclusion
The unobstructed entrance into, involvement of and full participation of learners in schools, programs and activities within those schools. Goal 3: Equitable treatment
Patterns of interaction between individuals and within an environment characterized by acceptance, valuing, respect, support, safety and security such that students feel challenged to become invested in the pursuits of learning and excellence without fear of threat, humiliation, danger or disregard. Goal 4: Equitable opportunity to learn
At minimum, the creation of learning opportunities so that every child, regardless of characteristics and identified needs, is presented with the challenge to reach high standards and are given the requisite pedagogical, social, emotional and psychological supports to achieve the high standards of excellence that are established. Goal 5: Equitable resources
Funding, staffing and other resources for equity-based excellence that are manifested in the existence of equitably assigned qualified staff, appropriate facilities, other environmental learning spaces, instructional hardware and software, instructional materials and equipment, and all other instructional supports, are distributed in an equitable and fair manner such that the notion that all diverse learners must achieve high academic standards and other school outcomes become possible. Goal 6: Accountability
The assurance that all education stakeholders accept responsibility and hold themselves and each other responsible for every learner having full access to quality education, qualified teachers, challenging curriculum, full opportunity to learn, and appropriate, sufficient support for learning so they can achieve at excellent levels in academic and other student outcomes. | https://www.readingsd.org/Page/1945 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2711097206#1_3845654834 | Title: Why Read? RIF Readers Share Their Top 20 Reasons | Read It Forward
Headings: The Top 20 Reasons to Read
The Top 20 Reasons to Read
(As if we needed more than one.)
20. “Because it’s cheaper than therapy.” —Michael E.
19. “Because I can’t not read.” —Sarah McW.
18. “Because it soothes my soul.” —Phyllis L.
17. “To subdue the incessant monologue in my head.” —Alice B.
15. “Pretty sure it’s because I’m addicted.” —Kay G.
14. “Because TV is boring.” —Tisha H.
12. “Because there are books.” —Barbara P. on Facebook
5. “Because it makes me happy.” —Jackie G.
Content: See how our crowdsourced list lines up with yours, and tell us why you read in our Facebook group or on Twitter. 20. “ Because it’s cheaper than therapy.” — Michael E.
19. “ Because I can’t not read.” — Sarah McW.
18. “ Because it soothes my soul.” — Phyllis L.
17. “ To subdue the incessant monologue in my head.” — Alice B.
16. | https://www.readitforward.com/essay/top-20-reasons-read/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2711097206#4_3845658718 | Title: Why Read? RIF Readers Share Their Top 20 Reasons | Read It Forward
Headings: The Top 20 Reasons to Read
The Top 20 Reasons to Read
(As if we needed more than one.)
20. “Because it’s cheaper than therapy.” —Michael E.
19. “Because I can’t not read.” —Sarah McW.
18. “Because it soothes my soul.” —Phyllis L.
17. “To subdue the incessant monologue in my head.” —Alice B.
15. “Pretty sure it’s because I’m addicted.” —Kay G.
14. “Because TV is boring.” —Tisha H.
12. “Because there are books.” —Barbara P. on Facebook
5. “Because it makes me happy.” —Jackie G.
Content: Kay G.
14. “ Because TV is boring.” — Tisha H.
13. To forget. “To forget the real world for a while and live in a world made by someone else.” — mizkatie51
12. “ Because there are books.” — Barbara P. on Facebook
11. To open doors. “The reader only needs to chose which door they are walking through—travel, historical, memoir, romance, and so many other choices, and every new book challenges the reader to open that door a little wider to meet whomever is inside.” — | https://www.readitforward.com/essay/top-20-reasons-read/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2711981098#1_3847256594 | Title: 10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month - Read Poetry
Headings: 10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month
10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month
“Praise Song for the Day” by Elizabeth Alexander
“Heartbeats” by Melvin Dixon
“Canary” by Rita Dove
“A Brief History of Hostility” by Jamaal May
“History as Process” by Amiri Baraka
“Miz Rosa Rides the Bus” by Angela Jackson
“Afterimages” by Audre Lorde
“We Should Make a Documentary About Spades” by Terrence Hayes
“__________ my loved blacknesses & some blacknesses I knew” by Khadijah Queen
“Let American Be America Again” by Langston Hughes
Content: The poem paints a picture of everyday life in America, pointing out the many who have struggled and died for this day. “ Praise song for struggle, praise song for the day,” she writes. “Heartbeats” by Melvin Dixon
Melvin Dixon was one of the first poets to explore the complexities of blackness and queerness. “ As white gays deny multiculturalism among gays, so too do black communities deny multisexualism among their members. Against this double cremation, we must leave the legacy of our writing and our perspectives on gay and straight experiences,” he said at the Third National Lesbian and Gay Writers Conference. His poem “Heartbeats,” mimics the rhythm of a heartbeat while it provides intimate flashes of his struggles. “Canary” by Rita Dove
Known for her ability to mix elegant lyricism with political scope, Rita Dove’s impact on American poetry is immeasurable. In addition to being the youngest-ever US Poet Laureate, she’s a Pulitzer-Prize winner, recipient of a National Humanities Medal, and more. Her poem, “Canary” likens singer Billie Holiday to a caged bird. “ Fact is, the invention of women under siege / has been to sharpen the love in the service of myth,” writes Dove. “ | https://www.readpoetry.com/black-history-month/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2711981098#2_3847258796 | Title: 10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month - Read Poetry
Headings: 10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month
10 Powerful Poems to Celebrate Black History Month
“Praise Song for the Day” by Elizabeth Alexander
“Heartbeats” by Melvin Dixon
“Canary” by Rita Dove
“A Brief History of Hostility” by Jamaal May
“History as Process” by Amiri Baraka
“Miz Rosa Rides the Bus” by Angela Jackson
“Afterimages” by Audre Lorde
“We Should Make a Documentary About Spades” by Terrence Hayes
“__________ my loved blacknesses & some blacknesses I knew” by Khadijah Queen
“Let American Be America Again” by Langston Hughes
Content: His poem “Heartbeats,” mimics the rhythm of a heartbeat while it provides intimate flashes of his struggles. “Canary” by Rita Dove
Known for her ability to mix elegant lyricism with political scope, Rita Dove’s impact on American poetry is immeasurable. In addition to being the youngest-ever US Poet Laureate, she’s a Pulitzer-Prize winner, recipient of a National Humanities Medal, and more. Her poem, “Canary” likens singer Billie Holiday to a caged bird. “ Fact is, the invention of women under siege / has been to sharpen the love in the service of myth,” writes Dove. “ If you can’t be free, be a mystery.” “A Brief History of Hostility” by Jamaal May
Detroit-based poet Jamaal May crafts a powerful breakdown of oppression in this poem. “ A Brief History of Hostility” is a five-part poem that takes on themes of life, fire, death, and the reach for peace through raging repetition and calculated rhythms. “ The war said let there be war / and there was war. / The war said let there be peace / and there was war,” writes May.
“History as Process” by Amiri Baraka
Perhaps one of the most subversive poets in American history, Amiri Baraka is well known for his provocative poetry style. | https://www.readpoetry.com/black-history-month/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2712065314#1_3847469371 | Title: When We Write For We: Maya Angelou and The Civil Rights Movement - Read Poetry
Headings: When We Write For We: Maya Angelou and The Civil Rights Movement
When We Write For We: Maya Angelou and The Civil Rights Movement
Content: Though Maya Angelou’s work spans past The Civil Rights Movement, her poetry has always been revolutionary, especially her famous poem, “Caged Bird”, in which she explores the liberation of black people from slavery. The “free bird” she writes about represents liberated people celebrating their independence and can be found in the fifth stanza: The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn bright lawn
and he names the sky his own. The revolutionary act of creating art explores the depth of the human experience and our shared experiences. Art is an opportunity to document our societal history just as much as it is an opportunity to express emotion and explore trauma. Later in “Caged Bird,” Maya writes both about the spark of The Civil Rights Movement and her traumatic experience with rape in her early years. She explores the idea that even in our freedom, the cage of racism and inequality burdens our communities: But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing. The Civil Rights Movement not only declared the need for basic human rights, but also for economic rights. Poverty was not a foreign concept in the ‘60s; | https://www.readpoetry.com/when-we-write-for-we-maya-angelou-and-the-civil-rights-movement/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2716118594#0_3856519107 | Title: Top Conservative Values | Ronald Reagan
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June 19, 2018
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Top 10 Conservative Values
While there is no guidebook to the qualities that comprise someone’s political party or ideology, there are a number of top conservative values that many who consider themselves conservative Americans share. This is not to say all conservatives should be painted with the same brush—nor should all liberals be considered exactly alike. However, when it comes to foundational beliefs and views, these top 10 conservative values are often underlining the works of political leaders, and the aspirations and motivations of their followers. The right to privacy: Conservative values often place emphasis on the need for Americans to be able to live freely, without influence from the government or media. Lately, this has been evidenced in conservative support for privacy on the Internet. Self-defense: Many right-leaning Americans agree that the nation’s future is contingent upon protecting itself from domestic and foreign threats. Justice: All Americans deserve to live freely and equally. | https://www.reagan.com/top-conservative-values-ronald-reagan |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718477445#7_3861812794 | Title: Manifest Destiny and President Polk | RealClearHistory
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Content: Ulysses Grant, who fought in the war, later wrote that sending forces to the border was a purposeful provocation by Polk to start a war: “ We were sent to provoke a fight, but it was essential that Mexico should commence it.” After the United States won the war, the 1948 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo granted the Southwest to America, including the modern states of California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona. The United States paid Mexico $15 million for the land, plus paid another $3 million in Mexican debts. On a cost per square mile basis, this was almost twice the cost of the Louisiana Territory. Slavery divided opinion on the war. Southerners tended to support it, wanting to expand slavery. Some Northerners opposed it, wanting to prevent any slavery expansion. Abraham Lincoln, in Congress at the time, came out against the war. He said the incident at the Rio Grande was over disputed territory, not American soil. | https://www.realclearhistory.com/articles/2018/12/12/manifest_destiny_and_president_polk_394.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718659458#3_3862239938 | Title: The Case for Local Government | RealClearPolicy
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The Case for Local Government
By Michael Hendrix
March 04, 2019
Content: Americans trust their local governments because they are tasked with doing things we want: keeping us safe, educating our children, cleaning the streets. And while we have some say in who our nationally elected leaders are and what they do, it is hardly the sort of choice offered by our nearly 36,000 local governments. At the local level, we may vote with our feet as well as our ballots. It is time we gave local a chance once again. The people and places closest to us are where we tend to direct our care and our energy; they should enjoy the authority necessary for diverse citizens to pursue flourishing lives together. In the 21st century, localism should be the rallying cry for those who believe in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Local governments are a living tradition within the political order set out in the Constitution. The Founders recognized the municipality as a natural political entity arising from Americans’ associational life. | https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2019/03/04/the_case_for_local_government_111089.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718659458#6_3862244579 | Title: The Case for Local Government | RealClearPolicy
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The Case for Local Government
By Michael Hendrix
March 04, 2019
Content: In this way, municipalities, along with the states, help devolve authority away from the federal government and keep power from becoming too concentrated in Washington — or at least that’s how it’s supposed to work. Assigning responsibility to the smallest and lowest units of competent authority yields better governance, if not always better government. Embracing local government doesn’t eliminate all the challenges inherit in democratic governance, including disagreement, and even conflict and corruption. Nevertheless, local governments are better positioned than national governments to tackle particular challenges within their own contexts. Local knowledge is the feedstock of good governance, even if it does not always produce perfect policies. At the very least, being so close to a relatively small electorate — both in terms of decision making and revenue — helps elected leaders voice the tune of their constituency. Citizens, in turn, feel a sense of empowerment from active participation in local government, which ideally leads to more civic engagement. This is how municipalities become schoolhouses of democracy. As Alexis de Tocqueville put it, “a nation may establish a free government, but without municipal institutions it cannot have a spirit of liberty.” Self-government? | https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2019/03/04/the_case_for_local_government_111089.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718659458#7_3862246305 | Title: The Case for Local Government | RealClearPolicy
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The Case for Local Government
By Michael Hendrix
March 04, 2019
Content: At the very least, being so close to a relatively small electorate — both in terms of decision making and revenue — helps elected leaders voice the tune of their constituency. Citizens, in turn, feel a sense of empowerment from active participation in local government, which ideally leads to more civic engagement. This is how municipalities become schoolhouses of democracy. As Alexis de Tocqueville put it, “a nation may establish a free government, but without municipal institutions it cannot have a spirit of liberty.” Self-government? Popular accountability? Limited government? These democratic concepts are birthed and nurtured locally. The technocrats and bureaucrats, ideologues and advocates in our federal and state governments are jealous of local power. “ A highly civilized community can hardly tolerate a local independence, is disgusted at its numerous blunders, and is apt to despair of success before the experiment is completed,” said Tocqueville. | https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2019/03/04/the_case_for_local_government_111089.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718659458#12_3862254015 | Title: The Case for Local Government | RealClearPolicy
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The Case for Local Government
By Michael Hendrix
March 04, 2019
Content: But federalism also demands that municipalities fulfill their obligations with maximal democratic authority within their spheres of governance. Self-empowering weak municipalities — say, through stronger mayors or by unifying city and county governments — must go hand-in-hand with greater democracy. This can be done, for instance, by devolving less scalable issues to neighborhood bodies. Housing policy may be best addressed at the metropolitan scale, while infrastructure maintenance is best handled at the hyper-local level. When it comes to providing quality public services to residents, local governments should aim for efficacy checked by democracy. Cities and towns have always animated the American project, their local governments acting as the central nervous system of the body politic. Participation in matters of shared consequence can reinforce a sense of the common good, laying the foundation for communities in which citizens share the tasks of maintaining and improving the places where they live. Without functioning local governments, the larger political community is in danger of heart failure. Perhaps the greatest challenge to the American project today is apathy — the sense that no one in power listens to us or is trustworthy. Social media and other technologies intensify rather than quell these anxieties. | https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2019/03/04/the_case_for_local_government_111089.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718659458#13_3862255756 | Title: The Case for Local Government | RealClearPolicy
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The Case for Local Government
By Michael Hendrix
March 04, 2019
Content: Cities and towns have always animated the American project, their local governments acting as the central nervous system of the body politic. Participation in matters of shared consequence can reinforce a sense of the common good, laying the foundation for communities in which citizens share the tasks of maintaining and improving the places where they live. Without functioning local governments, the larger political community is in danger of heart failure. Perhaps the greatest challenge to the American project today is apathy — the sense that no one in power listens to us or is trustworthy. Social media and other technologies intensify rather than quell these anxieties. Liberating ourselves from the local has not made us freer but rather placed us under the authority of a seemingly unaccountable central government along with an increasingly concentrated economy. It is time we believed again in the power of local — local solutions, local opportunities, and local democracy. Our life together in community, from which local governments are born, should be the building blocks of the American project. Michael Hendrix is director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute. Comment
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718684761#2_3862296347 | Title: What Life Was Like in 1776 | RealClearPolitics
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What Life Was Like in 1776
Content: In the northern colonies, according to historical research, the top 10% of the population owned about 45% of the wealth. In some parts of the South, 10% owned 75% of the wealth. But unlike most other countries, America in 1776 had a thriving middle class. Well-to-do farmers shipped tons of corn and wheat and rice to the West Indies and Europe, using the profits to send their children to private schools and buy their wives expensive gowns and carriages. Artisans—tailors, carpenters and other skilled workmen—also prospered, as did shop owners who dealt in a variety of goods. Benjamin Franklin credited his shrewd wife, Deborah, with laying the foundation of their wealth with her tradeswoman's skills. Several hundred miles inland was the "back country," and at the time of the Revolution, not many people went there by choice. Most were poor and landless—younger sons, for example, whose older brothers had inherited the family's property. Life on the outskirts of civilization was hard and often violent. Morals on the Western frontier were often much more relaxed than they were in the civilized East. | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/07/04/what_life_was_like_in_1776_283931.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718684761#3_3862297806 | Title: What Life Was Like in 1776 | RealClearPolitics
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What Life Was Like in 1776
Content: Benjamin Franklin credited his shrewd wife, Deborah, with laying the foundation of their wealth with her tradeswoman's skills. Several hundred miles inland was the "back country," and at the time of the Revolution, not many people went there by choice. Most were poor and landless—younger sons, for example, whose older brothers had inherited the family's property. Life on the outskirts of civilization was hard and often violent. Morals on the Western frontier were often much more relaxed than they were in the civilized East. Enlarge Image
The Blue Anchor Inn, Philadelphia, Pa., 1776
America in 1776 was also a diverse nation. The first census, taken in 1790, revealed that only about 60% of the people came from England. The rest were German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Swedish and African. Men wore clothes that were as colorful as the ladies' garb. One male fashion plate in New York ordered a suit of "superfine scarlet plush and a vest of light blue plush." | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/07/04/what_life_was_like_in_1776_283931.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2718684761#4_3862299114 | Title: What Life Was Like in 1776 | RealClearPolitics
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America in 1776 was also a diverse nation. The first census, taken in 1790, revealed that only about 60% of the people came from England. The rest were German, Irish, Dutch, Scottish, Swedish and African. Men wore clothes that were as colorful as the ladies' garb. One male fashion plate in New York ordered a suit of "superfine scarlet plush and a vest of light blue plush." Among the ladies, the beauty business was already a major force in the economy. " Fashion dolls" wearing the latest styles circulated through the city and the country. Women regularly spent a half day getting their hair "permanented" for a ball. Ladies seeking to preserve the sheen of youth spent a fortune on "paints" from China and lip salves from India. Molly Tilghman of Chestertown, Md., summed up the prevailing opinion when she told her cousin Polly Pearce: " | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/07/04/what_life_was_like_in_1776_283931.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2719592985#1_3863866401 | Title: Cuban-American Businessman Maximo Alvarez Denounces Communism At RNC: I Choose Trump Because I Choose America | Video | RealClearPolitics
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Maximo Alvarez, whose family fled Communist Cuba, delivered a passionate speech against Marxism at the first night of the 2020 Republican National Convention. Alvarez, a Florida businessman gave an emotional speech about the consequences of swallowing the "communist pill" and said that it is "up to us to decide our fate, and to choose freedom over oppression." Read the transcript of his entire speech below. "I’m speaking to you today because I’ve seen people like this before," Alvarez said Monday. " I’ve seen movements like this before. I’ve seen ideas like this before and I’m here to tell you, we cannot let them take over our country." "I heard the promises of Fidel Castro. | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/08/24/cuban-american_businessman_maximo_alvarez_denounces_communism_at_rnc_i_choose_trump_because_i_choose_america.html?f |
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Content: I know all about the past. I'll never forget my own. My family has fled totalitarianism and communism. More than once. First my dad from Spain, then from Cuba. But my family is done leaving. By the grace of God, I have lived the American dream, the greatest blessing I’ve ever had. My dad, who only had a sixth-grade education told me, "Don’t lose this place. You’ll never be as lucky as me." I’m speaking to you today because my family is done abandoning what we've rightfully earned. | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/08/24/cuban-american_businessman_maximo_alvarez_denounces_communism_at_rnc_i_choose_trump_because_i_choose_america.html?f |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2719648888#2_3863992061 | Title: Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education | RealClearPublicAffairs
Headings: Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
The 1619 Project Embraced by Virginia College Admissions Organization
VAIS Pushes Critical Race Theory on Educators
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Critical Race Theory Discounts Responsibility and Agency
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Content: In fact, the source of poverty and criminal behavior in minority communities is due exclusively to these barriers. Already mainstream on college campuses, most of those protesting George Floyd’s death have been taught that every power structure, including the free market, the criminal justice system, and the electoral college, were created specifically to oppress them. In the future, however, students are not going to have to wait for college to learn these lessons. The indoctrination in “woke” identity politics will have already begun in K-12 education. The 1619 Project Embraced by Virginia College Admissions Organization
The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling recently posted a statement on their website in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Part of their statement includes a suggested reading list for educators on race, which includes an endorsement of the 1619 Project. A series of essays published by the New York Times last year, the 1619 Project reframes U.S. history by arguing that 1619, the year slaves were first brought to Jamestown, is the year of America’s true founding. In partnership with the Times, the Pulitzer Center created a curriculum based on 1619 that they distributed to over 3,500 schools. The curriculum teaches that slavery has had a lasting impact on all U.S. institutions, according to a Pulitzer Center lesson plan. One discussion guide question asks,
How do societal structures developed to support the enslavement of black people, and the anti-black racism that was cultivated in the U.S. to justify slavery, influence many aspects of modern laws, policies, systems, and culture? | https://www.realclearpublicaffairs.com/articles/2020/07/16/critical_race_theory_in_k-12_education_498969.html#! |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2719648888#3_3863994500 | Title: Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education | RealClearPublicAffairs
Headings: Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
The 1619 Project Embraced by Virginia College Admissions Organization
VAIS Pushes Critical Race Theory on Educators
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Critical Race Theory Discounts Responsibility and Agency
Entire California School System to Partner with Critical Race Theory Apologists
CRT’s Stifling Effects on Civil Society
Content: Part of their statement includes a suggested reading list for educators on race, which includes an endorsement of the 1619 Project. A series of essays published by the New York Times last year, the 1619 Project reframes U.S. history by arguing that 1619, the year slaves were first brought to Jamestown, is the year of America’s true founding. In partnership with the Times, the Pulitzer Center created a curriculum based on 1619 that they distributed to over 3,500 schools. The curriculum teaches that slavery has had a lasting impact on all U.S. institutions, according to a Pulitzer Center lesson plan. One discussion guide question asks,
How do societal structures developed to support the enslavement of black people, and the anti-black racism that was cultivated in the U.S. to justify slavery, influence many aspects of modern laws, policies, systems, and culture? In a video created for the curriculum Nikole Hannah-Jones, the creator of the 1619 Project, explains that growing up in the Midwest, she “saw the landscape of inequality” through her school bus window. The most telling portion of the video is when Hannah-Jones discusses American history, first describing 1776 positively as the year that set in motion the most “liberatory democratic experiment in the history of the world.” As she speaks, iconic images play of the pilgrims, the American Founders, the 1950s, and the Statue of Liberty. Then the images begin to rewind, and Hannah-Jones says, “The only way you can believe that this country was the most liberatory democratic nation that the world has ever seen is to, of course, erase the indigenous people who were already here… and to ignore the enslaved Africans.” Hannah-Jones claims that nearly everything in modern American life is tainted by the legacy of slavery. | https://www.realclearpublicaffairs.com/articles/2020/07/16/critical_race_theory_in_k-12_education_498969.html#! |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2719836213#6_3864476064 | Title: The Female Psychopath | RealClearScience
Headings: The Female Psychopath
The Female Psychopath
Content: Norwegian scientists Rolf Wynn, Marita H Høiseth, and Gunn Pettersen explained some of the distinctions in 2012: Women who are manipulative more often tend to flirt, while manipulative men are more likely to run scams and commit fraud. In women, the tendency to run away, exhibit self-injurious behavior, and manipulation, all characterize impulsiveness and behavioral problems. Moreover, their criminal behavior consists primarily of theft and fraud. In men, however, the criminal behavior often includes violence. Indeed, the form of aggression that is displayed appears to differ between the sexes. Although the results are divergent and inconclusive, some studies have suggested that while men more often show physical aggression, women more often display a more relational and verbal form of aggression. This may, for instance, occur through manipulation of social networks in attempting to exclude the victim from a community. Alternatively, it may take the form of threats of self-injury, with consequences for family and friends. Just like in men, psychopathy in women develops as a result of "complex interactions between biological and temperamental predispositions as well as social and environmental influences." | https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/03/the_female_psychopath.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2719836213#7_3864477601 | Title: The Female Psychopath | RealClearScience
Headings: The Female Psychopath
The Female Psychopath
Content: Indeed, the form of aggression that is displayed appears to differ between the sexes. Although the results are divergent and inconclusive, some studies have suggested that while men more often show physical aggression, women more often display a more relational and verbal form of aggression. This may, for instance, occur through manipulation of social networks in attempting to exclude the victim from a community. Alternatively, it may take the form of threats of self-injury, with consequences for family and friends. Just like in men, psychopathy in women develops as a result of "complex interactions between biological and temperamental predispositions as well as social and environmental influences." Female psychopaths may have been abused as children, subjected to abandonment, or perhaps suffered some sort of head trauma. WHO ARE FEMALE psychopaths? That's a tricky question to answer -- demographic studies on female psychopaths are scarce, to the point of nonexistence. We know that roughly 16% of incarcerated women are psychopaths, while rates among men are much higher. Clearly, a higher proportion of female psychopaths are functional, perhaps even quite successful, members of society. | https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/03/the_female_psychopath.html |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2724092927#6_3875226176 | Title: The Legality of Living on Commercial Property | RealEstateLawyers
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Real estate zoning laws are often difficult to understand, but you should know that they are set up to keep people safe, to set construction standards, and to maximize profit capabilities for a town or city. There is a big difference in definition between residential and commercial property: Residential property is meant for building houses, apartments, and other homes,
Commercial property is meant for building businesses that generate income. Industrial property is separate from these two properties as well. This distinction can be difficult to understand, though, since real estate zoning laws are different throughout different towns, counties, and states. You might realize that some jurisdictions have different positions on the differences between what can be considered commercial and what can be considered residential. One example is as follows: in some cases, a residential home is not commercial property even if part of it is rented to others for profit. Apartment buildings can also be considered commercial property, even though they are residential in nature since many people live there. The Dangers of Living on Commercial Property
You can find stories of individuals that have successfully lived on commercial property for months for free, since in some cases, it is illegal for landlords to collect rent from those living on this property. | https://www.realestatelawyers.com/resources/real-estate/commercial-real-estate/the-legality-living-commercial-property |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2729474120#6_3887565462 | Title: How to paint on new plaster | Real Homes
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Fresh plaster is extremely porous, and any moisture will be quickly absorbed into the wall. This is why you need to water down your first paint layer (known as a mist coat). To make a mist coat, combine a cheaper emulsion paint in a similar colour to your top coat with water. The ratios for this will vary according to the paint you are using, so check what it says on your paint tin – but around three parts paint to one part water should suffice. Stir the solution until you have an even consistency with no water sitting on top of the paint. Fresh plaster needs to be able to breath underneath the paint to allow any moisture to escape, so make sure to use a non-vinyl water-based paint. Top tip: If you have lots of rooms to paint, a big batch of white trade emulsion will see you through several rooms worth of mist coat. 3. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/how-to-paint-on-new-plaster |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2729474120#7_3887567071 | Title: How to paint on new plaster | Real Homes
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Content: Stir the solution until you have an even consistency with no water sitting on top of the paint. Fresh plaster needs to be able to breath underneath the paint to allow any moisture to escape, so make sure to use a non-vinyl water-based paint. Top tip: If you have lots of rooms to paint, a big batch of white trade emulsion will see you through several rooms worth of mist coat. 3. Prime with a mist coat
Applying the first coat of mist paint can be a messy job as the paint will be thin and runny, so make sure you have put down dust sheets and covered any furniture. Fix masking tape along the skirting boards and any trim to protect them, and cover light switches or sockets and windows. Pour the mist coat into a paint tray then roll an even amount on to a foam roller. Roll it over the plaster in smooth, upward motions until you have covered the whole surface. Use a smaller paint brush to get into any corners or areas that cannot be reached with the roller. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/how-to-paint-on-new-plaster |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#0_3889346125 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
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How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
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Know how to cut in with paint properly to see your rooms get a professional looking makeover, quickly. Our video and step-by-step guide can help. (Image credit: Amazon)
By Hebe Hatton 22 days ago
Knowing how to cut in with paint on a ceiling and your walls is a key skill every DIY decorator should have under their belt. A must when painting rooms of all shapes and sizes, cutting in paint will help you tackle that tricky area where your walls meet the ceiling, to ensure a professional finish every time. We want to see crisp, clean edges all along the top of the walls and failing to cut in properly could leave you with a fairly disappointing paint job that even the kids might pull you up on... It sounds harder than it is, so grab a good brush and watch our quick how to below to become a pro in no time. Find the best paint brushes for all your DIY needs. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#1_3889348206 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: (Image credit: Amazon)
By Hebe Hatton 22 days ago
Knowing how to cut in with paint on a ceiling and your walls is a key skill every DIY decorator should have under their belt. A must when painting rooms of all shapes and sizes, cutting in paint will help you tackle that tricky area where your walls meet the ceiling, to ensure a professional finish every time. We want to see crisp, clean edges all along the top of the walls and failing to cut in properly could leave you with a fairly disappointing paint job that even the kids might pull you up on... It sounds harder than it is, so grab a good brush and watch our quick how to below to become a pro in no time. Find the best paint brushes for all your DIY needs. 1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
A good brush for cutting in paint is essential. A number of products are labelled as 'cutting-in brushes' and may have tapered bristles or a slanted end to help get that pleasing clean line. However, any good-quality 2in brush, which won't shed bristles, is a sound choice. Don't go too narrow as you need to be able to paint far enough from the edge to roller in (without scuffing the adjoining wall). | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#4_3889356371 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: Paint (obviously)
Frog tape or masking tape
Plastic sheets
Paint tray
Roller
Paint brush (we like using a 2" brush)
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
Assuming you are painting at least one wall, make sure you move away anything that could suffer from paint splatters. If you're cutting in paint on a ceiling, you'll want to consider covering the whole floor in dust sheets. Be sure to also cover any exposed light switches and plug sockets that could get in the way, and cover any larger pieces of furniture that can't be moved, in plastic sheets. 2. Start in the right place
It's advisable to paint a ceiling before the walls as it's a slightly trickier task and you are more likely to make errors that can be cleaned up later when you start painting the walls. Wait until the ceiling paint has dried before you start painting the walls as to cut in you will need to apply tape to the ceiling and wet paint + masking tape doesn't mix. idea. 3. Tape off areas
Unless you’re confident that you have a very steady hand, it’s best to use frog tape to tape off the areas where the ceiling meets the wall to ensure you get clean lines. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#6_3889360177 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: To do this start by places a strip of tape in the corner of the ceiling, right where the ceiling meets the wall. Press down on it firmly until it lies flat against the ceiling. Then slowly drag the tape along the length of the ceiling in a straight line, flattening it as you go. If you are doing the entire room as apposed to one feature wall, repeat until the whole ceiling has a ring of tape around it. Top tip: Make sure there are no air pockets, otherwise you run the risk of paint seeping through onto the ceiling. 4. Fill a small paint pail
Pour some paint into a small paint tray – you don’t need much at this stage, only about an inch, as this will prevent spills and saturating your brush too much by mistake. 5. Ensure your visibility is clear
Not clearly seeing what you're doing is a recipe for disaster with every DIY job but most especially when cutting in paint so consider a head lamp/torch to increase your visibility if the room you're working in is dark. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#7_3889361985 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: Make sure there are no air pockets, otherwise you run the risk of paint seeping through onto the ceiling. 4. Fill a small paint pail
Pour some paint into a small paint tray – you don’t need much at this stage, only about an inch, as this will prevent spills and saturating your brush too much by mistake. 5. Ensure your visibility is clear
Not clearly seeing what you're doing is a recipe for disaster with every DIY job but most especially when cutting in paint so consider a head lamp/torch to increase your visibility if the room you're working in is dark. 6. Make the first brushstroke
Dip your brush straight down into the paint, until the paint covers roughly a third of the bristles. Then gently tap, don't wipe, each side of the brush against the side of the paint container to avoid any drips. Holding the brush with a pencil grip for control, make a brushstroke on the wall about two inches away from the edge you’re cutting in, to remove the excess paint. This should be about 12 inches long. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#8_3889363828 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: 6. Make the first brushstroke
Dip your brush straight down into the paint, until the paint covers roughly a third of the bristles. Then gently tap, don't wipe, each side of the brush against the side of the paint container to avoid any drips. Holding the brush with a pencil grip for control, make a brushstroke on the wall about two inches away from the edge you’re cutting in, to remove the excess paint. This should be about 12 inches long. 7. Move towards the line
Then turn the brush so that you’re using the narrow edge and paint your downward stroke up to 12 inches long, edging up to the Frog tape/ line. Top tip: Make sure you don’t apply too much pressure as the paint ooze from the brush and create drips. 8. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2730178649#9_3889365386 | Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...
Content: 7. Move towards the line
Then turn the brush so that you’re using the narrow edge and paint your downward stroke up to 12 inches long, edging up to the Frog tape/ line. Top tip: Make sure you don’t apply too much pressure as the paint ooze from the brush and create drips. 8. Paint the rest of the room
After you have finished cutting in, continue to paint the rest of the room with your best paint roller . Make sure you reach as high as your initial 1–2" strip of wall paint and do not push or drag the roller all the way up to the ceiling. 9. Remove the tape
Once the paint is dry you can remove the tape and voilà, nice clean edges. 10. | https://www.realhomes.com/advice/video-how-to-cut-in-when-painting |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#1_3918198721 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: As we talked about how what she could do to help her child, she said, “Our math book does review pages after so many lessons. It always seems that she understands the concepts, so I see no need to review them before we move on.” After those words came out of her mouth, she looked at me and said, “And there lies the problem!” Oh, the power of review! I’ve also been tempted to skip reviewing concepts after I’ve taught them. I mean, the kid gets it. Why review it? There are many reasons review is a good teaching practice. Here are just six: 1. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#2_3918199893 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: I mean, the kid gets it. Why review it? There are many reasons review is a good teaching practice. Here are just six: 1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected. Understanding the concept of multiplication works much better if we understand the concept of addition. Multiplication builds on addition. They are connected. The same is true of reading. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#7_3918205499 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: Allowing your child the chance to review and “play with” concepts helps this to happen. 4. Review builds confidence. When we ask our children to review something, it helps them build confidence because they can do it! This is also known as practice. A sports coach knows the value of practicing and reviewing old skills before introducing new ones. It builds that “I can do it” spirit. The same is true of teaching. 5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#8_3918206591 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: A sports coach knows the value of practicing and reviewing old skills before introducing new ones. It builds that “I can do it” spirit. The same is true of teaching. 5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge. Review, when done well, gives the child a chance to take what he’s learned, make it his own, and apply it. A great way to do this is simply apply the knowledge to authentic situations that come up naturally in our day. It could even be done well with a worksheet. When we give our kids the chance to review and apply what they know, we are allowing the learning to take root and thrive. 6. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#9_3918207818 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: Review, when done well, gives the child a chance to take what he’s learned, make it his own, and apply it. A great way to do this is simply apply the knowledge to authentic situations that come up naturally in our day. It could even be done well with a worksheet. When we give our kids the chance to review and apply what they know, we are allowing the learning to take root and thrive. 6. Review allows for independence. When teaching multiple children, independent work is vitally important. You can’t introduce new concepts to everyone at the same time. The beauty of review is that students can do the work {wait for it} by themselves! With these six reasons alone, I remind myself once again that I need to make sure review is included in my teaching. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2740881206#10_3918209181 | Title: The Importance of Review in Learning
Headings: The Importance of Review in Learning
The Importance of Review in Learning
1. Much of our learning is cumulative and connected.
2. Learning is built on prior knowledge.
3. Learning doesn’t happen overnight.
4. Review builds confidence.
5. Review gives learners a chance to apply their knowledge.
6. Review allows for independence.
Content: Review allows for independence. When teaching multiple children, independent work is vitally important. You can’t introduce new concepts to everyone at the same time. The beauty of review is that students can do the work {wait for it} by themselves! With these six reasons alone, I remind myself once again that I need to make sure review is included in my teaching. It is not a waste of time. It is valuable in building up our children as learners! Becky is a homeschooling mama to four little blessings. She is passionate about teaching, specifically literacy. She is the author of This Reading Mama, where she shares reading and writing activities as well as literacy curricula and printables. | https://www.reallifeathome.com/the-importance-of-review-in-learning/ |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_50_2744757094#6_3929443316 | Title: Straight Vs Crossed Legs | Should Men Sit With Their Knees Open Or Closed?
Headings: Straight Vs Crossed Legs | Should Men Sit With Their Knees Open Or Closed?
Straight Vs Crossed Legs | Should Men Sit With Their Knees Open Or Closed?
#1 – Legs Out Front & Knees Together
#2 – Legs Out Front & Knees Spread
#3 – The Leg-Over-Leg Cross Position
#4 – The Ankle Lock Position
#5 – The Figure-Four Leg Lock Position
The Best Sitting Position? It's #2
Remember…
Content: You're not feeling guarded or defensive (which is implied when the thighs are stuck together covering your crotch area). So communication-wise, this version of straight legs is preferable. #3 – The Leg-Over-Leg Cross Position
Here's the one that's always up for debate – the typical crossing of legs. It's said to be quite common in Europe (whereas Americans tend to go for the Figure-Four Leg-Lock ). One leg is crossed over the other. Legs stuck together. This position takes things a step further than sitting with your legs straight and knees close. It can mean you're building a fortress around yourself (particularly your crotch) with the thighs lumped together. That explains why some people perceive crossed legs as less masculine than straight legs. Crossed legs keep your manhood “hidden” instead of “exposed” – which isn't an issue for women who sit like this. | https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/open-closed-legs-men-sit/ |
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