Top Ten Worst Hereditary Conditions
Wed 26 Sep 2007 – 21.15
I suppose it’s in your twenties when one begins to think about human physiology. We are no longer invincible teens and we find ourselves more and more falling victim to the genetic foibles of our parents. So, what better way to celebrate that then to examine some of the worst conditions you are unlucky enough to inherit.
Baldness is only No. 10, so strap yourself in. via LiveScience
posted by Scott in health & fitness.
The Vanishing American Vacation
Wed 19 Sep 2007 – 11.52
Now that Summer is over, I can adequately reflect on the fact that I truly need a vacation. I didn’t get to go away this summer, save for that weekend in Toronto (which was mostly spend on the bus), and apparently I’m not the only.
Compared to people in other developed countries, Americans don’t ask for more vacation time, don’t take all the vacation time their employers give them and continue to work while they are on vacation.
Says Don Monkerud of AlterNet. Check out the article for more of the bad news.
So are you, the young professional, falling into this same trap that has already claimed out parents? I surely hope not. As for me, well, I plan on taking the entire month of December off.
posted by Scott in careers,life.
Wed 12 Sep 2007 – 8.11
Aside from playing Tennis, that is.
From DIY Life, which by the way is a really cool blog, comes 17 usefull around-the-house uses for tennis balls. As you might expect, they all center on the rubbery nature of the balls, which are unique in sports. I’d go so far as to say that it is the most common use of rubber that most people can think of — except perhaps shoe soles, and of course tires. But you wouldn’t use either of those for fixing things in the home. Here’s a novel example:
8. Secret storage – Looking for a place to stash that million dollar microchip while you’re at the gym? Slit a tennis ball and stick it inside! Works for anything that’s valuable (or not) and small enough to stick inside a tennis ball via a tiny slit.
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posted by Scott in life.
18 Overlooked Things to Bring to College
Mon 10 Sep 2007 – 20.42
The same list applies to first apartments, really, but yes, you should read this and remember it. Luckily, I had an older sister who warned me about some of these, and me being a geek filled in the rest. Here’s one that’s commonly overlooked:
9. Stapler – There will be countless times that you will find yourself needing a stapler. If you think you are going to go through college without ever writing a paper that is more than one page long, then you may be in for a rude awakening.
On a food note, you can never have enough milk or eggs. The ultra-perishables are like gold in a dorm environment, especially on those Saturday afternoons when last night’s party leads to today’s craving for pancakes.
So for all the 18-year-olds reading this blog, now you know.
posted by Scott in education,life.
Sun 09 Sep 2007 – 18.24
From ZenHabits comes a new list of 50 tips on how to save money. Yes, we’ve read many of these before, but if you learn one extra tip that saves you a buck, isn’t it worth your time to read? Here’s on that I have personally found to be extremely significant:
Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses in our daily lives is eating out — the average person spends well over $2,000 a year on eating out. Restaurants are expensive, including fast-food (not to mention the health hazards). It’s much cheaper to cook your own food. Our family creates a weekly menu, then we buy the groceries, and cook dinner (and lunch) each evening. Lately I’ve even been prepping it in the morning, so it’s a snap when we get home.
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posted by Scott in personal finance.