http://www.twentyhood.com a podcast about life as a twenty-something Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:50:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most of you know that I'm a huge fan of the 21st century — I love the fact the old standards which governed our parents and grandparents are out the window. Gone are the days of suit-and-ties and corporate songs, our workforce is ever-shifting and change is the only constant. Much ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/04/28/what-do-you-make/ Hey, remember when I talked with Kristen Fischer about her book, Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An after-college guide to life? Well, now the book has a blog, where you can keep track of the latest news and reactions, and get in touch with Kristen and the others working behind ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/04/23/new-blog-for-ramen-noodles-rent-and-resumes/ I've talked about this before, but it never hurts to hammer home the message: start saving for retirement, my friends! In fact, a recent article from Yahoo! Finance concludes that you can become a millionaire simply by stashing money in your 401(k) and Roth IRA, if you start at age ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/04/23/one-year-1-million/ Everyone's talking about Politics, with an capital P, so let's take a minute to examine politics with a lowercase p. I'm talking about workplace politics, and how to co-exist with the many strange types of folks you'll be sure to encounter. An article from BNet runs down 7 maneuvers that you ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/04/13/top-7-workplace-powerplays/ Well, the internet said it, so it must be true. The BBC is reporting on a new study that says how caffeine has magic brain powers to prevent Alzheimer's and other diseases. "Caffeine appears to block several of the disruptive effects of cholesterol that make the blood-brain barrier leaky," said Dr Jonathan ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/04/03/daily-caffeine-protects-brain/ I found the following job post on Craig's List and thought I should share. First I have to say that I did actually apply, but only because I felt that I honestly fulfill the criteria. Does that mean I have a high regard for myself? Does that mean that most ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/03/28/wanted-superman/ I reckon that title is pretty self-explanatory. •• Article Here » via Dumb Little Man http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/03/14/30-useful-sites-you-probably-didnt-know-about/ Sorry for not properly posting the last episode into the feed, but now that you've listened to the awesomeness of Kristen Fischer, I thought you might like to check out an article she's written for TalentZoo about how to spice up a resume in the turbulent times of today. My advice: ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/03/06/modernizing-your-resume-for-todays-job-market/ We're seeing signs of Spring here in New York. This time of year always encourages me to get out and re-invigorate myself towards some practice or other. I've been focusing on networking this Winter, but Spring seems like the time to be more social. My March resolution, as it were, ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/03/05/spring-again/ In this episode, Scott talks with Kristen Fischer about life after college. Kristen is a New Jersey-based freelance writer and author of the upcoming book "Ramen Noodles, Rent, and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life". Join Scott and Kristen for a chat about classes, debt, freelancing, working, making friends, paying ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/02/24/episode-037-year-zero/ Let's be honest, you're not the healthiest eater. But switching to a diet of lettuce and Crystal Light isn't for everyone. From ZenHabits comes a sensible list of 12 ways to eat better and feel better. Here's a sample: 7. Nuts instead of chips. If you normally snack on chips, try ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/02/23/12-steps-to-healthier-eating/ Advertisers and marketers love watching college students because in spite of having no money, their spending habits are an indicator of how the next generation thinks as consumers. In this article from AdAge, we see that more and more college students are demanding better food, often from local and organic sources. ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/02/20/college-students-demand-organic-and-stuff/ We've covered this before, but in case you haven't bookmarked a similar page, here is a list of various drinks and their caffeine contents: Table Here » As you may guess, a Starbucks regular brew (grande) tips the caff-scale at 320mg. Ouch. via LVHRD http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/02/11/caffeine-content-by-the-numbers/ Oh, that old golden bear-trap of the office romance. Bro, she's way out of your league. Nowadays, we spend more and more time at work, so it seems only natural that we begin to develop romantic relationships with co-workers. Of course, this is usually discouraged, if not banned outright. Why? Potential drama, ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/02/08/office-flings-help-productivity/ I've been saying for years that Baby Boomers ruined the Internet. Or at least adults in general. Not us geeky kids. First, they felt the need to monetize everything leading to the boom in advertising online. Next, they, in their gullible ways, allowed Spam and Fishing scams to flourish, and ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/31/youngsters-not-happy-about-oldsters-going-online/ We all want to be rich. While a million dollars isn't what it used to be (especially not in New York), it's quite an aspiration and one that is more achievable than ever. One component for a successful financial future is saving, and more importantly, to begin from a young ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/29/becoming-a-millionaire-by-saving/ It goes by many names, the "lull", the "itis", the "valley of fatigue" to name a few, but by any name we all know the feeling of getting totally exhausted during the day. Whether a student or a worker, the need to sleep can conflict directly with your day's to-do ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/25/how-to-stay-awake-at-work-or-school/ Eeek, no more buying coffee for the ladies, turns out caffeine can double the likelihood of miscarrying. A new study out of Chicago has shown that drinking two cups of coffee while pregnant is a terrbile thing to attempt. In fact, caffeine of any type, including soda, tea, etc. can ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/22/caffeine-doubles-miscarriage-risk/ Casual Gaming? No, that's not a euphemism for butt-sex, it's playing those "little" video games that take up just a bit of time here and there. Tetris, Bejeweled, etc. are common examples. Traditional says that these games are mainly for ladies, and men prefer to tackle "real" games like Hal ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/21/men-hate-to-admit-to-casual-gaming/ In my 26 years I have spent many a night hour with friends (and alone) playing video games. It does strange things to one's physiology — we forget to eat, ignore the need to sleep, tune out external stimuli, and somehow eradicate the need to use the bathroom. But since we're ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/09/snacking-tips-for-all-night-gamers/ The start of a new year brings with it new optimism and resolutions, which often mean hitting the gym. If you are among the masses that flock to the gym in January, or as I call them, "The Jannuarians", take a moment to read this article from ABC News. Based on ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/08/beware-of-gym/ Whoa, my life just changed. Well, sort of. It seems that a post on DietHack has just tackled 12 Myths about various beverages including coffee, soda, tea and alcohol. Of course, this is the internet so I'm not sure if the 'science' behind this site can be trusted. I would ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/08/myths-about-drinks-dispelled/ Do twentysomethings make resolutions? Most likely yes, but perhaps not with the same fervor as 'adults'. It seems we are content to just exist, and we have a strange blindness when it comes to self-examination. While we may examine our waistlines, like everyone else, we seldom resolve to change our ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/07/on-resolutions/ Need further evidence that college bafoonery has escaped it's brick-and-ivy cage? The World Series of Beer Pong is currently underway in Las Vegas. Perhaps the most shocking revelation is that this is in fact the third WSBP, so the event is gaining traction. Check out the official site for BPONG.com, who ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/05/world-series-of-beer-pong/ Interested in taking your work life up a notch for the new year? Best to get into one of these fields. US News and World Report has the rundown of some ahead-of-the-curve careers perfect for the taking. Here's an obvious but insightful example: Globalization, especially Asia's ascendancy. This should create great ... http://www.twentyhood.com/2008/01/04/top-careers-for-2008/