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Government has a mess of mascots Sports mascots have made waves over the years with their antics. Think of the San Diego Chicken who virtually created the…
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Cat Models predict disasters
When insurance companies began not renewing tens of thousands of homeowners policies in California, should residents have complained more vigorously? Or…
Where home materials are made
A construction job, whether it’s residential or commercial, is an incredibly complex project with an enormous number of moving parts. Many of those moving…
Private fire prevention companies multiply
Private firefighters vaulted into the spotlight during January’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires, and the press wasn’t necessarily positive. According…
Red is great for Valentines, but not best for home sales
February is for hearts, and we’ll be seeing a lot of red this month, sparking in us what color science says are emotions like passion, love, excitement –…
It’s learning, practice, not talent, that brings success
Talent is overrated. That is the conclusion of legions of experts and research, into why people are successful. What counts isn’t necessarily the genetic…
When you’re late, ask yourself why
Tardy people always have their reasons, but the price of being late can be high. It’s the traffic, the weather, a broken alarm. Your dog is sick. You name…
Self-improvement hacks to try in 2025
* Celebrate your mistakes — really. Everyone goofs up, but even big mistakes are rarely as catastrophic as they might seem. Instead of panicking when you…
We’re all sick of subscriptions
Fourteen years ago, anyone could buy Windows or Adobe Photoshop. Though the one-time fees could be steep (Photoshop started at $699 in 2010), users owned…
If AI develops feelings, do we have to care?
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution raises questions that used to exist only in science fiction. Will AI replace artists and writers? Is it any…