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 For some people, Jerry Seinfeld's character on Seinfeld seems like top-notch dating material. He's witty, exceptionally tidy, and he rarely seems to be short on cash. He's dated a large collection of attractive and highly successful women including a supermodel, a doctor, Bette Midler's understudy, and a virgin who went on to date John F. Kennedy Jr. 

 Disney fans have grown accustomed to Mickey Mouse and the gang raising some puzzling questions. I know I’ve always wondered why Mickey wears pants, while Donald Duck sports a shirt. What’s with Mickey’s gloves? And, why does Donald talk the way he does? While these are all valid questions, one of the most hotly debated queries focuses on the franchise’s most beloved canines — Pluto and Goofy. 

With so many clever lines, outrageously funny scenes, and memorable moments, it's nearly impossible for a Seinfeld fan to choose just a few of their favorite episodes. Is it the one with Jerry's puffy shirt, George's prescription swim goggles, Kramer's Mary Hart-inspired seizures, or another much-loved creation of Seinfeld's witty writing team?

 If you know all the words to Ernie’s Rubber Duckie song, can speak “ubbi dubbi”(the secret language of Zoom), or count yourself among Mister Rogers’s neighbors, you were part of the children’s television revolution. In Sunny Days, a fascinating new release from author David Kamp, we learn the remarkable history of a group of television pioneers who sought to create educational content for underprivileged children — and in doing so, inspired millions across the country. 

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 The fear of missing out, often called “FOMO,” can play a pivotal role in many life decisions. For instance, when purchasing a used car, FOMO can encourage you to thoroughly scour the marketplace before purchasing. This could enable you to secure the optimal price for your ideal vehicle, but it could also cause you to pass on a bargain in the hope of finding a better one—one that may not exist. When time is of the essence, the fear of missing out can have a crippling effect on our ability to make wise decisions. When it comes to your company’s recruiting process, the stakes are usually higher. 

Entering your local Starbucks is much like crossing the mighty threshold of the pantheon to the coffee gods. And, inside this world wonder, lurks the famed barista–a highly skilled maven of java who, at a feverish pace, manages to transform the mere coffee bean into a glorious grande of Utopian nectar...

It’s almost time for work and you don’t have a clue what to wear. You’ve plowed through heaps of sweaters, knocked several blouses off their hangers, and have a pile of pants accumulating on your bed. And the clock is ticking.

We’ve all been there—buried in a monstrous mountain of clothing...

Imagine having your store stocked with exactly the right products that your customers desire in the precise quantities that they wish to buy. You are completely unburdened by slow sellers. Your website contains all the right keywords. And drastic markdowns are a thing of yesteryear. Unless you are a master psychic or you have access to each of your customers’ personal shopping lists, achieving this degree of inventory perfection seems like an impossibility. 

You announce your plans to become a web designer, expecting a barrage of congratulatory back patting, bear hugging, and reassurances that you are going to be the best in the business. Instead, your announcement sparks a cartoon-like silence—with cricket noises and all—followed by spirit-dampening advice like “make sure you have something to fall back on...” 

 “I aspire to work for a mediocre company where I can, at the very least, tolerate my job.” Very few people actually start out their careers with this goal in mind, but many wind up doing exactly that–enduring day after day of dissatisfying drudgery for an employer that they feel no connection with or loyalty to. But things are changing. Today’s increasingly skilled workforce is no longer satisfied with job security and a paycheck. They want more from their careers. And much more from their employers...

 Spend a day with the average Work At Home Mom, a.k.a. WAHM, and you will come away wondering how the heck she manages to get through the day without yanking all of her hair out. WAHMs are like superheroes. They can cook pasta, wipe Johnny’s runny nose, change Susie’s diaper, and do a sink full of dishes—all while fulfilling an order for their home-based business. But no one, not even Super Mom, can do it all. And the duty that is usually swept under the proverbial rug is bookkeeping—the dreaded “B” word. 

You’ve planned it all out. Your cousin, Ruby, is looking after your cat. The guy next-door is collecting your mail and watering your plants. And, your travel insurance will help out with any unforeseen circumstances you might experience during your vacation in sunny paradise. Right? Wrong. Your travel insurance policy may not cover as much as you believe.

 If you are like most people, you would rather take a taser to the eyeball than speak in front of an audience–especially one that is going to determine your fate. Yes, devising and delivering a dynamic elevator pitch can be a tad bit nerve-fraying, but there is good news. By following a few tips, you can overcome your stage fright and become an Elevator Pitcher Extraordinaire. 

There are some rites of passage that are unavoidable—the first time someone calls you "Ma'am" instead of "Miss," the realization that sitting on the floor is no longer a comfortable option, and that moment when you discover that your gray hairs are starting to outnumber their non-gray brethren...

If you long to be at one with nature, but don't wish to sacrifice the first class amenities of the civilized world, a luxury fly fishing vacation in Canada's north may be your ideal getaway...

 1937 seems like a long time ago--seven and a half decades to be exact. After that long on earth, most of us start to show signs of wear and tear... 

 Scrapbooking is one of the hottest crafting activities in North America and more and more people are jumping on board all the time. With “cropping” sessions popping up in many communities, scrapping supplies readily available, and a plethora of books and magazines dedicated to the topic, scrapbooking is quickly becoming more than just an activity for moms. It is now something that the whole family can enjoy together. 

  Is time your most valuable commodity? Do you long for the introduction of the twenty-five hour day? If having “too much time on your hands” is a foreign experience and you’d welcome boredom with arms wide open, you are not alone. The “rat race” that we call “modern life” keeps moving at breakneck speed and, sometimes, it’s hard to keep up.