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Man mauled by black bear while spreading gravel dies of his injuries
Our take: A 72-year-old man was mauled to death by a black bear while he was spreading gravel on his property in Ozark, Arkansas, on September 3rd. We are tired of the media only covering maulings by black and brown bears while ignoring the reprehensible behavior of white bears.
White bears eat cute little penguins and seals. They take jobs from actors in Coca-Cola commercials. They also get all the prime enclosures at zoos across the country. Until systemic prejudice against black and brown bears is ended, we will continue to speak out. Oh yeah – you also need to watch out for bears of all colors. They are not to be messed with.
COURTESY: MSN
Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies at 89
Our take: Robert Redford starred in two of our all-time favorite movies: The Natural and The Sting. If you have not seen them, we highly recommend you do so. He had a long and distinguished career and lived a great life. We wish his loved ones the best and salute the passing of a Hollywood legend.
COURTESY: MSN
A college graduate doesn’t understand interest and is shocked when she learns she is paying 17% interest
Our take: The irony here is tangible. A woman who went to college for 5 years to earn a degree in psychology claims she had “no knowledge of how the loans worked.” She did not realize until recently (she was 17 when she made financial arrangements for college and 26 now) that some of her loans carried a 17% interest rate. It looks like she has a good case to get some money back from D’Youville University.
They did not teach this woman basic math skills in her more than half a decade at their institution of higher learning. If only she had watched Breaking Bad or The Sopranos, she would have received a great education on interest and what happens if you don’t pay it.
COURTESY: MSN
Tip of the day for changing habits
Understand the components of a habit
All habits, good or bad, old or new, consist of these components:
Cue, sometimes called the “trigger”
Routine, or the behaviors carried out after the cue
Reward, or what signals that the habit cycle is complete
To change any habit, simply target any of these three components. For example, if you want to go to bed at an earlier time, you might
Change the cue: Set an alarm indicating “wind-down” time or take three deep breaths to signal the bedtime transition. Even deciding to feel differently about sleep (e.g. “An early bedtime is a healthy, smart thing to pursue”) counts as a cue change.
Change the routine: Think about what drives your current bedtime behaviors. If you’re going to bed late because of your daily responsibilities, can you make time for them earlier? Other ideas: Journal instead of browsing through your phone until you’re sleepy; set a timer to complete your bedtime routine; prep your room and yourself for sleep (e.g., close the shades, place sleep mask and ear plugs on your nightstand).
Change the reward: A restful night of sleep is a reward in itself. When we sleep well, we can find better mood, clarity and focus in the morning..
Quote of the Day
“Even in its third century, America is still the most meritocratic nation in the world.” – Victor Davis Hanson