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Missiles and the Math of Modern Warfare
When it comes to missiles, America lacks the magazine depth for a long fight, especially against a peer competitor like China. A major part of the problem: traditional U.S. missiles are simply too costly to produce at scale. Ryan sits down with three industry leaders working to change that.
How Much Water Do Cats & Dogs Need to Drink Every Day?
Some quick calculations can help you figure out how much water your dog or cat should be drinking. By Updated Cuteness may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process . In This Article Importance of water Dry and wet food Do bowls matter? The bottom line Most pet parents try to be conscious of their cat or dog's water intake. But how much water, exactly, do dogs and cats need to take in every day?
ASJA’s Updated Guidelines Are a Sign Content Marketing Is Here to Stay
The American Society of Journalists and Authors has long been the go-to database of accomplished professional writers. With the inclusion of “custom content” in its list of application-friendly work, it’s clear content marketing is now mainstream. For decades, the best place to find a professional freelance writer was the American Society of Journalists and Authors. In recent years, however, the very qualities that made an elite ASJA member attractive to media have changed.
13 Ways To Turn Trash Into Cash - DWYM
If you’ve got clutter in your home, you probably don’t realize you’ve got extra cash waiting for you. Many items you might think are trash are simply another person’s treasure. Don’t throw things away you can sell, recommends Money Talk News. We’ve added some of our own suggestions for turning your trash into cash, as well. Some individual items you can sell might not be worth much, but all of your “stuff” together could add up to hundreds of dollars of windfall.
Exergen Temporal Thermometers Are Just $1.99 After Rebate - DWYM
You never know when someone in your household is going to get sick, which is why it’s always a good idea to have the necessary feel-good supplies on hand. Now is a great time to stock up on Exergen temporal artery thermometers from Costco. They’re originally $27.99, but with a Costco discount and two mail-in rebates, you can grab them for just $1.99 a piece! We’ll show you how. Costco has these thermometers marked down to $21.99 through Oct. 22, a savings of $6 from the regular price of $27.99.
More Parents Are Giving Their Kids Credit Cards - DWYM
More and more parents are teaching their children personal finance skills at an early age. Apparently, this also extends to credit cards, as more and more parents are giving their young children real-life credit cards. Nearly one in five parents—18 percent to be exact—reported giving a credit card to their children aged 8 to 14, according to a new survey conducted by asset management firm T. Rowe Price. That figure is more than quadruple the 4 percent of parents giving their kids plastic in 2012.
Got Anger? Here Are 12 Tips To Help Calm Yourself
Anger is a growing problem in the U.S.—from road rage to retaliation for bullying to political arguments to screaming matches with family members. When the causes of anger aren’t understood or steps aren’t taken to deal with anger attacks, the results can be life changing. Reader’s Digest recently published a helpful list of ways you can calm down and reduce the chance of an anger attack getting out of control. Here are some of our favorite tactics:1.
Got Anger? Here Are 12 Tips To Help Calm Yourself
Anger is a growing problem in the U.S.—from road rage to retaliation for bullying to political arguments to screaming matches with family members. When the causes of anger aren’t understood or steps aren’t taken to deal with anger attacks, the results can be life changing. Reader’s Digest recently published a helpful list of ways you can calm down and reduce the chance of an anger attack getting out of control. Here are some of our favorite tactics:1.
10-Minute Workouts For People Who Literally Have No - Simplemost
Are you a busy working or stay-at-home parent who literally has zero time to do anything for yourself? Believe it or not, you can benefit from micro workouts of just 10 minutes—if you perform the right kind of routine. The American Heart Association recommends 30-minute workouts at least five days each week for optimal heart health, but says that dividing your daily exercise into multiple, shorter routines will also help you challenge you enough to provide health benefits.
How To Use Your Bathtub To Store Clean Drinking Water In The Case Of An Emergency - 98.5 KYGO
How To Use Your Bathtub To Store Clean Drinking Water In The Case Of An Emergency How To Use Your Bathtub To Store Clean Drinking Water In The Case Of An Emergency No one thinks twice about having an extra flashlight or candles around to deal with a power outage, but what about clean water in an emergency? Water shortages can happen as a result of local source contamination, a large storm or other emergencies.
Chester Bennington's Wife Shares Family Video - Simplemost
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington died of suicide in July, leaving behind six children and his wife. On Saturday, Talinda Bennington — who was married to the singer for 12 years — shared a sweet family video that highlights the difficult truth of loving someone with depression. The news of Bennington’s death left the world reeling. Many wondered how he could have struggled so silently. Shouldn’t his friends and family have seen something coming in the days before his death?
Cut These Small Splurges And Save Money - DWYM
Spending $5 here, $10 there or $20 on an impulse buy or frequent purchase won’t bust your budget—or will it? Seemingly small splurges don’t hurt your financial well-being by themselves, but when you add them up over the course of a year, they can be devastating to your personal finances. If you can find 10 small ways to cut your spending by $5 per week (and eliminate the related credit card interest on those charges), that’s almost $3,000 you’ll have in your savings account by the end of the year.
This 7-step Plan Will Help You Prepare For A Disaster
Emergencies can happen throughout the year: from hurricanes and tornadoes to floods, wildfires or snowstorms.Protecting your loved ones and valuables, and getting your life back to normal quickly is much easier if you have a disaster plan in place.
36 items you should have in your emergency bag
Whether you’re stuck in your car during a snow storm, evacuating before a hurricane hits, fleeing a wildfire or dealing with another emergency, you’ll be safer and less likely to experience serious problems if you have an emergency bag in your home or car. A small bag or box packed with a few crucial supplies can give you and your loved ones an extra layer of safety and security.
How I Saved $900 Using Facebook, Craigslist And Emails - DWYM
I’ve been blessed that I’m financially stable, but early on in my business career, I was swindled by several business partners and employers, and the devastating financial insecurity this caused me in my 30s has stayed with me. Today, I’m not cheap, but I still don’t like to waste money. For example, I don’t super-coupon, belong to buyer’s clubs or drive from grocery store to grocery store for bargains, but I still eat like a gourmet for less than $200 a month.
19 Part-Time Jobs That Pay At Least $20 Per Hour - DWYM
Does your job pay almost enough to fund the lifestyle you want, but not quite? Want to improve your long-term personal finances, living choices, safety net and retirement security? Many people are making $20 or more per hour working part-time gigs, which is helping them save for a vacation, build an emergency fund or pad their retirement savings. Or, maybe you want to start a family but don’t want to completely sacrifice your income to work part-time.
How To Make A Lot Of Money On TaskRabbit - DWYM
Do you cringe when a friend asks you to help him move? Not looking forward to vacuuming and washing your car? Can’t make it to the dry cleaner or grocery store in time? You’re not alone—and that’s why services like TaskRabbit are popping up to capitalize on the opportunity to do chores for people who don’t have the time or the skills needed to do them. If you’re handy and in need of some extra cash, you’ll definitely want to check out TaskRabbit or similar services such as Handy or Thumbtack.
Brace Yourself: Flight Prices Are Going Up - DWYM
As if flying isn’t frustrating enough, airfares are going up for the first time in years. Delta Air Lines said Thursday that its passengers paid higher fares on average in the second quarter for the first time in more than two years. It also forecast that fares will continue to climb. The news follows guidance from American Airlines on Wednesday that it will report even steeper fare growth. U.S. airlines have been struggling to raise fares in recent years, despite full planes.
States With Tax-Free Days For Back-To-School Shopping - DWYM
It’s time to start thinking about school backpacks, lunchboxes, pens, pencils, computers, clothing and all the other items your kids will need for the coming academic year. Summer just flies by too quickly! But the good news is that many states are offering “tax-free holidays” to ease the financial burden on families. Find out if your state offers a tax amnesty period (often a weekend or a week).
U-Haul Needs Work-From-Home Customer Service Agents - DWYM
Every now and then we spot a work-from-home job that seems just about perfect—no cold calls, flexible hours, a reputable company, paid training. This job is one of them. Right now, U-Haul is hiring part-time, work-from-home customer service agents. They’re also open to hiring temporary employees (we’re looking at you teachers and college students!). They’re hiring people for their virtual call center, meaning you’ll take incoming customer calls.
You Can Get Starbucks' New Drink For Free This Friday - DWYM
Want to score a free Starbucks drink this Friday? Of course you do, what a silly question. When you visit Starbucks between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. this Friday, July 14, you’ll receive a free, 12-ounce Teavana shaken iced tea infusion. No promo codes, no coupons, no BOGO. Just straight-up free. That’s because Starbucks is celebrating a new line of drinks made with tea, fruit and botanical blends and liquid can sugar.
Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Require A Bachelor's Degree - DWYM
Believe it or not, there are dozens of careers (and millions of jobs) that pay high salaries and full benefits—but don’t require a bachelor’s degree. With student debt skyrocketing, saddling graduates with many years of loan repayments, more and more people are realizing they don’t need a four-year degree to make a great living. Business Insider published a list of the 25 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree.
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Based on the rapidly increasing number of gluten-free menu items we see at restaurants, and gluten-free products sold in grocery stores, and the “Eliminate gluten from your diet!” mantra shouted by multiple PBS infomercial hosts and other health gurus, you’d think celiac disease—a disorder that causes unhealthy reactions to gluten—is affecting a huge segment of the population.
Gluten-intolerance-not-as-common-as-you-think - News 5 Cleveland
Based on the rapidly increasing number of gluten-free menu items we see at restaurants, and gluten-free products sold in grocery stores, and the “Eliminate gluten from your diet!” mantra shouted by multiple PBS infomercial hosts and other health gurus, you’d think celiac disease—a disorder that causes unhealthy reactions to gluten—is affecting a huge segment of the population.
Smart Panel Will Pay You $110 To Install Their App - DWYM
Here’s a good offer you’ll likely not want to pass up. If you have a smartphone and download the app called Smart Panel, the company behind the app will pay you up to $110 over the course of a year. There really isn’t a catch, however, the idea is that you’ll be sharing the data from your smartphone with the company for research.
These Jeans Can Charge Your IPhone - Simplemost
If jeans weren’t already your trousers of choice, they will be now because Joe’s Jeans just released a pair of jeans that will charge your iPhone. I know. Mind blown. With two slim pockets, one to hold the battery and one for your phone, you can safely tuck your phone away to charge…in your pants. Pretty cool, right? I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’ll want to wear anything other than these jeans. Ever again.
7 Delicious Desk Lunches Under 400 Calories - Simplemost
Eating right at work can be tough. Whether you’re stressed or just pushed for time, sometimes what’s easily accessible isn’t always what’s healthiest. But, with just a little prep time the night before work or in the morning (if you’re more of a morning person than I am) can keep you from reaching for the chips and keep you eating delicious and healthy foods from the comfort of your desk.
The 8 Best Instagrams To Follow For Hair Inspiration - Simplemost
Searching for new ways to style hair is a girl’s favorite past time, isn’t it? I know it is for me! If you ever feel like you’re in some sort of style rut, look no further than Instagram to find fresh ways to change up your look. If you follow these accounts, you’ll never be short of inspiration, whether you’re actively looking for it, or just stumble upon it while casually scrolling through your feed.
12 Unique (And Amazing) Coffee Recipes - Simplemost
Don’t get me wrong— I love my morning cup of coffee just as much as the next girl, but there are other ways to infuse the caffeine-filled goodness into your diet. From using coffee flavors to enhance frosting, to baking it right into the batter, there are some yummy way to have coffee that don’t involve drinking it. So, all you coffee lovers, you’re going to want to try these recipes out.
Is Coconut Oil Really A Good Teeth Whitening Remedy? - Simplemost
Coconut oil has been huge in the beauty world lately, and I can attest to at least one of its benefits first hand. While there are a number of ways that the wonderfully scented oil can be implemented into your beauty routine, I’ve personally tried coconut oil as a natural alternative to whiten teeth, and if you ask me it’s way better than harsh chemicals and other store bought alternatives! Ok, so now you’re just dying to find out what exactly oil pulling is, right?
4 Simple Ways To Make Iced Coffee - Simplemost
There’s nothing like a cup of coffee to start your morning off right, and in my opinion iced coffee is always the best choice. Since time is a key ingredient of making iced coffee with bold and delicious flavor, it’s not always the easiest to make at home. Because of that, you wind up spending money at a coffee shop and wasting time waiting in line when you could have been much more efficient making it for yourself in the comfort of your home.
12 Things Every Wino Needs To Have - Simplemost
Whether you’ve had a long day at work or not, a glass of wine is always something you can look forward to in the evening. These products will help make your sipping even more enjoyable, too. I know, I know— you didn’t know that was possible. But, I assure you, it is. These twelve gadgets allow you to take your glass of chardonnay with you wherever you want to go including the bathtub and your outdoor patio. They also make it really easy to enjoy your vino. I mean, an electric wine bottle opener.
Folding Technique To Help Pack Suitcase - Simplemost
With airline baggage fees constantly rising, people are doing anything to pack as much into their carry-on bags as possible. Interestingly, Homeland Security is now blaming the long security lines on this major increase in carry-on luggage. Personally, I’m not the best at keeping things nice and neat when packing. I typically just stuff as much as possible into the suitcase, which leaves me with a wrinkly mess when I get to my destination.
New Breast Cancer Treatment Can Cut Recovery by Weeks
Sutter Cancer Center, Sacramento offers some women diagnosed with breast cancer the option of a treatment that reduces post-surgery radiation treatments from weeks to minutes. Sutter Cancer Center is providing a procedure known as targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), which allows patients to receive all of their radiation treatment at the time of surgery, rather than over the course of approximately six weeks following an operation.
How To Brush A Dog's Teeth Without Toothpaste
Dogs haven't needed humans to brush their teeth for most of their existence, but that doesn't mean it's not something you should skip if you want to care for your pet in the best way possible. Just as man-made pet meds and devices have helped dogs lead better, healthier lives, so can tooth-brushing improve a dog's health. Advertisement If you don't have or don't want to use toothpaste, you can still provide excellent oral hygiene for your pet. Why brush a dog’s teeth?
What Is a King Doberman Pinscher? | Cuteness
A King Doberman Pinscher is actually a cross between a Doberman and another dog. This dog, also known as a Warlock Doberman or Goliath Doberman, is not recognized by the American Kennel Club as a breed because of the loss of positive Doberman traits and possible creation of large-dog breed health problems. Despite the fact that it's not a pure breed of dog, the King Doberman can give you years of positive companionship, offering more traits than a regular Doberman.
Can Peroxide Kill Fleas?
By Updated Reviewed by Cuteness may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process . Fleas are not only a nuisance for both you and your dog but their bites can be painful and may lead to further complications. While hydrogen peroxide may kill fleas by drowning them or damaging the protective layer that keeps their bodies from dehydrating, it can irritate skin and may bleach or discolor your dog's fur.
Natural Products to Stop Dogs From Pooping in the Yard
By Updated Cuteness may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Cuteness may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. You like to keep your front lawn looking and smelling nice. However, when dogs walk by and poop in your yard, it messes everything up. You've tried putting up signs, but people don't like to scoop their dogs' poop. Or perhaps stray dogs are getting into your yard and pooping. Maybe you're having trouble training your dog not to poop on your lawn.
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