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Scarcity – The Good and the Bad

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Consider all the things that used to be scarce (or expensive), but no longer are. Food production in the United States has steadily increased as farmers used more and better equipment and materials to coax better yields from their fields. Hot and cold running water are fairly ubiquitous for most of us. Why is scarcity bad?

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FREE Kindle Book List For November 25th

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Where to Get National Pretzel Day Deals

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They are usually so silly and random, but if it gives companies a reason to give out cheap and/or free stuff, I’m all for it. Buy any pretzel item and get an Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel for free Friday through Sunday. With a $1 minimum donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, get a free jumbo soft pretzel on Friday.

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Best Airline Credit Cards of February 2024

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A best-in-class checked-bag benefit (first bag free for you and up to eight others on your reservation), priority boarding and the opportunity to earn a flight credit each year make this card a bargain for Delta stalwarts. And the perks are outstanding for a basic airline card — a free checked bag, priority boarding, lounge passes and more.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My condo association has been struggling for 6 years to build up a reserve fund to handle big future maintenance items, such as re-roofing. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. We have not come close to understanding psychology of individuals or the complex interplay between individuals and organizations.

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“Energy Efficient” Could Be Worse for the Environment

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Here’s why: The whole point of “energy-star” appliances is that they use less energy, and are therefore easier on the environment. Some argue that these new technologies actually use more energy than ever before, leaving a negative global impact. As it turns out, though, it’s a lot more complicated than that.

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. Apparently there are some simple rules when it comes to de-cluttering and re-organizing your work space. Sounded good to me, so that’s where I decided to start.

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