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News and Blogs: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

by Flexo on November 18, 2008. Link Sharing 3 comments.

I’ve added more $25 bonus codes for new ING Direct customers last night. If you have at least $250 to deposit into a high-yield savings account, use one of these codes to receive a small boost. You’d Better Watch Out: Gift Cards Can Be Lumps of Coal. If you are considering getting someone a gift card ... Continue reading this article…

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The Distraction-Free Workplace is the Path to an Unfulfilled Life

by Flexo on October 26, 2007. Career and Work 14 comments.

Anyone who knows me, or anyone who feels they know me after following Consumerism Commentary since 2003 or my personal blog since some time in the previous century, will know that I always turn a critical eye towards the so-called benefits of the “productivity” movement. Techniques like those popularized by Getting Things Done and ... Continue reading this article…

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Focusing on More Than One Interest Improves Your Brain

by Flexo on October 26, 2006. Uncategorized 6 comments.

Those who study music have known this for years. The discipline and dexterity required to learn a music instrument to intermediate to advanced ability affects the brain such that the performer builds skills useful in areas other than music performance. Fortune Magazine says there’s more evidence that cross-training makes you better at everything ... Continue reading this article…

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