Friday, June 21

What You Should Keep Private


Discussing our problems with others is an undeniably effective way to relieve our stress and anxiety.  But at the same time, it’s crucial that we maintain our personal boundaries to protect our well-being and mental peace.

Because the truth is, not everything needs to be shared – there are some aspects of our lives that are better off kept private.And when we overshare, we put ourselves at risk of feeling vulnerable and exposed.
  
In this article, we have compiled a list of 9 things that you should always keep private, as suggested by psychology.  This guide aims to help you navigate what to share and what not to share, promoting healthier interactions and safeguarding your well-being.

1) Personal goals and aspirations
Personal goals and aspirations are the driving force behind our actions. They’re what keep us motivated, focused, and determined.  However, according to research, this is something you might want to keep private.

One reason for this is, when we share our ambitions with others, it can create unnecessary pressure and expectations.  This may lead to self-doubt or cause us to question our capabilities if we don’t meet those expectations.

Moreover, not everyone will understand or support your dreams. There’s a risk of them being belittled or dismissed, which can affect your confidence and enthusiasm.  It’s also worth noting that when you keep your aspirations private, it allows for flexibility and changes without judgment or scrutiny.  After all, it’s your journey and you have every right to alter the course as you see fit.     READ MORE...

Last Words

 

Thursday, June 20

Helping Others

 


Deleted Emails

 


Voting Dems

 


You Want Me to Disarm?

 


Hidden Truths

 


Voting

 


Crimes


 

Survival

 


In The NEWS


Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> The Edmonton Oilers stave off elimination in topping the Florida Panthers 5-3; Panthers lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final series (More)

> Justin Timberlake arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons after failing field sobriety tests; Timberlake pleaded not guilty to the charge (More) | Netflix announces "in-person experience" venues set to open in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, in 2025; the venues would combine shopping, food, and experiences tied to Netflix's major franchises (More)

> Universal Music Group partners with AI startup SoundLabs to offer up "voice-cloning" technology to its roster of artists (More) | Anouk Aimée, Oscar-nominated French actress best known for starring role in "A Man and a Woman," dies at 92 (More)


Science & Technology
> Astronomers witness the activation of a massive black hole roughly 300 million light-years away; nearby matter began falling inside, releasing significant amounts of radiation that reached Earth in late 2019 (More) | Zoom in on the host galaxy (More, w/video)

> Ancient earthquake repositioned India's Ganges River by an estimated 60 miles roughly 2,500 years ago, potentially largest such event on record (More)

> Engineers design robot capable of jumping close to 400 feet in the air, more than 100 times its own height; current robot-jumping record is around 110 feet (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.3%, Dow +0.2%, Nasdaq +0.03%) (More) | AI chipmaker Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company with market capitalization of $3.3T (More) | Retail sales stagnate, growing 0.1% in May as April sales are revised down to a 0.2% drop (More)

> Electric vehicle maker Fisker—valued at $2.9B when it went public in 2020—files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after reportedly failing to secure investment from Nissan (More)

> Autonomous trucking solutions company Waabi raises $200M in Series B funding led by Uber and Khosla Ventures (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> New Mexico's South Fork Fire places at least 7,000 residents under an evacuation order as the wildfire grows to over 20,000 acres as of this writing (More) | Record-breaking heat wave sweeps through Midwest, Northeast (More)

> House Ethics Committee has issued 25 subpoenas as part of expanded probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R, FL-1) alleged conduct, including sexual misconduct, drug use, accepting improper gifts, and obstruction; Gaetz denies all allegations (More)

> US federal budget deficit projected to rise 27% to $1.9T this year; jump is attributed to factors including increases in foreign military spending, student loan relief, and Medicaid (More)


SOUORCE:  1440 News

Project Management - Part I

 

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. It’s the practice of planning, organizing, and executing the tasks needed to turn a brilliant idea into a tangible product, service, or deliverable.


Project have the following phases:

  • Initiation  
  • Planning  
  • Execution  
  • Monitoring
  • Closure

In addition to these phases, all projects revolve around 10 knowledge/management areas, that include:

  1. Integration   
  2. Scope   
  3. Time   
  4. Cost   
  5. Quality  
  6. Resource   
  7. Communications   
  8. Risk   
  9. Procurement   
  10. Stakeholder

When I attended Graduate School from 1979-1981 for my MBA, all the courses revolved around a concept called PRODUCT MANAGEMENT with the understanding that our professors were teaching us to be PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS.

In other words, we could, after graduation, be in a position to manage any company whether it be retail, manufacturing, transportation, government, non-profit, or investment banking.

Over the years, product management became project management, and the PMI was created along with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).  

It is now possible to become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).  The PMP certificate in some cases is better than an MBA providing project management is the career direction in which you want to head.

It is also possible to sit for the PMP exam without having a FOUR YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE.

Future posts will explore in more detail the phases of a project as well as the knowledge areas with which a PM must become familiar.

Somewhat Political


 



Nuclear Reactor Breakthrough


Imagine if a tiny design tweak could prevent some of the worst nuclear accidents imaginable while simultaneously making clean nuclear energy more efficient and affordable.

It sounds too good to be true, right? But that's exactly what a team of researchers may have just accomplished, according to Interesting Engineering.

What they found is that carefully crafting the surface of materials used in nuclear reactors can actually change when and how liquids boil — a discovery with massive implications for reactor safety and performance. When water touches an extremely hot surface, it floats on a layer of its own vapor in what's known as the "Leidenfrost effect."

It was long thought this could only happen above 446 degrees. But by etching a special pattern of microscopic pillars onto the surface, a research team at Virginia Tech demonstrated this effect can start at just 266 degrees.     READ MORE...

St Jude Families

 

Wednesday, June 19


 WHAT BOTHERS ME OUTSIDE OF ALL THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION THAT IS TAKING PLACE IS THE FACT THAT THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WITHOUT DOING THEIR DUE DILIGENCE, TRIED TO ELIMINATE GASOLINE FROM THE MARKETPLACE AND PUSH EVs KNOWING THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THIS MOVE HAD NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED.


THIS WAS NOT VERY SMART.


EVs ARE OUR FUTURE, THERE IS NOT DOUBT ABOUT THAT, BUT PREMATURLY PUSHING THEM INTO THE ECONOMY IS AN INDICATION OF SOMETHING OTHER THAN INTELLIGENCE....

Election 2024


 FIVE MONTHS TO GO BEFORE OUR NEXT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND I AM ALREADY SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THE MEDIA COVERAGE...

Remembering

 


Democrats

 


Claim