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For mine: A reading light with a remote-control timer. We read a story together, brush teeth, then they get 10 minutes of independent time with their own storybook. But kids vary, …

This coalition seems to want both research and physical infrastructure across many process nodes. Fabs are expensive, so I hope Assembly-Test-Mark-Pack gets a look too. Not sure wh…

I know volunteers for CASA. It is both uplifting and heartbreaking work. https://nationalcasagal.org/

The SBA statistics are sobering. 46 days for application, 24% approval per slides. In my experience, asking for $50k was harder than $350k and a large distraction. Vendor financing…

For anyone interested, the CBO published an excellent primer on military force structure here: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/51535 I think it informs ideas about what branches, s…

Texas also charges ~2.5% annually on value of inventory.

Some of Mike Myers A+ videos would have helped me in high school.

Adding data to consider: The Gini coefficient is one measure of inequality. World Bank shows 1980=34.6 and 2016=41.5 for United States.

I cannot find a supporting data source for Dept of Defense having 460,168 employees furloughed in January 2019.

A course called Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids Who Thrive, available through Great Courses Plus. A less scientific approach is a reference book called The Pocket Parent.

IANAL but believe one key difference is if work is done by US citizens or green card holders.

I use QuickBooks so someday other small businesses / investors / industries could easily review my books. Some areas ripe for disruption: better serialized inventory and warranty t…

I'll share for others. My dad served in similar role. They consider themselves silent professionals, and he didn't say much about it. He sent me a link today that one of that crew …

As a counterpoint, zero defect policies could be be harmful. If everyone must take a test and score 100% or otherwise end their career, shenanigans happen.

I used Consumer Reports car buying service for a new Toyota Prius. Two local dealerships submitted offers but couldn't find am exact match. Dealerships then attempted bait and swit…

I know a small partnership added "key man insurance" recently. Don't know rate but exams were required. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_person_insurance

Fairly confident, although I do believe there is snake oil on the same aisle. I've used brands Natrol and Nature's Bounty. I understand DHEA as a steroid hormone that is a precurso…

I found DHEA in the natural aisle of local grocery store under $10. I take a low dose daily (in my early 30s). Worth researching. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehydroepiandroster…

I found this course helpful: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/scientific-secrets-fo...

I was surprised North Korea had such a large army. I checked; 48.5 active per 1000 capita, whereas US has 4.4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_number_of_...

I attended a VC dinner event a few years ago. A networking session followed. I felt shut out of conversation by most of the "money" folks and a few aggressive MBAs. The only two po…

Looks professional, my feedback is to reduce/simplify words on homepage box and consider using bold. Example: "1. Verifies your application process and checks for any issues" could…

Anecdote for my sister in Texas: 2010: Started renting her house on AirBnB to build savings / side-income. 2011: Left full-time design job. 2012: Repaired house and added efficienc…

I'll make it not a rumor, and add used car dealerships who don't appear to sell many cars. Turns out they can be an investment strategy for land. This is from an online class I too…

I tried to verify if NFL players are "often from lower-income backgrounds". I found some data for basketball: "...most NBA players come from relatively advantaged social origins an…