prevention
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Basic Car Maintenance and Repairs You Can (and Should) Do Yourself
I have never been particularly interested in cars — they are merely things that exist to get me from point A to point B, and are often overpriced and beleaguered by expensive problems. I was long intimidated by the idea of taking my car to a mechanic, because I knew I wasn’t leaving without spending…
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Bet You Can’t Spot the Elusive ‘Christmas Asteroid’
The European Space Agency has a challenge for you: Spot asteroid 2015 RN35. They’re calling it the “Christmas Asteroid,” and it’s in view of much of the earth from December 15 through December 19, if you have a telescope and know where to look.
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You Need a Career Crisis Plan
Even if your career is going well at the moment, there’s always the possibility that might change. Layoffs happen unexpectedly, and industries can be forced to deal with systemic shifts. Just as you have an emergency plan for natural disasters, or an emergency fund for unexpected expenses, it’s also a good idea to plan for any…
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What to Do Right Away If You Click a Phishing Link
It happens to the best of us: You might be totally up to date on all the latest phishing scams and still fall for one. While it’s definitely panic-inducing to realise you just clicked on some scammy link, there are some easy steps you can take next to minimise the damage and secure your devices…