I just graduated from Western Governors University. 100% online. It was created for the purpose of allowing those that work full time (hopefully getting real life experience) while working on their education. One thing that helps is that each student has a 'mentor' that calls them every week and holds them accountable to study.
Community colleges could do the same thing with some online classes, accountability programs, night classes for those that need face to face. Better programs for gaining credit for work experience.
Being able to test out of classes would help a lot (if you read the textbook halfway through the class and feel comfortable, pass a test to prove you know material.) This way you can have more time between classes/semesters, and lets the professor spend more time helping other students.
I had an Irish Claddagh ring before I met my husband. It's a traditional friendship/engagement/wedding ring, all in one. Had it for years. When I got engaged, put it on the left hand with the pointing out (to show that I was engaged). When we got married, it pointed in. We spent $50 to replace the glass center with a synthetic emerald. I get more questions and comments on it than a diamond would (questions about culture, symbolism, etc). I personally don't like diamonds for various reasons, neither does my sister who got a blue sapphire or something like that. So I agree, women don't care as much about diamonds. Some want them since they are culturally programmed to, some like the storybook feeling of having a diamond, some get diamonds since that is what the men think they want.
I have social anxiety. The idea of going outside and socializing with strangers is panic inducing. I wholeheartedly agree this is because of the environment of having a culture of socializing face to face. Of course right now the idea of changing the culture is scary.
Not always. I'm an introvert and half of my position is a customer support role. It's pushed me, helped me grow and yes, it exhausts me on some days. It works best when you have it only on occasion and if you are able to learn from it to make a better product (as the article says).
My husband and I considered getting storage for our couch. We don't use it, we don't host people over and it's taking up valuable space in our 500sqft apartment. We realized that it would cost more to put it in storage than just to buy a new one when we get a house. We're giving it away to my sister as a wedding gift (it's a nice couch and she would will it more than we would).
I don't know about 'popular with Mormons'. That or my friends and I are exceptions. I remember fondly having D&D/MTG/card games/board games nights. I personally love card games and usually have a deck with me. Especial during youth/single group game nights with the whole congregation. I can see this for those that are hyper conservative, but this can work for any religion.
I was teaching a friend how to create a character sheet in highschool (~10 years ago). Principal saw and asked if we were gambling. The principal (who also introduced me to the Hobbit) let us explain what it was, but still politely asked us to put the dice away. Apparently there was a gambling problem of some sort at the time at the school (I don't know details, just remember hearing rumors)
I used to work for a company that did simulated driving tests. When looking at the class reviews, more women than men would complain of SAS (simulator adjustment syndrome). I can also say that I get the same problem if I play video games too long or if the lighting is wrong (game and/or room). I know it's anecdotal, but after reading hundreds of class reviews it's interesting to see some science behind it.
My husband is an aspie, and he still burns out. No matter the project (School, work, freelance, etc), he still has to pace himself. He currently has some sort of flu due to burning himself out on a project class. He was doing something he enjoyed, but the professor was rediculous on project timelines and expectations and the whole class is suffering from it. If anything, because he is an aspie, he has a lower tolerance for burnout.
I also find it more to be intellectually boring. When exercising, I don't feel as if I need to use my brain any more than what it takes to actually move. Compared to me sitting in a chair and reading/writing/studying. As listed above, I could be doing it wrong, but that is my biggest deterrent to exercise- it's boring as hell.
My sister does this, using 'biofeedback'. She has some health issues, and when she's hooked up to the monitors, she'll play a game of controlling her different monitors. She also uses biofeedback to manage pain and some other health issues when meds don't work.
I had the same thought when I heard this. With Utopia already laying down the fiber (and keeping track of where it is compared to Provo) it would be smart move for Google to buy up Utopia.
My husband and I have separate accounts, but we have access to them, if that make sense. We split shared expenses (example, he pays electricity, I pay cell phone). We split rent. We take turns paying for groceries or other shared items, depending on budget (One pays for groceries for a while after the other just paid for tuition/big purchase/other). We trust eachother that money is managed well and will run numbers by eachother when we feel it is needed. The biggest thing is communication, especially about expectations.
I am friends with a couple that has two young children (the oldest just started kindergarten). They don't have a car. They have had trouble finding apartments near public transportation, and it has limited job opportunities. The occasionally ask for rides to locations or for large shopping trips. They seem to like the benefits though. They get more exercise, no need to worry about parking, and no car/insurance/gas/maintenance payments. While my husband and I use public transportation for work, we plan on keeping our vehicles (or at least one of them) for when we have kids.
What about authors using it as advertising (first of a series, short story, etc) and then only sell books through higher income sources? That is assuming it does turn into that much of an issue.
I met my husband on OKCupid. It took two weeks for us to meet and about 2-3 months for us to get married. That said, I did get a good amount of creepy emails/messages. My two sisters have both met their husband/fiance on OKCupid. I didn't hear horror stories from them, but I assume they got the usual internet treatment. I would usually just block them, occasionally respond 'not cool.'
Headphones may help with sound, but it doesn't hide movements from other people. I'm next to the Admins in my office, so there are people always going to their desk, talking, moving, making copies, and I have to look up often to see if they are going to my desk or somewhere else.
Different people work at different paces. I don't like traveling and 'hanging out with friends' isn't as much of an appeal for me, or at least enough to interfere with a family. I'm actually scared of having kids in my 30's (mainly to avoid complications) and wanting to be young enough to enjoy kids and grandkids.
I rented a room from a woman who had her mother cook or she ate out. I had to show her how to turn on her own oven. She owned the house, had a beautiful kitchen (open, good appliances, lots of cupboard/prep space) but never used it. Her brother, also living in the house, was AMAZED when I would cook and make my own meals.
As someone that has been meaning to learn, its a beautiful language and beautiful script. My motivation comes from a love of ancient history, so being able to read original texts make me happy.
You say this like manipulation is inherently bad. If he's manipulated me into feeling sympathy or got attention from HN, good for him. I won't be putting any more energy into his work than writing this response and finish reading comments. I've known many that would score high as being a psychopath, but kept their manipulations to mainly be beneficial to both sides (I fix you/your problem so I don't have to deal with it anymore).
I've also had bad experiences, but that has made me learn to see how the manipulations are affecting me in the long run, rather than thinking manipulations are bad as a whole.