A scam known as “pig butchering” is targeting social media and dating site users — First observed in the underworld of China, this attack vector gets its name from the process of fattening up a pig and then butchering it. Targeted individuals are initially contacted via social media, where their attackers gradually build relationships with them and gain their trust. The bad actors then run…

You can access all of these resources using two websites — Are you concerned about whether there are any convicted sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Are you considering relocating to a new area and wondering whether any known sex offenders reside there? The answers to these questions are at your fingertips. Federal, state, territorial, and tribal governments have developed online…

Books and literature can help the bereaved feel less alone — In her 1969 book On Death and Dying, Swiss-born psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the so-called “stage theory.” Originally posited to analyze how people approach their own death, the theory soon became a paradigm of the grieving process in Western culture. …

How to know if advice is worth a second glance — Do you worry too much about what people think? Advice from experts is worth embracing. But many people’s views are ill-founded. They’re less valuable than your opinions about yourself and may prompt you to neglect your desires and insights. Your personal judgments matter more than you might realize. Most opinions about you are unsubstantial Whether somebody…

Practical steps on how anyone can successfully start a business — Anyone can become a successful entrepreneur, but two common myths prevent people from pushing through with their pet projects. The first myth is brain power — some think reaching the top means possessing the gray matter of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. …

Common mistakes new writers make and how to avoid them — Completing your first draft is a significant milestone in your writing process, and you should feel proud of yourself for making it this far. However, even experienced writers often make mistakes that can impact the quality of their work. That’s why it’s crucial to understand and avoid common mistakes that…

The dark side of self-improvement — The self-help industry is booming, with an estimated global value of $45 billion in 2023. With a self-help solution for every problem, you can choose from thousands of topics and find plentiful potential solutions to meet your requirements. …

The power of silence on social media and when it’s best to keep quiet — Social media channels have transformed the marketing landscape, giving every kind of business a direct and legitimate route into consumers’ lives. However, some businesses are guilty of using social media as a nonstop megaphone rather than a smart, subtle communication tool to reach customers. Posting too often or communicating inappropriately…

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most familiar icons in the world and everyone sees her as this giant green goddess — What color is the Statue of Liberty? The obvious answer is green. That’s what she is in our minds, on T-shirts, and in the resin replicas around the world. Lady Liberty looks good in green, and most of us have never had any reason to think of her in any…