Category: Knowledge Management

Despite the Solomonic wisdom they represent — keeping families together in a crowded, high-rent city and providing rental income — ADUs have traditionally met with resistance. Source: Boston’s Wu expedites ADU building as solution to housing crisis

Nothing disrupts daily life quite like a power outage. As rising temperatures fuel more extreme weather, the risk of prolonged blackouts is growing. Source: Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here's why homeowners are buying this next-gen option

New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called "forever chemicals" that can be absorbed through the skin Source: New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain "very high concentrations" of harmful PFAS – here's what to look for instead | Advnture

People are tiring of overconsumption and want to pay off debt. Source: The Americans Pledging to Buy Less—or Even Nothing - WSJ

We had our daughter when we were almost 40. Being older parents was right for us because we were in a stable place to start a family. Source: We Had Our Daughter at 39. Being Older Parents Was Right for Us. - Business Insider

Middle management was Alvaro Munevar Jr.'s sweet spot. It gave him enough free time to maintain a side business and retire early. Source: How Middle-Management Jobs Helped Me Retire Early - Business Insider

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  Is anyone else tired of boring grass lawns? Well, there's a new popular trend emerging in 2025 that's going to improve your space and help the environment. Source: Swap Boring Manicured Lawns For One Of The Biggest Backyard Trends Of 2025

FTC accuses John Deere of decades of unlawful practices.- Source: FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment - The Verge

A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is suspected of contributing to health issues. But these chemicals, also called PFAS, aren’t in all watch bands—here's how to avoid them. Source: How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals | Lifehacker

  Rise of farmers spraying glyphosate correlated with drop in birthweight in large study Source: Common weed killer may be harming infants | Science | AAAS

Daniel Peebles left his six-figure income in the film industry to care full time for his two sons, one of whom has cerebral palsy. Source: I Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Dad Because It's More Important - Business Insider

    The island’s private drinking water supplies were polluted by use of firefighting foams containing ‘forever chemicals’ Source: Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination | Jersey | The Guardian

Studies show too much noise, particularly loud, irregular noise, can hurt a child's brain development, because if sound is irregular, it distracts our brains and makes concentration more difficult. Source: Children need quiet environments to help early brain development : NPR

Mamavation tested cooking oils (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, & tallow) at an EPA-certified lab for phthalates. Source: Cooking Oils Tested for Phthalates - Comprehensive Guide - MAMAVATION

    How Trader Joe’s remains a beloved brand despite record product recalls, safety violations, worker misconduct complaints, and an environmental record that belies its reputation. Source: Trader Joe's is not what you think - Fast Company

No more separate battery products to power your home, off-grid, camping or RV. Bluetti unveiled its new line that can do it all. Source: Bluetti Is Solving a Common Problem With Home and Portable Batteries at CES 2025 - CNET

Dr. Siffre’s work over more than five decades, including his own stretches of subterranean isolation, captured the attention of agencies such as NASA for studies on the effects of long-duration space missions. Source: Michel Siffre, scientist of solitude deep within caves, dies at 85 - The Boston Globe

At its core, slow living is about matching actions with values. It rejects the notion that productivity is the ultimate goal and instead prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of life. Source: Burned out workers ditch hustle culture for 'slow living' trend | Fortune

Harmful lead exposure from air, water, and soil impacts the well-being of 151 million Americans. In 1923, lead was introduced into gasoline to improve car engine performance. However, this boost to automotive health came at a significant cost to human well-being. A new study calculates that expo Source: Born Before 1996? According to Scientists, Leaded … Continue reading Born Before 1996? According to Scientists, Leaded Gas May Have Permanently Altered Your Personality

  A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors. Source: Where you live in LA can mean more ‘forever chemicals’ in your blood

This Thanksgiving, here's a glimpse into why people live in greater Minnesota — and are thankful for it. Source: Tolkkinen: Ten reasons I'm thankful to live in rural Minnesota

Two early retirees tired of suburban life decided to build a home out of two bare-bones Amish wooden sheds. Now they homestead in rural Maine. Source: Early Retirees Turned 2 Amish Sheds Into Off-Grid Dream Home for $24K - Business Insider

An elite college degree isn't necessary for becoming a CEO Source: Most Senior Executives Do Not Have Elite College Degrees

Julia Myers became a millionaire at age 39. She is frugal, like driving a Honda Accord and ordering water at restaurants, which helped her finances. Source: I'm a mom of 5 and became a millionaire at 39. I drive a Honda Accord, order water when dining out, and don't pay for the kids' college.