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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Wind energy opportunities for young people in mechanical engineering
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: https://www.asme.org/ @ASME.org @ASMEdotorg @asme #Calling #Careers Bob Dylan sang, "The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind." He must have had some foresight. A recent...
Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerWhen you're engaged in your career, you'll likely encounter the decision about starting a side hustle. In my day, it was called "moonlighting." Main point: "...side...
Notes and quotes: ChatGPT helps write books
An article pointed out the proliferation of ChatGPT-authored books in Amazon's Kindle Store. Main point: "ChatGPT is listed as the author or co-author of at least 200 books on Amazon’s Kindle Store, according to Reuters. However, the actual number of bot-written books...
Notes and quotes: Can ChatGPT write reflective essays?
The writer submitted a prompt to ChatGPT and sent the resulting essay to a couple of admissions experts. Main point: "…the essays wouldn't stack up at 'highly selective' colleges…Admissions officers are looking for genuine emotion, careful introspection, and personal...
Notes and quotes: Looking ahead to Lent
Here's a reflection to remember when we get into the Lenten season next year. Main point: "While Lent is known for being a time of penance and preparation ahead of the celebration of Easter, it's also considered a time of God's abundant mercy." More about it: "…any...
Notes and quotes: Who wants to return to the office?
A recap of a TikTok gives us an idea about how people feel about being required to return to the office after a long pandemic-created hiatus. Main point: "Many viewers [of the TikTok video] unequivocally stated that there’s no benefit to working in an office over a...
Notes and quotes: Keep your career on the move
An article I read described characteristics of self-made millionaires and dug into how they got that way. Main point: "They [233 millionaires] quit their mid- to late-career jobs, saying they felt it was the only way they could truly succeed and build wealth." Why...
Seen and heard: Electric vehicle shortcomings include the charging environment
Are you on the EV bandwagon. There are advantages to using them, but there are also things that need work. One influential YouTube tech reviewer had some thoughts. Main point: "…driving an EV may not be as hassle-free as some had thought, as YouTube star Marques...