Positive thinking and striving for happiness are common goals associated with self-improvement. It seems that they’re becoming more pervasive within company cultures, too, as employee happiness, customer happiness, and a focus on productivity pop up in more company culture documents and mission statements.

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You have a ton of different options for single board computers that can run the likes of Linux or Android. While a board like the Raspberry Pi might be the most popular, it’s certainly not the only one. Over on HackerBoards, they have a massive chart comparing all 81 different boards.

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We see lots of deals these days on the original Philips Hue starter kit, but the second generation set includes a Siri-compatible bridge and brighter bulbs (800 lumens vs. 600), and you can save $25 on it today, courtesy of Amazon. That’s the best deal we’ve seen to date.

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If you’re going to buy a car, be prepared to haggle. And some strategies work better than others. In a recent survey, Consumer Reports summarized the negotiation methods that work best for getting a better deal on a used car

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For the past few years, the average pay raise in the U.S. has hovered around 3%, but some industries are better off than others. A recent report from Randstad listed the best industries and jobs for pay raises.

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