LeBron James reveals 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo in tribute to Kobe Bryant after tragic helicopter crash

James took to Instagram Friday with a photo of the tattoo, which features a black coiled snake, entwined with roses and Bryant's numbers '24' and '8,' featuring the words 'Mamba 4 Life.'

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Loretta Lynn declares country music as 'dead' as she denounces genre's push towards pop

The 87-year-old musician denounced the genre's decline, calling it 'ridiculous' to let the 'push to crossover' dominate. 'I don't care what any kind of music it is. I think it's a shame to let it die.'

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Brielle Biermann flaunts her 'completely different' look after dissolving lip injections

After four years with lip injections, former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak-Biermann's daughter Brielle Biermann took to Instagram to show off her more natural, stunning look on Thursday.

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Picture Books That Set a Child’s Imagination Free

Between these pages, wild creatures of all kinds bring little readers into fanciful worlds.

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Celebrating One Year of The Minimalist Home

One year ago in December, we released The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life. The book sold out by the end of the first day and the second printing sold out a few weeks later. All told, the book has sold over 75,000 copies as it continues to inspire people to live more life by owning fewer possessions.

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, the digital version of The Minimalist Home is available for $1.99.

The book is currently #1 in Happiness, Home, and Motivational Self-Help.

The Minimalist Home is the most practical and comprehensive room-by-room guide to a decluttered, refocused life. 

In it, I’ve brought together all my key teachings on minimalism. Addressing all the usual concerns plus your entire house—every space you’ll find in a typical home—in methodical fashion. The book contains handy lists, inspiring stories, special topics that will help you form your own strategies for minimizing, and countless tools to make it valuable for you to turn to again and again. 

If you’re going to own only one book on minimalism to make a lasting change in your home and life, this is it.

The book has received praise from countless readers:

• “Like a lighthouse on a stormy sea, The Minimalist Home appeared.” —USA Today
• “The most inspiring simple-living book I have ever read.” —Joy F.
• “Life-changing.” —Ann O.
• “This book was just what I needed to kick my butt into gear.” —Lauren R.

$1.99 is the lowest price the book has ever been offered.

The Minimalist Home can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple. If you are outside the US, check Kobo for the same price.

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Dog The Bounty Hunter's kids think Beth would be 'heartbroken' over his proposal to Moon Angell

The Dog's Most Wanted star - whose spouse Beth Chapman died of cancer seven months ago - popped the question to his wife's maid of honor during a clip teasing appearance on The Dr. Oz Show.

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis reveal new tattoos to pay homage to Kobe Bryant

As LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their Friday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers, James showed off a new tattoo that pays homage to Kobe Bryant.

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Elle Macpherson, 55, snaps back at troll who said she was ruining her face with surgery

'The only thing I'm doing is ageing gracefully without interference,' she wrote on Instagram with a shrug emoji. 'Sorry if it doesn't work for your vision of what you think I should look like,' she said.

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Where Did the $9 Million Cars Go?

The classic auto market, humming just a few years ago, appears to be sliding into a downturn.

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Kobe Bryant to be honored at Super Bowl LIV in Miami says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

Kobe Bryant will be honored at Super Bowl LIV in Miami says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: 'I don't think just Los Angeles is mourning the loss.'

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Lil Nas X responds to homophobic rant by rapper Pastor Troy about his hot pink outfit at the Grammys

While many fans rejoiced when Lil Nas X took home two Grammys, and when he performed a rousing remix of his hit Old Town Road, it also lead to a homophobic rant by Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy.

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Tesla Posts $105 Million Profit for Quarter, Extending Rebound

The electric-car maker and its chief, Elon Musk, head into a potentially crucial year on a positive note.

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Jessica Simpson reveals the intimate details of her sexual abuse: 'I knew something was wrong'

Jessica Simpson sat down with NBC 's Hoda Kotb of The Today Show, as well as People magazine, to elaborate on the actions of her abuser, as well as the fear she harbored towards seeking help.

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Lyft Said to Plan Restructuring and Job Cuts

The ride-hailing company has faced questions about whether it can make money.

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Rental Cars and Cashless Tolls: Convenience Might Cost You

Rental car companies increasingly offer transponders for cashless tolls, but in some cases, travelers end up paying more than they need to.

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Teresa Giudice reveals she has had breast augmentation

'10 Years after my first Breast Augmentation I decided to have my breasts re-done... I felt it was necessary for me to feel like my best self,' said the star.

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Dog The Bounty Hunter PROPOSES to son's ex-girlfriend Moon Angell in SHOCKING Dr. Oz interview

The 66-year-old television personality seemingly popped the question in a teaser clip from The Dr. Oz Show posted on Twitter on Tuesday.

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10 Things Minimalists Don’t Do

Note: This is a guest post from Melissa of Melissa Camara Wilkins.

You might think that minimalists are all about white walls and clutter-free countertops, but that’s not the whole story. Minimalists know that having less stuff offers more space for focus, gratitude, and meaningful work.

Whether your own desk is clear or your bookshelves are overstuffed, consider trying out these ten things that minimalists don’t do.

1. They don’t lose sleep over keeping up with trends.

When it comes to stuff, minimalists aim to own just enough. They might invest in fewer, higher quality pieces, but they’re not spending a lot of time and energy shopping for those shoes/tote bags/coffee table baubles everyone else is after, the ones that will be outdated and disposed of before the season is over.

That’s not to say that minimalists don’t pay attention to style—they just tend to invest more in their own personal style, not the style dictated by consumer trends. Instead of trying to fit in, minimalists focus on who they are and what’s right for them.

2. They don’t succumb to decision fatigue before noon.

Energy spent on inconsequential decisions—what to wear, what to eat for breakfast, where to look for the keys that are missing yet again—adds up fast. We all have a limited amount of decision-making power each day, and using it on details takes away from our ability to be decisive when it really matters.

When you pare down your wardrobe, your kitchen, or your clutter, you cut out unnecessary options. You can save your decision-making power for creative projects, for your relationships, and for productive work. By eliminating the unnecessary, you create more energy for what matters most.

3. They aren’t drowning in email.

Decluttering isn’t just for office supplies. Minimalists keep their digital lives clutter-free too, and that includes unsubscribing from emails that aren’t useful. Just like the mantra from William Morris, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful,” only invite messages into your inbox if they’re useful or delightful to receive.

4. They don’t worry about what other people think.

Minimalists have learned not to defer to the crowd when it comes to important decisions. Living with less is like swimming upstream, so minimalists get lots of practice at doing what they think is best instead of following popular opinion.

Most of us have a tendency to be overly influenced by other peoples’ opinions. What will they think about what I wear, where I live, what I do? Our best choices are made when we let go of that fearful inner voice. We could all stand to practice that more often.

5. They don’t spend Saturdays cleaning out the garage.

When you’re not using all those things you buy, they need to be taken care of: stored, cleaned, fixed, organized. Minimalists refuse to give up their free time for extra stuff maintenance. Instead of storing everything you’ve ever owned, let go of the things you don’t use anymore. Less time spent cleaning and organizing all that junk you’ve stored means more Saturdays spent doing what you love.

6. Or tidying up everything else.

Many minimalists say they love a clean home, but hate to clean. The easiest way to keep things tidy is to get rid of everything that clutters up a space. Clear counters are easier to wipe up. Clear floors are easier to vacuum. Don’t just reorganize; remove. And make sure that everything you do keep has a specific home in your house, so you can put things away when they’re not in use.

7. They don’t let the past dictate their future.

The things you’re surrounded by remind you of what you believe is important. If you don’t weed out the belongings you’ve outgrown, it’s like your past is living with you all the time. You don’t need to own everything you’ve ever used. Keep things that support who you are, who you’re becoming, and let go of the rest.

8. They don’t forget what their loved ones look like.

Minimalists have this crazy idea that wanting less is better than buying more. They don’t spend time and money buying things they don’t need, to impress people they may or may not even like.

Whatever your budget, spending less will help it stretch farther—leaving you with more time to be with friends and family away from work, and less stress during your downtime so you can actually enjoy the people you’re with.

9. They don’t lose the habit of curiosity.

Creative thinking requires staying curious. Minimalists get to practice curiosity all the time, asking themselves questions like: Why do I own this? Why did I say yes to that? Is this habit still serving me? What would life be like without this? What’s really important to me? What can I let go of?

The practice of asking questions and seeking your own answers—not just the culturally approved ones—is helpful in all kinds of areas beyond dealing with desktop clutter.

10. They don’t skip out on great memories.

Many minimalists prioritize experiences over things. Instead of collecting knick knacks, they collect memories. Whether they’re having fun as a family, planning outings with friends, or going on solo treks, minimalists aren’t looking for the next great buy, they’re keeping an eye out for their next adventure.

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Melissa Camara Wilkins writes a beautiful blog about giving yourself permission to be who you were made to be. You can also follow her on Facebook.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Tests World’s Dependence on China

As British Airways cancels flights and automakers close factories, businesses consider how to cope without the country’s vast factories and thriving consumer culture.

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$612? $240? Here’s What Divides Tesla Bulls From Bears

Faith in Elon Musk’s company has driven its stock to new heights. But detractors think their skepticism will be vindicated in the end.

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Kobe Bryant, NBA legend and Oscar winner, will be honored at this year's Academy Awards ceremony

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has revealed that it is planning to honor late basketball star Kobe Bryant during the 2020 Oscars ceremony.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finalize their divorce following just eight months of marriage

The divorce settlement began in December. Because they had a strong prenup and they never had children, the proceedings were smooth sailing. They wed in December 2018.

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Ben Smith of BuzzFeed Named New York Times Media Columnist

Mr. Smith will leave the news organization where he has been editor in chief since 2012.

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Blac Chyna ordered to pay nearly $72k to former landlord

The judge presiding over a lawsuit brought against Chyna in 2019 ruled against the 31-year-old reality TV star because she 'never responded to the suit' according to TMZ.

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Renault Chooses Volkswagen Executive as New C.E.O.

Luca de Meo, a marketing specialist, will need to repair the French carmaker’s troubled alliance with Nissan.

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Olivia Jade poses in front of a sign that reads 'I am my own consultant'

The 20-year-old Beverly Hills native looked stunning in a revealing black tank top. And in the background a homemade sign could be easily seen that read, 'I am my own consultant.'

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Heartbroken Phoebe Burgess says final goodbyes to her family dog of 20 years

She's faced a difficult time in recent months, following her split from Sam Burgess last year.

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Why the Iowa Caucuses Are So Important

Protests in the 1960’s, a mimeograph machine and a long-shot candidate all contributed to Iowa’s unlikely role in the presidential election process.

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Ellen DeGeneres breaks down while discussing the loss of her friend Kobe Bryant on her show

Ellen DeGeneres gave an emotional speech at the start of her daytime talk show The Ellen DeGeneres show on Monday, which will air as Tuesday's episode. 

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Academy Awards will be (mostly) plant based with no plastic bottles

The Academy has revealed that the upcoming Oscars will be completely plant based and green after Joaquin Phoenix's push for Golden Globes menu change.

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Jessica Simpson shares picture taken from her backyard just moments after Kobe Bryant's fatal crash

After a devastating helicopter crash killed 9 people, including NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter on Sunday, Jessica Simpson shared a touching image from her backyard.

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Steven Tyler, 71, plants a kiss on his girlfriend Aimee Preston, 32

Steven Tyler is in love with his girlfriend Aimee Preston. And the rocker let the world know it on as he planted a big kiss on the beauty at the Tyler's Third Annual Grammy Awards Viewing Party.

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Jack Nicholson pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in rare interview

'My reaction is the same as almost all of LA,' the Batman star told CBS Los Angeles. 'Where we think everything's solid, there's a big hole in the wall. I was used to seeing and talking to Kobe that... it kills you.'

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How Minimalism Can Help You Find Wellness

I spoke last week at the University of Ottawa to kick off their Health and Wellness Week. It was chilly and cold, but a fabulous event to be part of.

I am thankful for the organizers and their forward thinking in connecting minimalism to wellness. Our pursuit and collection of physical possessions has a profound effect on the lives we live—and the level of life satisfaction we experience. I was grateful for the opportunity to help make that connection for both students and faculty.

As part of the presentation, I took some time to connect minimalism with the seven pillars of wellness. And I thought it might be helpful to share those connections here as well.

(I know there are different models of human wellness available and the number of pillars can change from one organization to another. But I’ll use the University of Ottawa model as the basis for this post).

The 7 Pillars of Human Wellness

1. Spiritual Wellness: Fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony while participating in activities that support one’s beliefs and values.

It is important to note, in descriptions of wellness, that spiritual wellness does not necessarily speak to the practice of a specific faith (or any faith for that matter). Spiritual wellness is about alignment—aligning one’s activities with their beliefs and values.

Within this definition, minimalism contributes significantly to spiritual wellness. In fact, minimalism is, at its core, about alignment. Minimalism is about promoting your values by removing distractions. Owning less allows us to direct our most finite resources (time, money, and energy) towards those things that matter most to us.

2. Physical Wellness: Adopting healthy habits and minimizing risky behaviors that may affect your well-being.

I can’t speak for every person who has adopted minimalism as a lifestyle, but I can speak for a large number of them. More importantly, I can speak for myself. I am a far healthier person today than before I discovered minimalism.

Intentionality in my possessions sparked intentionality in other areas of my life. As I removed the physical clutter from my home, I began eating healthier and exercising more. This occurred partly because owning less freed up my time to pursue those habits and partly because intentionality in one area of life tends to spark intentionality in other areas.

I am not alone in this experience. Courtney Carver, Joshua Fields Millburn, Leo Babauta, and Francine Jay have all written about similar experiences. Does practicing minimalism make you healthier automatically? No, but it does provide the opportunity and often the initiative to incorporate healthier habits. Minimalism encourages physical wellness.

3. Financial Wellness: Understanding your financial situation and your relationship with money, so you can make sound decisions.

The connection between minimalism and financial wellness is not difficult to see. As we own less and buy less, we are able to live on less money. This change in our financial obligations means any number of things for an individual: perhaps you are able to get out of debt, get ahead financially, give more, or even change your career.

“More money” means different things to different people. But in terms of wellness, having a good understanding of your financial situation and where your money is going (or not going) is a key step to being proud of the life you are living. Minimalism makes that easier to do.

4. Emotional Wellness: Being emotionally balanced, understanding yourself and seeking support, if necessary.

Minimalism brings about greater understanding of ourselves than most people realize.

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value by removing everything that distracts us from it. In this way, minimalism forces questions of values upon us. As we begin owning less and identifying those items that support our purpose, we can’t help but ask ourselves where do we find joy, happiness, and fulfillment in life.

Additionally, the process of removing possessions from our lives invites us to dig deep into our hearts as we seek answers to the questions that inevitably surface: Why did I buy more than I need? What prompted me to waste so much money on physical possessions? Why is this item hard to get rid of? What emotions or fears are making this process difficult for me?

These questions are not easy to answer—and we don’t always like what we discover when we ask them. But they are important and they are questions that many people never ask themselves. Minimalism, without a doubt, brings about greater understanding of ourselves, our purposes, and what inner obstacles are keeping us from realizing them.

5. Intellectual Wellness: Inspiring a sense of curiosity by opening your mind to new experiences, concepts and skills that are mentally stimulating and creative.

For some people, the mere pursuit of minimalism becomes an exercise in curiosity and new experiences. For others, it opens the pathway.

Experiences result in greater life satisfaction than possessions. For one reason, as noted above, new experiences result in more intellectual wellness. And the less financial resources we spend on possessions, the more we have left over for new experiences.

For some, this may mean travel. In fact, many people become minimalist specifically so they can travel more. But there are other experiences that minimalism opens the pathway for: local concerts, cooking lessons, eating out, hiking, new hobbies, volunteering, or local community events.

Minimalism may not force intellectual wellness upon us like it does with emotional wellness. But it does provide opportunity for countless new experiences if we so choose to use our money in that way.

6. Environmental Wellness: Making efforts to protect and sustain your surrounding environment to promote health and well-being.

Without a doubt, minimalism contributes to environmental wellness (both as individuals and as a society). As we purchase and consume less, we begin living a life that is better for the environment around us.

We are not able to change the actions of our past, but we are able to change the decisions of our future.

And if we remove our excess possessions in a responsible way, we can bring even more good to the environment around us. Our excess possessions, through local charities, can become a blessing to others as we donate to organizations meeting needs of people in our community. Of course, donating or recycling our excess is not always possible, but the harder we work to discard our possessions responsibly, the more everybody wins.

7. Social Wellness: Making meaningful connections with people by taking an active part in your community and maintaining positive relationships.

I was once asked by a journalist if minimalism negatively affected my relationships with other people. I responded, “Absolutely not. Minimalism has had the opposite effect. It has made me a better friend and sparked more meaningful relationships in my life.”

If you know my story, you know that my reason for embracing a more minimalist lifestyle was specifically for the purpose of spending more time with my kids. But minimalism has also brought me closer to my wife and community.

Relationships take time and effort. When our lives are wasted chasing and accumulating (and caring for) unneeded possessions, it is our relationships with other people that often suffers the most.

For some, that may be because we wasted an entire Saturday cleaning a garage rather than playing catch with our son. For others, that might mean missing out on opportunities to spend with friends or loved ones.

Will embracing minimalism automatically make you a better, more positive friend to others? No, absolutely not. But if meaningful relationships are a value of yours, you will be surprised how minimalism frees you to experience more of them.

Minimalism and Happiness

I am asked from time to time, if minimalism leads to happiness.

In short, I believe the answer is, “No. Minimalism does not automatically make a person happier.”

What minimalism does is it frees people to pursue happiness in new ways. It recognizes that lasting happiness and fulfillment can never be found in material possessions. When we remove ourselves from that pursuit, we free our resources to begin pursuing happiness elsewhere. And in that way, minimalism contributes to our happiness, even if it is not our greatest goal in life.

As we reflect on the pillars of human wellness, we are able to see even more how minimalism provides a pathway to happiness and meaning.

While not delivering wellness by itself, minimalism supports and encourages each of the most essential pillars: spiritual, physical, financial, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and social.

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One Pot Hainanese Chicken Bibimbap Rice Bowl

A Surprisingly Authentic Super Easy Take on Hainanese Chicken Rice.

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Kobe Bryant mourned: Stars honor the legend after he was killed in a helicopter crash

Tristan Thompson was quick to tweet that 'I hope this isn't true man!!' upon hearing the news that the 41-year-old was one of five people killed in the crash.

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Brandon Jenner secretly MARRIED Cayley Stoker... and shares loving tribute to his pregnant 'wife'

The 38-year-old musician couldn't help but brag about his 'wife' on her birthday as the couple cuddled together in what appeared to be a snap from their wedding day.

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Diddy calls out Grammys for 'not respecting black music' in 50 MINUTE speech at Clive Davis Gala

Diddy had lots to say on Saturday night when he called out the Recording Academy for not respecting Black Music in a 50 minute speech at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammys Gala.

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Diddy makes it a family affair as he receives Industry Icon Honor at Pre-Grammy Gala

Diddy made it a family affair and brought all six of his kids when he received Industry Icon Honor at Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

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Tamra Judge is leaving Real Housewives of Orange County... days after Vicki Gunvalson departs Bravo

The reality star admitted 'it's time' for her to move on to other projects, much like her buddy Vicki Gunvalson who revealed she will no longer be a part of the Bravo show after an incredible 14-season run.

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Jade Roper is stripped of $1M winnings from fantasy football league amid cheating allegations

The reality star was outed as the winner when an internet sleuth recognized the name, but users were quick to call collusion after her picks eerily matched up with husband Tanner's.

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan finalize their divorce and agree to split custody of daughter Everly

Channing and Jenna, both 39, agreed to 'split custody 50/50' and work out a schedule to fairly divide holidays between each home, according to The Blast.

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Aerosmith's recently ousted drummer Joey Kramer accepts MusiCares Award with front man Steven Tyler

Aerosmith was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday night, and accepting the award was famous front man Steven Tyler... along with recently dismissed drummer, Joey Kramer.

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Russell brand puts on a bizarre display in a leather look robe in LA

Friday was no different for Russell Brand when he appeared on stage to address the crowd at MusiCares Person Of The Year tribute to Aerosmith in Los Angeles.

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Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

For the last seven years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity in life. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most popular articles I sent out on Twitter.

But over the years, it has become more than that. It has become a place where people (every other week) come for a dose of inspiration. And it has become a place to promote and encourage writers around the world who are publishing content about minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living.

I think you will enjoy this collection of articles hand-selected for you this weekend. Grab some coffee, tea, or lemonade and be inspired to live a simpler life today.

The Heartbreaking Effects of Being Only Partly Committed to Most Things | Zen Habits by Leo Babauta. If we’re absolutely honest with ourselves, most of us are only half-committed to most things — in many cases, much less than half-committed.

This Is What Happens When You Simplify Your Life | Medium by John Weiss. The two things you need to get more out of life.

Stop Overdosing on Celebrity Gossip, The News, and Low Quality Information | James Clear by James Clear. Time and energy that is wasted consuming is time and energy that can’t be spent creating.

Advertising Makes Us Unhappy | Harvard Business Review by Nicole Torres. When advertisers pour money into a country, the result is diminished well-being for the people living there.

10 Minutes to a Clutterfree Morning | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube

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Channing Tatum confirms that he and Jessie J are back on... a month after calling it quits

The ended their one year relationship in December, but have since reconnected. And on Friday, Channing Tatum, 39, confirmed that he and Jessie J, 31, are indeed a couple again.

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Gabrielle Union calls Terry Crews a liar and feels thrown 'under the bus' after he defends AGT

Gabrielle Union let her voice be heard on Twitter after her former America's Got Talent co-worker Terry Crews defended the show, despite her allegations she was fired after speaking against the toxic culture.

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Switch From Your Internet Provider’s Email to Something Better

When you signed up for internet access, you probably got an email address. That’s fine, but you can do better. Here’s how to move to a good one.

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Jonas Brothers are heading to Las Vegas as they announce April residency at Park MGM

The Jonas Brothers announced on Friday morning that the success of their Summer reunion has granted them a Las Vegas residency at the Park MGM resort.

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Saving Private Ryan star Tom Sizemore 'arrested for a DUI, controlled substance'

The 58-year-old actor, who has appeared in major films such as Saving Private Ryan, was taken in on Thursday morning at 2:30 AM in Glendale, California, according to TMZ.

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Glow's Betty Gilpin cast as Ann Coulter in ACS: Impeachment about Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal

Coulter, a controversial figure for her outspoken right-wing views, made her name thanks to the Republican-led impeachment trial of President Clinton in 1998.

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😁 Funniest Resume Skills Actually Seen On Real Resumes

Most job seekers mean well when it comes to listing skills on their resumes. All too often it's recruiters and us other readers who get the most benefit.

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Everyone's seen those hilarious resume blunders coming from a single letter being out of place, typos that lead to “great pubic speaker”, “party-time assistant”, etc.

This list isn't about those.

This list is for the resume skills that job seekers are proud of enough to put on their resumes, and funny enough to leave you shaking your head or laughing out loud.

You be the judge. Enjoy!

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Funny resume skills you're glad other people have

Via Quora:

• 9/10 correct predictions for the Academy awards in 2010, 11/11 accurate predictions in 2011 and 12/13 correct in 2012
• MS Office (only)
• Googling
• Can solve a Rubik's Cube in under a minute
• Can drink a gallon of milk in 10 seconds
• Special quality: can impress any girl with in 5 minutes
• One applicant listed what their favorite sections of the local paper are. The sections weren't relevant to the job, and the paper's really not very good.
• Adept in the fine art of pretzel folding
• Cleaning up the dead bodies (from someone who had worked at an assisted living center for senior citizens)
• Can recite Pi up to 500 digits
• Skipped 111 times in a minute to consolidate the 2nd position in the Limca Book of Records
• Always uses just the right amount of salt, no matter the shaker
• Cocking pastas
• Playing card games
• Hangging with my friends and family
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer
• Experienced with numerous office machines and can make great lattes
• Can charm anyone, even a pigeon
• Solving puzzles
• Exceptional poker player
• Participated in Fusion dance number
• Best Smile Award in Grade 8
• Ghost in high school horror house

Via Reddit:

• I work well with piers (guy was an exhibit builder)
• Proficient at Facebook, Twitter, and email
• Agility training with my dog
• Can cook minute rice in 58 seconds
• Able to say the ABCs backwards in under 5 seconds
• I'm a big dude so I can handle myself in a fight
• Experienced drinker & partier, so I'm comfortable working in environments with drunk people
• Can hold five baseballs in one hand (“When the staff was all drunk one day someone called him and told the poor guy that if he could handle six balls in one hand, the job was his”)
• Surviving

From 150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever:

• Cleaning skills: “bleaching, pot washing, window cleaning, mopping, e.t.c”
• Strong Work Ethic, Attention to Detail, Team Player, Self Motivated, Attention to Detail
• Can function without additional oxygen at 24,000 feet
• I can type without looking at thekeyboard
• I am a Notary Republic
• I have integrity so I will not steal office supplies and take them home
• I have technical skills that will take your breath away
• Written communication = 3 years; verbal communication = 5 years
• I've got a Ph.D. in human feelings
• Being bilingual in 3 languages

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From 150 More Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever:

• Gator hunting
• Calculator on sight
• Sarcasm
• Can make perfect velociraptor call
• Riding a bicycle
• In a computer skills section: Tiger Woods Golf
• Skills: “Yeah I got ’em”
• Main skills: creativity, bravery, arrogance, cleverness and honesty
• Walking – I am very good at this

Funny resume skills from other sources:

• I rarely get sick
• Advanced Yo-Yo
• So many spreadsheets
• Understood (the movie) Interstellar
• Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details
• Quick at typing, about 30 words per minute, 45 with strong coffee
• Gossiping
• Fluent in English. Also I have been heard muttering Gibberish in my sleep
• Extensive experience with foreign accents

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Listen to ‘The Battle for Europe,’ a Series From ‘The Daily’ Podcast

“The Battle for Europe” is a five-part audio series from “The Daily” that asks: As nationalist and populist movements take root across the Continent, can the European Union survive?

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Justin Bieber reveals he's reading a relationship guidebook in the effort to satisfy wife Hailey

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Unit 4: Informational Writing

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Kim Kardashian flaunts famous curves in a mini-skirt for sultry selfie but is accused of Photoshop

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Don’t Just Organize, Minimize

Minimizing is better than organizing.

Minimizing possessions is an act of permanence. It lays the groundwork for overcoming consumerism and forces questions of values and purpose. Minimalism provides the opportunity to pursue our passions:

I have recorded over 30 videos about minimalism and living your best, most intentional life. To see more, subscribe to Becoming Minimalist on YouTube.

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Nick Cannon takes the high road after Orlando Brown claimed they had sexual encounter

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Jesse Metcalfe and Cara Santana 'end their four-year engagement'

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Tesla Value Hits $100 Billion. Will Elon Musk Get a Big Bonus?

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Making Yellow School Buses a Little More Green

Some school districts are replacing diesel buses with electric models to benefit students and the environment. But the change is expensive so utilities like Dominion Energy are helping offset the cost.

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Millie Bobby Brown's, 15, SAG Awards 'mature' outfit criticized on social media

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G.M.’s Cruise Unveils a Self-Driving Car. Don’t Look for It on Roads.

The futuristic Origin, which seats six passengers and lacks a steering wheel, will require intensive testing and regulatory scrutiny before it can hit the streets.

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Sophia Bush struggled with One Tree Hill writers who sexualized her teenage character

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Pamela Anderson's new 'bad boy' movie mogul husband Jon Peters

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Detroit’s Revival Is Anchored in Its Train Station

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Avoiding Carsickness When the Cars Drive Themselves

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Pamela Anderson marries film producer in secret FIFTH wedding

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Taylor Swift reveals her mother has a brain tumor in Variety cover story

Taylor Swift and family are facing another struggle in her mother's battle against cancer.

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Julianne Hough's husband Brooks Laich clarifies wanting to learn more about his sexuality in 2020

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11 Keto Recipes to Make Right Now

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Christina Milian welcomes son Isaiah with partner Matt Pokora... before sharing a sneak peek

She is already mother to her nine-year-old daughter Violet, who she shares with ex The Dream. And on Monday Christina Milian become a mother of two as she gave birth to son Isaiah.

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Courtney Stodden, 25, FINALLY finalizes divorce from Doug Hutchison, 59, after two-year separation

The former teen bride explained the reason it took so long was she 'filled out the paperwork all wrong for two years'

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Jen Harley 'used her key' to enter ex Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's home before alleged eyeliner assault

The 34-year-old reality star claimed his 32-year-old babymama entered his house without permission and attempted to gouge his eye out after finding make-up belonging to another woman

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You Don’t Need More Things In Your Life. You Need Different Things.

“When things aren’t adding up in life, start subtracting.” —Anon

Minimalism is based on a very important premise: Our lives and our resources are limited—so how we spend them matters.

If we had unlimited time, money, and energy, minimalism would be less necessary because we could do everything.

But we do not have unlimited time, money, and energy. When we spend those resources on things that don’t matter (excess physical possessions for example), they are wasted and we can never get them back.

That monthly bill you’ve been paying on your storage unit? Money gone after. That Saturday you spent organizing your garage (again)? Time gone forever. Those hours you spent shopping online for yet another pair of pants or shoes? Energy you can never regain.

Possessions are needed for life, of course. But excess possessions quickly become a distraction. We are promised by marketers that our next purchase will make us happier, but their promises rarely come true.

Rather than bringing happiness into life, possessions often distract us from it.

That is my story. I discovered minimalism on a Saturday morning while cleaning out my garage. My son was 6 and asking me to play catch with him (as any 6-year-old boy would do). But I couldn’t play catch… because I had to clean out the garage that was full of junk.

After hours of working on my garage, and during a brief complaint session with my neighbor, she responded by introducing me to minimalism—a lifestyle that her daughter was trying to live out.

I remember looking at the pile of possessions in my driveway—dusty old things I’d spent all day cleaning and organizing. While looking at the pile, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of my son swinging alone on the swing set in the backyard. And suddenly I realized, my possessions were not making happy. But even worse, they were distracting me from the very thing that did bring me happiness.

I had wasted my time and my energy on things that didn’t matter. As a result, I missed spending time and energy on the things that do.

We live in a world where the default thinking is, “If my life isn’t adding up, I just need to find what’s missing and add it.”

So we continue shopping and buying things: more decorations, different furniture, trendier fashion, bigger televisions, a remodeled kitchen, or novelties that promise to bring convenience into our life. All the while thinking, this next purchase will satisfy my discontent.

If we’re not adding possessions to our home, we’re scheming to add wealth to our pocketbook. We add more hours at work, chase a different position, start a side hustle, or read books about getting rich quick. We think, all too often, more money will make us happier. But it rarely does.

If we’re not adding possessions or money to our life, maybe it’s commitments. We enroll our kids in activity after activity hoping their success will shine a brighter light on us. Or we become people-pleasers agreeing to do everything asked of us at the school, in our community, or in our religious circles. We think more activity and accolades will make us happy and more fulfilled, but usually we just end up burnt out.

I hate to continue, but I probably should. Another thing we often add to our lives believing it will bring happiness are vices of every kind. Alcohol, sex, substances, television, sugar, social media, just to name a few. These vices that we believe will calm our stress or improve our day (and may perhaps do that in moderation) soon become controlling forces in our lives that rob us of money, time, energy, and self-control.

Indeed, our culture’s approach to making the most of our lives is to constantly add more and more to it.

Into that world, minimalism speaks. And it reminds us:

Maybe you don’t need more things in your life, maybe you need different things in your life.

Maybe the key to more fulfillment, meaning, and happiness is not found at a department store. Maybe it’s found at your local donation center as you remove the burden of unneeded possessions from your home and free yourself to focus on things that matter.

Maybe the key is not adding more commitments to your schedule, maybe the missing step is cutting back and finding more quiet evenings around the dinner table together as a family.

Maybe the key is not in adding more and more money to your bank account, maybe the key is simplifying your lifestyle so you can live on less.

Just to clear up any confusion, I’m not implying that there are never important seasons in life to be adding opportunities (or even possessions). What I’m saying is that if you’ve been adding and adding to your life thinking you’re going to find greater happiness, maybe there is a different approach that you haven’t considered.

Maybe you don’t need more things in your life. Maybe you need different things.

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SAG Awards 2020: Winners announced on night honoring excellence in acting

The 56-year-old actor and 52-year-old actress were both honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Actor in a Supporting Role Male and Female categories, respectively.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reveals his father Rocky Johnson died of a heart attack

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Mama June 'sells her diamond ring' from boyfriend Geno Doak

Mama June seems to be feeling desperate about money these days. On Saturday TMZ claimed that the former reality TV wonder sold her diamond ring from boyfriend Geno Doak or her ex.

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Aaron Carter tangles with Berlin digital artist Jonas Jödicke over unauthorized use of his artwork

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Justin Bieber 'asked to leave' Dogpound gym in LA after Taylor Swift arrived

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9 Books to Help Calm an Anxious Toddler

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7 Great Contemporary Novels for Teenagers

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Martha Stewart thinks 'horny guys' are the reason Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina-scented candle sold out

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Rihanna 'splits' from billionaire boyfriend after three years

The beauty from Barbados and the business wiz from Saudi Arabia, who are both 31-years-old, were together for almost three years.

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Celine Dion's mother Thérèse Tanguay Dion who wrote the superstar's very first song dies at age 92

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Betty White's costars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds wish her a happy 98th birthday in funny video

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Selena Gomez is worried she has gone to 'desperate' lengths

The 27-year-old singer released Rare on January 10 and has been going out to various stores to buy as many copies as she can in order to boost the record's chances of taking the top slot.

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You Really Can Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

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Advertising is Making You Unhappy. Here are Some Ways to Avoid It.

According to a recent study, advertising makes us unhappy.

This was the conclusion of a recent study that included 900,000 citizens of 27 European countries from 1980 – 2011. Whoa, that’s quite a study! You can read more of the methodology in the Harvard Business Review.

The results don’t surprise me—and probably don’t surprise you either. At the heart of every advertising message is a message that we are not as happy as we could be without their product in our lives. This item will lead to a happier, easier, more convenient, or more luxurious life.

Every advertisement seeks to stir up discontent and convince us that we are not as happy as we could be. No doubt then, that there would be some correlation between levels of unhappiness and frequency of advertisements that we see. You can read more in the article linked above.

Personally, I’m interested in a different conversation. If advertisements contribute to our unhappiness, how can we avoid them? What practical steps can we take in our everyday lives to remove ourselves from their constant barrage?

At one extreme, we could remove ourselves from civilization altogether. We could find a quiet cabin in the woods or on Walden Pond and never interact with anyone else.

That life might appeal to some, but not me. I like people, I like my neighborhood, and I like being involved in society. I enjoy social gatherings, my son’s soccer games, and hosting a small group in my home on Sunday nights. I could remove myself from civilization entirely, but that is not how I want to live.

Given the fact that I (along with many of you) will continue to live in the middle of a consumerist society, what steps can we take to limit the number of advertisements that we see? And ultimately increase our happiness because of it.

Here are a few ideas:

1. Do more things that make you forget to check your phone. By this, I mean, engage in more and more activites where you cannot be reached by advertisers. Play more board games with your family, spend more time in nature, read more books, or go play catch with your son in the backyard. When we get more involved with people or adventures, we see fewer advertisements.

2. Watch less television. Television is an entire medium based on the presumption that we can be manipulated into purchasing items advertised on the screen. It is true that streaming services have changed the industry quite a bit and you may believe that you are not being subjected to advertisements anymore. But I’d argue that’s not the case. Streaming services are still selling you something… even if it’s just on more and more of their streaming service. Spending less time on social media would have the same effect as watching less television.

3. Unsubscribe from email newsletters, magazines, and junk mail lists. One of the most proactive steps you can take today to reduce the number of advertisements you see is unsubscribe from email newsletters. At the bottom of every email newsletter you receive, you will find a “Click to unsubscribe” link. At first, going through this process may seem like a daunting task and never-ending battle. But just start clicking with each new email that arrives. You will be surprised how quickly they slow down and how quickly you’re able to get ahead of them. And while you’re at it, unsubscribe from ad-filled magazines and junk mail. Here’s some advice from Harvard on how to do that.

4. Go shopping less. Shopping is an interesting activity when you think about it. We are marketed to relentlessly outside of stores in order to get us inside. Once inside, we are subjected to even more advertisements and marketing messages. Spend less time at malls and department stores and you’ll see fewer advertisements. Equally so and maybe more important these days, spend less time at digital stores too.

5. Configure your computer to block pop-up ads. There are no fool-proof methods for blocking advertisements on your computer, but there are some reasonable steps you can take to limit the number you see. Here are some ideas for Mac users and some ideas for Windows users.

6. Don’t ignore ads, see through them instead. There is a tendency among all of us to think that advertisements don’t influence us. We foolishly believe we are unaffected by them. Or we assume if we aren’t paying attention, they are not influencing our thoughts. But the better approach, rather than ignoring ads, is to see through them instead. See through the false promises that they offer—that their product will help you get the girl, be the life of the party, or become the envy of the neighborhood. The more you recognize how a brand is trying to subtly stir up discontent in your life, the less likely they are to succeed.

The fewer advertisements we see, the happier we are. Which, by the way, may be one of the reasons you enjoy Becoming Minimalist so much (no ads).

It is likely impossible for you to remove every advertisement from your everyday life, but there are certainly positive steps we can take to limit them—and become happier because of it.

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Ariana Grande gets sued by singer/songwriter Josh Stone claiming she RIPPED OFF his song in 7 Rings

Ariana Grande is facing a new lawsuit from a singer/songwriter Josh Stone who claims she ripped off his 2017 song You Need It, I Got It and used it in her hit 7 Rings.

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♣ How To Find Job Clubs Near You

Kickstart a long job search or start a new search right by joining a job club, one of the most helpful things that many job seekers never think to do.

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My friend and executive resume writer Donna Svei calls job clubs “the top habit of exceptionally successful job seekers.”

In her article about job clubs, my friend and fellow job search expert Susan Joyce mentions how “a 2014 U.S. Department of Labor study found that job club participation increased job search success for members of the study from 22% (those with no club participation) to 74% (those who attended weekly meetings).”

I wish I had joined a job club back on my long job search in 2001-2002. It might have saved me from becoming job search depressed, and that search probably wouldn't have been nearly as long or as frustrating. Grrr.

I'm very grateful for the local Job Club and Benefits Advice people who have just helped me make sure my DWP forms were completed correctly and sent off in plenty of time.

The people who take up their free time to help people like me are vital to local communities.

— Nathan Harmer (@nharmertaylor) November 19, 2019

What is a job club program?

A job club is a group of people who meet regularly with the common goal of finding a better job.

Often, a job club will be organized and lead by a career expert who will coach and teach members how to get better results, through activities such as proofreading your resume, helping you target employers and prepare for job interviews.

Job clubs are also meant to be job search moral support groups, helping job seekers through the ups and downs of their searches, and job clubs may also act as networking groups, where members share leads with each other.

While many job clubs are simply for local community job seekers, sometimes the club will be grouped differently, such as for a specific profession, industry, age group, people with autism, people with a disability… you name it.

If all this doesn't sound good to you, I'd love to hear why in the comments.

So where do you find local job clubs?

I've compiled a long list for you here below.

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Global Directory: Over 50 Job Clubs From Around the World

Click a flag to jump to the job clubs in that country:

If you know  of any other job clubs that aren't already in the list, please suggest them in the comments below.

Australia

• The ILSC Voice – ILSC Language Schools has been offering language training programs to International students from more than 100 countries since 1991, and is the largest and longest running of ILSC Education Group’s 5 divisions, which also include Colleges, Teacher Training, Language Training for Business, and Continuing Education.
• STEP Job Club – NOVA's STEP Job Club is an eight-week preparation for work program. It's run on an in-house basis at NOVA Offices for both registered and non-registered NOVA job seekers, and at participating High Schools.

Canada

• Skills for Change – Building Welcoming and Equitable Communities
• Job Skills – Empowering YOU to get the job you want! Join the Club!
• Aboriginal Futures' Job Club Program – Job Club is a group assisted job search program for individuals looking to find employment. Participants will explore the hidden job market, build relationships with employers, learn how to get results with the use of today's technology and participate in interview coaching.
• Autism Job Club – Autism Job Club meets twice a month for peer-to-peer support of its members and member parents… providing professional guidance towards finding employment!

Ireland

• Castle Blayney – an information resource for residents and visitors to Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.
• Donegal Local Development CLG. – Supporting our Communities (DLDC) is a community led local development organisation.
• Portlaoise Jobs Club – provides training to help you prepare to find a suitable job, access suitable training or education opportunities.
• Northside Partnership – Jobs Club is part of our Local Employment Service. It offers a two-week programme which helps people who are looking for work with their: Motivation, CV preparation, Interview techniques, Communication skills
• Nenagh Job Club (outreach to Roscrea and Thurles) – Nenagh Job Club has a range of resources available to you that are designed to assist you in making sound, informed decisions about your career.
• Job Club Locations from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

New Zealand

• CAP Job Clubs – A welcoming club that provides practical help, personal coaching and a group of friends to support people back into work.
• Worldwide School of English's Job Club – We will provide you with information about working in New Zealand. Areas of employment include: Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets, Travel/Tour Agencies and tourism operators. We also offer Career Counselling, CV Preparation, Interview Skills Training and Application for an New Zealand Tax (IRD) Number. We will teach you about NZ labour laws, what your rights are, rates of pay etc.

United Kingdom

• Coventry Vineyard CAP Job Club – a friendly place where you will get practical help as you seek employment. It's a relaxed environment with the chance to meet other jobseekers, get support and gain the tools you need to find work.
• The Unity Centre Job Club – We are now running a weekly job club at The Unity Centre, every Friday 12-2pm. Pop in for help with CV’s, job searching, interview skills and more!
• M3 Job Club – Activate you charity profile today! Publicise your appeals, Receive legacy appeals, Advertise for goods, Find volunteers, Share news and photos, Add a donation link to the page of your choice.
• Bracknell Open Learning Centre Job Club – Every Thursday from 9:30am to 4pm. At the Bracknell Open Learning Centre.
• The Mead Job Club – This event is running from 27 June 2018 until 3 June 2020.
• Camberley Central Job Club in Knoll Road – The sessions are held every Monday from 10am to 12pm at High Cross Church, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3SY. For more information, contact Murray Rowlands on 01276 27367.
• The foundation for jobseekers‘ 4 job clubs:
  • Careers Springboard (Gerrards Cross) – meets Monday evenings at St. Andrew's United Reformed Church Hall.
  • Careers Springboard Bracknell – meets Friday afternoons at the Open Learning Centre, Easthampstead.
  • Careers Springboard West Berkshire – meets Wednesday afternoons at Broadway House.
  • East Berkshire Executive Job Club – meets Thursday mornings at Slough Aspire Centre.
• Slade Green Big Local Job Club – Come meet our friendly team. Free back to work support. Free digital skills training. Free welfare benefit advice. Every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm at St. Augustine's Church Hall Slade Green Road, Erith, DA8 2HX
• The CAP Job Club at East Side of York -Having opened a successful job club in Acomb, the CAP Job Club is now offering a free service in the east side of York to help equip people with the tools and skills to find work.The job club starts at 1pm this Friday at Tang Hall Community Library in Fifth Avenue.
• The Gateway Church CAP Job Club – The Job Club takes place at our office, 99c High Street, Kings Lynn, on Tuesdays from 10am (except school holidays). Please call 01553 774881 or 0800 3280006 to book into the Job Club or for more information. Alternatively you can email Mike at mikeikwuagwu@thegatewaychurch.info.
• Clementswood Baptist Church – The Church is now offering free weekly workshops to boost the job-hunting process for unemployed people by equipping them with the tools, skills and confidence to find work.To find out more about Christians Against Poverty Job Clubs or to book your place visit capjobclubs.org to book a place telephone 0800 3280006.
• CAP Job Clubs – Your local CAP Job Club meets weekly. You’ll follow an eight week course that will give you all the tools you need to find work, from writing a CV that employers won’t be able to resist, to brushing up on those all important interview skills. Our Job Clubs are completely free.
• Bardsley Work Club – A friendly welcome and help with online job searches and job applications, CV writing, interview skills, motivation and confidence building for anyone unemployed. One to one support available. Bardsley HouseHill Top CoventryCV1 5EP, 07723 055 736
• Foleshill Baptist Church – Employment advice and support via Citizens Advice, weekly. Contact Tim Rees at 024 7668 9000 or email at enquiries@foleshill.org.uk
• Holbrooks Community Care Association Weekly Job Club – Weekly job club – Online job search CV production and updating Complete online applications. Contact Julie-Ann Booth at 024 7663 8681 or email hcca@btconnect.com.
• St Oswalds Church Hall Tile Hill Job Club – Come to our new, friendly, independent and free job club to support you finding work. Internet and computer access available. Contact Dawn Easthope at 07512 924401 or email stoswald.tilehill@gmail.com.
• WATCH Employment Advice Centre – Victoria Street – A job club, offering application writing skills, CV writing, interview training, media skills, broadcasting and experience of running a community radio. Contact Trisha Evans at 024 7655 0564 or email reception@watchcharity.org.uk
• Deaf Umbrella CIC Programme – Fully funded and sponsored by Deaf Umbrella we bring you pre-employment support for Deaf people. Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 1 to 4pm we provide BSL support workers to assist members of the London and South East region (Kent) deaf community to engage with employment activities.

United States

• Cook Inlet Tribal Council Youth Job club – To participate, you must be signed up with CITC youth employment services. You must be Alaska Native/American Indian and meet low income requirements. To sign up call (907)793-3114 or email youthemployment@citci.org.
• ADDA Job Seekers' Club – This group was so successful last year that we brought it back by popular demand. ADDA is offering a support program for people with ADHD who are seeking employment. Join us on Wednesday evenings for ADDA’s Job Seekers Club.
• Camberley & District Job Club – For a more personal session tailored to your exact requirements, a 1-2-1 appointment can be made for a Thursday. If you wish to make an appointment, please Contact Us through our email address: CDJobClub@gmail.com. Opening Times: Monday 10.30 – 12.30
• The HOPE Program Job Club – HOPE Graduates Are Encouraged To Participate In Job Club Until They Secure Employment. Job Club Hours: Monday 9 AM – 3 PM and Wednesday 9 AM – Noon
• Skills & Learning Adult Community Education – We are the largest provider of high quality, free Job Clubs in Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole. These are drop-in sessions where our friendly staff will help you on your road to work. They will work with you to develop your skills so that you can move closer to the job you want.For more information on any of the above or to make an appointment with a learning adviser, or careers adviser, please telephone the Customer Service Team at Skills & Learning Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole on 01202 262300 | 01305 819059 or email infopal@poole.gov.uk.
• Job Club RI – Job Club RI strengthens the employability of unemployed and underemployed job seekers by providing them with community-based group and individualized job search support, counseling, networking and placement services, and thereby benefiting the New England community.
• Central Kentucky Job Club – Looking to make a career transition? Are you underemployed or out of work? Central Kentucky Job Club is a free workshop open to the public and brought to you by The University of Kentucky Alumni Association, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service, and the UK Human Resources Staff Career Development. Job Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Business attire is encouraged. Location & Time: Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY
  (Formerly Red Mile Place, just off Red Mile Road), 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 9-10:15 a.m.
• Lisle Township Job Club – We meet every Wednesday at the Community Career Center in Naperville at 10:30 AM; one Friday of every month (except November and December) at the Lisle Library Conference Room (Coffee is always provided) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Check Lisle Library Event Calendar for the exact date: https://ift.tt/2R1rLKw or by email with Sarah at sarahb@lisletownship.com).
• WorkNet DuPage Career Center Job Club – Friday Job Club is a great opportunity to network with other job seekers and share job lead information, as well as to get advice and guidance from Jim Fergle, our Employment Services Manager. Participants support one another offering input, sharing experiences, becoming LinkedIn contacts, and providing words of encouragement. FRIDAY JOB CLUB IS HELD TWICE MONTHLY, FROM 8:30 AM TO 12:00 NOON.
• HIREDTexas Job Club – HiredTexas is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We help job seekers looking for career opportunities in Central Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission recognizes meetings for Hired Texas, including our forums, classes and Career Action Teams, as job search activities for Unemployment Insurance. Tuesday – 10:00 AM, Grace Presbyterian Church, 1705 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX 78664
• 40Plus of Greater Washington -Monday Speakers meetings are open to the public and free of charge. You are cordially invited to attend.Each meeting features a speaker who covers topics of interest to those who are involved in or contemplating a job search or career change. The meeting begins with a networking session at 9:45 AM. We ask everyone to be seated by 9:55 AM so that the speaker can start promptly at 10:00 AM. No reservations are needed. Come network with 40Plus members, other guests, and the speaker. The meeting is also an opportunity for anyone who is considering joining 40Plus to see and experience our organization.
• CareerWise – As a part of QSAC’s network of skill development groups, we launched CareerWise. This group provides support, guidance, networking opportunities, and training for individuals with disabilities who are currently employed or are searching for employment. CareerWise is a free service and meets on a bi-weekly basis.
• Jersey Job Club – The Jersey Job Club gives you the tools and support you need to find a job. We’ll help you develop new skills and improve on skills you already have. There are 23 Jersey Job Clubs throughout New Jersey.
• The DC Center – The DC LGBT Center educates, empowers, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.
• Caterina's Club – A career exploration and job training opportunity for at-risk teenagers, preventing the cycle of homelessness. Desperate to learn the skills and abilities needed to get a job in hospitality? Then we are here to help!
• The Chicago Light House Job Club – Job Club hosts weekly support sessions to educate individuals who are unemployed or underemployed about job readiness, networking, professional etiquette and employment resources. Business attire is mandatory to attend. Sessions are held weekly on Mondays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• DC Latino Job Clubs – The International Association of Latino-American Professionals (IALAP) & El Camino Career Services Invite you to join a FREE Latino Job Club that speaks YOUR language! We meet monthly to discuss different topics which are pertinent to your professional needs. El Camino Career Services en Wheaton Plaza Westfield Building South 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite #700 ~ Wheaton MD 20902 near Wheaton metro, and close to the JCPenny.
• Career Connect Coffee Club – Join other career seekers to network, become re-energized and get tips on marketing yourself. It's also a great opportunity to practice and get feedback on your ‘elevator speech' – that 60 second commercial that lets people know who you are and who your target companies are.
• The Job Forum – The Job Forum is a volunteer-run, free, community service where local managers and career experts have helped thousands of job seekers become more confident and successful in their hunt for their next great job in the San Francisco Bay Area.. Attend The Job Forum in San Francisco – Every Wednesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 pm – FREE.
• Youngstown Area Goodwill – Weekly job club is held to provide information on contacting employers, the local labor market, benefits, employment policies and practices, and job matches. Direct referrals attend classes in job seeking skills that include employment application preparation, interview techniques and resume development. The instructor and job placement specialist work together to ensure an easy transition to the world of work.
• JVS – Over the past 40 years, JVS has helped 80,000 people build in-demand skills and make connections to find jobs and strengthen our Bay Area community.
• Workforce Development Board of Solano County – The WDB oversees federally-funded workforce services through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 on behalf of Solano County. Services include the American Job Center of California System, called the Solano Employment Connection in Solano County, and intensive programs to support the talent development of the county.
• Jobs Driven Networking Group (Wheaton, IL) – This is for: Job Seekers: People looking for connections, leads, and networking skills. Job Givers: Employers with job openings or employees of companies offering referral bonuses to help fill their company’s job openings. Job Havers: People who are currently employed wanting to keep their networks strong for business opportunities and potential future job searches. Since the average employment tenure is less than 3 years, you’ll likely need a strong network someday. Start building it here!

Where else can you find a job club to join?

Didn't find a job club near you in the list?

There are plenty of other places to look:

1. Google “job club near me” or “job search clubs near me” or “job club [YOUR LOCATION]” (e.g. “job club nyc”)
2. Check out job club finders such as CareerOneStop‘s (USA only)
3. Look on social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
4. Ask a career coach to form one
5. Start one yourself, perhaps by posting on a local bulletin board or in local Facebook groups
6. Search for a virtual / online job club

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