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2023-03-23 14:15:41 “Monk mode changed my life by showing me how powerful my time really is when I'm disciplined and sticking to a routine,” software developer Cameron Perrin tells Insider’s Robin Madell.

“By eliminating distractions and adopting specific strategies, I was able to dramatically increase my work productivity, achieve my business goals, and truly enjoy my downtime.”

Read the full as-told-to essay here, and share with anyone you think should try monk mode.

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2023-03-22 14:27:52 A retired couple spent 5 years and $180k converting a dilapidated semitrailer into a 'monster' mobile home with a library, spiral staircase, and hot tub.

It took a great deal of time and effort to transform the semitrailer into a liveable space, not least because the couple did most of the work themselves.

Take a look inside, and share with anyone that would want to do the same.

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2023-03-21 13:03:01 Demand for prescription drugs that help with weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, is surging.

But the drugs' high cost and a lack of insurance coverage means they're are out of reach for many.

Some people in the US have started buying Ozempic from Canada and Mexico at lower prices. Read more here.

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2023-03-21 00:00:14 Anna Bernstein is a prompt engineer at Copy.ai, which makes AI tools to generate posts and emails.

Bernstein writes text-based prompts that she feeds into the back end of the AI tools so they can do things such as generate a blog post that is high quality, grammatically correct, and factually accurate.

While writing good prompts is easy to pick up, it's difficult to master, Bernstein says. To develop better prompts, she recommends looking through a thesaurus, paying attention to verbs, and utilizing ChatGPT.

Read more about her three tips for prompt engineering here.

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2023-03-20 17:47:26 A Ukrainian soldier said troops from Russia's Wagner Group in Bakhmut seem like they are on drugs.

No evidence has emerged to show that Russia or the Wagner Group provide their troops with drugs.

Ukrainian soldiers have previously claimed that Russian troops seemed like "zombies." Read more here.

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2023-03-17 12:34:13 What questions do you have about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Let us know! Only last month, Silicon Valley Bank ranked among the top 20 in Forbes' list of best US banks of 2023. By Friday afternoon, the once-trusted bank of venture capital investors… Open / Comment

2023-03-15 16:21:26 Many students dream about the opportunity to take a semester abroad – fun potluck dinners with roommates, gelato that drips down your fingers in the heat, and natural wine that pairs effortlessly with good conversation and better prosciutto.

But when Stacia Datskovska's semester in Florence came to an end, she grew to despise the sights, hated the people, and couldn't wait to get back home to her campus in New York. Read more here.

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2023-03-15 15:31:41 Business Insider pinned « What questions do you have about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Let us know! Only last month, Silicon Valley Bank ranked among the top 20 in Forbes' list of best US banks of 2023. By Friday afternoon, the once-trusted bank of venture capital investors…» Open / Comment

2023-03-14 23:11:01 What questions do you have about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Let us know! Only last month, Silicon Valley Bank ranked among the top 20 in Forbes' list of best US banks of 2023. By Friday afternoon, the once-trusted bank of venture capital investors… Open / Comment

2023-03-14 14:57:28 What questions do you have about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Let us know! Only last month, Silicon Valley Bank ranked among the top 20 in Forbes' list of best US banks of 2023. By Friday afternoon, the once-trusted bank of venture capital investors… Open / Comment