Mom’s Side Hustle Started With Facebook, Earns $1M+ a Year | Entrepreneur

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What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?

I was a stay-at-home mom with a baby and a toddler, both boys. My husband also left his career and closed his insurance agency to work at Kole Jax full-time for five years. His old insurance agency office is actually the space we now use for Kole Jax Designs HQ!

When did you start your side hustle, and where did you find the inspiration for it?

I started Kole Jax Designs in January 2012. I have always loved jewelry and the way it makes me feel. I was inspired by that and my need to create. My goal was to establish a fulfilling, home-based career that would allow me to monetize my passions and be present for my children. The name Kole Jax comes from my sons’ middle names: Grayson Kole and Tucker Jax.

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‘The Franchise’ review: New HBO comedy asks if superhero films are ‘killing cinema’ | Mashable

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“Have you ever thought, ‘I’m killing cinema’?”

That’s the question that third assistant director Dag (Lolly Adefope) asks first assistant director Daniel (Himesh Patel) while working on fictional superhero flick Tecto: Eye of the Storm.

It’s a question that’s been asked of a lot of comic book movies lately, especially with superhero fatigue setting in and filmmaking legends like Martin Scorsese questioning their merit. It’s also the question at the heart of The Franchise, a new HBO comedy from Succession writer and Veep producer Jon Brown. Veep and The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci and Skyfall and 1917 director Sam Mendes also serve as producers, with Mendes directing the first episode

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Now Texas is suing TikTok over children’s safety concerns, too | Mashable

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TikTok’s legal troubles in the United States continue.

Reuters reported that the state of Texas sued TikTok on Thursday. According to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, TikTok has allegedly violated Texas state law and jeopardized children’s safety with the popular video-sharing app’s policies.

Paxton accused TikTok of not providing proper privacy settings for accounts belonging to children, as well as targeting advertising at children. He wants civil penalties of as much as $10,000 per violation of Texas’s Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act.

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McDonald’s is finally selling the Chicken Big Mac in the US | CNN Business

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When McDonald’s rolled out the Chicken Big Mac in the United Kingdom, it sold out within 10 days. Now, it’s likely hoping for similar success in the United States.

Beginning October 10, the highly anticipated sandwich will be sold for a limited time at McDonald’s US locations. The Chicken Big Mac is similar to its beefy sibling; however, it replaces the two burgers with two tempura chicken patties. It also includes the signature Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce and a slice of American cheese.

McDonald’s has been vocal about adding more chicken to its menu, which is generally cheaper than beef. CEO Chris Kempczinski said in its most recent earnings call that it’s focused on adding “growth drivers like chicken” in an attempt to reverse slumping sales. Chicken is now on par with beef sales at its restaurants, he added.

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Striking port workers will return to work Friday as negotiators reach an agreement on wages | CNN Business

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Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will be back to work at the ports on Friday, the union announced Thursday evening, as the union and the management group representing shipping lines, terminal operators and port authorities have reached a tentative deal on wages.

The agreement on wages amounts to a $4-per-hour raise for each year of the six-year contract, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told CNN. That amounts to a first year raise of just over 10% of the current contract’s top pay of $39 an hour. With the five subsequent pay hikes it would raise wages by 62% over the life of the contract

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Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners? | Live Science

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Leafy green vegetables are packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants — but the verdant veggies can interfere with some medications, such as warfarin, used to prevent blood clots.

Why do leafy greens interact with these medications?

It comes down to the high vitamin K content in leafy green vegetables, Joan Salge Blake, a nutrition professor and registered dietitian nutritionist at Boston University, told Live Science in an email. Many vegetables — like kale, spinach, collard greens, Swiss chard, cabbage, endive, broccoli and Brussels sprouts — are especially rich in vitamin K, containing more than 100 micrograms per serving.

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Mount Everest is taller than it should be — and a weird river may be to blame | Live Science

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A “weird” river in the Himalayas may have pushed the peak of Mount Everest up by 164 feet (50 meters), scientists say.

According to a new study, a river roughly 46 miles (75 kilometers) from Everest was “captured” by another around 89,000 years ago. The erosion from this event carved away a huge gorge, leading to a loss of landmass that made the mountain experience a major growth spurt.

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Why Motivation Follows Action, Not the Other Way Round | LifeHack

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Think about the last time you wanted to make a change. How many of us, when seeking that spark of motivation, sit and wait for some external force to suddenly light a fire within us?

It’s a familiar scene: waiting for that one video, that one book, to be the catalyst for our grand ambitions.

It’s easy to say, “I really want to get in shape, but today’s just not the day,” or “I’ve got this business idea, but I’m not feeling it today,” or “I’d love to paint again, but the inspiration isn’t there.”

We’ve all been there. That looming task or dream sits on the horizon, but instead of diving in, we dawdle. Why? Because stepping out of our comfort zone is… well, uncomfortable.

That hesitation, that pull to avoid what’s challenging, isn’t just laziness or lack of discipline. It’s science.

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Believing in Yourself Again: 10 Ways To Reverse Course on Self-Sabotage | LifeHack

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Believing in yourself is the key to achieving your goals. When you think you can succeed, you’re more likely to take action and push forward. But when you doubt yourself, you tend to hold back or sabotage your efforts. You probably know this, and have experienced it too.

So how do you go about achieving it? And what does “believing in yourself” actually mean?

Simply put, it’s having faith that you can set meaningful goals and take steps over time to make them real.

It’s not about having sky-high confidence all the time or thinking you can snap your fingers to manifest anything instantly. It’s more about trusting that even with ups and downs, you’re able to gradually take control and move your life where you want it to go.

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New Orleans is using the Super Bowl to make the entire city more accessible | Fast Company

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Few areas of the country are as steeped in history, architecture, culture, and outright revelry as New Orleans. It’s a tourist draw year-round. The compact French Quarter, boasting 500 eateries and 100 attractions, gained plaudits from a recent study naming the district the country’s most walkable.

That, of course, isn’t true for everyone—especially Americans with disabilities, mobility or otherwise. With the city set to host the Super Bowl on February 9, its eleventh, local advocates and leaders hope they can use the big game as a catalyst for change, and improve the city so that everyone can enjoy it.

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