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The word of the day: polymath. Unfortunately, it seems that modern society has forgotten how to cope with people who can be described as such. Instead of receiving benevolence from a generous modern-day Medici to create beauty and truth, people generally have to go out and get a regular old myopic job/career (most often making money for someone else). However, if you’re still trying to channel your inner da Vinci while still paying the rent, check out a book called Renaissance Soul. It has lots of tips on how maintain your breadth in today’s depth-oriented world.

What’s one way to help homeless people score job interviews? Give them free phone numbers where prospective employers can leave them messages.

Tired of getting all those pre-approved credit card offers? The Federal Trade Commission has information on how to opt out of having your name reported to credit card companies by the major credit bureaus. While you’re at it, don’t forget that the Do Not Call Registry is still in effect to protect the sanctity of your evening from telemarketers.