We all know that certain someone who is intent on capturing every waking moment with a duck-faced selfie. They even have that one specific expression set aside, ready to plaster it on in a whim the very second an iPhone is pulled out. It never seems concerning until you look through a compiled, endless list of someone’s Instagram selfies – and even then, it could be more funny than worrisome....
This infographic helps to put things into perspective. With so much of our lives already taken up by sleeping, working, and eating, it makes the rest of our time on Earth seem much more precious. So make sure that you’re the doing things that make you happy and that you live everyday of your life to the fullest. Clichéd advice, but still very true. Surely some of the time spent watching TV or browsing the internet could be used for something else?...
Here is the list of 10 must watch all time favorite Christmas movies that you can share with your family! 1. Home Alone Home Alone is a traditional movie that has been watched hundreds of times by everyone. The trilogy is a good option to have continuous laughs for three consecutive days, if you are willing to watch them on separate days, or all at once if you’re brave. The first two parts are the best and the most loved, starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCullister, while the third part has a different protagonist named Alex D....
While everyone has seen common types like stratus and cirrus, there exist cloud formations that I bet you’ve never even dreamed of! Polar Stratospheric Clouds Also known as Nacreous clouds, from the French “nacre” (meaning Mother of Pearl), these clouds boast not just a fantastic shape and size, but also washes of color that paint across the sky like brush strokes. However, with their beauty also comes thorns. Nacreous clouds are formed in the stratosphere of the Polar extremes....
All of us must decide, at various points over the course of our lives, whether or not to let go of something or someone that is making us unhappy. Whether it’s a toxic partner, an unhealthy job, or an irredeemable friendship, there are times when you have to let go and move on. If you have recently taken the brave step of letting go of a situation or individual that was doing you no favors, congratulations!...
Professor Discusses Importance of Intelligent Wives Dr. Lawrence Whalley is a professor emeritus at the University of Aberdeen and is considered to be one of the world’s experts on the aging of the brain. He is also the author of the book Understanding Brain Aging and Dementia and recently gave a talk at the Oxford Literary Festival. It was here that he discussed the research that has found a link between men who marry intelligent women and the staving off of Alzheimer’s disease....
The power of the right-brain, which rests in creativity and problem solving, is often ignored or dismissed because it is harder to understand and its performance is more difficult to be quantified. But complex problems require the creativity of the right-brain. New solutions can’t be implemented without a logical left-brain. Before anyone could manufacture the first Model A Ford, the car had to be designed from scratch. Henry Ford needed imagination to invent the car before he could ever hope to put one together....
What Is It? If you have an Android phone, picture a cable box that is running on the exact same operating system. Android does a great job of providing the user with stellar performance, but that’s not all a potential consumer is looking at; the selection of movies and shows is important as well. Android TV was introduced to the world in 2014, allowing you to interact with your television in a way you never thought possible....
The delay was because you forgot to mention about the opt-in functionality in the first place. Since the web design firm got the information too late, they are now unable to get the work done before your set deadline. Needless to say, you have lost your night’s sleep,and the longer the delay of your project is, the more you are going to lose customers and profits. You are disappointed and you blame yourself for the situation....
For the following 10 questions, rate each item from 1 to 10 to find out your “Forgiveness IQ.” Rate your responses on a continuum from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 10 (Strongly Agree). Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Agree ________ I will not forgive someone if they are not sorry and do not admit what they have done. 2. ________ Those who have wronged or slighted me but take no responsibility for hurting me do not deserve to be forgiven....
Here are 10 ways to find out. 1. Eye contact Do you and your partner make a lot of eye contact? Partners in lust tend to make less, as the brain’s focus is on gross physical anatomy, as in body shape, the view from a distance, etc. Partners in love tend to do more eye gazing, wanting to travel into each others’ souls. Eye gazing is more emotionally intimate that scanning our partner’s body, and a sign partners are wanting to get to know each other more deeply than just physically....
As outlandish as this observation may sound, there is some truth to it. I seriously doubt that your decision to eat avocados is going to deter you from ever buying a home. But the act of irresponsible spending certainly will. The future is some far-off, unknown entity, and those of us who like to live in the now tend to indulge instead of invest. And while that instant gratification feels oh so good, eventually it will catch up with us....
To be labeled a weirdo should be synonymous with being an innovator, a thought leader, an entrepreneur. It is weird to see something and think, “I can make that better.” It is weird to contemplate a solution for a plan that seems to be working just fine. It is weird to speak out against popular opinion with a new, contradictory idea. These are not things “normal” people do. To make weird a part of our company culture, it helps to specify what we’re talking about....
Aside from partying, the thing you’re probably going to do most in college is read. Assuming you’re at all serious about your education, you’ll read so much that words will come out your ears. Unfortunately, much of what you read will also go pouring out your ears, or so it will seem looking back. One of the best habits you can develop in college — or even in high school, if you have the discipline — is to keep an academic reading journal....
But not many people realise that their self-confidence works just like a muscle – it grows in response to the level of performance required of it. Either you use it or you lose it. That’s why I’ve given you 63 ways to grow your confidence so that you can become a giant. 63 Ways to Build Self-Confidence
The instructions call for a Styrofoam cooler, a personal fan, pipe fittings, as well as an old paint can and some tape. Of course, this guide is so simple that you could hack together some alternative materials if needed. For example, this woman built hers for $17 and used a dryer duct along with frozen jugs of water. Want a more advanced version? The video below shows how one guy adapted this design for a larger plastic cooler and even added solar panels!...
And as the old saying goes: if you want to be the best, learn from the best. Here’s a list of the 31 best TED talks of all time, which will open the gates of imagination and creativity and help you become a better person! 1. Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of Sixth Sense Takeaway: The future is already here. Learn how modern technology helps the physical world interact with the world of data....
According to studies, half of all adults snore sometimes. Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing those tissues to vibrate as you breathe, creating those all too familiar and very irritating sounds. Simple lifestyle changes such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol before bed, or sleeping on your side can often reduce snoring. Alternatively, a new generation of medical devices can reduce snoring significantly, as can surgery....
How smart is your iPhone case? Like most people, your mobile case probably has a simple, sole function to protect your device from dust, water and wear and tear. The creators of the Lunecase aims to change that with their latest Kickstarter campaign. For those who are looking for the perfect mobile case, look no further. The Lunecase uses electromagnetic energy to project notifications on the back of the case....
