Imagine a world without any farming. That is exactly what those from the Stone Age coped with. Waking up each morning, and the sole purpose each day was finding what you were going to eat and how to get it. You travel to where the food is and gather all you need along the way. Diets were made up of wild animals they came across. And every other natural food found along the way....
#1 Laser Tail Light The Laser Tail Light is more than just a simple LED tail light, it can be used to project a red virtual bike lane next to your bike. With Laser Tail Light, you can create your own lane anywhere in the city. #2 Sneaker Speaker This wireless sneaker speaker allows urban artists and everyone else enjoy the power of music wherever they go. This sneaker speaker can connect with other electronic devices such as smartphones or iPad using bluetooth signal....
1. The Lord of the Flies, William Golding 2. Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger 3. The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald 4. Catch-22, Joseph Heller Catch-22 is the story of a World War II soldier who desperately wants to leave the battlefield on grounds of insanity. However, he cannot since anyone who would want to leave the armed forces is obviously not insane, and therefore must fight. It’s a scathing commentary on the “heroics” of war, painting a picture that the purpose of war is to perpetuate the war itself....
1. Business Adventures by John Brooks To have great success, it is important to understand why businesses are successful and why they fail. This book dives into the deep inner workings of why on both sides. What the publisher says about it: “From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America....
Check out some of these awesome apple pie variations. 1. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Just when you didn’t think that apple pie could get any better, some genius added salted caramel. I’m going to track them down and marry them. 2. Apple Pie Cookies If you thought you had to choose between snacks and dessert, you were deliciously mistaken. 3.Apple Pie Ice Cream With the weather heating up in the northern hemisphere, it may be too hot to turn your oven on....
Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, and facilitating normal immune system function. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases. The National Institutes of Health,[2] along with Health and Human Services, has determined the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D is 600 IUs (15 mcg) for individuals between the ages of 13 and 70....
Americans are less physically active than ever before, and we have more access to fattier — think fast — food than ever before. This combination of a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can lead to high cholesterol and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The good news, though, is that high cholesterol can be preventable and reversible with proper diet and exercise. What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol in and of itself isn’t bad — in fact, our bodies need it for proper functioning....
Often, resentment towards people pleasers comes from an element of distrust; people worry that people are only nice to one another to curry favor with them, or because they are spineless and just don’t want to ruffle any feathers. But people pleasers are often misjudged and are not looking to manipulate, suck up or get people to like them. They are just merely trying to please people. Here are ten often overlooked reasons that being a people pleaser can be a good thing....
1. Compassion Recognize others’ basic rights. Before you turn to judgment, or thinking about whether someone deserves help, think about how you would feel if you were in their situation. We all need help sometimes. 2. Gratitude Be thankful for what you have. Take the time to acknowledge the acts of service, both great and small, that others do for you. Give to others, and express your thanks when others give to you....
However, bosses are not the only leaders in the office, and not every boss has mastered the art of excellent leadership. Maybe the best leader you know is the co-worker sitting at the desk next to yours who is always willing to loan out her stapler and help you problem solve. You see, a boss’s main priority is to efficiently cross items off of the corporate to-do list, while a true leader both completes tasks and works to empower and motivate the people he or she interacts with on a daily basis....
We now need to be able to juggle dozens of tasks and prioritize them accordingly, while maintaining deadlines which extend beyond our work hours. Technology has made working from home not just a possibility but a necessity in many cases. In today’s world, you can work from anywhere while communicating daily with colleagues around the world. As this trend continues, we must keep our skills current and relevant through continuous professional development and education....
Indeed, people are relationship-driven creatures. We are present in this world in order to relate to others and establish a solid community. It goes without saying that we need to communicate with each other in order to fulfill this purpose, though. It is our responsibility to engage our colleagues in a nourishing and productive conversation. Through good communication, romantic relationships, business partnerships and even product selling have all been implemented....
While guys focus on losing a few pounds and buffing up their chest and arms, most girls and some guys like to sculpt the perfect derriere that will give them the confidence to strut around town in those tight new jeans. If you want to really target the glutes, you’ll definitely need some of these great butt exercises. First thing’s first – structure your workouts You can’t just do a few minutes of some random exercise when the mood strikes you, or do about 100 sloppy and quick repetitions before calling it quits....
1. They speak as eloquently as their clothing Audrey avoided conflict and was a pleasure to work with during her career as an actress. Famous stars including the handsome Carey Grant gushed over the opportunity to work with Audrey. He once was quoted saying, “All I want for Christmas is another picture with Audrey Hepburn.” Yet as she explains, How she spoke about others in a positive light is what mattered most and it was reflected back in the high praise other celebrities and producers had of her....
The mid-morning munchies hit: Eat granola. The post-lunch dissatisfaction: Eat granola. The afternoon munchies hit: Eat granola. Pre-bed snacking: Eat granola. Bored? Eat granola. You get the message. The beauty of granola is how adaptable and versatile it is. With a myriad of flavor combinations, the possibilities are endless. If you’re like me and can probably face plant an entire batch over a mere two days, a good homemade granola makes the perfect gift for your friends, colleagues, or yourself....
1. Etsy If you want to try your hand at selling your creations online, Etsy is a great place to start. This is basically a site for crafters to show and sell their work. You get to set your own prices when you list your items for sale, and sell as many items as you wish. 2. Shopify Another great online option for selling hand-crafted items is Shopify. You can create your own online store for just $9 per month, and there is a free trial period....
1. Play brain games. By the time you’re an adult, you probably have a routine carved out. Get up, go to work, come home, be with family. These habits work because you’ve done them over and over, and they use the same neural pathways in your brain. Shaking up this routine can stimulate your brain so it keeps developing. Find brain teasers, or do sudoku and crossword puzzles in the paper....
What are the myths and mistaken beliefs that are preventing you from being more productive in both your work life and your personal life? How are you actively undermining your efforts to pull it all together? Yeah, I mean you. The sad fact is that the beliefs that we hold about productivity and organization often prevent us from doing and being everything we want to do and be in our lives....
So what are you waiting for? Get cooking with salmon. If you think salmon takes too long to prepare? Well do not think that anymore. Here is a collection of quick and healthy salmon recipes the whole family will enjoy! 1. Slow Baked Lemon and Thyme Salmon This may have a title of “slow bake”, but this delicious meal is ready in 30 minutes. The minute I am in the door, I prepare the salmon and then pop it into the oven....
I grew so afraid of drowning that I asked to be bathed in the tub rather than take showers; my mother, a woman of infinite patience, would place a dry towel over my face to make sure I didn’t “drown.” Eventually, she realized the ridiculousness of my situation, and enrolled me in a swimming class at UCSF—unbeknownst to me. I was angry at having been tricked into attendance—refusing to get in the water during the first session—but over time, the water became my second home, and it’s remained a practice that is equally calming, stretching, challenging, and tiring, in the best of ways....
