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With the Supreme Court decision in June that overturned bans on same-sex marriage, the community has experienced massive strides; however, many people still hold misconceptions about LGBT couples. Here are eight things that only gay and lesbian couples understand but would like for you to know. 1. They did not choose their sexual orientation. Just as they did not choose the color of their eyes or skin, they did not choose their sexual orientation....

Unfortunately not everyone can afford world travel or fit it into their busy schedule. Rather than try to convince you otherwise, here are alternative ways to discover yourself from the comfort of home. 1. Isolate Yourself If you’ve never left your hometown, there’s a good chance you still have the same friends you grew up with. While it’s nice to have long-term friendships, you can’t truly discover yourself while staying around the same people....

But studies have shown time and time again that the more active your brain stays during your life, the less likely you will be to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia later in life. But keeping your brain healthy and growing your intellect takes more than attending a few classes at the Learning Annex. If you’re serious about getting smarter every week, there are a few simple tips to keep in mind....

1. Talk to your line manager about your plans The performance assessment is a great opportunity to talk about your career path and what jobs you think you can apply for. Note, you are not asking for a promotion at this point. However, you can talk about how you see your career progressing: Talk about your present and future role in new projects Remind your manager of your ongoing skills development Stress how your work ethic is a perfect match with the corporate strategy Reflect on areas where you can improve and ask for feedback...

Apaixonar Is a romantic word that describes an aspect of love. It’s not the feeling of love, it’s a verb, that when applied is basically the act of falling in love. This process is so romantic an Englishman has yet to think of a better way of describing it. I have no idea how to pronounce it but I know I enjoy it. The word could have an equivalent in the English word of “impassion” But Apraixonar holds a tenuous position....

The sentiment that “life should not be taken too seriously” is a sort of dry, crusty sponge of a cliché—a statement that seems to have had every drop of nourishing value squeezed from it after ten trillion uses. And yet like so many lifeless platitudes, it contains a certain amount of wisdom—practical wisdom that is damn easy to forget in the day-to-day trenches and tangles of our lives. So, in the spirit of revitalizing a Saharan truism and reflecting upon the real importance of retaining levity in the face of frustration, I dug up this brief collection of (hopefully) poignant quotes on approaching life a bit more playfully....

1. Find out exactly how much protein you need This one is all about the activity level in life you already sustain. In a world where the media and lobbyists have virtually dominated consumers’ conceptions of protein needs, most people still believe they aren’t getting enough protein. The opposite is actually the truth. Most people are already getting as much protein as they need, if not more. The catch here is to know what number to shoot for, if your energy expenditure is high....

I’m absolutely sure that at least a couple of times in your life you’ve had a brilliant idea but somehow it slipped your mind. You were on the crowded bus and you simply couldn’t write it down. Or maybe you were walking down the street but your mobile went flat or you didn’t have a pen. And then a few months later you hear news on TV that some guy used YOUR idea and became a millionaire....

The art of being a gentleman is slowly withering away. Modern ways of thinking have pushed countries to become more progressive, placing essential values aside. While there’s nothing wrong with staying up to date, it is important to have a set of values in place. Being a gentleman can help you become a better person. It can help you land a job, get a promotion and boost teamwork at the office....

Post-Project Analysis: A Strategy for Performance Improvement – [Open Loops]

While you don’t need to start focusing on the actual packing during the 5-8 weeks ahead of the move, you can actually start working on many of the important details, such as arranging for your child’s school transfer, selling large items you don’t plan to take with you, cleaning out your shed, etc. One thing this moving checklist infographic fails to mention is when to actually pack your stuff. I find it is best to start packing everything you don’t need or regularly use about a month in advance....

Doing things in routines allows you to do them quickly with a minimum of thought. You can group several similar tasks, or tasks that need to be done concurrently or sequentially into a routine so that you do them consistently and efficiently. This works very well for things that need to get done daily, and chances are you already have a routine for your personal hygiene, such as: shower, brush teeth, do hair....

I don’t like shoes. I think they look silly and I think our society gives them too much power. Their main purpose is to provide protection for our soles when we are walking outside on rough terrain but why can’t it end there? Why do business men and women feel the need to have to wear these silly things all day long? They’re not comfortable. I spent most of my life as a child not wearing shoes and it’s continued that way into my adulthood....

What is especially unique about the classic story presented here is that it is done using stop-motion technology. And, unlike most stop-motion videos, this one uses figures made entirely out of yarn. I don’t mean to get all symbolic, but the use of yarn–something that can be unraveled and tangled so easily–is great in conveying the idea that life is fleeting (something that we all need to be reminded of from time to time)....

If you find yourself checking your phone first thing in the morning—before even getting out of bed, you may be addicted. If you find you’re text-messaging while driving, checking your phone instead of working on an important assignment, or checking Facebook during a romantic dinner—your phone is interfering with your life and you are addicted. Are missing out on living a fulfilled and rich life because you’re constantly staring at your cell phone?...

You think this is silly? It does happen in real life, a lot. Admit it, the way we learn to fall in love is wrong. As no one taught us how to fall in love, neither schools or parents, romance movies become the main sources. We find it normal to love at first sight or fall in love without knowing the person so much. But like numbers or vocabulary, we really need to learn it – to learn how to fall in love....

A talented artist Shenanigansen from Massachusetts brilliantly illustrates everyday struggles of growing up. Yet, all those seemingly serious problems and dilemmas can be overcome if you decide to consider them from a different point of view. Yes, there are some situations that seem like an ironic twist, but in every such situation there is a lesson to learn which can help you at some point in your life. 1. Approach every situation as a new lesson Whatever life throws at you, don’t beat up yourself thinking there’s no way out....

1. Cherries Slow the Aging Process While cherries aren’t a fountain of youth, they do have anti-aging properties. How? Anxiety, lack of sleep, poor diet and even exposure to harmful chemicals in the environment can put stress on cells and actually speed up the aging process. Cherries, however, are rich in several antioxidant compounds which actually reduce stress on the cells throughout your body and can help slow this process down....

When it comes to incorporating flowers into various dishes, keep in mind that their flavours can range in taste from aromatic and sweet to spicy and earthy, so it’s important to taste them before deciding how you’re going to use them. It’s also good to ensure that the flowers you use are indeed edible ones, as there are some lookalikes out there that can make you quite ill if you eat them by mistake....