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The new Start Screen The new Windows 8 start screen has all of the information you care about in one place, such as weather, your contacts, and the next appointment on your calendar. The tiles on your start screen are brimming with content that will change and update in real-time so you can see what’s going on and stay on top of things. The new Charm bar Instead of traditional “Start Menu,” Windows 8 introduces a new implementation named “Charms....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Don’t rest after your first victory because if you fail the second time, more lips will be waiting to say that your first victory was just luck. How to Develop Mental Toughness

How to Consistently Come Up with Great Ideas

Over the years, I read a lot, wrote in my journal a lot – asked questions a lot. Is God real? Why do bad things happen to good people? Am I fated to a certain destiny or do I truly have free will to make my own choices in life? Strangely enough, I still don’t have solid answers for any of those questions, but what I’ve realized is that as I grow older, and as I’m hopefully getting wiser, my answers seem to change and get wiser too; I’m realizing that it’s more important to ask a question than to rush to answer it....

And by “we” I mean us introverts. You see, there’s this thing called the extrovert ideal. It means society rewards those who are loud, outgoing, aggressive, and gregarious. While it’s true our brains are wired differently and us introverts spend a lot of inside our heads, we can actually teach everyone else a thing or two … especially when it comes to health (both mental and physical). Here are 7 health lessons you can learn from introverts....

Let’s explore some of the most effective options available to study Spanish so you can decide which one is right for you. Private In-Person Tutoring How to Find One Google: “Private [Language] Tutors in [Your City]” Craigslist & Other Classified Ads Pros Private tutoring is great if you’re looking for a more interactive experience, especially if you’re used to in-person learning. It can also be easier to pay attention to the smaller details such as hand gestures and pronunciations....

But the likely story is that most of us won’t stick to our resolutions much past January. The reason? We haven’t made way for sustainable lifestyle changes that we actually enjoy. Instead, we end up working out for three weeks straight, buying expensive organic groceries we don’t know what to do with, and deleting all social apps from our phones until that one great party that needed to be posted....

What if you were guaranteed the best of both worlds? If luxury and serenity go hand in hand, which places would be suitable for that? Keeping all these questions in mind, we decided to put together a few islands that offer both luxury and peace of mind. 1. Mauritius, Africa For those who don’t know Mauritius, it’s a small island located along the coast of Africa. It was a small island which was formerly colonized by the French....

– Furlined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bERlvGT2XI4 What do you think? If you’re wondering whether to send this to someone you love then please do, there’s nothing better than being told you are loved. An Awesome Book Of Love – Yael Staav | Furlined Featured photo credit: An Awesome Book Of Love – Yael Staav | Furlined via youtube.com

From political leaders at home and abroad, singers, actors and sports personalities, it seems that just about everyone was ready to share their views on the matter in public. Given the significance of the decision and that fact that the majority of voters made their decision based on the myriad of contradictory speeches it is worth reflecting for a moment on what we can learn from those who presented their views to the public....

At 18 years old, I realised that if I wanted to grow, learn and challenge myself I needed to trade some self-help books and youtube clips (these can be helpful but should not replace human interaction) for spending time with older, wiser people that I admired and start learning from them. After all, they’ve got a fair bit more life experience than I do plus they’ve been around the block a few times....

One of the hardest things about having diabetes is having to make dramatic changes to your lifestyle. Many people do not realize the many significant changes that being a diabetic can force someone to make in their life. Fortunately, as more and more research comes out about diabetes then more and more solutions also come out to help those suffering from diabetes to live normal lives. Here are five useful tips for those struggling to live the same life they lived before being diagnosed with diabetes....

Statistics reveal that the social network has a large number of female users (71%). However, the number of men on Pinterest have doubled in the last few years, showing the growth potential that it holds. Pinterest, like any other social network, can be used by businesses to promote their products or services. Users spend hours going through the social network, giving marketers a chance to reach to them. 70% of users actually check Pinterest to get tips or information on what they wish to buy....

Some may have an emotional attachment and don’t want to get rid of things. Others prefer not to trash the clutter because they think that they might use the item someday and don’t want to waste it by throwing anything away too soon. But all this stuff that’s burdening your environment could also be burdening your finances. Clutter is costing you money, plain and simple and here’s how. 1. Clutter can cost you time....

It might not necessarily be that you’ve gotten inefficient. In fact, you are producing more goods at a faster rate and have vastly improved the quality of your services. The revenue you now earn in a month may even be what it took a year for you to earn in your small business. It’s tough handling a large business and it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but if you follow the basics correctly and make an attempt to patiently persevere, it’s not as hard as it seems....

Health Life is hard to enjoy when we aren’t healthy. Manage your risk for healthproblems by following these simple guidelines: Drink lots of water. Eat mostly fresh, unprocessed foods. Exercise your body for at least 45 minutes, three times a week. Career Career risk management will decrease the likelihood of career problems, such as being laid off, fired, or having difficulty in finding a job. Invest time and effort in these areas:...

Yet how often have you gone hunting to find suitable breathing exercises for anxiety only to bump into a string of complex yoga jargon and techniques that take so long to master that they’re just not fit for purpose? After all, when you’re in the grip of crippling anxiety or -worse- a full-blown panic attack, you simply don’t have the time to assume the lotus position and start worrying pranayama, whatever that is....

Due to the massive amounts of energy they use to fuel daily operations, big businesses must get on board with the trend toward renewable energy for them to be successful. Fortunately, there are many businesses working toward a more ecofriendly platform for daily operations. Here are five major corporations working to reduce their eco footprints. 1. Dannon The Dannon Company started making serious strides in corporate sustainability back in 2009....

1. Don’t fret about your grammar. Sure, it’s important that your writing flows well and is easy to read. But the mistake many make when first starting to write is that they focus far too much on the structure of their piece, and not on its substance. Do I want to read a well-written article about something uninteresting, or an intriguing article with a few mistakes here or there? The answer should be pretty obvious....

This scene captured in the image above came at a pivotal moment when Jerry was trying to keep Rod on his talent roster, but Rod had his own terms. As hilarious as this was, it isn’t too far off when it comes to salary negotiations. In fact, in many ways, you are both the talent and the agent promoting your personal brand to your current or future employer trying to make the best “deal....