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Despite the fact that she said “yes,” this one, of all the public declarations of love, felt inappropriate. This was compounded by the fact that He Zi herself seemed less than jubilant at the sudden interruption of what was probably already the best moment of her life. Qin’s storming of the stage during his girlfriend’s well-deserved moment of celebration, whatever the intent, stole focus from all of the medalists and threw the spotlight on a man during these women’s big moments — not to mention that Qin Kai had enjoyed his own interruption-free ceremony earlier that day when he won a bronze medal....

I put together a collection of the 30 best movies of all time. To warn you in advance, this isn’t the usual film snob list of black and white classics and foreign films meant to show off my knowledge of classical cinema. These are the movies we watch because we want to, not because we’re told to. 30. Avatar (2009) Avatar is one of the most visually beautiful movies ever made....

Utility SwiftKey 3 Keyboard SwiftKey 3 is one of the most intuitive keyboards you can download for your Android devices. The predictive text is phenomenal, and there’s even a tablet version which offers a split keyboard for landscape mode. JuiceDefender Ultimate JuiceDefender is a must-have app for anyone who wants to get better battery life from their Android device. There are three different versions—one free and two paid—to give you the right amount of adjustments to fit your needs....

It’s surprising to hear that this little baby has now grown to the size of a honey-due melon and could possibly weigh up to six pounds. This little bundle of fun could survive outside the womb, if you went into labour at 36 weeks pregnant – but it’s best to give them every chance to thrive and grow to full term at 40 weeks. By now you have most likely stocked up on all of the necessary baby equipment – ready for the baby’s arrival home from the hospital....

She had proudly completed a personal best run, the rose bushes were now blooming, she’d picked up some fruit for breakfast and the new girl at the cafe had finally remembered her name. As she recalled the memories, her skin glowing in the warm morning light, it all finally clicked. At that exact moment it suddenly hit me how much life I was missing out on. There’s a common myth that we are born a night owl or an early bird, but as I soon realised, this is simply not true....

Luckily maintaining a weight is much easier than actually losing weight. There are a few simple lifestyle changes to make that will work for a vast majority of people. Here are four. 1. Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting is not dieting. Rather, it is choosing when to eat and when not to. It involves scheduling out your day so that you skip certain meals and eat more for other meals. Many studies have come out that show that this actually works incredibly well....

Whether you are heading out on your first major job search or you haven’t been on the search for quite some time, it can be all too easy to dive right in without a focused plan of action. A dashboard application can help centralize your search, materials, and information. More importantly, it can help eradicate some common mistakes and behaviors that stand to inhibit a job search before it even starts....

Early on in life I learned that if you want to become really good at something, you have to learn from the best. But “the best” are often hard to reach, super expensive and super busy. So you need to develop some methods to get in touch with them and eventually learn from them. Here are my four favorite and extensively field-tested approaches: 1. The Quick-and-Dirty At least twice a week I reach out to ueber-successful entrepreneurs, famous psychologists and other possible superstar mentors....

I often used to find myself pondering about life, and the meaning of it. Daily, I would question the point of anything I needed to do, or should be doing. I was sinking deeper into depression; I just didn’t know it at the time. Why was I so unhappy? Why did I see no point to anything? Because of depression, I’ve come to a conclusion: there are four reasons why there’s a point to everything we do....

Online and Offline Storage You never have to face the predicament of not being able to access your most important files again. It’s best to compose your work on your PC and have a copy stored there, but also keep a copy online with cloud storage such as Dropbox or Google Docs. If there ever is a time in which you’re out or on vacation, you still have access to your most valuable files easily....

What Are the Advantages of these Towel Workouts? Super convenient – can be performed almost anywhere, anytime Requires no specialist equipment – only your body, hard floor and a couple of towels (even paper towels will suffice) Greatly reduced risk of injuries – compared to weightlifting and gym machines Reduced friction and strain on joints – compared to weight lifting and many other forms of exercise Beginner friendly – suitable for all levels of strength, both men and women...

So why aren’t you losing any weight? The blame may be due, at least in part, to your diet. Especially if you are being unfairly duped by these five not-so-healthy health foods. 1. Granola Surprising, right? Often regarded as the archetype of healthy breakfast food, granola can be a serious belt-buster. While it does have nutritional value (coming from nuts and seeds), these benefits are overshadowed by high calories, sugar, and fats....

1. Spending too much in your peak years. When you were young, you wanted the finer things in life; Cars, houses, cloths, boats etc. As you get older, spending too much in your peaks years becomes a retirement mistake. This is because you lose the power of compound interest. The longer you keep your money invested, the more of it you will get out. Most people in their twenties and thirties unfortunately do not think this way until it is too late....

You believe in yourself. Of course, there’s a massive difference between believing and achieving. If all you do is believe in yourself, you’ll end up with a lot of self-esteem and very little accomplished. So, how do you make the leap from big believer to big achiever? You practice these 5 habits — Every. Single. Day. 1. Find And Focus On Your Peak Performance Times It’s tempting to think that all hours are equally valuable....

Whether or not your home is dominated by guys, having a “male retreat” or “man cave” is always a good idea. Oftentimes, men prefer having a separate area for game days, barbecue Sundays, or for social commitments in general. They want a room where they don’t have to worry about filth, maintenance, or too much noise. Male Retreat: Good for Everyone Although not all men need a “cave,” often a person dreams of having a place to unwind and do whatever he or she desires....

What’s even more inspiring is that most of them are just normal people who stayed persistent with posting and interacting on their accounts to build up their followers over time. If you love interacting on Instagram and have a sizeable number of engaged followers, or if you’re at least willing to put in the time and effort to start building it up, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to start making hundreds or even thousands of dollars from this one social platform alone....

Building a successful team is not always easy. Just grouping talented individuals together does not mean the team will be successful. A good team is way beyond just that. When individuals have to work together for a common purpose, there are many factors that can come into play and derail the team’s cohesion. These factors include ego problems, personal bias, insecurities of team members, etc. A team which was once tipped to become an earth-shattering one can easily fall into shambles if these factors are overlooked....

When I first heard this idea it blew my mind. I was always trying to focus on what to say and how to make it sound as fancy as possible, but in reality it was not that important. This applies to every human interaction ranging from talking in business meetings and giving presentations, to having a laugh with friends or trying to seduce a girl you like. It is common knowledge that people who use their body language effectively come across as more:...

1. Piggy Bank A piggy bank should be a fixture in every child’s room. They’re as important as a night light or pajamas with feet built into them. Every chance you get you should drop some change inside, shake it up, and act like it is the greatest thing in the world. Your child may not fully appreciate what is going on at first but eventually they will develop a sense of ownership over their money and create positive memories and attitudes around saving....

Florida is actually one of the most perfect places for living, traveling, and working, and several studies have evaluated its aspects, such as the affordable cost of living, health care, social living standards, climate, etc. as massive pull factors to the Sunshine State. Below are some more detailed reasons to live (or just visit) this beautiful state. 1. Its interesting facts: Florida is the only state to have an “Embassy” in Washington, and it’s called Florida House....