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You already know the best camping spots in the US (check this list for more inspiration). You’ve already secured a long weekend and made sure the weather is going to be awesome. Now, all you have to do (apart from grabbing some mates) is make sure you have the right gear. First things first: clothes. The rule of thumb is to get the best you can afford. All things Goretex are a quick win because this fabric is light, warm, and dries fast at the same time....

Samskaras can be positive or negative. They are reinforced by repetition until they become second nature. Some yogis use the imagery of a butter knife running along a pat of butter as a way to explain samskaras. The knife leaves tiny ridges on the butter, and as you continue to run the knife along the same pattern, the grooves become deeper. When we develop positive patterns, they become easier to maintain over time....

Cool laptop – [Orange Crate] Formulaic disclaimer: Placing a computer on a piece of bakeware might lead to scratches or other damage, so be careful…

Now, let’s have a look at Chinese. There are about 20,000 characters in contemporary written Chinese. A basic understanding of the language and literacy is set at 2,000 characters. Memorize 4,000 of them and you’re thought to be well educated. In an effort to make Chinese more accessible for Westerners and non- natives, London-based entrepreneur, software writer, and TED presenter ShaoLan Hsueh is creating a new system for teaching Chinese characters....

Now, the shopping part was not much of a choice during my childhood, because I lived in Sweden, where the stores were closed on Sundays. However, as I grew older – and stores started being open on Sundays – these rules started to annoy me a bit. What’s so bad about going shopping on a Sunday? What if I need to do homework? When I left for college, I rebelled against the day of rest....

What is a Cluster Headache? A cluster headache is the most painful kind of chronic head and earned its name from the clusters or groups of attacks that sufferers can experience during a period of exacerbation. It is, fortunately, also the least common form of chronic head and only occurs in around 1 out of every 1,000 people. What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Cluster Headache? The primary symptom of a cluster headache is excruciating pain:...

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If you look for the ultimate daily routine for success, look at these routines and beliefs successful entrepreneurs use every day. Learn from the daily routine of successful people and gradually build your own habits, stick to them and get closer to success! 1. They have a morning routine. Author Laura Vanderkam extensively studied the schedules of various high achievers. She found one thing that they had in common: they got up early, and almost all of them also had a morning routine....

What is snow mold and why you should worry about it There are two types of snow mold, pink and gray, and it is a type of fungus that forms on grass in late winter. It usually takes a circular form and can seriously harm your lawn if not handled properly as soon as possible. These circular patches really stand out and on top of being unsightly, they can cause real damage....

This means that not only can you not receive any new mail messages, you can’t send any emails either. This usually happens right at the climax of a very important project. The question is: What can we do about it? You could always ask your email administrator to increase your limits, but that could take some time depending upon how busy they are with other help desk tickets. Below I’ve offered ways to help yourself....

Take time to go through these pervasive myths and misconceptions to avoid derailing your job search process, and make it more effective. 1. All jobs are advertised. According to Duncan Mathison, the co-author of the 2009 book Unlock the Hidden Job Market, around 50% of positions are currently filled on an informal basis, i.e either without advertising or advertising after someone has already been identified internally for the position. This hidden job market that runs parallel is one reason many candidates miss out on some wonderful employment....

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And someday soon this concept will spread to just about every area of our lives, from politics to entertainment to business to … you name it. Get ready for the democratization of everything, like it or not. What Digg Did Before we can see how the concept of social media will spread to other areas of life, let’s take a look at what has happened, and why it’s so important....

Whether your glasses are sitting too low or pinching your nose, or if one lens is higher or lower or farther in or out than the other, this guide should help you out. Be sure to take note of the warning at the bottom; some frame materials resist adjustment so you don’t want to bother with those because you could end up breaking your glasses instead. Did this guide help you?...

No evidence exists to show that cell phones cause cancer or any health issues to the user. Despite this, individuals are still worried about the electromagnetic radiations from these devices and searching for ways to decrease it to as little as possible. Cell phone cases have being designed by some manufacturers to protect people from these electromagnetic waves by blocking the radiation. However not all cell phone cases have the capability to block radiation, only those specifically built to carry-out this singular task....

1. You Can Hit Your Protein Goal for the Day Protein is essential for life. Every structure in your body is built, at least in part, from proteins. Literally,your entire body is protein (and fats).The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 gm/kg body weight. That means, for most people, getting a single protein shake a day of 30-50 grams will make it very easy for most people to achieve or even surpass their RDA....

1. There don’t seem to be enough hours in the day. You’re working on your project, and you think of a solution to a particular client’s problem, so you jot it down. And then you stumble across a really cool article that you just have to share with your social network. And then you get a call from a client who needs a quick consult. And then you think, “Oh, I should call this person and wish them a happy birthday....

Are you quickly accumulating stale bread in the kitchen from the night before? Stale bread has several uses that range from tasty recipes to plant fertilizer. Based on the infographic above, stale bread can help keep your vegetables fresh and your dogs happy. The message that the creators of the infographic are trying to convey is that food shouldn’t be wasted. Most people grow up with the concept of not wasting food....