I love gardening. I carefully make my plans, prepare the soil, plant the seeds or plants, provide them with mulch and support and the right amount of light. That’s usually when my forgetfulness kicks in and I forget to water, turning my once-lush dream into crispy stalks of brown. I decided last summer that there had to be a way to make watering easier. It turns out there is....
What is Toxoplasmosis? According to the Mayo Clinic, toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection which happens when a human comes into contact with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. When this parasite gets into the body, it forms cysts in various parts of the body, including the muscles, heart and brain. In healthy people, the immune system can keep these parasites in check and many times, they do not get any symptoms or even realize that they have a problem....
The multimeter is an electrical measuring instrument with multiple functions. The basic functions include the ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter. Furthermore, this device also can measure the power line frequency, capacitance capacitors, check transistors. Due to the usefulness of the device, many people need to purchase one. However, some people still have trouble finding the best multimeter to buy and understanding how to use it most effectively. This post will help you learn how to select and use a multimeter....
I will only spend time on/with subjects of obsession – Just like your obsession with running, painting, or growing your own tomatoes, most of us will only initiate friendships with those who make the most of our time. I must recognize realistic variables – Yes, adult friendship is like a real life math problem—helping us set realistic expectations. Sometimes we want to be closer with others, but we foresee responsibilities that can get understandably in the way....
As a young woman, I completely subscribe to above and I’m glad that gender roles are changing (finally!). But just as we get bombarded with such content I cannot help but wonder, are we creating just another version of the age old ‘knight in shining armor’, shoes too big for a mere mortal to fill? The “Real Man”: Big Expectation, Bigger Heartbreak As young girls we have grown up dreaming about a partner who is romantic like Brad Pitt and protective like our fathers....
But a few hacks can make your car experience quite smooth and enjoyable. Here at Lifehack, we have selected 10 best products that we think all drivers need to upgrade both their driving experience and the passages’ ride. Try out these car accessories to upgrade your car instantly. 1. Car Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Chase away awful smells with these beautiful diffusers? One is in the shape of a sunflower and the other shaped like the tree of life....
Face masks can be helpful for pulling oil out of the skin and making your face look and feel cleaner, but they can be expensive if you use them regularly. These DIY face mask recipes will save you money and give you peace of mind that you’re only putting safe ingredients on your face. Why Oily Skin Happens? The medical term for oily skin is seborrhea, and it’s caused by excess sebum, or skin oil, making your skin look greasy....
In this video, a couple of teddy bears make a very important plane trip. They are well cared for on the flight, and at the other end they make their way slowly through the airport terminal. The bears catch a ride on the airport cart and share a romantic kiss under the mistletoe as they head to their ultimate destination. After passing through Border Control, they finally end up in the arrivals hall....
How I wish OttoBib was available back then. This handy little browser app takes the ISBN [International Standard Book Numbers] of the books you want to reference and changes that into one of three formats, MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabian. That’s it, instant references. OttoBib accepts both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13, and will also spit out a permalink of the results so you don’t have to enter the numbers again. Make a bibliography....
9 Helpful Tips To Deal With Negative People
The Golden Rule Patience is a virtue that isn’t spoken about too frequently; it’s mentioned with a blatant disregard for the creative process. Life is a waiting game when it pertains to making any sort of respectable accomplishment. But what are you willing to do while you’re waiting? Having a positive outlook will certainly avail more than just being pessimistic, these thoughts need an action plan behind them. There are many trials and tribulations that must be endured....
One of the main reasons that I have decided to use OmniFocus as my personal productivity tool is that it does a great job of automating my projects and next actions for me. To get this type of automation OmniFocus is a little difficult to setup and because of that it is hard to explain just how to do it. This is where the new e-book “Creating Flow With OmniFocus” by Kourosh Dini comes in....
His photographs are well known for his use of negative space, offbeat subjects, surreal images, and of course, beautiful candy-colored photos that are reminiscent of an eternal summer. Have a look at some of the photos found on his Instagram page. Through his photos, Crump asks the viewer to see the world differently. Everyone becomes vibrant. Have some graffiti candy hearts! There is a light that never goes out....
It is said that the only thing better than listening to music is creating it yourself. The path to discovering your inner musician is paved with a few thorns, but that doesn’t mean that the journey itself isn’t worth the trouble. An extensive study carried out by Wheaton College has shown that music provides long-term benefits with an emphasis on increasing your brain productivity and sharpness. It is undeniable that music brings forth our underlying emotions (some might even say our soul) and you have all experienced it....
The shows, the presentation materials around them, and more are available for free at Boston University’s website. The general feeling from the thought leaders in attendance, and from a growing number of people in the audience is that Podcasting in some form or another (audio or video) will be the next big force in this new media revolution. The biggest take home lessons of the session were: Just start. Don’t worry about perfection....
PostBox runs on both Mac and Windows, and costs a staggering $9.95. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFTatC6AawQ]
You need positive answers to most if not all the questions. Even then it will take enormous commitment and hard work to make the new venture a success. I am sorry to say that most new business start-ups fail. However, for those that succeed there are great personal and financial rewards. Above all the founder can relish the achievement of having created something of real value to the whole community....
So if you want to feel beautiful, and spend less money, I’ve got a solution for you! Homemade facial masks. They’re easy to make, quick to do and still give you that beautiful skin you’ve been waiting for! Let’s see what the options are. 1. Freshening Oatmeal Mask The main ingredient in the first facial mask will be oatmeal. If you’re tired and need to feel and look better, this one is a winner....
