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1. Best All-Purpose Video Player: VLC Media Player (Free) Gangnam style = full penetration for 15 minutes, followed by obscurity… VLC Media Player isn’t the lightest video player around – the interface is clunky, and it can move like molasses or get otherwise glitchy sometimes. Still, there’s no better player for watching every video in every format on every OS. VideoLAN, the company that makes VLC, is a non-profit, so they don’t spend as much money on marketing as other desktop media players....

If not, don’t worry, I’m not sure either. I save each month and hope for the best. Fortunately, I’m at an age where most people don’t save so I’m ahead of the curve. But, what if you aren’t in your 20s? What if you’re near retirement and are looking to gauge where you stand? If so, keep reading. Here’s how to prepare for retirement and save wisely during the process....

I’m a stomach sleeper. According to the National Sleep Foundation, this is pretty much the absolute worst position to put your body through when it comes time to catch some Zs. However, in my personal situation, it’s actually super comfortable. I feel awesome, and I usually can’t seem to fall asleep quite the same when I’m on my back or on my side. It’s said that sleeping on your stomach can screw up your neck (because it’s turned to the side all night) and can also cause back pain due to contorting the natural C curve of your spine....

However, the above rule works for the work force, but for companies who want to reach out to college students, the normal 9-5 workday doesn’t apply. To further improve on their social media strategy, experimentation is highly recommended for small businesses, and they can also use numerous tools to automate postings and tweets at different times throughout the day. Since people are also online during weekends, they should take advantage of this great time to engage their customers too, since most of them are relaxing during this time....

Try this. I can’t recall a source, I just heard this ’round the traps. The only solution I’ve seen on the web is using a fire extinguisher, and that’s just silly. Solution If you can, try getting a large tray – smaller if only a few beers – and fill it with salt water and ice cubes. Insert beer, put tray in freezer and wait a couple of minutes. It really only takes 1-2 minutes and you have freezing cold beers....

In fact, just a small change in shade can mean the difference between a color being calm and lively -like the difference between light blue and periwinkle for example. While most people may not need to know these facts for professional design purposes, it’s important to remember just how big of a difference a slight change of shade can make while you paint the rooms in your home.

Facebook is one of the world’s most popular websites, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Their 2013 review has revealed the top 25 most popular check-in locations around the world, most of which were popular tourist attractions. In Hong Kong, France, Japan and the USA Disney resorts were the most popular locations. Iceland’s The Blue Lagoon is featured, as well as Piazza San Marco in Venice, and Las Ramblas in Barcelona....

Mobile Money’s infographic discusses male names in the US, Russia, China, Brazil, and Germany, as well as female names in Brazil, South Korea, Sweden, France, and Chile. It also compares the “commonly named” rich with the rich population of these countries in general. It may be a “chicken and egg” situation, however. Does having a common name mean you’re more likely to experience success, or is it simply that, for example, John is a common name among all people, and therefore it stands to reason that it will be the most common name among the American upper class?...

The Problem of Yelling: It’s Too Weak to Change a Child’s Behaviors The problem with being a parent who makes it a habit of yelling, is that this tactic can be as damaging as hitting your child and the yelling often becomes ineffective, which is exemplified by parents who increase the volume of their yelling over time. Parents will raise their voices louder and louder, until it reaches a point where every time they go to correct their child they yell at maximum volume, as this has become the habit and way for getting any reaction out of the child....

Let’s take a look at some of the ways this phrase is used: The break up When you are in a relationship you may find yourself asking your partner: Are we good together? The last thing that you would like to hear is: “Yes…but.” If you get this reaction you are likely to assume that your partner finds faults in your relationship and is not entirely sure that you should be together....

Who else have you spoken to? How will you make money? How will your company grow? What technologies do you use? How easily can you be copied? Can we see the demo? Who are your competitors and how are you better/different? Who are your customers? How will you spread the word about your product? What will your market penetration be? Looking at the pattern of the questions, we see they are interested on the following topic: Ideas, management, revenue models, technology, competition, customer, marketing....

A presentation should take as much time as it takes to do what it needs to and no longer. That, of course, assumes that that it needs to do is worth doing but let’s pretend that it is. That said, it’s important to know how long your rehearsed presentation is going to take when you perform it live. The best way to find out, of course, is to give the presentation so that you know how long it will take the next time....

In essence, we’re being made to create an opinion before we’ve had the chance to make our own. Most of the time it’s alarmingly unconscious. The Dangers of Reading Comments and Reviews While we think we’re reading comments to make a balanced and informed decision, we don’t take into account the intentions behind another person’s comments. Most of us only leave comments if we strongly agree or disagree with something, meaning that around 90% of the comments you read are left by either very loyal supporters or people who are emotionally charged in a negative way....

Can you change careers at 50? It’s not uncommon for people in their 50’s to consider a career change, after all if you’ve spent 20 to 30 years in a career, chances are that some of the bloom is off the rose. Often, when we are starting out in our 20’s, we choose a career path based on factors that are no longer relevant to us in our 50’s. Things like our parents’ expectations, a fast paced exciting lifestyle or the lure of making a lot of money can all be motivating factors in our 20’s....

A proper fitting suit is necessary for a wedding, job interview, funeral and other formal situations. Otherwise you may look unprofessional or shoddy and at that point, why should you bother wearing a suit at all? This infographic can help guide you to finding the perfect fitting suit, but if you still have questions, don’t miss the author’s more detailed guide on The Art of Manliness. The most important thing to look for are odd lines in the suit’s outline that indicate it is too tight or too baggy....

Lifestyle writer Sophie Osborne takes a look at how to survive moving in with your other half. What seems like the easiest decision in the world can often lead to arguments over the most trivial of things; power struggles ensue over where to rent, different paint shades, or who should pay what. Using our handy interactive tools, you can work out what suits you both and avoid falling into traps that could test the strength of your relationship....

Don’t get me wrong – I am still looking for a fulfilling romantic relationship. But I learned that I can be perfectly happy on my own. Whoever says you need to be with someone to be happy – has some deep insecurities to work on. Nobody can truly love you if you don’t love yourself I’ve learned so much from the last time I had a relationship, a long-term “serious” relationship....

The video shows shows you all about this new tiny piece of technology. At the 2:04 mark you’ll see that the charger has 3 useful LED lights so you’ll know if Fuel is on, charging or fully charged. You’ll also see that it has an on/off switch, which is very handy since it helps to reserve the charger’s battery power when not in use. Fuel will work with nearly every cell phone....

But, at the same time, travel can be a massively stressful activity. Even packing can be difficult. I remember the last time I went on vacation, in the hotel I realized I had forgotten to pack many important items, items that would have saved me a lot of trouble. Another time I packed too much and had to carry needlessly heavy bags everywhere. Who hasn’t experienced similar situations? Luckily these issues might become things of the past thanks to these ten great products....