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1. Mars has incredibly dangerous weather Most people know that Mars is a desolate planet composed of red deserts. Mars also has a very thin atmosphere — about one percent the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere. You might expect that this leads to weaker weather, but the opposite is true. The weather on Mars is actually much more dangerous than on Earth. Frequently, gigantic dust storms wrack the entire planet. These are extremely destructive and combine high winds and strong lighting strikes....

Cards are Paper There’s nothing especially important about a business card. They contain information (often too much) that should help one get back to somewhere, but they are a bookmark. They are a way back to the conversation. But they are NOT the conversation. Story: Listen and Share Lead with something that starts the other person’s story. “What have you seen that’s interesting today? What are you passionate about?” Starting with the other person’s story gives them a chance to feel comfortable with a subject....

Your earnings and how you handle money says a lot about your personality. For men, statistics indicate that they spend more on food and are willing to shell out more cash during a date. On the other hand, women have a tendency to spend more on personal care and grooming items. While this may not come as a shock, the information above does shine light on the fact that not everyone should follow the same, general personal budget plan....

Flow: How action and awareness get things done – [43Folders] Mental State Called Flow – [C2.com]

Both motion and action play a role in our success, and the importance of each depends on the person and the situation. We’re going to take a look at how motion and action affect the results and outcomes and how we can use both to our advantage. Definition Of Action An action is anything you do with a goal and certain intent in mind. Performing a deed backed by a purpose is an action....

—Gavin Bidelman, Assistant professor, University of Memphis Scientists are now able to monitor brain activity in real-time using FMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging). These machines monitor activity in different parts of the brain. Researchers found that listening to music triggered ‘fireworks’ within the brain, suggesting activity in multiple parts of the brain simultaneously. Playing music is described by Anita Collins in a TED Ed video: ‘how playing an instrument benefits your brain’ as the brain’s version of a ‘full-body workout’....

According to some, there is a science to keeping a good relationship together. Pro Flowers have come up with their very own ingenius ’30-day relationship challenge’ perfect for anyone who may be stuck in a relationship rut, or even want to spice things up and give it a go. All of their ideas are scientifically backed/ For example, a recent study by UC Davis showed that staring into your partners eyes can synchronize each others eyes whilse going on a cozy little walk together is perfect for boosting your mind when you may need to cool down after a lovers tiff....

Camtasia 2 Easily Create Stunning Screen Captures & Video Recordings Easily capture what you’re seeing & doing Communicate your thoughts to the world via beautiful videos Capture anything on your screen Focus your videos on what matters Call attention to the important details in your video CrossOver 12.5 Easily Use Windows Software on Your Mac Seamlessly run Windows applications and PC games on your Mac Easily run Windows applications without rebooting Run Window apps without a Windows license Simply run Window apps at native speeds...

When you are around the house with the baby, you will need to step out from time to go to the bathroom, or even attend to a meal on the stove. Those few minutes when you are away can feel like hours. As a working mom with a babysitter, you will spend the hours at work agonizing about the baby, for there are plenty of horror stories about baby-sitters. A baby monitor allows you to keep an eye on the baby even when you are not physically near the baby....

7 Ways To Let Go Of Insecurity In Your Relationship

YNAB I started to get serious about my money situation about halfway through 2011 when I stumbled on one of the single best money management / budgeting apps around: You Need a Budget. We have actually had the founder and creator of YNAB featured here at Lifehack in the past. YNAB is a piece of software (that works on Mac or Windows) where you setup your accounts and start to budget the money that you have during the month....

And I’ll say it: Chris’s Pin In The Map is an even “cleaner” looking skin of Google Maps than Google. How often can you say that? Pin In The Map – [via tips at lifehack . org]

Survey says… Nike’s new Tech Fleece Collection. Although the answer was simple, the process for creating this innovative fabric was not so effortless. Nike’s new high-tech fleece was completely stripped down and rebuilt to create a streamlined, lightweight fitness fabric that moves with the wearer. The end result is a groundbreaking garment that provides a functional, ergonomic fit, enhanced mobility, and warmth. More interesting than the end product is the inspiration for the collection – a wetsuit....

Mashable.com have put together their rundown of the internet’s best online television providers. You have your obvious YouTube, Google Video and Joost, but also Veoh, Babelgum and approximately 28 others. 33 Ways to Watch Free TV Online – [Mashable]

If you’re an introvert, the thought of being visible and networking can be overwhelming and stressful, even if your business is primarily online and takes place behind your laptop. Here are 3 ways introverts can overcome overwhelm and increase their online visibility: 1. Find out where your people are You don’t need to be visible and active on all the social media platforms, but you do need to be in front of your ideal clients....

For example, pessimists tend to be more accurate in their assessments than optimists. That’s why you often hear them refer to themselves as realists.[2] Optimists, on the other hand, may overestimate how much they can do in a short amount of time. This can lead to overpromising and a stressful time catching up. But overall, optimists outperform pessimists and there are many reasons why. Optimist vs Pessimist: What’s the Difference?...

There are two factors in this book that convinced me it would be useful to just about anyone. Most important is Regina’s approach: she’s known as the Zen Organizer, and her books are all about getting organized with a Zen approach. Don’t worry — that doesn’t mean that she expects readers to get touchy-feely about which drawer their paperclips go into. Instead, Regina’s references to Zen are a matter of focusing on eliminating stress....

The Pleasure and the Pain I recently went along to the Melbourne Marathon, here in Australia, to watch some of my team (Fiona, Johnny and Mikey) punish themselves for 42.2 km’s (26 miles). Aaah the pleasure and the pain of it all. The agony and the ecstasy. They all finished and they all did great. Well done guys. I rode my pushbike to the course so I could pedal beside those crazy kids for a while to offer a little support, some momentary distraction from the pain and some timely encouragement....