Do you have a big presentation coming up? A crucial exam? Job Interview? Audition? Don’t let nerves get the best of you. Try arriving to your location thirty minutes early. Find a quiet, private spot nearby and do these relaxation tips from the Mayo Clinic: Start with the physical. Relax your entire body by tensing, […]
Thanksgiving is over, so put away thoughts of pumpkin pie and instead go for the English classic Mincemeat this holiday season. Just what the heck is Mincemeat, anyway? Well, it can be traced back to the British Isles in the 13th Century, as sailors brought Middle Eastern recipes back with them from their travels. […]
Nintendo has relaxed its rules for video-makers who share their gameplay on websites such as Twitch and YouTube. Unlike Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo had restricted what it let video-makers share online and took a slice of advertising revenue from YouTuber, but its new guidelines lift most of the restrictions and no longer ask gaming […]
A particularly hot ticket for at all the runways this year is the idea of wearing one color (almost any color) head to toe with laser focus. There may have been some more literal takes on 70’s Fashion at New York’s fashion week, but the way it will affect your personal style this winter is […]
Siding does much more than enhance your home’s curb appeal with cosmetic value. It also protects your home. Much like insulation, siding shields your property from the elements. It acts as a barrier to prevent rain, snow, and harsh winds from seeping into your house. Siding also has other purposes, such as deterring dirt, moisture, […]
The Hot Toddy is the quintessential cold-weather cocktail: warming, filling, and restorative. The Toddy’s popularity rose in Western Europe during the 18th century at pubs in northern England and Scotland, where barmen would pour hot water into their Scotch and sip the drink to stay warm. Today, there are many different variations of the recipe, but most […]
When you’re trying to lose weight, the key is counting calories. But if you’re eating on-the-go, at the office, going to business luncheons and holiday parties, well, it’s easier said than done. Except that it’s not. We all have calorie counters right in the palms of our hands. John Berardi, PhD, and Brian St. […]
The guys with the best personal style are always the ones who take trends and make them their own. So when winter’s chilly winds and icy snows roll in, there’s no more stylish mark of distinction than a really good scarf. According to Men’s Journal, the best “badass” scarves this season range anywhere from […]
Tablets and other mobile computing devices are part of everyday life, but using them can be difficult for people with paralysis. New research from the BrainGate consortium published November 21 in PLOS ONE, shows that a brain-computer interface (BCI) can enable people with paralysis to directly operate an off-the-shelf tablet device just by thinking about […]
If you’ve been to Lowe’s lately, and by this I mean checked out their Youtube channel, you’ll notice a wealth of DIY videos and shows to make even the pickiest home improvement junkie happy. But Lowe’s has taken it a step further, developing fun and informative mini-series that show exclusively for their channel subscribers. […]