For instance, I met some new friends who have a great piece of software, but no marketing or sales experience. I immediately sifted through recent contacts and found a few people (both people I met at Lifehack.org) to ask whether their expertise matched these people’s needs. In essence, I reached out to my small network of “go to guys” for help. But as the list of contacts I make is growing, I find myself wanting to keep a simple, flexible database....

Finding a Reputable Charity One great resource to finding a charity to donate to is CharityNavigator.com. Using this site, you can search through their database of charities and find one that interests you. Each charity has star ratings as well as a complete, detailed profile. Information is included such as the organizations efficacy, how much goes to administrative costs, and so on. There are also links that will take you to the charity’s site where you can complete your donation....

Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, adverts such as these received a lot of hatred and awful expressions of homophobia. Honey Maid could have simply created a press release or ignored the idiots, but they didn’t. Honey Maid decided to address the comments with love and kindness, creating a beautiful piece of art. Check it out: Honey Maid: Love | Honey Maid Featured photo credit: Honey Maid: Love | Honey Maid via youtube....

Can’t get away from technology scraping for every second of your attention? Today, it seems like everyone is tied to their smartphone, laptop, and almost anything else with a screen. Recent research discovered that in an average week, users check their phone more than 1,500 times to do various tasks from emails and playing games to posting on social media. Technology has invaded every waking second of our lives. It’s too much....

Pіgеоnѕ are еvеrуwhеrе іn сіtіеѕ, but thеу don’t gеt a lot оf lоvе. Truе, thеу can spread dіѕеаѕе and aren’t very реrѕоnаblе, but mауbе thеу’rе nоt gеttіng the credit thеу deserve. Like сіtу-dwеllіng humаnѕ thеу have рlасеѕ tо bе аnd lunch deals tо ѕсаvеngе. And like gооd urbаnіtеѕ (аnd реnguіnѕ) they knоw their wау аrоund a touchscreen. Animal vs Human behavior Rеѕеаrсhеrѕ at thе University of Iоwа found thаt ріgеоnѕ do wеll оn tаѕk-bаѕеd іntеllіgеnсе tests, еvеn whеn thе assessments аrе digitized аnd conducted on a tоuсhѕсrееn....

Almost everyone enjoys a hot drink every now and again, but did you know that regular consumption of coffee and tea will actually improve your health significantly? The average tea drinker consumes about 10 gallons of tea per year. Meanwhile, coffee drinkers drink 70 gallons; that’s enough coffee to fill a bathtub! Coffee has been scientifically proven to help ease asthma attacks, lessen chances of liver cancer and aid weight loss in various ways, as well as keeping your brain young and active....

Couples counseling should help you and your partner communicate better in a more positive and effective manner. Do couples counseling really work? Is it an effective solution when it comes to saving a relationship? It depends on who are in the relationship. For veterans who have gone through certain difficult periods, handling a relationship could be tough. However veterans can find benefits with programs that help them become appreciative of their environment and its loved ones....

Sweets and Chocolate When you feel lonely, misunderstood or sad, the first thing that you may look for is chocolate. Chocolate gives you a reason to smile, to believe that life is good. But does it work in the long term? Try and find other ways to get those good feelings and raise your endorphins, such as through exercise or chatting with a friend. Then, you can enjoy and taste every bite of your chocolate for what it is....

My best tool for traveling? The Internet! I’ll show you all the sites you’ll need. Follow these tips and explore one of the most beautiful, friendly, diverse countries on Earth! (You can use many of these tips while traveling in other countries, too!) Get informed. The most expensive part of this venture will be your airline ticket. When I say I spent less than $500 in two months, I’m NOT including airfare....

How Many Calories Are In A Drink From Starbuck’s? | I Love Coffee Featured photo credit: How Many Calories Are In A Drink From Starbuck’s? | I Love Coffee via en.ilovecoffee.jp

Thinking of a great business idea may be easy, but executing your business plan takes a lot of work. The details are where most owners fail. The management of funds is a large part of the plan as well — these days, it’s common for owners not to use their own money when starting a business. Instead, they gather investors, pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and launch crowdfunding campaigns....

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that orchestrate the execution of vital functions such as motor behavior, memory, learning, mood and sleep to name a few. Collagen is a structural protein and one of the primary components of connective tissues and L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative that plays a role in fat metabolism. Moreover, within the body vitamin C operates as a key antioxidant which is able to govern the generation of additional antioxidants such as vitamin E, and can further help absorption of other nutrients, mainly iron....

1. Think of five of the worst-case scenarios Think of five of the worst-case scenarios so that you are mentally prepared for what might happen. And think of plans for how you can deal with each scenario. 2. Always have a plan B Make sure you have a back-up plan (or at least a parachute to escape the situation!). 3. Fake it ’til you make it Get really good at pretending you are not surprised, so you’ll remain calm no matter what....

This is one of the cartoon cells in the site called Project Cartoon to show how different people in a project group has different representations on a product. I thought this is quite clever. If you are involved in any project, take a read on the cartoon, I am sure you will enjoy them. How Project Really Work – [The Project Cartoon]

But how much downtime is ideal in order to promote productivity? A good rule of thumb is to allow yourself at least 3.5 hours a day.[1] It’s time used to engage in activities that promote rest and relaxation. The benefits of scheduling downtime are plentiful. Not only will it help reduce stress and fatigue, but it can also lead to improved concentration, creativity, and productivity. Additionally, regular downtime can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression....

Whether it was deciding to treat yourself with a little something or travel for some R&R, how often do you practice self-care? Well, as good as above sounds, there’s a common misconception that many of us have about self-care: that it’s only about indulgence and enjoyment. However, self-care goes far beyond indulgence. It’s actually about respecting your mind and body, understanding its limits, and being able to take care of every part of yourself, in a holistic way....

Morale is the confidence, enthusiasm and discipline of a person or a group. Many factors combine to create or destroy team morale. Military organizations know this. They know that a lack of morale hinders everything, which for warfare can mean the loss of a nation. This reality causes the military to boost the morale of every soldier and every squad at every opportunity. But it doesn’t stop with the soldiers....

Bathroom Renovations Maybe you want to fix up your bathroom for resale purposes or maybe you just crave a new look for an old room. Bathroom renovations may be costly for the square footage involved, but the upgrades can only add to the value of your home. Homeowners that embark on minor bathroom renovations can recapture about 75% of their original investment. Bathroom renovations can take less time than other projects and give a quick return on the value of the home....

Here are some things to remember when dealing with our rascals. 1. Remember that it’s not your job to like everyone. First of all, give yourself a break. There are more than seven billion people on the planet, and it’s simply not possible for us to love every other person in the world. It’s okay not to like someone. 2. Remember that someone DOES love that rascal, even if it’s not you....

Generally, common sense and politeness prevail and there are no issues; but sometimes people don’t make the right adjustments and end up making someone feel uncomfortable. A list of Do’s and Don’ts would be ideal, but for now enjoy these two articles: one suggesting how to be a gracious host and the other detailing how to be a good house guest. How to Be a Gracious Host? – [EzineArticles] Be a Good House Guest – [EzineArticles]