On Monday I wrote about developing the freedom to travel anywhere, anytime without getting fired. For many people, putting yourself in a position where you are free to go at any time and stay in the places you’ve always wanted to stay is a completely new experience and mindset. While it’s certainly not for everybody, a good number of people who start remote working realize that they have no desire to remain indentured to one place and nation anymore; they want to become a citizen of themselves and the world, and nobody else....

It fits into your wallet just like a regular credit card. If your battery suddenly dies out on you, just clip on the XS Powercard to your phone and you’ll be on the road again. Later, you can recharge the charger and tuck it back into your wallet for the next emergency. Your smartphone definitely deserves a smart charger and now you have XS Powercard! Indiegogo: XS powercard: Your Smartphone Deserves A Smart Charger Featured photo credit: Xyra via goo....

It’s hardly surprising for a man of extravagance and opulence such as Larry Ellison, who is currently the fifth-wealthiest person in the world, to spend such huge sums to own private islands. He’s just another in the long list of millionaires and billionaires of the world who own private islands, even some whose assets may not be as massive as that of Ellison. Are private islands the privilege of mega rich people only?...

More often than not, this happens because you have set yourself up for failure from the start. By setting incredibly ambitious goals and deadlines, it is going to be an uphill struggle the whole way. Why Breaking Down Goals Actually Helps You Achieve More Having big dreams is great, but it’s extremely difficult to ever reach them without setting milestones or goals along the way. The trick is to break things down into smaller, highly actionable and achievable steps....

Zoho Planner has its potential to become a great planner because it can export to iCal which you can then import into your Palm and other PIM. Also the usability are pretty high as well. Hat tips to their engineering effort! Zoho Planner

Chances are, you too find yourself struggling to rub the sleepiness from your eyes in the morning or crashing halfway through the day when you still have work to do. But there’s good news: fixing your personal energy crisis is simpler than you may believe, and it doesn’t require an expensive supplement. This infographic from Mashable gives you the info you need to get your energy levels where they should be....

One of the easiest things you can do when starting a new project is create a bunch of ideas. These ideas come naturally because you are so enthusiastic with the thought of something new and potentially beneficial to you or your business ventures. But, you soon see that all those ideas become incredibly hard to sift through and organize into a project. Project organization can seem like it takes forever, especially if you get caught “in the weeds” of the details of your project....

One of the types of food that can have a positive impact on our digestive system and overall health is fermented food. This type of food has gone through the fermentation process where it was exposed to natural bacteria resulting in the creation of beneficial bacteria (probiotics), enzymes, B vitamins, and Omega-3 fatty acids. What are the benefits of fermented food? During this process the natural bacteria change sugar into lactic acid....

So, in the last 4 weeks I have really committed to making a complete life change. I have cut out all processed foods, grains and wheat products, started eating lean, beef and chicken, and have gained a dramatic level of energy that I have never had in my life. I have also effortlessly lost 13 pounds in the process. I’m sure you have heard of it. It’s called eating Paleo or Primal, but I like thinking about it as eating like our Ancestors did....

Getting started with Siri 1. In order to access Siri, your iPhone has to be on but it does not have to be unlocked. Simply hold the “Home Circle” at the bottom of your iPhone for two seconds and you will hear two little delightful beeps. You will see a microphone image appear on the screen and just to the left of the microphone is a tiny question mark inside a circle....

You’re not the only one who has an inner critic. Everyone has insecurities that affect them daily. Here are a few ways to help quiet the inner critic and start accepting yourself, flaws and all. Give yourself the advice you would give a friend: We’re our harshest critic. Think about what you would tell a friend if they came to you with the same insecurities you have and apply that to yourself....

It’s clear, Al Gore cares deeply about our planet. His decades-long climate change activism even earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Like many of us, he wants to preserve our planet for future generations. But he needs our help. In his speech at TED2009, Al Gore: What comes after an Inconvenient Truth?, he said, “There’s an old African proverb that says, ‘If you want to go quickly, go alone....

Extreme thinking – [Michael A. Nielsen] Everything I will say is common sense, all the fundamental ideas are ideas you will have heard before. The principles and ideas I describe certainly aren’t new. But that doesn’t mean these ideas are common practice. Hopefully this seminar will illuminate both the importance of the principles, and some of the difficulties involved in following them. Obviously, in limited time there is much that must be omitted on a subject as large as tough learning....

It should come as no surprise that we are all hopelessly addicted to our devices, particularly our smartphones. Why shouldn’t we be? We are now able to carry a powerful computer around 24/7 in our pocket or purse. The new “WWW” really means “Whatever, Wherever, Whenever.” And we are all succumbing to its draw. Just look at any restaurant table and you will see phones sitting next to forks and knives....

After yesterday’s post about Sci-Fi Brain Hacks, I thought it was only fair to showcase some equally interesting hacks that increase the performance of your body (especially since some of you went out of your way to say how much you enjoyed yesterday’s post when you were filling out your reader surveys.) We’ve all seen sci-fi flicks where people hack their brains, but what about stories where people hack their bodies?...

One of the useful way of using it is getting word based on some clues. For example: enter s?nt?:christmas will give you the word santa. It is an ultimate cheat tool for your crossword puzzle. OneLook Dictionary Search – [OneLook]

The results from this scientific study provide some really interesting insights into what makes or breaks a profile photo. So, if you have a profile picture of you in those cool sunglasses, we suggest you change it as soon as you are done reading this! The Science Behind The Perfect Profile Photo | PhotoFeeler Featured photo credit: PhotFeeler via goo.gl

People with ASD must now show “persistent deficits” in two separate “domains”. These are (1) social communication and social interaction impairments and (2) restricted, and repetitive patterns of behavior. There must be at least two repetitive behaviors in addition to social communication deficits. These can include “stereotyped or repetitive motor movements”, “insistence on sameness or inflexible adherence to routines”, “highly restricted, fixated interests”, or hypo or hyper reactivity to sensory input....

Is squatting a more natural and healthy position compared with sitting? The most widely-used argument in favor of squatting rather than sitting to pass bowel movements focuses on the angle of the rectum in each position. When a person sits on a toilet, their rectum is folded over, which means that some straining is usually required in order to successfully pass stools. However, squatting allows this angle to straighten out. This means that gravity can play a useful role in aiding with bowel evacuation....

However, vanity comes with a price tag. Buying, maintaining and replenishing beauty product can be an expensive affair. The next time your favorite product runs out, don’t rush to the drug store to buy another – look around in your kitchen and you may find a natural, fuss-free and economical option. Discover these clever hacks from Ogle School and you’re well on your away to looking gorgeous. Get Gorgeous: 6 Beauty Hacks To Make You Look Like A Million Dollars | Ogle School Featured photo credit: Ogle School via goo....