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Sushi is becoming increasingly popular through out the world, but few people know how to use chopsticks never mind knowing the intricate details of how to eat sushi correctly. Thankfully, Hungry House have created an online infographic to help you master the art of chopsticks, how to dip your sushi in soy sauce, and how and why ginger is often served with the delicacy. There are also a couple of facts you may not know about sushi that you could impress people you know with....

Check the Windows While it is never wise to leave a window unlocked intentionally, accidents do happen. Check to see if you or someone in your home accidentally left a window unlocked, as this becomes the ideal entry point when locked out of a house.[1] If there is a screen on the window, it will need to be removed. Then, just open the window and squeeze on through. Do be careful when entering the home through a window, as you will likely be off-balance and there is probably furniture in the way of your entry....

Open a command prompt in your trial version of windows and enter the following command, “slmgr /rearm”. Once done, hit “Enter” and restart your computer. For a three month trial, such as the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Trial, that gives you nearly nine months to try before you buy. Most Windows trial versions let you rearm three times, but try for a fourth and you’ll be denied. Check out a recent article posted on PureIntoTech by Mauro for more information about rearming trial versions of Windows....

In a world desperate to become “paperless”, we still tend to keep everything and anything. While digital filing can eliminate the need for bulky filing cabinets for a visually pleasing office, the chaos of digital files looms on your hard drive, your external drives and however many CD’s/DVD’s you have with “stuff” on them. But whether you are attempting paperless or still using the old-fashioned method of papers in a filing cabinet, there are ways to clean up your financial documents....

The post follows on and describes this can link to how we can overcome procrastination. He suggests to start on a project while sipping coffee. He finds coffee impacts his positive emotion towards his task: How To Get Started On Anything – [Smart Graduate School Applications] For the last few months, the most reliable technique I’ve found to help me get started is to take the work to a coffee shop and begin while sipping coffee....

But how do you get a mentor? There are two huge misconceptions with mentorship: In fact, you don’t need to know someone or even have a relationship with them to make them your mentor, and it doesn’t need to be a formal structured relationship. You can get much of the mentorship experience simply by studying the lives of people you want to be like. Find someone, learn their history, and start using them as your life mentor in 7 easy steps:...

Begin by knowing that the people you’re talking to mostly want to talk about themselves. Establish common ground. Say kind, generous things to your conversation partner. Keep your comments brief. Get back on common ground again as soon as you can. Don’t brag unless you do it in a funny way. Unless you’re specifically asked about it, don’t talk about religion at all. The same goes for politics. If you talk about current issues, do so in a genial, friendly way....

Smile at strangers Slow down Say thank you Give lots of compliments Dress nicely Wear perfume Observe and listen Be charming Laugh Wish others a lovely day You can also have a brighten day now: 20 Inspirational Quotes To Brighten Your Day

Surprisingly many people have no clue when it comes to diamonds, but they’re not as complicated as you might think. The main thing you need to know is ‘The Four C’s’: carat, clarity, colour and cut. And to help you do so, the folks at Antique Diamond Rings have put together this really handy infographic entitled ‘Diamonds Demystified”. They’ve taken a look at what each of the four C’s are, what they mean and why two diamonds of the same size can sometimes have wildly different values....

If that’s the case, then what you could be missing is the ability to develop rapport. If you don’t know what that is, rapport is: So, if you’re terrible at cultivating this strange thing, here are a few tips to get you started. Smile Smiling bypasses the mental defences of the person you are talking to and allows them to mentally associate you with trusted friends. While that doesn’t mean you’ll instantly become a trusted friend, it does often take down the first set of defences people have built up towards other people....

Many of us choose work simply to earn a paycheck, and rightly so. We must work to pay bills and buy the necessities, and sometimes the extras, of life. Most employers would agree that they want employees who want to do their job, not simply get by with barely completing the daily tasks. How does one know when to stay on a job and work harder, versus leaving for greener pastures?...

Of all the challenges that arise from switching your business to a work-from-home model, managing a remote team is one that tops the list. Team building and productivity management are much harder to do when you can’t see your employees face to face regularly. However, it’s certainly not impossible. Many experienced business owners transitioned to remote work before the COVID-19 pandemic and figured out the best strategies for how to manage a remote team....

In my role at the Free Articulator, I manage and lead writers and editors every day. It has been said in the past that trying to manage artists (and all of our writers are) is a very difficult task. I can’t honestly disagree with that. The following is a recount of the experience I’ve gained thus far in building teams that do the work. My response to the aforementioned person was this: leadership is about giving your people the tools to succeed....

As you’ll discover in this article, there are several simple techniques to help you learn how to learn fast and remember more. Once you adopt these techniques, you’ll develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. This will also increase your overall well-being in life, as well as boost your confidence. For example, imagine learning a new skill (perhaps being able to speak, read, and write a new language)....

People who smile in public have been through every bit as much as people who cry, frown, and scream. They just simply found the courage and strength to smile through it and enjoy life in the best way possible. Life is short, and we only live once. Learning to live life to the fullest is an important step in making the most of every day. Here are 9 ways you can try....

We must improve our current password practices and ensure that the day-to-day scammers and hackers don’t find the key to our online lives. Today, I present you with the comprehensive guide to everything about passwords. From how to choose a strong password to what to do afterwards. Password Boot Camp What better way to start a guide to passwords than by helping you create the ultimate password? To start, have your computer near by along with a writing utensil and a notepad- they’ll come in handy during this process, and are all that you’ll need....

Unless you’re a rather stinky, slovenly sort, chances are that you do your laundry fairly regularly, and not just to wash your clothes: bedding, towels, blankets, stuffed animals… everything needs to be washed and freshened up every so often, and every load of laundry requires that magical additive that suds up and leaves it all smelling wonderful: detergent. Depending on the type that you buy, it can range from just a couple of dollars per package to uber-expensive, and the cheaper options tend to be the most damaging to the environment....

But as adults, our motivation to continue education wanes. Not to mention, we have far more on our minds now than we did as children, teenagers, and students. Those simple rewards of the past are no longer relevant, and the mere thought of returning to academic practices of the past is soul-sucking. So first, let’s address the common difficulties and misconceptions often held by potential adult learners. As human beings, our true education is lifelong....

1. Vegetarian Miso Ramen with Rice Noodles, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Sesame Broccolini A great option for vegetarians, this hearty noodle bowl has a good mixture of sweet and spicy, and crunchiness, with the comfort of an egg to tie it all together. A perfect meal to consume during fall and winter weather, with the addition of the ginger, it’s sure to help strengthen your immune system during flu season. You can recreate this amazing soup with the recipe from Bojon Gourmet‘s site....