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20 Ways to Attack Shyness

Scrivs — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:02

Regardless of whether you are introverted or extraverted, we can all relate to that feeling of shyness at some point in our lives. Socially, we tend to have the misconception that only introverts experience shyness, but that is not true. Shyness has more to do with being uncomfortable with one’s self, especially around other people.

He’s Pregnant. You’re Speechless.

joshawesome — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:49:49

"The Pregnant Man" is forcing Americans to view gender in different ways.

14 Simple Ways to Super Charge Your Brain

Scrivs — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:36:15

Despite being the strongest computer on the planet, our brains do lapse. It's hard to blame them really. As humans, we spend much of or existence stuffing our brains with stuff. Some stuff is worthless, some of it's meaningful, some of it, well, it's just stuff and there is an endless amount of it.

7 Simple Rules For How to Take A Nap

Tyme — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:39:34

7 rules on how to take a nap.

Be Kind

katelynjane — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:26:06

Just couldn't resist posting this clip! Make sure you take a look at it...it's so adorable!

No More Cavities?

SCarter — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:12:44

A Florida-based company called Oragenics may have found a way to rid our mouths of these acid-excreting organisms for good. This would make cavities a thing of the past, and put no small number of dentists out of business. But despite the obvious benefits, there is potential for disaster.

8 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22

Scrivs — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:20:53

6. You don’t need a safety net. You can figure this out. The idea of being out there, with nothing to catch you if everything goes wrong may make your stomach do little flips, but really, you’ll be just fine.

What will be your last action before the death?

KVA — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:43:39

If you are going to die now, what will be your last action, that can be done at seconds even if it is a building of a house?

Is there such a thing as a free credit report?

Tyme — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:06:05

You've seen TV commercials and pop-up ads promising free credit reports. But are these offers legit? And if credit reports are free, why don't more people request them?

How to kiss someone passionately

Scrivs — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:01:36

Because I know some of you out there still need a tutorial on how it should be done.

The vanishing personal site

Tyme — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:13:39

We are witnessing the disappearance of the all-in-one, carefully designed personal site containing professional information, links, and brief bursts of frequently updated content to which others respond via comments. Did I say we are witnessing the traditional personal site’s disappearance? That is inaccurate. We are the ones making our own sites disappear.

How to Think Before Speaking

Tyme — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:03:40

It would be clearly undesirable for us to have to formulate our thoughts before we issue an immediate warning ("run!") and communication would be dramatically slowed if we were unable to respond, naturally, to people in normal conversation.

On the other hand, this innate ability is often the source of consternation when what we say on the spur of the moment is something we later wish we had either not said, or said differently; it happens to everyone, sometimes, the trick is to remember when.

The Nerd Handbook

peroty — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:40:35

Rands has written a brilliant insightful guide to how nerds tick.

Building Your First Budget

Tyme — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:23:38

Good advice for a first budget: 60% solution budget

11 Odd but Simple Ways to Improve Your Health

Tyme — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:26:06

Well, there is no mistaking the fact that diet and exercise are crucial to your existence. However, what if you want to go deep? What if you want to do something radical to shake up a monotonous healthy routine?

Instead of just getting by, this list will get you started with some uncommon ways that you can help you go above and beyond to create total health.

The Journey

Scrivs — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:27:29

When our life is only about the destination we miss out on all that happens and exists from here to there. And that is life itself. That is why the feel of an application means so much to us; it represents enjoyment of the journey which we long for in our own lives.

Blind teenager uses echos to "see" the world

Tyme — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:27:11

This amazing kid uses echo location to help him 'see' the world!

Why We Fantasize: The Science of Sex

Tyme — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:11:46

If you want to enliven your next dinner party, bring out this question: what was the subject of your last sexual fantasy?

Forks and jaws might drop, but only because almost everyone in attendance will be recreating the scene last played in their head, or claiming that they don’t fantasize, or claiming to only fantasize about their partner. However, chances are everyone at the table (assuming you’re not dining at a senior center) has erotic and illicit fantasies, and does so on a normal basis. But rarely, if ever, do we want to talk about it.

10 Hard Ways To Make Your Life Better

Scrivs — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:40:51

Some of the most worthwhile things in life aren’t easy. One of the things I dislike most about “power of positive thinking”-style personal development philosophies (such as “The Secret”) is the implication that if you just have the right attitude and the right state of mind, the rest will just fall into place. I think it causes a lot of hurt and disappointment in people who invest their time, effort, and of course, money into these systems and find themselves, one or two or five years down the line, exactly where they were before.

How To Get From A 7 To A 10

Scrivs — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:49:01

As you begin charging ahead towards your 10, you’ll eventually discover that there is no 10, at least not in the sense of a fixed position. It was just a mirage. You may reach the 10 you defined back when you were a 7, but once you reach it, you’ll see a new 10 off in the distance. There will always be another pot of gold ahead of you.

How To Be Creative

Scrivs — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:59:33

Hugh McLeod knows a thing or two about creativity. Read this.

Building A Niche Of One

Scrivs — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:13:29

Instead of focusing on adapting your approach to the system, make it easy for the system to come to you. Be authentic. Build one person at a time. Be a facilitator and a producer and a maker, and let it all show. Another way of putting it: build your offerings from what bubbles up naturally. If people want you because of you, that's a tough niche to compete in!

20 Stress Fixes for Better Sleep

Tyme — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:59:59

Reducing stress can impact your sleep significantly. Here are 20 smart ways to calm down and rest up.

7 ways to boost your metabolism

Tyme — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:06:46

Your basal metabolic rate — the energy your body expends at rest — is generally determined by your genetics, but new research shows you can trick your body into burning calories more efficiently.

HEALTH magazine contributor Samantha Heller offers seven tips that can help boost your metabolism and lead to a stronger, healthier, leaner body.

Consumers cut back on small pleasures

Tyme — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:30:35

Small luxuries seemed almost necessities in happier economic times. But no more for lots of folks, including those and other USA TODAY readers who described how they've changed their habits.

Table Manner Tips Every Guy Should Know

Scrivs — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:53:15

We all remember the basics our mothers taught us about table manners–no elbows on the dinner table and don’t talk with your mouth full. But ever wonder which fork to use for your salad or how to signal a waiter at a fancy restaurant? Read on and learn the basics in table manners that will be sure to impress your date, girlfriend/wife’s parents, employers or whomever you dine with.

20 Things I'm Glad Life Taught Me

Scrivs — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:17:00

How many times have you heard someone say, "Hindsight is always 20/20"? If you are like me, you hear it a lot and think it a lot more. Last year Jay wrote an article listing things he wished he'd known earlier. It got me thinking that the most crucial lessons in life and success aren't taught in books or written on blogs, but they are found by living life itself.

Are you a sex addict?

Tyme — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:56:36

Sex addiction can be a real problem, but it can also be a way to hide from responsibility for one's actions, while blaming sex and sexual expression for the ills of society, including your own behavior.

9 Biggest Wastes of Money

Tyme — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:10:58

Here’s 9 ways that people waste money that nearly everyone is guilty of, in one form or another. And if you aren’t guilty of one or two then the odds are good that you are guilty of another one that isn’t listed that costs you just as much per year.

Government seeks to redefine privacy

Tyme — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:43:17

Privacy no longer can mean anonymity, says Donald Kerr, a deputy director of national intelligence. Instead, it should mean that government and businesses properly safeguards people's private communications and financial information.

How to catch a mouse

LondonGirl — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:16:18

How to catch a mouse (humanely) without a mousetrap. It's genius.

6 Things You Can Do to Become a Millionaire

Scrivs — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:53:35

The turbulent 20s, that sometimes pleasurable, often painful transition from carefree adolescence to responsible adulthood, is admittedly a difficult time for anyone to focus on saving for retirement.

10 Kick Ass Facts About Bruce Lee

Scrivs — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:49:36

Bruce’s family never called him "Bruce." They preferred to call him by his nickname "Sai Fon" or "Little Phoenix." It was a girl’s name, deliberately chosen by his parents because they believed that evil spirits did not like boys in the family (their firstborn was a son who died in infancy). So, by giving Bruce a girl’s name, they believed they could fool the demons into sparing his life!

getting rid of catalogs, part 2

tmcdaily — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:39:35

great article referencing a free catalog-killing service. buh-bye, pottery barn!

Why Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness

Tyme — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:54:55

Economists and psychologists—and the rest of us—have long wondered if more money would make us happier. Here's the answer.