The Phones That Charge Their Batteries the Fastest

Fast charging is quickly becoming one of the most important features in a new phone. Quick chargers allow you tofill your phones battery in much less time. These are the phones that do it the fastest. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenfone 2 has a 3,000 mAh batter. However, both of those phones charged 53% of their capacity by the 30 minute mark. Which means, overall, youd still have more charge in a Zenfone 2 than a Galaxy S 6....

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 90 words · Edward Miller

This Chart Can Help Diagnose and Prevent Snoring

Snoring is a hard annoyance to prevent. The only time you do it is when youre too unconscious to realize it. As the graphic below indicates, snoring can be because of a variety of factors. Blocked nasal passages, mouth breathing, and other factors can contribute to a snoring effect. It then offers a few solutions for each. How to Stop Your Partner Snoring| The Sleep Matters Club

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 67 words · Brooke Hensley

This Family Budgeting Calculator Estimates Living Costs Around the U.S.

This calculator helps you estimate the budget you need depending on location and family size. Try the calculator for yourself at the link below. Family Budget Calculator| Economic Policy Institute via Business Insider

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 33 words · Gina Johnson

Toned Ear Trains Your Ear for Better Musical Ability

I always thought I had a good ear for music. I guess I was wrong. The Toned Ear sites ear training practices can test your musical hearing and also help you improve that skill. (If youve studied music, you probably know what that means.) The site recommends practicing a little each dayshort sessions are good.

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 55 words · Brandon Hampton

What Are Your Financial Milestones?

Weve talked before aboutfinancial milestones you should have done by the time youre 30, but what about you? Do you have any money goals to reach by the time youre a certain age? For example, Im currently saving to increase my emergency fund. My goal is to about double my fund by the end of the year. What are some of your financial goals and how you plan to reach them?...

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · James Bruce

Why a Softer Bicycle Seat Won’t Help Your Sore Butt

Your weight is concentrated on the two bumps of your sit bones, also known as the ischial tuberosities. These are the parts of your body designed to bear your seated weight. Most cases of saddle-related discomfort arise because the load is carried on the soft tissues between the sit bones. Imagine placing a soft pillow on top of the coffee table. My Butt Hurts When I Ride My Bicycle. What Kind of Saddle Do You Recommend?...

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 82 words · Rachel Baker

Working Retail Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About People

People say that everyone should work retail or service at least once in their lives. I couldnt agree more. Like many people, some of my first jobs were retail service gigs. One in a department store, another in a bookstore. Eventually I moved on to a bookstore in a local mall, with an awesome group of people. I still regard it as one of the best jobs Ive ever had....

August 26, 2015 · 3 min · 479 words · Erin English

YouTube's New Gaming-Centric Hub Goes Live Today

Android/iOS/Web: YouTubes new gaming service is set to finally roll out today. YouTube Gaming will allow users to browse their favorite channels and see whos broadcasting live at any given time. The web version of YouTube gaming will be available worldwide starting today. However, the Android and iOS apps will only be available in the US and UK to start with. you might use the links below to download the apps once theyve finished rolling out to everyone....

August 26, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · Danielle Petty

Aura Turns Gmail Alerts Into OS X Native Notifications

Aura makes that possible. snag the notifications, and youre sent over to the web app. Aura - Your Smart Gmail Assistant(Free/$4.99) | Mac App Store

August 25, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Linda Douglas

Beware the "Ostrich Effect" When It Comes to Your Financial Health

We define the Ostrich Effect as avoiding apparently risky situations by pretending they do not exist . When it comes to investing, the ostrich effect can work a little differently. Youre also more prone to make careless mistakes on your returnones that could result in costly penalties. Check out the study and the rest of the post at the link below.

August 25, 2015 · 1 min · 61 words · Angela Hill

Butter In Your Coffee and Other Cons: Stories From a Fitness Insider

Three years after co-founding Fitocracy, we launched a new online coaching service to start bringing in money. We needed a way to hook people in, but no one seemed interested. It didnt make sense. Well, let me take a look at the email youre sending to your users, he offered. I forwardedwhat I then thoughtwas a good sales email. I would soon learn that it wasnt. Theres no deadline for the user to purchase....

August 25, 2015 · 7 min · 1486 words · Ronald Gonzalez

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Court Reporter

To learn about the trade we spoke withCassandra Caldarella, a court reporter in Orange County. Tell us about your current position, and how long youve been at it. I am an official court reporter at The Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Ive been there for only four months. Prior to that, I was a pro tempore reporter for that court and for Los Angeles Superior Court. I was also an official court reporter for Los Angeles Superior Court for four years....

August 25, 2015 · 7 min · 1345 words · Paul Reynolds

Don't Use Sarcasm In Conversation Until You Trust Each Other

Sarcasms a great way to diffuse a negative emotion, but its easy to go overboard. The Wall Street Journal explains: So how do you deal with sarcasm? He suggests saying something gently sarcastic back, to show you understand the exchange. People Love Your Sarcasm, Really| The Wall Street Journal Photo byzombieite.

August 25, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Rachel Stuart