The Alcove Workspace

Sometimes awkward places are the best spaces for your home office. Todays featured workspace makes great use of an alcove at the top of the stairs. confirm any photos you include are at least 640x360. Keeping them to 16:9 helps, too! If your clever organization and good design sense catches our eye, you might be the next featured workspace.

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · Timothy King

Turn Vegetable Peels Into a Crunchy Snack Instead of Trashing Them

Vegetables scraps can be reused in tons of ways, like aneasy veggie stockorcrispy chips. Simply toss your vegetable peels with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and pop them in a 400 degree oven for 6-10 minutes. Keep an eye on the peels since theyre fairly thin and might burn easily. Why Youll Never Again Throw Away Vegetable Peels| The Kitchn

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Michael Monroe

When to Consider Annuities If You Want to Safeguard Your Retirement

You probably know saving for retirement is a big deal. But theres another option you may not havent considered in your retirement plan: annuities. Heres a primer on what theyre all about. When you get into the details, they mostly resemble the former, and they can be pretty hairy. Simply put: an annuity is a financial product that guarantees income in retirement. Sounds like a good deal, right? Aside from the basic definition, there are a few key points you should know about annuities....

June 24, 2015 · 4 min · 850 words · John Smith Jr.

You Can Now Use Facebook Messenger without a Facebook Account

Download the Facebook Messenger app, opt for Not on Facebook? option, and input your phone number and name. Sign Up for Messenger, Without a Facebook Account| Facebook Newsroom

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 28 words · Richard Jones

“Hypoallergenic” Products Can Still Trigger Allergies

If you have sensitive skin, its tempting to put your trust in hypoallergenic jewelry or lotions. According to the FDA, the term means whatever a particular company wants it to mean. Hypoallergenic pets may produce less dander, but its still possible to be allergic to them. Read more at the link below for more allergy mythbusting. Making Sense of Allergies| Sense About Science Photo byParentingPatch.

June 24, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Lucas Henry

"Happiness Is Not the Endgame"

Finding Happiness on the Job| Wired Photo byMatt McGee.

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 9 words · Lisa Brown

Career Spotlight: What I Do in Airport Operations

Airports are fascinating in their complexity and efficiency. And it takes an army of workers to make it all happen. Tell us a bit about your current position and how long youve been at it. My name is Wes McDonald. I am a Senior Airport Operations Supervisor where I oversee the day-to-day operations at theHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Atlanta. I am in the Department of Aviation, Airport Operations Division....

June 23, 2015 · 7 min · 1310 words · Christopher Vasquez

Don't Be Afraid to Interrupt, If You Know What You're Talking About

Interrupting others is rude, impolite, and can set off tempers. Its also absolutely necessary if you find yourself in an aggressive professional environment. That was the lesson that former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had to learn. How do you judge the difference between rudely talking over someone and asserting yourself appropriately, though? And you have to do it in a strong voice. But I do think its a lesson....

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 125 words · Amber Bowman

Don’t Worry About the "Gender" of Your Nutrition Bars

Men and women belong to the same species and need to eat basically the same food. So why are there womens nutrition bars? The answer is a teensy smidgen of science and a whole lot of marketing. For example, women need more iron than men. (The label percentages are always based on whoevers need is higher; in this case, womens.) But are you really in danger of iron deficiency if you buy the mens bars?...

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 116 words · Rhonda Drake

Find Out If You Get a Free Upgrade to Windows 10 with This Flowchart

nudge the expand button on the graphic for a closer look. you’re able to, however, continue to use further betas of Windows 10 no matter what. And if Microsoft changes their mind again, well be sure to update this flowchart as soon as possible. [Hat tip toDigital Inspiration]

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 48 words · Eileen Peterson

Give Memorable Toasts with the Perfect Balance of Humor and Sincerity

When you sit down to write your speech, find the humor first and let the sincerity follow. Turning to a Ghostwriter for a Personal Toast| The New York Times viaBusiness Insider Photo byMadeleine Ball.

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Stephen Moreno

Google Play Music Now Has a Free, Ad-Supported Version in the US

Sorry, those of you who are abroad: Its only available in the US at this time. Music for everything you do| Google Official Blog

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 24 words · Kelly Stevens

Google's Notification System Isn't Just for Google+ Anymore

Now, it’s possible for you to get notifications for Google Photos or YouTube. it’s possible for you to even filter which ones you want to see. As Android Police points out, not all configs seem to be available for all users just yet. Google Notifications Panel Gets Filtering Options| Android Police

June 23, 2015 · 1 min · 51 words · Rebecca Long