This Chart Shows How Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Affect Your Photos

German photography blog Photoblog Hamburg has a graphic explaining how it works. The top section represents aperture, the middle shutter speed, and the bottom ISO. Free download: Photo Cheat Card for Photographers| Photoblog Hamburg

April 21, 2015 · 1 min · 34 words · Christopher Lopez

What to Do with Your Bonds When Interest Rates Go Up

The Federal Reserve isclose to raising interest rates againpossibly even this year. That means your bonds will lose value, so whats a balanced investment portfolio to do? Here are three things it’s possible for you to do to combat interest rates effect on your investments. When you invest in a bond, there are two monetary values you better think about. First, a bond pays a fixed amount of interest every quarter, called thecoupon rate....

April 21, 2015 · 2 min · 308 words · Anna Lopez

Why It's Sometimes Okay to Eat Chicken That's Pink After Cooking

You cut into your fully-cooked chicken and see pink. Throw it back in the oven? This is particularly true of young chickens whose bones and skin are still very permeable. Pigment in the bone marrow can color the surrounding tissue and make the bones themselves look very dark. The chickens feed and whether its been frozen can also affect the final color. Chicken Still Pink After Cooking? Dont Panic| The Kitchn...

April 21, 2015 · 1 min · 73 words · Cassie Gonzalez

Why You May Want to Reconsider Using Wheeled Luggage When You Travel

What seems like planning ahead at the time of packing just becomes hindering weight later on. When youre travel plans are less concrete, however, you want to be adaptable. The journey is whats important, not the stuff you take with you. The Psychology of Packing| Jan Chipchase Photo byStrange Luke.

April 21, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Heather Lewis

A Frustration-Free Way to Remove Wood Plugs from a Hole Saw

A hole saw attachment cuts perfectly round holes into wood using your drill. Heres an easy and methodical way to clear your hole saw so its ready for the next cut. Its frustrating, but eventually youll get the wood out. Drill two pilot holes on either side of the hole saws pilot bit. Then drive a couple of long deck screws into the pre-drilled holes. Once they bottom out against the hole saw, they will lift the plug out....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 133 words · Tonya Howard

Ask an Expert: All About Therapy and Psychology

Ken Carter, a professor of psychology at Oxford College, Emory University. He also has a second masters in psychopharmacology and knows a bit about medicine too. Have a question about psychology, therapy, or just want to pick his brain? Dr. Carter will be here for the next hour, so ask away! This Q&A is now overthank you for your questions! Photo bywavebreakmedia(Shutterstock). Have an expert youd like to see participate?Email us....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Angela Morales

Calculate How Long It Will Take to Become Financially Independent

For most of us, financial independence wont come easy. It takes years of spending less than you earn. Hes pretty straightforward about what it takes to reach this stage. In basic terms, it means you earn enough passive income that you dont need to work anymore. Then, youll slide in your current net worth and yearly savings. From there, the calculator will tell you how many years you have until youre financially independent....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 87 words · Mrs. Michele Davis

DeGeo Camera Takes Photos without Ever Recording Location

DeGeo Camera is a very simple, but functional photo app. Its a simple app, but it does exactly what it says it does. Its also free right now before it bumps up to $1.99 after the launch window. DeGeo Camera(99) | iTunes App Store

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · April Bradley

Do Your Favorite Chore First or Last to Power Through Them

Chores probably arent your favorite way to spend your free time, but they need to get done. Put your favorite chores first or last to motivate you by giving you something to look forward to. Of course, you could also use this idea to help get through your chore list in other ways. How to Reorder Your Chores So You Finish Feeling Energized| Apartment Therapy Image fromDavid D.

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Timothy Beck Jr.

Find More Emotional Balance With the “Positivity Ratio”

you’re free to train yourself to be happier with the 3-to-1 Ratio for positivity. It sounds hokey, but research supports that being in apositive frame of mind producesbetter work. Of course, this isnt true for everyone. But lets not toss negativity completely out the window. It sounds odd, but research also shows thata healthy dose of pessimism can be motivating for some people. The point is, theres something useful about both negative and positive emotions....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 122 words · Lisa Murray

Genes Change Your Risk for Disease, but Aren’t Necessarily Destiny

Its easy to fall into the trap of talking about the gene for a disease. This infographic from Mosaic explains what that means. Take breast cancer, for example. Mosaics infographic puts some numbers on that risk. Only 1 in 500 people have versions of BRCA1 or BRCA2 that put them at higher risk. Genes influence risk, but they dont totally determine your fate. Heres the full infographic. Check out the link below for Mosaics explanation and the sources for their numbers....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 86 words · Lindsay Gray

Get Motivated for House Chores with an Awesome Theme Song

Music can affect you ina lot of positive ways, and motivation is a huge one. My Favorite Tip to Get Motivated at Home| Apartment Therapy Photo byTodd Baker.

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 28 words · Michelle Garcia

GoConqr Lets You Study, Save, and Share Notes, Flash Cards, and More

you could check outtheir different plans here. The mobile apps are free and free to use. Hit the links below to try them out or learn more. GoConqrGoConqr(Free) | Google PlayGoConqr(Free) | iTunes App Store

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 35 words · Casey Davis