Build Your Own Arduino-Powered Sound-Sensing LED Wall Art

You’ll need some space to build it, but once it’s done, it’ll look amazing. Art, Arduino, a Sound Sensor, LEDs, and Star Wars| Nerds Rule!

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Anna Brown

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Research Geologist

The work of a research geologist is eclectic, analytical, and scientific. My expertise is electron microscopy and image analysis. What drove you to choose your career path? I had many inspirations as a child; it started with my earth science class with discovering the planets. I had a thirst for knowledge to understand processes at a macroscopic scale down to a micro-scale. How did you go about getting your job? What kind of education and experience did you need?...

March 10, 2015 · 3 min · 627 words · John Sanchez

Cut Spaghetti Squash Into Rings for Perfect Pasta-Like Strands

If you cook spaghetti squash at home regularly, your life is about to change. Cutting thewinter squashinto rings before baking means the strands actually stay long and look more like spaghetti. If you take a close look at spaghetti squash, you’ll noticethe strands actually run crosswise. File this tip under “why didn’t anyone think of this before?” Here’s an Easy, Low-Carb Dinner For Busy Weeknights| BuzzFeed Life

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 67 words · April Williams

Fight Impatience by Keeping Your Expectations In Check

Patience is a virtue most of us could probably stand to work on. Think about the last time you grew impatient. Close (or narrow) the gap and you’ll find your patience will increase. At times, we have to become more accepting of the things we cannot control. Consider all of the things that you know make you impatient. Whatif anythingcan you do to make those things more efficient? Accept the reality of the situation and you’ll find a way to take it in stride....

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 94 words · Kelly Peterson

Figure Out If a Salary Offer Is Negotiable with a Couple Questions

The best way to find out, says Weiss, is to inquire. And don’t just say, “Is that number negotiable?” but dig into what went into calculating the figure. Weiss suggests asking: Where did the number come from? What did you count as my years of experience? “If an offer is made, there is an opportunity to explore and expand it.” With that, you should be able to figure out if there’s wiggle room for negotiation....

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 102 words · Joel Woods

Google Calendar Finally Arrives on the iPhone

iPhone: Google released its Google Calendar app for iPhone today. As far as functionality is concerned, Google Calendar for iPhone does everything you’d expect. It’ll also suggest different events, places, and people based on your history. Even better, Google Calendar works with the calendars already on your phone, including Exchange and iCloud. The app’s available in the iTunes App Store right now. Google Calendar(Free) | iTunes App Store viaOfficial Gmail Blog

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 71 words · Mandy Bartlett

Hide Your Home Theater Accessories Behind Your TV with Sugru and Hooks

All you need aresome hooksand Sugru, that moldable,multi-purpose silicone, and you’re good to go. Genius Way to Tidy Away TV Cables & Accessories| Sugru

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 24 words · Melinda Campbell

How to Be Braver In Your Everyday Life

It keeps us from taking action, progressing at work, and even causes us to procrastinate. Here are a few ways to boost your bravery and take every day on with courage. Bravery ismental toughness, knowledge, andconfidenceall wrapped up into one trait. Like all desirable traits, it’s something you work at developing. Joel Runyon at Impossible HQbreaks the development process down plainly. If you want to be braver, you’re gonna wanna:...

March 10, 2015 · 2 min · 380 words · Stephanie Allen

How to Keep Your Sex Drive Up After a Long Day at Work

Here are seven steps you might take to maintainand even raiseyour sex drive during the work day. Move Your Body A healthy sex drive requires feeling connected to your body. See if you’ve got the option to tap into your sensuality as you move. make a run at really feel your feet hitting the ground. Or give your hips an extra twitch with each step. Duck into the bathroom or a private office and do a few stretches....

March 10, 2015 · 3 min · 433 words · Isaac Weiss

How to Set Prices For Your Stuff When Selling Online

If you’re not careful, you might undercut yourself and lose money. Unless you bought it used, in which case asking more than you paid for it is outrageous. There is a concept in economics aptly named “willingness to pay.” Put simply, it’s the highest amount a person is willing to exchange for a good or service. For every trade, everyone has this amount. For example, some may not be willing to spend a dime on a smartwatch....

March 10, 2015 · 3 min · 478 words · Danielle Reyes

Instantly Scroll to the Top or Bottom of Photos for iOS with a Tap

To scroll to the bottom (where you most recent photos are), tap the Photos tab. It should make navigating photos a little faster. Photos for iOS lets you scroll to top and bottom| Finer Things in Tech

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 37 words · Nicole Contreras

Knowledge vs Action: Three Roadblocks Keeping You From Better Fitness

Have you ever eaten that next slice of pizza knowing it will make you feel uncomfortably full? If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. Here’s why knowledge doesn’t always lead to action and what you’re able to do instead. There are three main roadblocks that prevent knowledge from turning to action. None of them are about laziness or beginner’s ignorance, but human nature. In fact, they affect everyone, even fitness professionals....

March 10, 2015 · 4 min · 846 words · Michael Smith

Make Your Own Zipper Pulls with Shapelock and a Binder Clip

The process here is pretty easy. You just need a bit of Shapelock and a binder clip. Once it dries, you’ll have your own sturdy zipper pull. Head over to Make for the full details. Quick Hack: DIY Thermoplastic Zipper Pulls with Shapelock| Make

March 10, 2015 · 1 min · 44 words · Kenneth Parker