The Highway HUD Desktop

Here’s what Amitabh used to set it all up. Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured! The Open Highway Desktop| Flickr

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 42 words · Valerie Brown

The Important Things to Consider Before You Adopt a Dog

That didn’t happen by accident. And speaking of fur, it will be everywhere. It will be on your clothes, in your baby’s mouth, and occasionally in your food. Lint rollers are nice, but you’ll never achieve pre-dog levels again. I find my dog’s fur at friend’s houses that my dog has never visited. It’s a plague. You also need to be mindful of allergiesare you allergic? Is anyone that’s going to be around the dog allergic?...

October 15, 2014 · 2 min · 315 words · Shannon Stephens

This Video Explains Why Microwaves Are Safe (Even When Running)

Craig Benzine from theMental Floss YouTube channeltakes a look at the classic myth in this video. See that layer of mesh on the glass? That keeps the microwaves from escaping. When it comes towhat should or shouldn’t be microwaved, however, that’s a completely different story. Is it Unhealthy to Stand in Front of a Microwave While it is Cooking?| YouTube

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 60 words · Timothy Moreno DDS

Three Types of Traditions Every Family Should Have

Daily Connection Traditions are the small things you do every day to re-enforce family identity and values . Many Daily Connection Traditions arise spontaneously from day to day life (e.g. Similar to the Daily Connection Tradition, but done weekly. Could be a special Saturday morning breakfast or a weekly family game night. These are traditions to celebrate big life changes or milestones in your family. Hit the link for more....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 87 words · Heather Myers

Treat Yourself To A Printer That Actually Works, and More Deals

[Brother HLL-2320D Mono Laser Printer, $60] Need some more storage? This3TB Seagatewas theWirecutter’s runner-up pickfor best external hard drive, and it’s never been cheaper. Today only, Amazon is sellingRubbermaid Deck Boxes for $63. These typically sell in the $80-$100 range. You want something cheap, tiny, and quiet, and this ASUS EeeBox checks all the boxes. [Spark Activity Tracker, $30] Get yourfavorite gaming mouseand yourfavorite gaming keyboardrefurb fora cool $120. Not bad for $6....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 163 words · Sarah Lutz

Use a “No Regrets” Strategy to Better Plan for Retirement

There are basic rules of thumb for retirement planning. Those rules tell you how much you should save, and when you should reach certain savings milestones. But personal goals should be part of your plan, too. He promotes something called a “No-Regrets Retirement Plan.” Then pose it with a twist: What would you regret not doing, seeing and experiencing? It also gives you something more tangible to save for, making your goals less vague and intimidating....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 76 words · Gary Craig

Another Researcher Shows How Social Networks Can Follow You Online

It serves as a good reminder: sign out of social networks when you’re finished. We’ve explainedhow businesses track you around the web and how to defend yourselfagainst them. Atteka’s method shows us that users can do something similar to other users. When someone visited his blog, they loaded an image from his LinkedIn profile. Hit the link to read more. Creepy visitor tracking using LinkedIn| Andris Atteka’s Blog Photo bynolifebeforecoffee.

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 70 words · Christina Scott

Ask Yourself These Five Questions to Prioritize Your To-Do List

Your to-do list should only have the items that need to be there. Does this really matter to my boss? Does this make me money? Does this lighten my mental load? Does this have to be done today? 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Ever-Growing To-Do List| Fast Company Photo byFXQuadro (Shutterstock).

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 51 words · Maxwell Wagner

Beware of Excessive Fees When Paying for College With a Credit Card

Tuition is expensive, and you might find yourself struggling to pay your college bill. But think twice before putting it on a credit card, because the extra fees can be exorbitant. That’s in addition to whatever interest rate may apply to the balance. Of course, you should launch the calculations for your own situation. But definitely confirm to check your school’s policy on credit card payments. It might cost more than you think....

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 101 words · Nancy Mccormick

Chargers For Any Situation, Chopper for Any Vegetable, and More Deals

We posted this deal yesterday, but it gotderailedby a price mistake. This tabletop model is cheap, quiet, and tiny, and carries a solid 4 star review average. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Not impressed with smart watches yet? Luckily, these attractiveSeikosare marked down to $70, today only. These styles are exclusive to Amazon, and normally sell for $120 or more. We’ll reach out for clarification. If you use a Target REDCard, then shipping will definitely be free....

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 155 words · Maria Gallegos

Deal with the Elephant in the Room First to Become a Better Leader

The answer involves sequence. The tough issues and bad news should always come first. Trying to deal with positive things when those elephants in the room still exist usually disrupts focus anyway. After dealing with those elephants, organizations can and should celebrate the wins and good news. The word “first” also has a double meaning in this context. This can help improve morale and set the stage for more positive leadership later....

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 82 words · Dr. Bradley Brown MD

Five Common Myths About Meditation Debunked

You’ve probably heard thatmeditation can be beneficial, but how much do you actually know about it? Many aspects of meditation are often misunderstood or misinterpreted. Let’s debunk some of these myths so you might start reaping the rewards. However, you don’t have to do that. Meditation is effective as long as you merely minimize distracting thoughts. Mindfulness meditationis perhaps the most accessible form of meditation. It’s not about clearing the mind; it’s about focusing on one thing....

October 14, 2014 · 3 min · 485 words · Robert Combs

Four Actionable Ways to Improve Your Running

Today, I want to share fouractionableways it’s possible for you to improve your running. This post originally appeared onStrength Running. Running advice that’sactionablemakes me giddy. It’s that important to me. We talked about the most powerful ways that runners can get faster and prevent more injuries. These lessons often fix the major problems that I see in people’s training. Sometimes it’s a simple fix, but often it’s a combination oftraining improvementsthat result in impressive results....

October 14, 2014 · 2 min · 370 words · Matthew Erickson