Playboy's Flowchart Teaches Decent Human Beings When to Catcall

Playboy is perhaps best known for pictures of de-clothed women (or at least some uncommonly interesting articles). The company has plenty more to share with the internet, though. Like this helpful guide detailing how to catcall like a person with functioning empathy. 23% had been touched sexually and 20% had been followed. Flowchart: Should You Catcall Her?| Playboy

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 58 words · Ms. Kathleen Gonzales DDS

Six Rookie Portfolio Mistakes Even Seasoned Investors Make

And that’s okay. There are lessons we could all stand to learn. This post originally appeared onLearnVest. Very few people come close to reaching the level of investing wisdom held by the Oracle of Omaha. After all, even the professionals don’t understand investing all the time, so why should you? Take these six common blunders that even experienced investors tend to make. But it’s important to take a step back before taking the plunge....

August 26, 2014 · 2 min · 294 words · Joshua Flores

Speak Faster If Your Audience Disagrees, Slower If They Agree

If you know your audience, you could use speech rate to your advantage. Speak slower if they agree with you, speak faster if they disagree. The speed of your speech plays a part in how your message is received. For example, speaking at a comfortable pace with deliberate pausesmakes you more persuasive. In short: If you’re preaching to the choir, speak slowly; if not, speak quickly. Speaking faster gives dissidents lesser time to form counterpoints and more easily persuades them....

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 121 words · Cameron Washington

Stop Leaving Tasks Half-Finished with the "One-Touch Rule"

Disorganization can waste a lot of time (and cause a lot of stress). Committing to this rule helps you get things done right away without a bunch of half-done tasks building up. Aim to prioritize your work better and stop leaving tasks half-finished. How to Free Up Time for Two More Weeks of Vacation Each Year| Clear Concept via99u Photo byJoel Bez.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 62 words · James Carroll

The PhD Student's Bag

Case in point, PhD student, Samuel shares his bag over on Everyday Carry. Samuel’s bag is aTroop London Classic Canvas Across Body Cycling bag. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! Troop London…| Everyday Carry

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 46 words · Jonathan Phillips

This Chart Demystifies Which Cooking Oils Are Best for What

You have a lot of options for cooking oils. Some are better at certain temperatures, others are best with certain types of food.

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 23 words · Craig Garcia

Use the Ladder Method to Make Investing Simpler

So you know it’s time start investing, but you’re not sure where to get started. There’s your retirement, of course, but there are a few different retirement investing options. Plus, what if you want to simply invest outside of retirement? Sethi describes the “ladder of personal finance,” outlining five rungs to investing. If you might’t get to number 5, don’t worry. Rung 1: Take full advantage of youremployer’s 401(k) match, if offered....

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 160 words · Henry Smith

Why You Should Get the Big Things Done First

It’s common to reach the end of the day and realize you’ve hardly accomplished anything. This object demonstration shows why you should tackle the big tasks first thing in the morning. Put the Big Rocks in First| The Art of Manliness

August 26, 2014 · 1 min · 41 words · Miss Jennifer Reyes

Ask an Expert: All About Going Freelance

Freelancing full time is a difficult, rewarding, and for some, very desirable option. But there are a lot of unknown variables when you take the freelancing plunge. How do you connect with clients? What sort of online portfolio should you create? There are a huge number of factors to consider. Here to help is Matt Crampton, CTO ofGigwalk. Have a question for Matt? He’ll be here for the next hour, so ask away!...

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 96 words · Diana Morgan

Be More Productive By Knowing What to Ignore

That’s not that helpful. Not a completed to-do list, but a list with all truly important items scratched off. The Most Productive People Know Who to Ignore| Harvard Business Review Photo byPeter.

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 32 words · Mark Schwartz

Cheetyr is a Searchable Shortcut Cheat Sheet for Designers and Devs

Cheetyr helps make sense of them with a searchable database of keyboard shortcuts for several common apps and services. Currently, Cheetyr contains shortcuts for Photoshop, Illustrator, CSS, Git, and Vim. The site is accepting submissions and assistance, so the database is likely to grow over time.

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 46 words · James Campbell

Complete Your Kitchen for $100, Better Graphics, Free Lastpass [Deals]

you’re free to outfit anentire kitchen for $100 todaywith this 15 piece cooking set. [T-fal Signature Hard Anondized Oven Safe 15pc. Cookware Set, $100] Update:Sold out at $100. Anyone who’s tried to exercise in earbuds knows that not just any pair will do. The black model is already backordered, so don’t waste any time ordering. Woot has it today for$65 less than Amazon. Amazon will sell it to your for$300 after a $20 rebate....

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 137 words · Brandon Chang

Count to Five and Just Do the Thing You Are Dreading

It sounds simple, but Redditor Draconax swears by this mental conditioning. And he’s found lots of supportersin this threadas well as inContently CCO Shane Shaw. Here’s how Draconax does it: I count to 5. This is a secret rule I have for myself. Whenever I reach 5, I have to do it. It’s a weird paradox, but it works. And that’s what the “Count to Five” rule issimple and effortless to maintain....

August 25, 2014 · 1 min · 72 words · Julia Rosales