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To those parents educated in the usage of social media, this is simply a reminder, however to those parents who are not well acquainted with social media, take this as a warning. Here is a list of apps and websites every parent should know to ensure their child remains safe online: 1.) Instagram A 2014 survey conducted across 41 States in America concluded that the photo-sharing network, Instagram is now the most popular social media network among 7,200 US teenagers....

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Do you ever find yourself — at 30, 40, or 50 years of age — still carrying through on that advice? For the longest time into my adulthood I didn’t go outside for fear that I’d “catch my death of cold.” Same with going outside barefoot in the winter. To this day I still want to throw salt over my right shoulder (or is it my left?) after knocking over the salt shaker because Grandma said it would keep evil spirits away....

They Can Be Embarrassed by their Condition Most people with asthma have stories to tell about having an asthma attack at work or school or other public place. These attacks are obvious and it can be very embarrassing for them when people stop and stare or stand around and don’t know what to do. They also get frustrated if an attack happens at a very awkward moment, such as in the middle of a business meeting or their child’s recital at school....

1. Earn Respect If you’re hated around the office, good luck being happy with the career you’re in. To have a job that you enjoy, make an effort to earn the respect of everyone in the workplace, whether they be your peer or boss or underling. Whoever they are, their opinion of you is going of affect your day, though not necessarily in an obvious way. Don’t suck up or be fake but make sure people have a real reason to like you....

Traveling is wonderful in many ways. It captures us with a sense of wanderlust and has us longing for more destinations to visit, cultures to experience, food to eat, and people to meet. As amazing as traveling is, most of us think we need to wait until our later years to really explore a lot of the world. I want to inspire you to travel more now and I will do that by sharing 9 wonderful benefits of traveling so you can take the leap of faith you’ve been waiting for....

Protein secretions known as MUC5AC coming from the upper eyelid cells partly compose the mucus layer that normally occur to maintain eye moisture. This mucus is also referred to as “tear film” by medical practitioners. Findings revealed that the participants who had the most time in front of screens possess MUC5AC levels which are near those of patients with dry eye. Want to preserve healthy eyes? Watch the video. Original Source: Staring At Screens All Day Changes Your Eyes, Study Finds by Kathryn Doyle via Huffington Post Featured photo credit: Staring At Screens All Day Changes Your Eyes, Study Finds/Huffington Post via huffingtonpost....

The father asked, “so how was it?” The son said “I think it’s alright.” “What’s the difference between our home and their home?” the father asked. “Wow! There are a lot of differences!” with excitement, the son continued, “We have a dog at home, but they have four. We have purified water in our swimming pool but they have a really big pond with fresh and clear water, there’s even fish in there!...

The long, reddish-purple berry that closely resembles a blueberry is rich in antioxidants. In fact, many makeup and cosmetic brands even use it as an ingredient for their skincare! While there is debate as to whether or not Acai specifically promotes weight loss, there is no doubt that berries are part of a healthy diet which can aid in reduced pounds. What is Acai? The acai berry comes from the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America....

It sure feels like we are digesting information and communicating with others in one form or another all the time. With so much information coming at us from all angles, it’s easy to become distracted and not give important items the attention they deserve. It’s very easy to default to passive listening pretty much all the time. Passive Listening or Active Listening? If we compare active listening vs passive listening, is one better than the other?...

I am not sure about you, but I feel this is a pretty cool way to generate gantt chart, without open up your wallet to purchase a project management application. This example is more detailed, and therefore more complicated. There are two visible bars, so the floating bar can show fraction complete and fraction incomplete. In addition, two line chart series are added to show milestones for completed and not-yet-completed tasks....

Or has there ever been a time when you knew you should have spoken up, but you didn’t? Well, here are some valuable tips to know when to stay silent and when to speak up. When silence is golden: Staying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean to say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”...

But for those of us who love sweet potatoes, we work really hard to advocate the health benefits and to convert people to our sweet potato cult. So I am standing up for the sweet potato-, raspberry-, wheat bread-lovers to share with you the amazing health benefits of sweet potatoes. 1. They contain the god of vitamins Vitamin D is probably the most important vitamin to keep the human body healthy and fit....

How is this possible? First, we should understand what happens to a standard apple when you slab it and leave it. When you slice an apple, you let oxygen reach the plant tissue. Once oxygen impacts the cells, it starts some chemical reactions that oxidize the apple. This process is known as enzymatic browning and also occurs in other fruits and vegetables like bananas & potatoes. You can find a more detailed explanation here....

Some managers disagree on this. They expect employees to work through the office hours. If they see employees sending IM messages to their friends, they freak out. In reality, if they care about the result, they should manage them by objectives. Deal only if they could not meet the objectives and goals. If they’ve done their job on time with good quality, then don’t complain. As an associate or a manager in your organization, what do you think of this argument?...

If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude enjoy life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise. 5 Tips on How to Change Your Attitude for the Better

There are three things included with this system: a bedside device, a mobile app and a sleep sensor. The bedside device is what helps you to fall asleep and wake up refreshed. It records your sleep environment (noise pollution, room temperature, light level) and helps you fall asleep easily thanks to a multicolor LED dimming light effect, along with soothing sounds. The sleep sensor goes under your mattress and monitors your body movements, breathing cycle and heart rate....

1. Earmark income for investment. Whether it’s babysitting money, all of the coins you receive in a month, or a portion of your regular paycheck, designate certain funds for savings and investments. Identify an account to funnel these earnings into and deposit them into that account immediately. No amount is too small; your savings will grow quickly through the benefits of compound interest. 2. Save your tax refund. Looking for a lump sum to get started in the savings game?...

No matter how organized you are, how together your system is, how careful you are about processing your inbox, making a task list, and working your calendar, if you don’t stop every now and again to look at the “big picture”, you’re going to get overwhelmed. You end up simply responding to what’s thrown at you, instead of proactively creating the conditions of your life. Almost every productivity expert recommends some kind of review, whether it’s a formal process you crank through (like David Allen recommends) or simply a few minutes of “me time” to think about where you’re at....

We gossip about the latest trends. We discuss about the newest classes our kids are taking. “Oh, Alex started playing the piano last week, how is George?” “Same old, same old, just going to that Arts class I’ve told you before. He’s now drawing …” We talk about the game the night before – “Man, he was so close from scoring that jumper, I’m telling you. That would’ve been a winner for sure....