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5 Books To Teach You All We Know About Space
Space, the final frontier, where few men have ever gone and so many aspire to conquer. We might have put a man on the moon but we are vastly far from understanding anything much about that mysterious, seemingly infinite environment we call Space. The little we know are things of wonder that show us that the rules that apply here on Earth are thrown out the window in outer space, it is a truly fascinating thing to learn about the unknown, you can do it yourself with these books about Space.
7 Beautiful Novels and Informational Books About Romance
Romance, also know as that-thing-chicks-dig, is nothing more than the use of language and gesture to express your romantic (and sexual) interest on someone, even if you are not a fan of the genre by a long shot, reading it guarantees that you’ll have an understanding on how romantic communication works allowing you to develop the kill on your own. Get your Romeo on and in-touch with your inner Casanova with this list of books about romance.
Everyman to become Aquaman: 3-D Printed Wearable Human Gill
by Meredith Fairbank December 15, 2018, 8:30 pm Biomimicry has arrived. Or is arriving as art and science, form and function unite. The new human gill is called Amphibio. But you won’t be able to buy it anytime soon. The technology is miraculous, but it’s not ready for use just yet. At the current level of efficiency the average person would need 344-foot gills just to get enough oxygen to breathe comfortably underwater.
How to Retire by Age 40 (or 43)
Are you on FIRE? The acronym stands for “financial independence, retire early” and it’s becoming quite a “thing,” although the primary reason so many people are doing it may surprise you. In the current economic client, people mostly don’t retire early because they have oodles of cash piling up everywhere. Realistically, most people seek to retire early because they can’t stand their working anymore. Why? Usually it’s due to stressful interactions with co-workers.
Revry TV: The LGBTQ Netflix Has Global Reach
by Meredith Fairbank December 15, 2018, 8:35 pm “Stream. Out. Loud.” Queer owned and operated Revry TV is the premiere queer digital media network and it is already making a difference. Dedicated to delivering authentic LGBTQ programming, Revry already reaches up to 70 million people in 116 countries, including unlikely countries like Saudi Arabia and even China. Yes, they offer limited programming in Mandarin.
12 Books To Give To Your Best Friend | Books Your Best Friend Will Love
Women's Studies scholar Becca Anderson has gathered the wisdom from a chorus of fabulous femmes for this one-of-a-kind advice book. From housewives to Hollywood starlets, from standup comedians to startup entrepreneurs, from feminists to Facebook queens, these badass women offer unvarnished and unabashed opinions about love, life, word, men, and sex and share their very frank and forthright thinking on the wild world of relationships.
Oil Is History: Environmental Artist L.A. Marler
Aware that art has the power to push human consciousness to the next stage of development, L.A. Marler of Santa Monica has put together the Oil Is History grassroots campaign featuring photography paired with environmentally inspired titles to raise public awareness and facilitate the transition to cleaner energies. Oil Is History grew out of the acclaimed Oil Is History photographic series of an auto graveyard in St Genevieve, Missouri.
Natural Foods, Natural Weight Loss
The number one biggest change you can make to improve your diet is to cut refined sugar and sweeteners out of your diet. American foods today contain about 20 times more sugar than in 1950 (when the American diet began to rely on mass produced foods). Sugar leads to weight gain. So a quick short-cut to natural weight loss is to simply forgo sugar.
Hi-Tech Flames: The BioLite FirePit
Camping this summer? Hiking nature trails? If so, you may want to take a BioLite FirePit along with you. Nothing beats roasting over an open flame with the completely portable hibachi-like grill with rechargeable 10,400 mAh battery with plenty of power. You can burn charcoal or wood. Less than 20 lbs. Oh, it’s for real. Control the actual flames with your smartphone using Bluetooth! It’s virtually smokeless, but not entirely.
Dress Like a Film Star: MISTER FREEDOM CASUAL WEAR
Mister Freedom apparel is hip but not trendy. It’s all understated and yet eminently memorable. I don’t know where Johnny Depp shops, but he could well have developed his sense of style at Mister Freedom.In the 3200 sq ft mega-store you’ll find top flight vintage woolly sweaters,scarves, trousers, French military garb, antique leather suspenders, original belts, belt buckles, the most striking antique leather footwear and much more including rare textiles and antiquarian books.
Lessons from Hollywood: Why Diversity Sells
Profitability is tracked very closely in the motion picture industry, believe it or not. And the results are in. Diversity in casting sells at all budget levels. If a film or TV cast is at least 30% diverse, profits jump significantly. Seven out of the Top Ten grossing films last year had audiences that were comprised of more than 50% under-represented minorities.
Beautiful, Ancient-Style Necklaces at Bargain Prices
Fashion is usually about change. The trendy styles come and go and keep fashionistas on the look out for the latest innovative styles. But look to the ancient world for inspiration that won’t quickly be surpassed. Roman and Greek necklaces are now available through Etsy. Here is a list of the best bargain pieces of jewelry that are also truly pieces of art. The beadchest has the most amazing rectangular and round glass beads available through Etsy.
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Finally a musical romantic comedy as fun as the first Mamma Mia film (which, by the way, earned $600,000,000 worldwide). Fans of ABBA’s have waited a long time for this film. Set in beautiful Greece, the film couldn’t be more picturesque. And Meryl Streep is stupendous, as always. But so are the rest of the crew: Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, and Cher as the grandmother. The soundtrack is so perfect for this film that you’ll find yourself singing along and falling in love too.
Best Brew: OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Cold brew coffee is all the rage this summer. With the OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker it’s easy to make the perfect cup of joe. And it’s only 50 bucks. With a reusable ultra-fine, stainless steel mesh filter, it ranks head and shoulders above its competitors and makes up to 32 fl oz of low-acid coffee. Soak your grounds before you begin for the most rich, robust flavors. It’s a snap to clean and the coffee keeps fresh in the fridge.
Land by Martin Adams: Brilliant Ideas for the 21st Century
Building a prosperous 21st century for each and every person worldwide is a lot easier than it sounds, as visionary economist Martin Adams demonstrates in his groundbreaking book LAND from North Atlantic Press. This is must reading for all economists, politicians, students, and anyone who cares about the future.
Anywhere & Back: The Amazing TOMCAR
TOMCAR is one of the coolest things I have encountered in my search for Cool Stuff. You know it’s an awesome car when in addition to a safety belt it’s recommended drivers and passengers wear a helmet! Gravel, mud, rocks, sand, water, logs and branches, steep hills. The all-terrain TOMCAR can power through it all. The nearly invincible vehicle is no ordinary dune buggy.
If You Are A Team Member STOP Doing These Infuriating Things
I love this topic so much I wrote an entire book on it "Managing Annoying People: 7 Proven Tactics To Maximize Team Performance". I'm Ilene Marcus and with 30 years experience leading large public organizations, I now speak, train and consult on building powerful engaged teams and managing annoying people who steal your energy and time. I help managers drive their agendas and bring focus and clarity back to their workplace.
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