Have you ever wanted to stay informed , but just don’t want to hear about an over exposed celeb or topic? Well Matt Richardson, a Make Magazine video producer, created a remote control that mutes your TV for 30 seconds anytime a certain term is mentioned in the closed-captioning transcript. He’s said how he likes to keep the TV on, to stay informed, but doesn’t want to hear about certain individuals or topics. He explained, “A while ago it was Charlie Sheen. And then it was Sarah Palin. And then it was Donald Trump. And after a while I realized there’s sort of always someone who I don’t really want to hear about.” Check out more info: http://tinyurl.com/3sztxsy

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What to Do During an Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe. Read Full Post

Have you noticed the confusing jargon they’re using now on lightbulbs? We used to by 40, 60 or 100 watts. But now the packages are laced with LUMENS.
Check out the article form the FTC and use the handy chart to convert your watts to lumens. Then you too will know WATT you’re talking about.

Here the FTC’s page.

Ever notice how hard it is when you’re struggling. It’s harder to get from one rung of the socio-economic ladder to the next. Just getting a loan requires an act of God. Even then you’re paying an exorbitant amount in interest. Yet, when you have money, even more of it flows to you. Loans are easy, people give you things, that you don’t even need. The struggling can’t even afford to eat a restaurant. Yet, rich and famous are not only given their meals for free, often they’re paid to just “be there”. There’s nothing we can do about it. It is natures way, i suppose. It just seems backward sometimes. Case in point: Kim Kardashian Wedding.

THE MONEY (source)

Kim is reportedly making $17.9 million from her wedding. The New York Post reported that the biggest source of revenue is from the two-part E! special, which is expected to pull in $12 million to $15 million for the Kardashian family franchise.

Reports say that the exclusive photo rights have been sold to People magazine for between $1.5 and $2.5 million.

The Hollywood Reporter noted that the couple made $300,000 for Read Full Post

LIES WE TELL OURSELVES TO STAY IN JOBS WE HATE (TheGrindstone.com)
“I’m good at this.” People are good at lots of things. But the real question is: do you love it? Do you have a passion for it? Just because you’re good at something, it doesn’t mean it should be your job. Happiness stems from doing something you love.

“I’m afraid.” No one got anywhere without taking a risk. If you’re terrified Read Full Post