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December 29, 2016

Eight Signs That You’re Smarter Than Average

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This infographic from Business Insider shows some of the behaviors and traits that research has suggestedare associated with a higher level of intelligence. Of course, as Business Insider points out, remember that correlation doesnt equal causation. Buying ...Read More

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Published on December 29, 2016 10:15

This Hyperloop Lawsuit Is Insane

The likelihood that you will someday zoom across the country at supersonic speeds through a tubing just got a lot smaller.


The leaders of Hyperloop One, the leading great efforts to take the transportation system from Elon Musk-powered fantasy to reality, have embraced a Silicon ...Read More

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December 28, 2016

When a customer insulted construction workers with autism, this eatery owned had a spot-on reply.


On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, eatery owner P.J. Gialopsos got a phone call from an irate customer.

As anyone who’s run in the service industry will tell you, an occasional dissatisfied customer is simply part of the job. But this ...Read More

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Published on December 28, 2016 09:15

11 Millennials On The One Piece Of Career Advice That Their Generation Requires To Hear


I’m both fascinated and intimidated by career success and how different people get their big break or simply reach a turning point that ultimately to be sent spiraling in the direction of their dreams.


Every story is different. What worked for one ...Read More

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Published on December 28, 2016 09:15

December 27, 2016

How to Start a Party Favor Business





Weddings, birthdays, and parties take place everyday. Your services as a party favor specialist are in demand. Making favors or keepsakes for parties can be fun, enjoyable and profitable. As a party favor specialist for over ten years, it’s not as ...Read More

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Published on December 27, 2016 20:00

David Bowie, as recollected by …

From Blondie to Kate Bush, friends, collaborators and celebrity fans uncover the extraordinary man behind the music



Deborah Harry and Chris Stein: He depicted up at our home one night with Mick Jagger that was pretty great

The Blondie ...Read More

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Published on December 27, 2016 10:43

Pharrell’s New School Supply Collection Will Help Classrooms In Require

Pharrell Williams wants to supply students with the tools they need in order to better enrich their learning experiences.


Creative furnishes and stationery company, Yoobi, has partnered with the hit-making music producer’s creative collective, i am OTHER, to develop a social ...Read More

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Published on December 27, 2016 10:43

December 26, 2016

Three Lessons the Dreaded Tango Snob Can Teach Us





Regardless of where we are in our tango learning, we’re bound to dance with someone who’s more experienced. And unfortunately, it won’t always be fun.


We’re having a nice time at a milonga, when suddenly we find ourselves receiving disdainful looks, rude ...Read More

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Published on December 26, 2016 03:29

Why Do High IQ People Dislike Idle Conversations At Cocktail Parties?





As a high IQ person do you ever noticed yourself talking down at cocktail parties and office parties? I mean, really dumbing down the dialogue? Why do you suppose you do that? Well, it turns out average IQ people are usually ...Read More

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Published on December 26, 2016 01:32