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A Profound Lesson We Can Learn From Benjamin Franklin
Yesterday I wrote an article about the stressful effects of multitasking and what it does to our brains. This morning, as I started the day doing a million things all at the same time, I was reminded of that article and what it must feel like to only focus on one task at a time. I'd like to try that ...
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Working From Home: Facts vs. Fiction [Infographic]
I work from home, and I have for so long that I don't know what it would be like to drive to an office each day. Most of my friends; however, still do that morning and afternoon commute to and from their job. Whenever we talk about our workdays with each other, there seems to be a disconnect. I noti ...
evoMouse Pet: The Cute Hand Gesture Controlled Mouse
We've seen a lot of creative yet gimmicky computer mice get released over the past few years, but this one might have enough steam behind it to get moving. Maybe. The easiest way I know to describe it to you is that it's like a mini version of the Kinect. In other words, your finger is to this mouse ...
Hands-Free Sandwich Holder: When Working Is More Important
We have all been there. It's that moment when you suddenly realize that optimizing yourself is more necessary than anything that has to be optimized. You sit there and tap away at the keyboard realizing that your deadline is coming towards you like a mountain wall while you're driving your Ferrari ...
Ornithology: The Real Birds Behind The Angry Birds
When you play a game, do you ever stop to think about where the idea must have come from? Me neither, but I am sure there are people out there that actually think about that. When playing a game, it's quite apparent where it is originally from, or at least where the idea must have come from. To m ...
6 Benefits Of Being Positive On Twitter
As you know if you follow me, I'm on Twitter everyday. I love Twitter, I love my friends on Twitter, and I write about Twitter often. Twitter is a huge part of my life, it is my happy place, and it's full of positive people who send positive tweets. I'm sure some people might disagree with me abo ...
The Last Meal Requests of Death Row Prisoners
Here in America, we have the death penalty. It's a very controversial topic, and whether you are for it or against it, it's here. In most states, the death row inmates get to choose whatever they would like to eat for their "last meal." Whenever I think about this, it always reminds me of the bib ...
How To: Make a Beating Origami Heart for Your Valentine
Valentine's Day will be here soon, and if you are like most people, you haven't yet figured out the perfect gift for your sweetheart. We tell our sweeties all year long how much we love them, but then the one day comes when we are supposed to show them with a gift, and suddenly it gets all stressfu ...
SmartFish: Will The First Moving Keyboard Define The Future?
It's common knowledge that some people sustain severe damage while spending substantial time typing on a keyboard. There have been so many attempts to create the best ergonomic keyboard that our arms, hands and fingers could use, but the task seems to be dauntingly complex and difficult since we ar ...
Star Wars Party Starter: Custom Made Darth Vader Beer Dispenser
As New Years is fast approaching, it can be a little stressful to put together that party you've been planning for the past two months. You are supposed to hook up the food, the guest list, and of course, the drinks for the evening. All of it could be fun and rewarding; however, if you are under s ...
Cat Diaries: The First Movie Filmed by Cats!
I once read an article that said that cats are very popular on the Internet. People love sharing their cat stories, funny cat pictures and their cute and cuddly photos of kittens. There are also a lot of blogs about how to take care of our feline friends. It is quite easy to fall in love with cat ...
Star Wars USB Hand Warmers For Cold Winter Space Days
How do you stay warm on a cold winter day when you're working on your laptop? Are you using some bulky gloves which make your work even slower and stress even higher as you see that looming deadline coming closer and closer? Another step in the battle for a better and cleaner environment is to sav ...
Bubble Wrap Tie: The Joyful Workday Has Arrived!
If you have ever had a day at work when you wished that time would go by faster to make it all as painless as possible, you know what I mean when I say that some days are just too stressful to handle with just a smile and a cup of coffee. We all get through them one way or another, but to relieve s ...
Cupcake Lovers Rejoice: Cupcake Inspired Goodies!
I love cupcakes, and I know our entire team at the office loves them too. At the office, we are quite spoiled when it comes to cupcakes. We have Marga, an office mate, who is a master baker. We love all the baked goodies that she brings into the office. Whenever someone has a birthday, we know w ...
Help The Homeless: 10 Ways That Don’t Cost Money!
Earlier this week, I coordinated a luncheon to serve the homeless men and women in Atlanta. Because working with the homeless is a cause that is important to me, I occasionally send tweets about it. I knew we were going to have a lot of hungry people show up for lunch, but I didn't know how we were ...