Kill Your Old Ideas So You Can Be More Creative

I spent ten years writing a TV show about Silicon Valley. Because every time I thought I had a handle on it, I thought of a better version. I chased every idea at once, until the project loomed grand and unwieldy in my head. I was building up a mountain of idea debt. Idea debt is the pile of ideas you keep revisiting but never finish, or even never begin....

June 15, 2017 · 4 min · 653 words · Ronald Carter

Operation Tracer: The Secret Plan To Bury Soldiers Alive Inside The Rock Of Gibraltar

The Rock of Gibraltar. The first breakthrough came more than fifty years after the war ended. The secret chamber was dubbed the “Stay Behind Cave”. Operation Tracer was hatched during the darkest days of the Second World War. The plan was to cut Great Britain off from the rest of the British Empire. The British Intelligence recognized the threat and Operation Tracer was born. Only if Germany was defeated within the first year would they be released....

June 15, 2017 · 1 min · 173 words · Howard Greene

How to Find Awesome Music from Around the World on Spotify

If you use Spotify, broadening your musical horizons is easy. Spotifys Top 50 and Viral 50 charts are great starting points with tons of songs. While using the Spotify desktop app: Head to Browse on the Spotify home page. Then head to Charts. Scroll down the page and youll see Top 50 by Country and Viral 50 by Country. Pick the Top 50 list for your country of choice. Click or tap songs and listen to see if you find anything you like....

June 14, 2017 · 2 min · 344 words · Ryan Perry

What to Do If You're a Guy Who Struggles to Orgasm

Difficulty reaching orgasm is typically thought of as a female problem, but thats an unfair and harmful stereotype. The reality is that male orgasm is not a guarantee. If you struggle to reach orgasm, heres your game-plan. Have you struggled with orgasm for your entire life, or have there been recent changes? Has it been easier to orgasm with certain partners, but not others? Or at certain periods in your life, but not others?...

June 14, 2017 · 3 min · 557 words · Jacob Benitez

Why '90s TV Is the Best Companion For Your At-Home Bodyweight Workout

I love bodyweight workouts. Theyre efficient, effective, andcheapno gym membership required. But bodyweight exercises are alsolets be honesta little boring. This Was Before DVR Im not sure all of us remember what 90s television was like. Its engagingthese were the years ofSeinfeld,Friends, and Must-See TVbut its also really slow. (Remember when all the magazines advised us to run in place during the commercial breaks?) Everything Else Is Just Too Fast Which makes 90s TV the perfect companion to a bodyweight workout....

June 14, 2017 · 2 min · 270 words · Sarah Martinez

Casa Vicens: Gaudi’s First Building Opens To Public

Gaudi was 31 years old at that time and was just beginning his career. However, shortly after finishing school he began to develop his own style that was characterized by Neo-Mudejar influence. Casa Vicens is one of the first buildings in the Art Nouveau style.

June 13, 2017 · 1 min · 45 words · Rhonda Gibson

Get a Load of These Unexpected Uses for Teabags

Freshen Your Fridge Has your fridge started to get a little stink on it? The bags will absorb the orders and get your fridge smelling fresh and clean again. Freshen Your Trash The fridge trick also works for your trash can. Marinate Meats Youve heard of marinating meat in beer and wine, right? you might also do the same with tea. Flavor Rice In addition to flavoring meats, tea bags can also be used to flavor rice....

June 13, 2017 · 2 min · 313 words · Joshua King

How to Tell Off the Selfish Bloodsucker in Your Life

Youve got problems, Ive got advice. This advice isnt sugar-coatedin fact, its sugar-free, and may even be a little bitter. Welcome to Tough Love. I simply want to give you the tools it’s crucial that you enrich your damn lives. If for whatever reason you dont like my advice, feel free tofile a formal complaint here. Now then, lets get on with it. This, however, is something I do not want....

June 13, 2017 · 3 min · 607 words · Mary Romero

The Moving Facade of Bund Finance Center, Shanghai

A new financial quarter is being built near the waterfront of Shanghai’s old town. Inspired by traditional Chinese theatres, the three-story building features a curtain-like facade of bronze tubes that resemble bamboos. These tubes hang in three layers, creating semi-transparent screens in front of windows and balconies. Details about the building is scarce at the moment. All photographs courtesy Laurian Ghinitoiu. Also read:Al Bahar Towers Responsive Sun Shades viaDezeen

June 13, 2017 · 1 min · 69 words · Amanda Burns

A New Atmospheric Phenomenon Called Steve

The arc can be seen streaking across the northern sky typically in mid-latitude location like Calgary or Edmonton. It has a distinctive purplish or greenish color, and sometimes looks braided like a helix. The group initially mistook the glowing ribbon of purple and green light as an airplane contrail. A surprising aspect of Steve is that its remarkably common, but it hadnt been noticed until now. And who knows, the name might even stick....

June 12, 2017 · 1 min · 74 words · Ralph White

Office Clothes That Are Almost as Comfortable as Yoga Clothes

I like working, but I dont like work clothes. This is largely why I work at home. Its an interesting question, he said, and one that designers are addressing more than one would expect. He instructs the comfort-seeking shopper to look for a percent of spandex or elastane in the fabric mix. He suggests pairing it with an elongated jacket that covers the rear for maximum comfort. If youre into skirts, he likes Rebecca Taylorsstretch tweed....

June 12, 2017 · 1 min · 207 words · David Miller

This Is the Weekend You Make Grilled Cocktails

Welcome back to Sunday Sustenance! Its cocktail week, folks! Other thanMungo JerryorWill Smith, what says Summer Time more than grilling and cold drinks? For the Grilled Bloody Mary 6 large tomatoes, about 4 pounds. Get the biggest ripe-but-not-squishy tomatoes you’re able to without wasting your money on heirlooms. 2 lemons, cut in half 1 cup of vodka. Black pepper infused is good! 1/4 cup olive juice 1/4 cup horseradish. Fresh is always best, but prepared is just fine....

June 11, 2017 · 2 min · 318 words · Timothy Shaw

How to Mail Beer Across the Country Like a Pro

I really like beer. No, Ireallylike beer. Through all those packages Ive come up with a few tips for success. Line Your Box with a Garbage Bag Accidents happen. Some beer trading message boards also recommend using a smaller box inside a box when you mail beer. If you dont, then using crumpled up newspaper or packing peanuts can have the same effect. The goal is to have a line of defense around the sides and bottom and top of your box....

June 10, 2017 · 2 min · 364 words · Patrick Sanford