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Its jarring, I know. This post originally appeared onThe Muse. When this happened to me a few years ago, I had no idea how to process it. But after spending nearly three more years at the company, I realized that I was being ridiculous. Still, its completely understandable to freak out a bit when this happens to you. So before you jump to any conclusions, take these steps. And I get itsometimes you just want to jump up from your seat and say, This is insulting!...

Right now, two of the most popular options are Airmail and Spark. Lets take a look at what sets them apart. The Contenders Its impossible to sift through the countless email apps in the App Store. For now, two of our favorites, Airmail and Spark seem safe. This includes options like location-based notifications, customizable swipes, and more. Spark(Free):Spark launched on iPhone first, butthe Mac app followed quickly thereafter. Spark Is Great for Automated Email Sorting and Smart Notifications Sparks main pitch is its intelligence....

Here are the top ten ways to escape reality. Depending on the subject matter, of course. For many, the real issue isfinding time to read. Catch Up On Movies This isnt brain surgery. And heck, sometimes a really bad movie is even better. 2016 wasfull of a lot of great moviesand many of them are now available on various streaming services. And then they start the band! There are evena variety of lesser-known streaming servicesthat specialize in certain genres....

This post originally appeared onFY!S. In late 2015, I embarked on a solo trip to Asia that lasted nine months. At first, the idea of going at it alone filled me with excitement and trepidation. On the flip side, solo travel has its limitations. Or, I couldnt go to certain places because I didnt feel safe. Some I knew beforehand, but many more I met while I was on the road....

Its a small grassy mound with a large slab of concrete placed at the top. This concrete block has a small fourteen inch square glass window facing towards the sky. The grave of Timothy Clark Smith. Before he became a physician, he worked as a teacher and clerk in the US Treasury Department. All throughout his life, Timothy Clark Smith suffered from an incurable fear of being buried alive. But in those days, before the advent of modern medicine, the fear was not entirely irrational....

Now, its easier to do than ever, and it doesnt take any Linux knowledge whatsoever. Heres how to make your own retro game console in under 10 minutes. This includes entirely new sections for setting up your card, system, and controllers. Thankfully, the whole process is considerably easier now! Youll have your retro game consolecomplete with old-school controllersup and running in less than 10 minutes. Before we get started, lets go over some basics....

Winter temperature here regularly drops to minus fifty degree Celsius. Its so cold that no one can stay outside for more than 15 minutes. Verkhoyansk was founded by the Cossacks back in 1638. During the Soviet era, Verkhoyansk served as a place where political prisoners were sent to exile. A concrete monument resembling a wooly mammoth head commemorates Verkhoyansk as the site of the Arctic Cold Pole. Photo credit:Becker0804/Wikimedia Verkhoyansk is one of the most isolated towns in this region....

Some political analysts expect them to disband theConsumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB). So what exactly is it, and what does it do for consumers? Many of these institutions, particularly payday lenders, are notorious for preying on consumers. This created a bubble that eventually burst. Housing prices in the U.S. fell almost 30% and thestock market fell by about 50%. We were smack dab in a recession. Well, people shouldnt have taken out those loans, you might say....

These kits are convenient but theyre also quite expensive, starting at about $60 a week. There are creative ways to get a couple of the same perks these kits offer without emptying your wallet. Just like Blue Apron, they plan out your meals and come with step-by-step instructions. Both Cook Smarts and Plan to Eat cost money, though. Youll pay $6-$8 a month with the former at $5 a month with the latter....

Duolingois a popular language leaning platform that has helped thousands of people develop their multilingual skills for free. Luis von Ahn co-founded Duolingo in 2011 as a way to offer free education to the world. in Mathematics and later at Carnegie Mellon to get my PhD. My other projects included inventing theESP Game(a.k.a. Because education is such a broad area, I chose to focus on language learning. So, I co-foundedDuolingowith the mission of bringing free language education to the world....

Some are garbage, but we found the best ones that you should try out. For starters, theres nothing to install or enable. Here youll find a list of services you might try. Google treats these like theyre separate conversations. For example, say you want to add an item toyour Todoist lists. Youll start by saying Ok Google, tell Todoist to add a task to buy groceries. Google Assistant will say Sure, heres Todoist and pass you off to the Todoist chat bot....

Others choose to live in small cells called skete, where they live in complete isolation. Some of these monks, especially those who are week and feeble, havent left their cabins for decades. Photo credit: Rick Findler/The Guardian Father Iusif inside his bedroom at his cell in Karoulia. Photo credit: Rick Findler/The Guardian Sources:The Guardian/Wikipedia/www.johnsanidopoulos.com

With a new President comes a new FCC. The agency hasa new chairmanwho already started making big changes over the last few days. Heres whats happening and how it affectsthe principle of net neutralitygoing forward. President Trumpnamed Commissioner Ajit Pai the new chairmanon January 23rd, replacing Tom Wheeler. Notably, Ajit Paivoted against that order, but well come back to that. Even before the seats are filled, however, Pai has already begun to take action....