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One way to think about work-life balance issues is with a concept known as The Four Burners Theory. Each burner symbolizes one major quadrant of your life. The first burner represents your family. The second burner is your friends. The third burner is your health. The fourth burner is your work. The Four Burners Theorysays that so that be successful you have to cut off one of your burners. And for bereallysuccessful you have to cut off two....

The days of hot, sweaty workouts are upon us. The formula is simple: blend, freeze, enjoy. Any liquid can be frozen into popsicle form, but protein smoothies are perfect for after a workout. Eating protein within an hour after exercising may help youbuild more muscle in the long run. Meanwhile, carbohydrates from sugar or starchy foods help to replenishglycogenin your muscles. Here are some smoothie-sicles to try. Banana Mango This is my go-to smoothie recipe, fresh or frozen....

Arguments arent won with information; theyreresolved with rhetoric, the art of persuasion. This is part of Lifehackers book review series. This review will focus on therevised edition, released in 2013. As Heinrichs explains throughoutThank You For Arguing, persuasion rules the world, and its a totally learnable skill. If youre arguing over who did what (blame), you should use the past tense. But if youre arguing over a decision (choice), using the future tense is the most advantageous....

It provided a great photo opportunity and the idea quickly caught on. Over time numerous drive-through trees, as well as walk-through trees and even step-thru stumps came along. Californias first drive-through tunnel was carved out of a dead and burned giant sequoia atTuolumne Grovein Yosemite National Park. She was tunneled in 1875 to promote tourism. The tree still stands, although you’ve got the option to no longer drive through the tunnel....

But that means misinformation about it is everywhere too. The logic seems sound; the more you pee, the more water your body is losing, right? Coffee is mostly water by a longshot, and that water definitely counts towardyour daily fluid intake. Basically, the water going out is being replaced with the water going in. The diuretic effect of caffeine is slight, and its something you build tolerance to quickly. So, what can you actually do to sober up?...

Cant live with it. Cant get your job done without it. Last year we sent over2.5 billion emails. And heres the bad news. In spite of a good amount of loathing, that number is only expected to grow. The volume is an issue, as is the time you spend on it. In fact, reports say you check it about36 times per hour. In a single hour. Do the math: This quickly adds up to a plague on your productivity....

Positive thinking and striving for happiness are common goals associated with self-improvement. But theres more to positive thinking than might appear on the surface. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. When Is Positivity Good for Us? During performance reviews, criticism and focusing on problems canmake it hard for employees to see possibilities for improvement. Moderate levels of happiness and a positive mindset can help us solve problems byfostering creative thinking....

Fireflies are actually winged beetles that use bioluminescence during twilight to attract mates. Fireflies are extremely efficient at what they do. Nearly hundred percent of the energy produced in the chemical reaction is converted to light. Because of the absence of heat, the light produced by fireflies are called cold light. But its now known that fireflies glow to communicate with mates during courtships. When she likes what she sees, the female responds with her own unique flash....

The hill is 15 meters high and still stands as a memorial to Lilienthal. Lilienthal started building and testing gliders in 1891. Photo credit:Kaiser2102/Wikimedia In 1892, Lilienthal moved to another hill formation in Steglitz, near Berlin. Lilienthal conducted more than a thousand test flights from Fliegeberg, attracting a regular crowd of people. His best recorded distance at Fliegeberg was 80 meters. His gliders were carefully designed to distribute weight as evenly as possible to ensure a stable flight....

The work continued for fifteen years under great secrecy. Only a handful of artists, artisans and builders constructing the underground temples knew about the project. In 1992, an anonymous letter tipped off the authorities about the existence of secret temples hidden at Damanhur. Left with no choice, the Damanhurians lead three policemen and the public prosecutor to the excavated sanctuaries. Inside was a circular chamber measuring 8 meters in diameter....

Because 100 years ago his canvas were seen as the hallucinatory original works of a sociopathic recluse. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. Peers who say this is new. This is better than what we have. Real creativity is innovative. It challenges and changes the way we think about established ideas. But to get to that point, you need feedback. So when is the right time to share? Think about the thrashing power chords and guttural screams of early punk....

Below you will find a multitude of tasty uses for the caviar of the South. Before we get to uses though, lets talk recipe. Instructions: Add everything except the 2-ounce portion of pimentos to a food processor and pulse until combined. Roughly chop remaining pimentos and fold into mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Put in and on everything. Put in and on everything may be a little vague, so allow me to elaborate....

Many people at that time thought the Andes could not be conquered by rail. Photo credit:trenecuador.com Building a railroad in the highlands was not an easy task. And acts that goes against the Devil’s wishes are paid for in human lives. Photo credit:Fanny & Greg/Flickr Photo credit:railroadinthesky.com Previously it was possible to ride on the rooftop. This is not allowed now.