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Listeriais in Starbucks sandwiches now. How do you avoid something that shows up in such random places? About a quarter ofListeriainfections in pregnant peopleend in miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of the newborn. The only bright spot here is thatListeriainfection is rare. It causes1600 illnesses and 260 deaths in the US each year, which is not a lot. But if you do become infected, and dont seek help right away, the odds are against you....

Apples not always known for its successes in its stock apps. Calendar is pretty subpar. iTunes is a joke. Photos is a disaster. Maps is about as useful as getting hit with a stick in the face. The fact is, some of the stock apps arent great. Some of them are. Of course, Apple Notes isnt perfect. it lacks a tagging system, so organization can be tough. As always, Apple Notes also only makes sense if youre fully invested in the Apple ecosystem....

Its time to win that office pool. We spoke with data scientist and bracketologistWalter Sun, who created and leads theBing Predictsproject at Microsoft. Also known as theirrecency factor, this is a full statistical breakdown of their last ten games. Whats their win-loss record? Are any of their star players injured? How many games have they won in a row? Also, take into account how many points they won or lost by in each game....

The Central Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. They are surrounded by vast open spaces, esplanades and gardens. Each of the four walls represents a different era. The murals were done by Juan O’Gorman. Photo credit:kate mccarthy/Flickr Photo credit:verifex/Flickr Photo credit:Carlos Enrique Lopez C/Flickr Sources:Wikipedia/www.worldheritagesite.org/UNESCO

Kampong Ayer is the worlds biggest settlement on stilts. Apparently, things are quite nice here. Each house is supplied with electricity and clean water. Photo credit:Bernard Spragg/Flickr The banks of the Brunei River was first settled probably in the 8th century. Originally, Kampong Ayer was situated much closer to the mouth of the Brunei River at Kota Batu. Today, Kampong Ayer is a national heritage and efforts are being made to preserve this lifestyle....

Today, were comparing the two to make it find out who can benefit most from each. ), investment accounts (Fidelity,Personal Capital,Betterment, etc. ), credit cards, and more all to get a big picture view of your financial life. This helps you stay disciplined and keep focused on your spending, and stick to your budget. However, you could read about howMint protects your information here, andhow YNAB does it here. During your initial setup, youll need to specify your monthly budget categories....

In fact, it was taller than any other building in the city until 1974. So they decided to build a tall silo instead. The actual silo is 87.5 meters tall with a 31.5-meters high cylindrical tower that looks like a beer keg. The cylindrical tower had an observation deck and at one point housed a revolving restaurant. A second restaurant occupied the very top of the silo, just below the cylindrical extension....

Spring is one of the best times to travel. The weathers nice, and travel deals abound for everyone headed for spring break. Use Your Reward Miles Have you forgotten about the credit card rewards and travel points youve accumulated? Some people evenopen up new credit cards just for the bonus miles and rewards. Find Affordable Destinations The hardest part about planning a spring getaway is deciding on the destination. Considerbooking each night separately for a multi-night stay, since you might get a better rate....

By the end of the war, there were few noncombatant jobs in which women did not serve. But that wasnt all. Thousands of women joined the combat through the local resistance, smuggled supplies and information and sabotaged enemy movements. Many brave women earned medals throughout the war and some even died in service of their country. A monument to the Women of World War 2 in London. Here are those memorials....

Before the Cistern was built, Copenhagen had some major water problems during the 1800s. The reservoir was completed three years later. A water, light and sound installation by artist Ingvar Cronhammar in the Cisternerne. The Cistern has a floor space of 4,320 square meters. Entrance to the underground Museum of Modern Glass Art, Cisternerne. Photo credit:Ib Rasmussen/Wikimedia Photo credit:discosour/Wikimedia Stalactites and stalagmites inside the Cisternerne. Photo credit:Rand Lemley/Flickr A water, light and sound installation by artist Ingvar Cronhammar in the Cisternerne....

For many people, however, the time-based approach isnt the best. Maybe you tried college and stopped, or skipped college to work full-time but have in-depth, on-the-job knowledge. Or maybe youre an independent learner who takes free online classes and want a degree for your effort. Heres how it works. However, these options are limited. Competency-based education programs can include the exams above, but they go beyond that. Heres a video intro fromC-BEN, a online grid of colleges and universities offering CBE....

Imagine it: one app to manage them all, one app to automate them. Heres how to set it up. The bigger variety of connected devices you own, the more useful Stringify will be to you. Every equipment is capable of one of two things in Stringify: a trigger or an action. A trigger is a rule that starts the automation process. An action is, well, what happens after the trigger....

So, your boss is a workaholic and expects you to emulate her? This post originally appeared onThe Muse. The negative impact of problem managers is pervasive. Studiesconsistently linka lack of support for work-life balance by managers to fewer profits and more on-the-job mistakes. Bottom line: The stress of working for someone with a distorted sense of work-life balance simply isnt sustainable. If you find yourself answering to aworkaholic, you may beheading for burnout....