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I went undercover on Ashley Madison to find out why women cheat. "Honey, I have to join Ashley Madison.”

I went undercover on Ashley Madison to find out why women cheat

So began the pitch I gave my wife to let me join the marrieds-looking-for-affairs website, AshleyMadison.com. It would be part of my research into women who cheat, why infidelity is increasing, and what can be done to possibly affair-proof a marriage. I proposed to “cheat” on her for a few weeks, to talk to and attempt to seduce as many women as possible, and get a real-world understanding of why women want to stay married but also need some illicit action on the side. Of course, on my end, there’d be nothing more than conversation.

She looked at me straight-faced, unflinching. I thought about it, and unfortunately her statement wasn’t too far from the truth. To make matters worse, I wasn’t some weak pick-up artist using idiotic dating boot camp approaches that reeked of negativity and douchebaggery on vulnerable women in order to break them down and manipulate them into sex. Was I looking to get women into bed? The Statistics Early Success. Facebook Profiles Can Predict Work Performance. When a company is in the process of hiring a new employee, there’s a standard set of things it typically does—follow up with references, check the cover letter for obvious typos, and do some basic due diligence to ensure all of the companies listed on the candidate’s resume actually exist.

Facebook Profiles Can Predict Work Performance

A recent study conducted by researchers at Old Dominion University advises adding another task to that checklist: stalking the hopeful employees on Facebook. As it turns out, your social media profile knows more about you than you know about yourself. The study, “Incremental Validity of Social Media Ratings to Predict Job Performance,” looked at 146 undergraduate students who were employed outside the university they attended. Each student took an online personality test and agreed to have their social media profiles examined by a team of observers who rated them on a whole suite of characteristics ranging from agreeableness to neuroticism. The Go-Nowhere Generation. Hydros Bottle: Water Bottles with Filters : Reusable Water Bottle : BPA Free : Filtered Tap Water : Filtered Water Bottles : Triclosan : Safe Drinking Water. The People You Should Be Most Afraid Of vs. The People Who Should Be Most Afraid - Untemplater.

Colton Haynes Alessandra Torresani Leven Rambin Haley Ramm LOVE IS FOREVER. OPI Nail Envy, Original Formula: Beauty. Poketo Art for Your Everyday. 27 Frugal Uses for a Dead Phone Book. This post is from GRS staff writer Donna Freedman.

27 Frugal Uses for a Dead Phone Book

Donna writes the Frugal Cool blog for MSN Money, and writes about frugality and intentional living at Surviving And Thriving. While consulting a professional about writing-related aches and pains, I was asked to describe my work station. When he heard that I used a laptop flat on the desk he told me that changes must be made. Among other things, he wanted me to get the screen up at eye level by purchasing a computer monitor stand from an office-supply store. My frugal hackles went up. And that’s why my computer monitor stand is made of 16 phone books. That’s right: 16 phone books, stacked in two papery pillars on my desk.

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10 Awesomely Manly Un-Piggy Banks

Haha…), and figured there must be some other cool banks out there I’ve been missing too. So I started poking around a little more, and came across this entire list presented to you today :) If you’re ever in the market for some awesome un-piggy banks for your fellow guy, you now have a good place to start. And if you ever want to test out the joy it’ll bring that man in your life, feel free to send any of these #1-5 my way ;) We’ll consider it a late birthday present.

(That you can actually buy!) 1) Love Grenade Bank ($40 @ Amazon) 2) Skull Bank ($32.95 @ Amazon) 3) Gold Bar Bank ($9.95 @ Neatoshop) 4) Gnome Bank ($9.40 @ Amazon) 5) Nest Egg Bank ($17.23 @ Amazon) 6) Combination Safe Bank ($9.98 @ Amazon) 7) Treasure Chest Bank ($22.25 @ Amazon, more of a “chest” than a bank, but still — cool! Lelo Soraya - black. Introducing the most sought after sex toy on the market, the black Lelo Soraya.

Lelo Soraya - black

Hold your breath, it's Lelo's first ever dual action waterproof vibe. Her smooth surface and metallic accents provide a firm feel that's silky to the touch with ribbed accents along the sides. Every Lelo Soraya comes with two motors, perfectly placed for on-site vibrations along erogenous zones at the base and tip. The Flip n'Grip™ Wallet by BJ Minson & Dan Loveridge. We believe life should be fun, simple and high quality.

The Flip n'Grip™ Wallet by BJ Minson & Dan Loveridge

So we created an, innovative, exciting and fun wallet that makes that happen. Core77: "...the Flip n'Grip wallet lives up to its billing as a clever, playful-yet-practical cardholder. " CoolMaterial: "...we’ve got to admit that the design of The Flip n’Grip is enticing. " Standard wallets are bulky, cluttered and unnecessary. #FashionbyMayhem – Not Actually About Fashion ;) The Secret To Happiness May Have Been Discovered Almost Two Millennia Ago. One of the greatest texts about happiness and living well wasn't written by a self-help expert, spiritual leader or psychologist.

The Secret To Happiness May Have Been Discovered Almost Two Millennia Ago

It was written by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, and it may completely change your perspective on dealing with life's challenges. In 167 AD, Aurelius wrote The Meditations, a 12-book compendium of personal writings, originally written in Greek, that reflect his extensive study of Stoic philosophy. Aurelius is now regarded as one of the most famous proponents and philosophers of Stoicism, an ancient Greek and Roman school of thought originating in the Hellenic period concerned with how to cultivate a mindset to deal effectively with any events or emotions.

Meditations is based around a single, simple precept: “You have power over your mind -- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” The last of the Five Good Emperors, Aurelius ruled over Rome for 20 years until the time of his death in 180 AD. 35 Careers You Won’t Believe Actually Exist. Feb112014 By Michelle Ward Nothing is Impossible print by Le Monkey House As I travel through the Interwebs (as I’ve been known to do on a regular basis), I sometimes come across a career, field or company that blows my mind with its existence.

35 Careers You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

These careers are the opposite of what we’re told is possible, lucrative, or stable. And yet – here they are! Style Sheet: A Conversation with My Copyeditor. I’ve fallen in love with my copyeditor Susan Bradanini Betz.

Style Sheet: A Conversation with My Copyeditor

Not only did she find all the mantle/mantel homonym errors in my novel manuscript, she also helped me with my commas and discovered a couple of embarrassing inconsistencies. (“First she had a briefcase,” one of her notes reads. “Now it’s a suitcase.”) She is both respectful of style and sharp as knives about grammar. Tipping Etiquette Around the World - Exactly What to Tip (Or Better, Not Tip) Anyone who’s dropped a 20% tip in Czech crowns for a few pilsners has likely found themselves treated like Prague's biggest-ever pimp.

Tipping Etiquette Around the World - Exactly What to Tip (Or Better, Not Tip)

This isn't because they think you're Fillmore Slim (the pope of pimping) -- it's because like the citizens of many other countries, the Czechs don't expect you to gift 'em with gratuities, ever. Then again, some countries' service industry workers aren't so awesome at actually getting paid a fair wage by their employer, and expect the extra scratch like they do over here. Your tasks, done. 50 of the Best Uses for Coconut Oil. 50 of the Best Uses for Coconut Oil 4.14/5 (82.72%) 389 votes Coconut oil has a bit of a craze surrounding it lately. People have put together hundreds of different uses for this beneficial oil and it’s found its way into pantries, medicine cupboards, and even first aid kits. Some of the uses may seem bizarre at first, but coconut oil has garnered this newfound fame for good reason.

It works. Why the mantis shrimp is my new favorite animal. Rise and Dine! New App Brings an Affordable 1:1 Nutritionist to You. And Works! There is no shortage of apps out there to help you digitize your diet in diary form, count your calories and track your every sneakered-step. If you’re feeling fed up by the choices, Rise promises to rise to the top of the options by bringing a one-on-one nutritionist to your smartphone. Whether you’re looking for a way to lose a pesky last few lbs, bulk up or want to make a serious, lasting life change, Rise is worth a download and a return from diet app retirement. Tell the app who you are, what you eat and share objectives that help it match you with your ideal (certified, btw!) Nutrition coach. Choose one from their selections by comparing background info like what diets they’re adept in and whether their approach is more drill sergeant or kindergarten teacher.

62 Things to Say to Make Your Husband Feel Great. Do you want to make your husband feel great? From sincere compliments to questions to help you understand your man better this list has 62 ways to do just that. 1. Thanks for doing that. Black Seed – ‘The Remedy For Everything But Death’ By Sayer Ji GreenMedInfo.com This humble, but immensely powerful seed, kills MRSA, heals the chemical weapon poisoned body, stimulates regeneration of the dying beta cells with the diabetic’s pancreas, and yet too few even know it exists. The seeds of the annual flowering plant, Nigella Sativa, have been prized for their healing properties since time immemorial. While frequently referred to among English-speaking cultures as Roman coriander, black sesame, black cumin, black caraway and onion seed, it is known today primarily as black seed, which is at the very least an accurate description of its physical appearance.

The earliest record of its cultivation and use come from ancient Egypt. Black seed oil, in fact, was found in Egyptian pharoah Tutankhamun’s tomb, dating back to approximately 3,300 years ago. Many of black cumin’s traditionally ascribed health benefits have been thoroughly confirmed in the biomedical literature. Proof That We Are Really Insignificant. Free samples. Www.beyonddiet.com/slim/d?food=bagel&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tw-d_desk-int_weightloss-g_f-ad_5foods_trendV2-W-hour6-9PST&utm_content=tw_5foods_trendV2-W. Isabel De Los Rios, the creator of Beyond Diet, is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist who has helped half a million people lose weight and regain their lives. She is a best-selling author, mother of two and a recognized expert in the field of nutrition. What Is Beyond Diet? Beyond Diet is a healthy lifestyle community started by Isabel de Los Rios, certified nutritionist and exercise specialist.

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