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5 Ways To Hack Your Brain Into Awesomeness. Much of the brain is still mysterious to modern science, possibly because modern science itself is using brains to analyze it. There are probably secrets the brain simply doesn't want us to know. But by no means should that stop us from tinkering around in there, using somewhat questionable and possibly dangerous techniques to make our brains do what we want. We can't vouch for any of these, either their effectiveness or safety. All we can say is that they sound awesome, since apparently you can make your brain... #5.

So you just picked up the night shift at your local McDonald's, you have class every morning at 8am and you have no idea how you're going to make it through the day without looking like a guy straight out of Dawn of the Dead, minus the blood... hopefully. "SLEEEEEEEEEP... uh... What if we told you there was a way to sleep for little more than two hours a day, and still feel more refreshed than taking a 12-hour siesta on a bed made entirely out of baby kitten fur? Holy Shit! 10 Free Education Websites that Will Expand Your Horizons [LIST] - Goodnet. No matter how old or young you are, there's always time to learn something new or delve deeper into a topic that really interests you. With so many free education websites out there, the opportunities to improve your knowledge and expand your horizons are endless.

Make some free time because exploring these 10 brilliant websites will keep you busy for a very, very long time. Enjoy! 1. KHAN ACADEMYWHAT: A non-profit educational website providing world-class education for anyone, anywhere.HOW: Khan Academy features a vast library of easy-to-follow educational content, replete with 5,000 micro lectures via YouTube video tutorials.TEACHER'S PET: After signing up, Khan Academy will remember what you've learned and provide at-a-glance information so you can keep track of your goals. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 9. 10.

Color Cherish. Hacking and Security Articles / Tutorials / White Papers at HellBound Hackers. Fracking. HOW TO CHEAT AT EVERYTHING. Over lunch with Simon Lovell, a fascinating former card shark, Allison Schrager learns all sorts of things about how swindlers operate ... Special to MORE INTELLIGENT LIFE "I can spot someone's weakness a mile away. In any room I can pick out the best target," says Simon Lovell, reformed con artist and famed magician, when asked over lunch about the root of his talents. "Take that woman over there. " "Or that man over there, over-dressed, too neat, over-confident, thinks he is too smart to be taken. " "But ultimately, anyone can be conned, if you have the balls to do it. " Simon Lovell should know. Presently, instead of subjecting people to cons, Mr Lovell stars in a one-man off-Broadway show, "Strange and Unusual Hobbies".

"I could sell shit at an anti-scat party," he says, "you have to figure out someone's wants and needs and convince them what you have will fill their emotional void. " It requires avid study of psychology and body language. Con men tend to be excellent conversationalists.

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Home Page. Learning. Learn Russian - Introduction (Russian 101, Unit 1, Lesson 1) Day and Night World Map. +1 this page: Follow us on Google+: Like/share this page: Follow us on facebook: The map below shows the current position of the Sun and the Moon. It shows which parts of the Earth are in daylight and which are in night.

See where the moon is over the horizon Map notes The day and night parts of the Earth shown are as of Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 00:08:00 UTC.The Sun's position is marked with this symbol: . Position of the Sun On Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 00:08:00 UTC the Sun is at its zenith at these coordinates: The ground speed of the movement is currently 458.76 meters/second, 1651.5 km/hour, 1026.2 miles/hour or 891.8 knots.The table below shows the Sun position compared to the time and date above: Position of the Moon On Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 00:08:00 UTC the Moon is at its zenith at these coordinates: Locations with the Sun near zenith The following table shows 10 locations with Sun near zenith position in the sky. Advertising. UC Berkeley Webcasts | Video and Podcasts: Events by Category. Richard Candida Smith Intellectual History of the United States since 1865 - In this course we will be discussing key developments in U.S. thought since the middle of the nineteenth century, roughly beginning with the reception of Darwin.

The broader story told in the class weaves together in the history of science and engineering, the arts and popular culture, philosophy, and education. read more Gail S. Brager, Stefano Schiavon Energy and Environment - This course provides undergraduates and graduates with an introduction to issues of physical building performance including building thermodynamics, daylighting, and solar control. The course presents the fundamentals of building science while recongnizing the evolving nature of building technologies, energy efficiency, ecology, and responsible design. read more Jonathan S.

Asian American Studies 132AC, 001 - Spring 2014 Hatem A Bazian Kevin E. Jennifer A Doudna, Andrew Dillin, Gary L. Michael Meighan Bryan Krantz Geoffrey D. Daniel Garcia J. Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Spring Semester 2012. OCW Consortium. Learn how Everything Works!". Free Online Classes | Online Learning | Academic Earth. Free Online Course Materials | Courses.

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