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Over or Under? The Great Toilet Paper Debate

Cars, computers, and even awesomely unstable-looking treehouses have all been achievements of that singular science known as engineering. Some feats of engineering, however, though no less ubiquitous than the others, are overlooked because of their serene simplicity and unassuming demeanor. 10 Useful Usability Findings and Guidelines. Advertisement Everyone would agree that usability is an important aspect of Web design.

10 Useful Usability Findings and Guidelines

Whether you’re working on a portfolio website, online store or Web app, making your pages easy and enjoyable for your visitors to use is key. Many studies have been done over the years on various aspects of Web and interface design, and the findings are valuable in helping us improve our work. NYC BASIC TIPS AND ETIQUETTE (series 1) nathanwpyle.com. A Tourist's Global Guide to Tipping. I have a dear friend that I met shortly after he had moved to the US from Spain.

A Tourist's Global Guide to Tipping

Having just come back from a semester in Spain myself, I was a little obsessed with the country and its inhabitants. We instantly became friends. One time–not too long after meeting–we went to grab some drinks downtown. Fernando, being the gentleman he is, offered to pay. Everything was going great until I noticed that he had only left a 10% tip. Long story short, I got caught. Share This Infographic. Choosing the right seat. Laundry Guide to Common Care Symbols. How to tie your shoelaces. Terry Moore: How to tie your shoes. Making Rope. How to record video under water. Airline charges: Optional extras. Which is the safest seat on an aircraft? When to use i.e and e.g. Le tooltip When to use 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'submitted by gottabequick terms of service - privacy policy.

When to use i.e and e.g.

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The Beauty of Maps: A Documentary

Released almost a year ago the documentary takes us through the staggering four million map collection of the British Library in London. Through the ages the story of the worlds landscape and population has been told through the creative and colorful use of maps. Often that tale has been destorted or idealized by the map maker, adding layers of history and revealing the society behind the maps making. Some examples are simply informational, the layout of streets and their names… others are highly beautiful, displaying a careful hand and creative mind. 38 Maps You Never Knew You Needed. British Isles. Map of Billionaires - 2013. The world as 100 people. Mapsbynik: Nobody lives here: The nearly 5 million Census... DIY Hacks & How To's: Emergency Power from a Land Line. Reboot Your Blackberry Without Taking Your Battery out.

How to sleep in hot weather. 20 August 2012Last updated at 12:29 GMT By Tom de Castella BBC News Magazine Southern and eastern Britain has experienced a mini heat-wave.

How to sleep in hot weather

What's the best way to get to sleep on sticky nights? The hot, humid weather across parts of Britain has made for uncomfortable nights. The Met Office says temperatures will now fall slightly but humidity will remain fairly high at 60-80%. Advice to Night Owls that struggle to rise everyday. Hangover cure: Pedialyte Freezer Pops are more pleasant than a saline solution IV. Photo by PJPhoto69/iStockphoto/Thinkstock Like most people in their 30s, I’ve felt my hangovers getting incrementally worse with each passing year.

Hangover cure: Pedialyte Freezer Pops are more pleasant than a saline solution IV

Whereas once I could imbibe freely without serious repercussions, now a few beers over the course of an evening are enough to result in a headache and dry mouth the next morning. And the summer seems to exacerbate these symptoms—when it’s hot out, lying in bed trying to not move a muscle seems like the only way to avoid imminent death. 5 Ways to Stop A Shave Cut From Bleeding. Grooming What's worse than a rushed morning shave as a result of over-snoozing?

5 Ways to Stop A Shave Cut From Bleeding

Bloodshed, via razor. If Dad taught you to plug up shave nicks with bits of toilet paper, know there are better, faster home remedies for treating wounds and getting out the door. Here are five: A post led to my first book deal. Your Weather Report Is Duping You. The point about the "heat index," and why it's bullshit, is that—as you amply demonstrate here—there are other ways of describing how oppressive and dangerous the humidity is than by using a number that impersonates temperature.

Your Weather Report Is Duping You

Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania. BOOK IN STORES TODAY. How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts) A Guide to Optimized Napping. Editors note: This is a guest post by Nick Meyer, who is currently working on the Napwell, the world’s first Napping Mask.

A Guide to Optimized Napping

The Mask is currently running a Kickstarter campaign here. Despite the proven benefits of napping, including enhanced job performance, reaction time, and memory retention, you probably do not regularly take a nap in the middle of your workday. If you are lucky enough to take a nap, sometimes you may even wake up feeling groggy and without getting the full mental-replenishment benefits of taking a nap. Frostbite do's and don'ts. Last updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 12:01 PM It is going to get bitter cold out there and frostbite is a real danger. If the skin on your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes begins to turn red or starts to hurt you may have the start of frostbite. Get inside and get warm. Other signs are white or yellow-grayish skin or skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Those with poor circulation - or who didn't dress for the conditions - are most at risk.

Often those affected are unaware until someone else points it out because the skin has already become numb and they can't feel it, the CDC warns. Eric Schmidt - Google+ - Eric’s Guide: Converting to Android from iPhone Many of my… Eric’s Guide: Converting to Android from iPhone Many of my iPhone friends are converting to Android. The latest high-end phones from Samsung (Galaxy S4), Motorola (Verizon Droid Ultra) and the Nexus 5 (for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile) have better screens, are faster, and have a much more intuitive interface. How To Override Your Hotel's Thermostat And Make It As Hot Or Cool As You Want. The Period, Our Simplest Punctuation Mark, Has Become a Sign of Anger. The period was always the humblest of punctuation marks.

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Vomiting, dehydration, deep gasping breathing, confusion and occasionally coma are typical symptoms. DKA is diagnosed with blood and urine tests; it is distinguished from other, rarer forms of ketoacidosis by the presence of high blood sugar levels. DKA is a medical emergency, and without treatment it can lead to death. Signs and symptoms[edit]