Alternative Sleep Cycles: You Don’t Really Need 6-8 Hours! Most people only think that there is one way to sleep: Go to sleep at night for 6-8 hours, wake up in the morning, stay awake for 16-18 hours and then repeat. Actually, that is called a monophasic sleep cycle, which is only 1 of 5 major sleep cycles that have been used successfully throughout history. The other 4 are considered polyphasic sleep cycles due to the multiple number of naps they require each day. Well the most important of every sleep cycle is the Stage 4 REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which has been shown to provide the benefits of sleep to the brain above all other stages of sleep. This way, you still get the benefits of 8 hours of sleep without wasting all of the time it takes to get to REM cycles, resulting in a much more efficient sleep cycle. Uberman Cycle: 20 to 30 minute naps every 4 hours, resulting in 6 naps each day. Everyman Cycle: One longer “core” nap that is supplemented with several 20-30 minute naps. Dymaxion Cycle: Biphasic/Siesta Cycle: – Hang in there.
Motivational Quote Monday (28 Photos) » The Drop Kings Start your week on a positive note with some motivational quotes… For some more inspiration check out some motivating posters illustrated by Ryan McArthur… Basic HTML That Everyone Should Know For some of you, HTML (hyper-text markup language) is as foreign a language as when you first learned to read and write. This article is for you. For those of us who have been working with HTML for over 10 years, this article will not apply. However, there is a growing number of writers and contributors to content sites that have never spent time with HTML, because their expertise is in writing and editing, and not necessarily formatting articles for online publication. These days though, if you’re a freelance writer, you are probably being asked to submit your articles through some kind of CMS (content management system), whether it be WordPress, Joomla! Some of the main issues come into play when a writer starts off in Word or another type of word processing tool. In my experience, I have seen all sorts of strange code appearing when a writer submits an article into the Joomla! The Paragraph Tag Let’s start with the absolute basics. <p>This will be the beginning of a new paragraph.
Verbal Vomit: How to be a Hipster, Chapter 1 Hipster is a slang term that first appeared in the 1940s, and was revived in the 1990's and 2000's to describe types of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with interests in non-mainstream fashion and culture, particularly indie-rock, independent film, magazines such as Vice and Clash, and websites like Pitchfork Media.[1] In some contexts, hipsters are also referred to as scenesters. Do you want to be a Hipster? Do you wish you could join those sparkling beautiful people that you see pedaling past your house? Well, throw your TV's away, buy yourself a sturdy canvas bag, talk about joining the Peace Corp and read this short guide on becoming what you've always dreamed of: A Hipster. There's an art to finding acceptable Hipster clothing. If you live in a particularly hipster-infested area of the country like I do, and the thrift stores are all picked over, there are other options. I suppose you will have to settle for Urban Outfitters. a. b. c. 1. 2. 3.
200 Words Instead of 'Said' - WritersBeat.com Not that anyone is asking me (but that has never stopped me before and it won't stop me now), but I do try to avoid using 'said' too much. It gets a tad tedious, I find. On the other hand, using a substitute simply for the sake of - well, using a substitute - can be ineffective. I thought your list was interesting, Somesh (beware whenever anyone says something is interesting ), but I do think you have included some rather dubious options. On the other hand, you have missed many valid, useful and legal options, but I'm not going to tell you what they are because that's the way I am. Thank you for an amusing post. Cheers, QW __________________ ____To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater.
Top apps and tips to get free Wi-Fi anywhere October 09, 2013, 2:52 PM — Need Wi-Fi but aren't willing to pay? No problem. With these free apps and tips you'll be able to find free Wi-Fi networks just about anywhere you go. Hotspotio If you've got an Android device and you're looking for free WiFi, this free app is well worth a try. WeFi and WeFi Pro WeFi is a massive database of WiFi networks, so visit it with your Web browser and you'll find any near you. FreeZone for Android and FreeZone for iOS This app, for iOS and Android devices, works much like WeFi, and automaticaly finds and connects you to a nearby free WiFi network. WiFinder This Android app won't automatically connect you to nearby networks automatically, but it will show you all nearby WiFi networks, including not just open ones, but those that are encrypted as well. Check with your cable company As a way to compete, cable companies are increasingly providing free wireless networks for their subscribers.
Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov & Yanko Design A Chair for Clingy Lovers If you’ve ever had someone sit in your lap, you know that 15 minutes is about the max your legs can handle. It’s really not fair. Designer: Ilian Milinov » Best Procrastination Tip Ever :zenhabits Post written by Leo Babauta. Your first thought as you look at this article will be, “I’ll read this later.” But don’t. Let the urge to switch to a new task pass. It’ll take you two minutes. I’ve written the book on ending procrastination, but I’ve since come up with a very simple technique for beating everyone’s favorite nemesis. Try it now: Identify the most important thing you have to do today. Clear away distractions. Sit there, and focus on getting started. Pay attention to your mind, as it starts to have urges to switch to another task. But don’t move. Notice also your mind trying to justify not doing the task. Now just take one small action to get started. Get started, and the rest will flow.
ABOUT — GRAVTAS GRAVTAS Magazine is a twice monthly publication in search of the human experience. From the arts and culture to the news and sports, GRAVTAS -- pronounced \ 'gra-və-,täs \ -- offers a fresh perspective on the world we live in, creating unique content that engages and informs our readers. We're committed to challenging the conventional wisdom that drives today's media and embracing the ambiguities, hypocrisies and uncertainties that govern our lives. We're curious -- about our world, our future, and our role in the theater of life. Media is changing. What days will we finalize GRAVTAS Magazine each month? To ensure the quality of our content, we're starting out small. Share GRAVTAS with your friends and family! Finally, remember that our journey is just beginning. Rob O'Donnell - Founder, Director of Content Will Lent - Music Contributor Lamberto Erb - Contributor M.K. Catherine O'Donnell - Food Contributor Contact GRAVTAS Mag at: GRAVTASMedia@gmail.com
Homemade Hair Treatments - At Home DIY Hair Treatments - Womans Day Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast—but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective—and gentler—alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes. For All Hair Types "The [raw] egg is really the best of all worlds," says Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home. To Use: For normal hair, use the entire egg to condition hair; use egg whites only to treat oily hair; use egg yolks only to moisturize dry, brittle hair, Cox says. Photo by Shutterstock. For Dull Hair To Use: Massage 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt into damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes. For Itchy Scalp For Limp or Fine Hair For Frizzy Hair
How to Be a Writer: 210 Tips How to be a writer Do you wonder how to be a writer? The 201 tips below will help you find out how to be the writer you were born to become. There are many barriers that can stop you from being a writer. Maybe you haven’t yet got the right mindset, or you need to establish good writing habits. I have to admit that it took me a long time to think of myself as a writer. Then, one day, I found a simple saying that helped me realize that I was already a writer. A writer writes. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? When doubts about being a writer started creeping in, I would say to myself, “A writer writes!” That brought me back on track. Talking of track, the following collection of tips for writers by WTD readers are designed to help you move forward on your journey as a writer. The tips are organized into different sections: The first set of tips are about the mindset that can help you be a writer: How to Develop a Successful Mindset Read these useful posts next:How to Write Better: 7 Instant Fixes.
Interpreting Copyright Law (for Digital Storytelling) Issues of ownership, copyright, permission, and educational fair use invariably come up in any discussion involving the use of digital content created by someone else. The use of copyrighted material is indeed a serious concern and one that many educators and policy makers study and discuss. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to the question of what materials may or may not be freely used in educational projects. Some educators feel that if a picture or a video clip can be easily found and downloaded from the web, then it is permissible to use this material in an educational digital story. But other educators have a different opinion and do not want their students to use any materials that were created by someone else. The digital stories are created by students and educators for non-profit, educational purposes. More information about copyright and educational fair use may be found online at the following websites:
Tricks + Treats: Cascade Braid with Sarah Lockhart Hello, dear readers! This is Sarah from Sweetestnest, and I could not be more excited to add a style post to Elsie's parade of Tricks + Treats! I think that braids are one of the most versatile and easy hairstyles to wear during Autumn. Today, I'm sharing the cascade/waterfall braid with you. We decided to use it for a halo shape! Step One: Begin with a standard 3 strand braid. Step Two: After 3 or 4 weaves, drop a strand. It really is that easy! * If you pull at strands as you go, you can get an even more defined braid shape (like Elsie's)! Thanks, Sarah! ps... here are a few sneak peeks from our shop today!