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11 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Real World

Turtle — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:19:08 +0000

Graduation season is upon humanity. It’s that time of year when caps are thrown and diplomas are passed out but many are not prepared for what follows. Everything grads can do to prepare for the next stage of their life doesn’t magically happen at commencement ceremonies. If you’re a senior, read this to prepare for whatever the future holds. Here’s 11 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Real World.

How Much Are You Worth To Facebook?

Turtle — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:14 +0000

Facebook’s value is predicted to bust through the $100 billion dollar mark when it goes public tomorrow but just how much are users of the monstrous social network actually worth? Answering seven quick questions created by Abine, an online privacy company, has determined the value of users and nonusers of Facebook. Here’s How Much Are You Worth To Facebook?

10 Things Alcohol Is Excellent At (Besides Getting You Drunk)

Turtle — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:46 +0000

Booze is great for a lot of things…from “social lubrication” and “liquid courage” to sterilizing wounds and food tonics. There’s lots of things you probably don’t know about the profound wonders of your favorite cocktails. To help you get more acquainted, here’s 10 Things Alcohol Is Excellent At (Besides Getting You Drunk).

The Power Of Transformation (Video)

Turtle — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:54 +0000

Nothing is everything and everything is nothing for those who think too much about everything. It seems it’s never too late to start over and reinvent yourself despite whatever obstacles you perceive. Here’s The Power Of Transformation (Video).

100 Greatest Beatles Songs

Turtle — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:47 +0000

Elvis Costello, a musical genius in his own right, offered his writing skills to Rolling Stone to honor one of his favorite groups: The Beatles. Here are the 100 Greatest Beatles Songs.

Does Sugar Make You Stupid?

Turtle — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:32:01 +0000

We all know full well we are what we eat. Filling our bodies with things that are good for it has its benefits. Filling our bodies with junk has its hazards. Recent research by the University of California’s Fernando Gomez-Pinilla found something as simple as sugar causes more harm to the brain than good. Here’s Does Sugar Make You Stupid?

Rare

Turtle — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:27 +0000

National Geographic’s Joel Sartore has created an awesome video of America’s endangered animals. Sartore’s work as a photographer stands out and can be read in his upcoming book, Rare: Portraits Of America’s Endangered Species. Here’s more with Rare.

10 Blogs For People Who Love To Gaze At Stars

Turtle — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:44 +0000

Astronomy is work for some and fun for others. Either way, if you enjoy the night sky and all of its twinkling lights, this link’s for you. Here are 10 Blogs For People Who Love To Gaze At Stars.

Top 10 Military Friendly Online Schools

Jake — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:16 +0000

Many of our veterans who are returning from serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are faced with uncertain futures. The GI Bill was created to give our military vets a springboard for their post-military lives by encouraging education in highly-skilled careers. With the advent of online education, vets have more opportunities than ever to get back on their feet after their service.

What Is Junk Science?

Turtle — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:42 +0000

The best thing one can do when doing research is to not believe anything. Or everything. Or something. Tons and tons of junk is just a click away, compliments of the Internet. But what can you believe? This will help you toss the trash with What Is Junk Science?