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Give yourself a break.

When was the last time you took a break? No, really. When was the last time you got up from your seat and took a 10 minute break? If you’re anything like me, it was probably a few hours ago, and only to go to the bathroom or heat up food before going right back [...] The post Give yourself a break. appeared first on Emily Levenson.

New iPad Apps: Dots, Google Now

It’s been a long Monday, so take a break. You deserve it. Whether you want to lose yourself in an impossibly simple, endlessly addictive game, take a shortcut to old-fashioned correspondence, or have your new AI friend do all the dirty work for you, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy. More »      

Dots, Felt, and More

2 weeks agoTechnology / Gadgets : Gizmodo

It's been a long week, so take a break. You deserve it. Whether you want to lose yourself in an impossibly simple, endlessly addictive game, take a shortcut to old-fashioned correspondence, or have your new AI friend do all the dirty work for you, we've got you covered. Enjoy. Read more...

Will You Leave Your Comfort Zone? Ask Yourself This Question

3 weeks agoTechnology : The Goods

Many new business owners rely on past experience to make decisions. How to break that pattern. I live in Basel, Switzerland, which might have the best public transportation system in the world. It is clean, fast, on time, and can get you where you want to be. Show More Summary

All Booze Tastes Better When It's Squeezed From a Stone

last monthTechnology / Gadgets : Gizmodo

If you're the party-hosting kind, you've probably resigned yourself to the fact that things are going to break—a lot. But if your well-lubricated partygoers must get rowdy, you might as well make sure that the source of that rowdiness will at least stay intact. In which case, might we suggest a 15-pound, 7-inch lump of stone to serve your spirits? More »

A Queen Street Workshop Offers Cheap Bike Repairs and DIY Knowledge

2 months agoCanada / Toronto : Torontoist

The Community Bicycle Network doesn't just fix up your bike, it teaches you to do the fixing yourself. Having part of your bicycle break or get stolen is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. At the Community Bicycle Network,...Show More Summary

I Don’t Care If It’s Taboo! I’ll Break Every Rule for Chanel’s Latest Le Vernis Nail Colour

Take heed, beauty lover! You’ve been warned… Get too close to Chanel’s new $27 Taboo Le Vernis Nail Colour, and you run the risk of losing yourself in its galactic shimmer for all eternity. Gazing too closely at the shimmery blue and bronze stars in Taboo’s deep, interstellar purple base is like crossing the event [...]Show More Summary

John Riggins Tracks Big Muleys in Montana on Riggo on the Range on Sportsman Channel – Saturday

The old adage, “patience is a virtue,” has never meant so much as John Riggins travels into the wilds of the Missouri Breaks and Powder River Valley in Montana for a ‘do it yourself mule deer hunt. Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is bringing viewers an action packed and [...]Show More Summary

Microsoft demos improvements to Bing voice recognition for Windows Phone

2 months agoTechnology / Gadgets : Engadget

"Nothing says fun like a speech demo." Those are the words of Microsoft's CTSO Eric Rudder, not ours -- although we do have to agree. As you'll see for yourself in the video after the break, Microsoft held a private event for its employees a few weeks ago showcasing some of the advancements it's achieved with Bing's voice search for Windows Phone. Show More Summary

Katy Perry and John Mayer Break Up Again: This Time Should Be for Good

Post by Nicole Fabian-WeberI'm just going to rip this Band-Aid right off: Katy Perry and John Mayer have broken up. There, I said it. I'll give you a moment to compose yourself and then we'll reconvene... You good? Deep breaths. All right, let's do this. Show More Summary

A Secret to Happiness: Take a Vacation.

One secret to happiness is knowing when to give yourself a break. And now it’s vacation time for me. I’m off!  Back in a week. Do you have trouble taking vacations? I always work during vacations, because I love to work, but I do take a break from certain kinds of work. How about you?

Help Kickstart My Sex Tape

2 months agoOdd : Thought Catalog

his is my first sex tape, so there will be a strict “no heckling” policy. I don’t want you ruining my big break. If you think it’s not going well, keep it to yourself.

Tips (and Apps) for Booking a Last Minute Trip

It gets us every time—March arrives, but warm weather is still weeks away. Before you hitch yourself onto a Spring Break trip, take our tips for booking a cheap (and easy) last-minute getaway.

The Conspiracy to Make Us All Junk Food Junkies: Breaking Down New York Times’ Addictive Junk Food Story

Have you ever sat down with a bag of chips that you not only couldn’t put away, but found yourself nearly possessed, ravaging the bag of Doritos like the Tasmanian Devil? It’s not an accident, but a carefully-formulated strategy to maximize consumption and the bottom line of the companies that manufacture processed foods. New York [...]

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Let A Guy Break My Heart Over And Over

3 months agoLifestyle : xoJane

I honestly believe you don’t get to the good stuff in relationships if you don’t put yourself out there. read more

Toronto Urban Legends: Is Tim Hortons Spiking the Brew?

3 months agoCanada / Toronto : Torontoist

Is there any truth to persistent rumours about Tim Hortons adding nicotine to its coffee? Ever find yourself breaking out in a cold sweat, developing a splitting headache, and tearing a strip off a complete stranger all while craving...Show More Summary

Are South Korean-made movies about to take over Hollywood? Watch and judge for yourself

3 months agoNews : BlogPost

South Korea's film directors, like its pop stars, have been trying for years to break out of their country's competitive but small market and into the West. Just as Korean music finally broke through last year with Psy's "Gangnam Style," this might be the year that Korean directors take over Hollywood. Read full article >>

Poetry Break: Kipling

Few poems contain more wisdom: "If." If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and...Show More Summary

Walmart Worker Treated Store Shelves As Personal Snack Pantry For 4 Years

Most workers like to take a break in the middle of their work day and have a meal or a snack. That’s a nice idea, as long as it’s your break time. You’re not supposed to help yourself to snack food from the shelves of the retailer where you work, but a woman who has worked in maintenance at Walmart … [More]

You Deserve It: 12 Ideas For Taking a Mental Health Day

Everyone needs a day off just to recuperate and refresh themselves. Take a break from work and all the real world responsibilities that come with being an adult by giving yourself permission to take a mental health day. Here are some...Show More Summary

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