Go Ahead, Do Some Ego Lifting
I used to use “ego lifting” as an insult. Some dude is loading all the plates onto a bar, and deadlifting with a rounded back? Curling and putting his hips into it? He’s obviously doing it wrong, making me the superior one, even if I can’t get even half his deadlift off the ground. Read […]
Compass dramatically trims losses, sees rocketing revenue in Q2
The brokerage lost $7 million last quarter, a vast improvement over both the previous quarter and last year. The results earned plaudits from investors. Here’s what you need to know.
The Difference Between Capers and Caperberries, and When to Use Them Both
As a lover of the brined and the heavily salted, I appreciate the many gifts the caper bush bestows upon us. From it, we receive not only capers, but caperberries—two things that sound like they might be the same thing, but are in fact quite different. Read more…
LionDesk’s new feature helps agents build landing pages
CRM LionDesk, powered by Lone Wolf, has released a new feature that allows agents to build custom landing pages for marketing campaigns.
Underwater homeowners gain breathing room as prices climb
Fewer properties are considered seriously underwater now that rising home prices have put homeowners with mortgages in a better position.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 9, 2021
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…
Are Juices Really Healthier Than Smoothies?
Cold pressed juices have a healthier reputation than just throwing a few fruits and veggies in a blender. They’re expensive, they need to be eaten fresh, and juice sellers and devotees sing the praises of their supposed health benefits. But how different is a juice from a smoothie, really? Read more…
How to Find the Hidden ‘Orphaned’ Files Eating Your Google Drive Storage
If your Google Drive is constantly, inexplicably overflowing, you maybe be among those users may be losing out on their storage space due to a glut of hidden, “orphaned” files. Files become orphaned when their parent directory is deleted but the file itself is not. For example, if you upload a document to a folder […]
How to Keep Deviled Eggs From Sliding Around
My family is big on deviled eggs, so much so that we have multiple vintage divoted platters for serving them. The divots keep the eggs in place during transport, preventing them from sliding around the platter or onto the floor. I love mine, but I recognize that not everyone has the space for a devoted […]
How to Deal With Your Childhood Trauma As an Adult
Recovering from trauma is hard no matter when it happens. However, if adversity happens during childhood, it can be especially hard to overcome. Unlike adults, children have very little control over their environment. If a child is living in an abusive home, their ability to remove themselves from that environment is… Read more…
Check These Settings Before You Lose Your iPhone so You Can Find It Later
It sucks when you end up losing your iPhone. Maybe you forgot it at the cafe, or it was stolen from the train station. Fortunately, it can be easy to track your iPhone (as long as it’s juiced up, and active). And if you already have a passcode enabled, the Find My iPhone feature is […]
Engel & Völkers majority stake acquired by global private equity firm Permira
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the Völkers family, as well as CEO Sven Odia and CFO Thilo von Trotha, will maintain nearly 40 percent of the company’s shares.
How to Plant a Fall Garden (and the Best Time to Do It)
As summer winds down, newer gardeners might expect their garden will soon wither away—but the change in season doesn’t necessarily mean your gardening is coming to an end for the year. There are seasonal vegetables and plants that can continue throughout the fall. Here’s how to plant a fall garden, along with the best… Read […]
How the ‘Man Box’ Can Help You Understand Masculinity as a Prison
Many men are haunted by the societal expectations of being male. It’s the reason many guys refuse therapy, letting their emotional struggles bubble beneath the surface until they inevitably boil over, sometimes in the form of abusive behavior. The idea that men must be exemplars of bravery, strength, resolve, and must… Read more…
10 Time-Saving Features and Settings You Should Be Using on Your Android
While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t leave your Android phone behind. After all, productivity features have been around on Android for a lot longer and over time, it’s only added more features that make common tasks much faster. If you use an Android, here are 10 awesome… Read more…
