Beth Blecherman

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Machine Learning
Interpreting machine learning models
towardsdatascience.com - Lars Hulstaert
Regardless of the end goal of your data science solutions, an end-user will always prefer solutions that are interpretable and understandable. …
Google Calendar
The 10 Hottest San Francisco Startups to Watch in 2019
Inc Magazine - Sophie Downes
Many of this year's fastest-growing companies call the Bay Area home--but don't think they're all building software. This year's Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America is proof
Hips
You don't need an hour in the gym: here's a 16-minute kettlebell workout
Harper's BAZAAR - By Alice Liveing
Alice Liveing, Women's Health columnist and PT at Third Space, on how to make the most of your short gym window with the best kettlebell exercises for women in a rush. Should you one day find yourself
Make 3 Healthy Slaws From 1 Basic Recipe
allrecipes.com - By Allrecipes Magazine
Use this easy Greek yogurt-based recipe to toss together a healthy slaw with your favorite ingredients. It’ll be a welcome addition to Healthier …
Nespresso
A Swedish bike is made from 300 Nespresso coffee pods
Quartz - Anne Quito
After two years in development, RE:CYCLE, a stylish urban bicycle made from discarded Nespresso pods, is ready to roll. And it only takes 300 espressos to make one. Developed by Swedish start-up Vélosophy
Yelp
How to Solve the Biggest Problems with Yelp for Small Business
linkedin.com
Small business owners have very strong opinions about Yelp. Many have received harsh reviews and don’t know what to do about it. Ignoring Yelp isn’t …
Target Market
How to Build the Core Foundation of Your Marketing Program
simplyintegratedllc.com
No time to read this post? Download all of the resources I mention in this post now and bookmark the article for later. How relying too heavily on …
The Brain
Eating 2 Spoons of This Food Every Day Could Ward Off Dementia, Study Suggests
Woman's World - Ashley Lall
Age-related mental decline is a problem that can be life-altering, but it's never too late to start making small changes that can help keep your …
IKEA
Ikea doubles down on smart home tech with new business unit
TechCrunch - Darrell Etherington
Ikea’s smart home investments to date have been smart but scattered – now the Swedish home goods brand says it’s going to amp up its smart home bets with a brand new dedicated business unit. The company’s
Mobile Technology
11 Incredibly Useful Websites You Might Not Know About
Gizmodo - David Nield
The internet is a big place, and there’s no shame in not having gotten around to exploring every last corner of it—but just in case you’ve missed out …
Amazon
25 Calming Products For When Your Brain Needs A Break
BuzzFeed - Mallory Mower
These products just might be the things you need to relax your stressed out soul. We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation
Logitech
Don’t spend $100+ on a Logitech Harmony remote when Amazon’s best-selling universal remote is only $9
bgr.com - Maren Estrada
Logitech Harmony remotes are fantastic for people who love gadgets and need to have the latest and greatest tech within arm’s reach at all time. For …
fitness articles
I'm Exercising More So Why Does My Workout Cause Weight Gain?
Prevention - Mallory Creveling
You kicked up your workout routine, squeezing in a few solid days a week of sweat, and eating a balanced diet filled with plenty of nutritious foods. …
Mobile Technology
There's a Good Reason for iPhone Owners to Get This Non-Apple Smartwatch
gearpatrol.com - Tucker Bowe
Fossil just announced the Gen 5 Smartwatch, the company’s fifth-generation smartwatch, and there’s actually a neat reason for iPhone users to buy it: …
Recipes
Slow Cooker Barley and Bean Soup
lizshealthytable.com
Too cold to think about anything BUT a warming bowl of soup? Try my meatless yet oh-so hearty (and healthy) slow cooker Barley & Bean Soup. It’s been …
Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Delish
Airports
Three Sneaky Ways To Get 100% Free Airport Lounge Access
Forbes - Martin Rivers
Everyone knows you can get “free” access to airport lounges if you sign up for premium credit cards like the American Express Platinum card. But with annual membership fees of about $500, you’re kidding
Balearic Islands
Second Cities: Destinations to Add onto a Trip to Barcelona
thepointsguy.com - Lori Zaino
Welcome to TPG’s series, Second Cities. The series is designed to help travelers find smaller or less-popular-but-equally-amazing places to visit …
Buddhism
Take it from me, a Buddhist monk: cleaning is good for you
The Guardian - Shoukei Matsumoto
The routines of sweeping, polishing and tidying have spiritual meaning, and you don’t have to be religious to benefit from them Mental health counsellors often recommend that clients clean their home every
Outdoors Gear
The Lifesaver Jerrycan Is a Military-Grade Water Filter Everyone Should Own
Fatherly - Cameron LeBlanc
Who needs a state-of-the-art jug that can hold five gallons of water and filter it in an emergency? The better question is, who doesn't? In addition …
Amazon
33 Useful Travel Products Under $20
BuzzFeed - Abby Kass
"How did I ever travel without these?" —me the whole time I was writing this post. We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation
Rome
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Rome That Aren’t Total Tourist Traps
thrillist.com - Sarah May Grunwald
You came to Rome to see monumental world wonders like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, to gaze slack-jawed at centuries-old works of art, to stroll …
Chili Peppers
15 Cooking Tricks Passed Down From the Most Prominent Chefs
boredpanda.com - Sapekena
Almost everyone can agree that cooking is an artform. This is why it’s important to rely not only on our cooking talent, but on a set of rules, as …
Technology
Once you go dark mode, you'll never go back
CNET - by Jason Cipriani
There are plenty of apps with their own dark modes you can use right now.
Kettlebell Exercises
Pump Up Your Arms in Less Than 20 Minutes With This Kettlebell Flow
Men's Health - By Sean Hyson, CSCS
A flow is a series of exercises that connect together seamlessly. The last position of Exercise A becomes the starting point for Exercise B, such as when you do a clean and then a press. Flowing with is
Pancakes
Lose 12 Pounds a Week and Slash Diabetes Risk on This Blood Sugar Control Diet
Woman's World - Editorial Staff
If you hate small portions but would love a smaller waist, Dr. Neal Barnard’s new anti-diabetes breakthrough could be your perfect diet. “We’re using …
MBA
Is Entrepreneurship the New MBA?
Forbes - Samantha Walravens
Samantha Walravens is author and editor of the New York Times-acclaimed TORN: True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Modern Motherhood and co-author of Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Up
Startups
4 Strategies Techstars Co-Founder and VC Brad Feld Uses to Stay Sane in Startup Environments
Inc Magazine - Nate Klemp
One of the world's leading VCs reveals his strategies for navigating the chaos of startup life. Like most successful entrepreneurs, working at a high level of intensity came naturally to Brad Feld, co-founder
Breakfast
Recipe: Southwest Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
The Kitchn - Megan Gordon
I know what you’re thinking: Waking up on a Wednesday, cooking a pot of grains, and chopping onions and garlic is just not reality. I hear you (and …
High Fiber
10 High-Fiber Breakfasts That Aren’t Cereal
The Kitchn - Sheela Prakash
While fiber is a nutrient that’s important to get in your diet all day long, it’s especially important in the morning, as it’s got the staying power …