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11 Easy Tips to Teach Your Kids Time Management Skills
Hurry up. Do you know what time it is? Let's go. What's taking you so long? Do you sometimes feel like you're raising a bunch of dawdlers with no …
KidsThe 15 Best Music Podcasts Out There Now
I think we can all agree that music is pretty great, right? Whether it’s inoffensively wafting out of the speakers of your local Applebee’s and/or Chili’s, blasting out of the speakers of your car, or pumping through your earbuds during an intense workout, music is an art form that enhances …
PodcastingClassic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich Recipe
"This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba. This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in …
Cuba9 Hilarious and Inspiring Quotes From Talk-Show Extraordinaire David Letterman
To celebrate his birthday, check out these witty quotes from the famous comedian.<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>Talk-show host extraordinaire David Letterman has one or two things up his sleeve to teach you. After 33 years hosting <i>The Late Night Show With David …
David LettermanGet in the pit: the best hardcore albums of all time
Splintering off from punk-rock in the 1980s, hardcore took the toughest edges of punk and fashioned them into a bludgeoning device. Now, nearly forty …
Indie MusicThis 20-Year-Old Wants To Interview Every WWII Combat Veteran Before It's Too Late
<b>(CNN) –</b>– Ever since he was little, Rishi Sharma has enjoyed learning about the Second World War. Now he’s taken his passion a big step further.<p>The …
VeteransWe Tasted 14 Fancy Butters, and This Is the Best One
But you probably wouldn't be sad about most of them<p>Butter is great. This is probably not news to you. It makes things taste good. But to me, there …
Dessert20 Instant Pot Hacks Every Cook Should Know
By now, you’ve most definitely heard of the Instant Pot, also known as a multi-cooker or a pressure cooker, slow cooker combo. It’s the hottest …
CookingWithout Our Eyebrows, Humans Could Have Died Out Just Like Neanderthals
Thank you, evolution!<p>We all have them, but what are eyebrows actually for? While eyebrows help to prevent debris, sweat, and water from falling into …
EvolutionEvidence Shows Students Still Learn More Effectively From Print Textbooks Than Screens
Print's not dead.<p>Today's students see themselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, …
Education Technology10 endlessly fascinating websites to waste your time on
The internet is a vast, wonderful trove of information. There's so much to learn from a seemingly endless supply of resources. From video lectures …
Mary MagdaleneScientists Discover Biophotons In The Brain That Could Hint Our Consciousness is Directly Linked to Light!
Scientists found that neurons in mammalian brains were capable of producing photons of light, or “Biophotons”!<p>The photons, strangely enough, appear …
ConsciousnessInstant Pot® Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
"This quick and easy Indian chicken curry comes together faster than you'd expect with your Instant Pot®. Ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, …
CurriesGoat Cheese-&-Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
By: EatingWell User<p>Wonderful go to dinner. I use Panko crumbs to coat the chicken. Sometimes, I will add some Parmesan to the crumbs and extra …
Cooking20 Instant Pot Meals You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
Think about all the things you can do in 20 minutes: Get a manicure, grab a cup of coffee from that nice place down the street, and drive to work (if …
CookingThe 13 books every young liberal should read
No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it pays to be well informed.<p>From criminal justice and civil rights to environmental policy and …
LiteratureClassic steak pie
Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and coat the beef in the flour. When the oil is hot, fry the coated beef in batches until it is browned on …
FoodThree schoolboys found suicidal man about to jump off bridge - they grabbed him and didn't let go
Three boys were coming home from school when they found themselves in the middle of a harrowing situation.<p>A deeply troubled man was sitting on the …
SociologyThis $30 Grocery List Makes 3 Meals for a Family of Four
Forget complicated recipes and mile-long shopping lists. We’re streamlining meal prep and cutting your grocery bill with healthy dinners designed …
Healthy EatingCaramelized Banana Pudding Recipe
How to Make It<p>Step 1<p>Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Add bananas; …
DessertSouthern Pimento Cheese Recipe
"This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite …
CheeseWant to Raise Happy Kids? Science Says Limit Screen Time to Exactly This Amount Per Day
Researchers looked at data from 1 million teenagers. Here's the sweet spot for smartphone use and happiness.<p>Every parent I know wants to raise kids who are at least as successful and happy as we are--more so, if we can pull it off. But something disturbing has happened in the last few years to …
HappinessStates with the most (and least) gun violence. See where your state stacks up.
The latest mass shooting at a Parkland, Fla., high school reignited the debate over gun ownership rights and further highlighted the role that mental illness plays in these tragic episodes of gun violence in the United States.<p>While grabbing the most headlines, gun violence is not limited to mass …
GunsEight things great teachers do differently
Teaching is one of the most important professions in society and touches every aspect, of every community in the world in some way. … Read the rest
Teaching10 of the best penstemons to plant now for late summer colour
Penstemons rank among the most valuable of late-summer flowering plants.<p>Their elegant spires of tubular, foxglove-like flowers in tones of pink, red, white, blue and purple are perfect for adding height and colour to a well-drained, sunny border.<p>Used by indigenous Americans as a toothache remedy, …
PlantsThe Transcript Of David Hogg's March For Our Lives Speech Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes
At the March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C., Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting survivor and high school senior David Hogg gave a moving speech in …
GunsA Star Grazed Our Solar System 70,000 Years Ago, and Early Humans Likely Saw It
Some distant objects in our solar system bear the gravitational imprint of a small star's close flyby 70,000 years ago, when modern humans were …
AstronomyThe Best Condiments to Instantly Upgrade Any Desk Lunch
These are our favorite shelf-stable condiments from around the globe<p>Day in and day out, we brave subways, traffic jams, and crowded sidewalks to make …
TrafficMeet Izzy and Zoë - 2 Unforgettable Sisters
Resembling a cuddly teddy bear, the British Shorthair is a cat breed of enormous popularity! Their lineage can be traced back to Roman times where …
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