16 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Slump

Even the most motivated of us — you, me, Tony Robbins — can feel unmotivated at times. In fact, sometimes we get into such a slump that even thinking about making positive changes seems too difficult.

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Teaching your dog not to jump on guests

Ignoring is the name of the game

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Stay Productive at Home and Work with a Consistent Workspace

The key to staying productive at all your computers is building a consistent workspace—that is, a computing environment that is the same (where it counts) everywhere you use a computer. Today we'll highlight several methods for creating consistent workspaces so that wherever you are, your bookmarks, files, folders, etc, are all in harmony

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20+ Free And Fresh Icon Sets

Let’s take a look at over 20 free, beautiful and fresh icon sets as well as references to further free icon libraries. Some of the sets can be used for free only for private projects, however most of them can also be used in commercial projects.

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7 Ways to Grow the Action Habit

Despite the simplicity of this concept there is a perpetual shortage of people who excel at getting results. The action habit - the habit of putting ideas into action now - is essential to getting things done. Here are 7 ways you can grow the action habit

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Money: Educate Yourself With 20 Investments

Want to diversify your financial portfolio? Try reading Forbes' writeup of twenty investment options, part of their stellar Investopedia service.You'll learn about all sorts of good stuff here: annuities, common stocks, corporate bonds, etc. Each definition is short and to the point, including information on objectives and risks.

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Really Cool Aquariums (Pics)

A well-designed and maintained aquarium is a treat for the eye, a conversation piece, and a satisfying hobby. Some are much more than that.

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A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Home

Very interesting article about the benefits of a minimalist home, and how to get there.

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Compiling

How to Give a Kick Ass Presentation with a Hangover

Over 50 excellent tips on how to give a killer presenatation, including how to pull it off with a hangover

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Preview: Mario Kart Wii (35 Screenshots Included)

Classic tracks! The return of hopping! Online racing! The definitive Nintendo racer is back. Here is a great preview of the new Mario Kart.

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27 Great Tips to Keep Your Life Organized

"It’s a rare person among us who doesn’t feel the need to get more organized. I consider myself fairly organized, for example, but there are times when I get a little lax about my organizational rules, and there’s always room for improvement."

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Top 10 money drains

These seemingly small expenses can bleed dry potential savings. Identify and avoid these common money drains.

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Start Using Your Head and Avoid the Weight-Loss Bullshit

Most people who lose weight regain it (over 95%) because they haven't really changed their attitude or thinking. They change their behaviors for a while but deep (deep, deep) down they haven't really changed their core thinking, beliefs, attitudes or standards. On a subconscious level many people are waiting for it to be over.

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Want to learn Php? Easy!

This website has some of the most helpful tutorials on php I have ever read. Reading all these tutorials will make you learn more about php than you have ever known, and humor is also included.

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13 Creative & Simple Ways to Save at Least $100 a Week

What could you do with an extra $100 laying around every week? I’d probably save for a new laptop or go out more often, maybe create a stockpile of beer (or create an ice cave). I was on my disastrous commute this morning and I ran through a checklist in my mind on how I could go about saving $100 a week.

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Toobing: Off

Toobing closed on the Guadalupe River as the Army Corps of Engineers unleashes the fury of the overflowing Canyon Lake upon the small town of Gruene.

The main bridge through the city is completely flooded.. the river level being raised at least 4 feet from the norm.

Great tips on macro photography of bugs and other insects

PopPhoto's Christopher Badzioch has a wealth of tips for getting incredible macro-focus photos of the insects in your yard -- from dramatic outdoor lighting to "studio shoots" with captured critters.

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100 Tips to Improve your Life

A group of high profile 'personal productivity' bloggers collected a list of the 100 best “tips to improve your life.” Leo Babauta, author of Zen Habits compiled the list. While not specific to creative professionals, the list includes tips that are likely to boost overall effectiveness and the impact we are able to make with our ideas.

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