Ever wonder why you're able to stay up until 2 am, while your best friend can's make it until 10 pm? It has everything to do with your internal clock, says Tracey Marks, M.D., an Atlanta-based psychiatrist and author of Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified. "Most people's internal clock has 24 hrs, but if it's a little longer, then you will be pulled in the direction of not feeling tired until later and later each evening." Don't fret night owl-it is possible to train yourself to be more alert in the mornings than in the evenings. Here's how.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Great Tips for Becoming a Morning Person
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Soldier and dog’s reunion video a Web hit
How do you say "welcome home" in dog? We're pretty sure this Great Dane Emmitt, nicknamed "Thunderpaws," got his super-excited message across.
The overgrown pooch was reuniting with his dad, Trevor Chowder, who was returning from deployment in Afghanistan after spending nine months apart.
The loving giant, who is normally not allowed to jump up (you'll see why when you watch the video — he's as tall as his human companion) stares into Trevor's eyes and gives him a hug while standing on his hind legs.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Bear falls safely from tree after police tranquilized it (PHOTO)
A young bear is seen falling from a tree after being tranquilized. (Andy Duann/CU Independent)
In a truly memorable moment, a bear can be seen falling from a tree after being tranquilized by police in Colorado.
The young bear, estimated to weigh between 150 and 200 pounds, had wandered onto the University of Colorado at Boulder campus and climbed into a tree, according to the CU Independent, which captured the stunning image.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Private island homes
Taking up residence in the middle of an ocean, lake or river isn’t for everybody. But for anyone who yearns for a property line that laps to shore, options abound. Architecturally expressive abodes for the aesthetically inclined, secluded dwellings for the nature-loving set, spacious compounds for the party minded, and unforgettable retreats for families are just the beginning.
Take the Utopia Project. It’s not just a home. It’s a man-made island. With glass canopy panels that cover its interior or open out to create decks, it’s suitable for any climate. And its spaceship-style design allow for observatories with 360-degree views.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
New York woman fired after donating kidney to help boss
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York woman who donated a kidney so her ailing boss would move up the transplant waiting list says she was fired shortly after the operation, according to a complaint she filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Deborah Stevens said her former employer, Atlantic Automotive Group, discriminated against her over disabilities brought about by complications from the surgery, and she plans to sue the company for lost earnings and damages.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
New species of purple crab discovered in the Philippines
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Four new species of crab have been discovered in the Philippine island of Palawan. And one of the crabs truly stands out with its unusually bright purple shell.
National Geographic reports that the Insulamon palawanese may use its uniquely colored shell to help identify its own kind.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Man reunites with long-lost mother thanks to Google Earth
An Indian boy who was separated from his family in 1986 has reunited with his mother — thanks to Google Earth's satellite images.
BBC World Service's Robin Banerji tells the heartwarming story.
When Saroo was only 5 years old, he fell asleep in a train station. The little boy was travelling with his brother late at night — they were working as sweepers on a train in India — and he was exhausted. When Saroo woke up, his brother was nowhere to be found.
Saroo got on the next train, assuming his brother was on it. He wasn't. Saroo fell asleep on the train and woke up in Calcutta 14 hours later.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Cora Hansen, oldest known Canadian dies in Alberta at age 113
She was born when Queen Victoria was still on the throne, she was a teenager during the First World War and a senior citizen when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
Cora Hansen, considered Canada's oldest person, died Wednesday at the age of 113 in a Medicine Hat, Alta., nursing home, Postmedia News reported.
"When you consider the things that happened in the course of her life, quite literally, it went from horse and buggy to space travel," Hansen's grandson Jim MacArthur told the Calgary Herald.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time’s 100 ‘Most Influential People in the World’
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Time magazine released its annual list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World" on Wednesday. Among them: Barack Obama; Mitt Romney; Hillary Clinton; Warren Buffett; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Pippa Middleton; Tim Tebow; Jeremy Lin and Matt Lauer.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
94-year-old Billionaire Marries for Fifth Time. To Be Old, Rich and in Love
The billionaire with wife number five. (Credit: AP)If you had almost five billion dollars, what would you do? For Karl Wlaschek, the answer is marry a lot.
Forbes is reporting via Vienna News that Austrian retail tycoon Wlaschek will wed for the fifth time at the ripe old age of 94. His bride-to-be, girlfriend Friederike 'Ricki' Schenk, won't reveal her age, but is likely a good three decades behind her groom. That means Wlaschek, a self-made mogul, has defied stereotypes by proposing to a woman who's closer to his age than the average Hef-to-twin-sisters ratio
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ohio baseball player can’t walk at graduation after caring for cancer-stricken mother
A 17-year-old varsity baseball player in Ohio is being banned from walking at his own graduation for racking up two too many unexcused absences. While those circumstances might be considered the fault of the athlete in most cases, Carrollton (Ohio) High senior Austin Fisher's case is a rather extraordinary one: His absences were all brought on by time he spent caring for his mother, who has spent the past six years battling breast cancer.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Army father dresses as umpire to surprise son during Safeco Field homecoming (VIDEO)
The Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics held an opening day in Tokyo on March 28, another in Oakland on April 6 and one more — just for old time's sake — in Seattle on Friday.
"I'm a little tired of seeing them," Seattle ace Felix Hernandez told reporters.
That may be, but it'll be hard to tire of seeing arguably the best highlight from any of the three games. Watch what happens as 13-year-old Kyle Smerer is asked to take part in the "Steal-a-Base" onfield promotion at Safeco Field and is surprised by his father, Steven Smerer, an Army First Sergeant who had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan.
_Wow. Now that's a great homecoming.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
What Your Paint Color Says About You
If your walls could talk, here's what they would reveal.
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Look around the rooms in your home and you'll probably pick up on a theme (or two). Perhaps you're gazing out at a sea of blues and greens-or a spectrum of sunset shades. "Paint color is an expression of your personality," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute and author of Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Color. "We branch out occasionally, but most of us have a proclivity for certain types of shades." Read on to discover the meaning behind your favorites and tips for creating looks everyone can live with.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Janet Jackson shows off her slimmed-down body
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Janet Jackson has been candid about her lifelong struggle with weight, but — as you can see in this new photo from her Nutrisystem ad campaign — she appears to be winning the battle. The 45-year-old singer, whose weight has yo-yoed up and down during her long career — debuts her much trimmer figure in a curve-hugging orange dress.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Melissa Gilbert Rushed to the Hospital After Hitting Her Head During 'DWTS'
Melissa Gilbert is the latest contestant to fall victim to the "Dancing With the Stars" curse.
Former "Little House on the Prairie" star Gilbert was rushed to the hospital during the broadcast of Monday night's "DWTS," after hitting her head on the dance floor during her Paso Doble performance with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the actress' representative told TheWrap. Following the bump to her head, Gilbert complained of dizziness.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Queen names Duchess of Cornwall to highest female rank in Royal Victorian Order
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth has appointed the Duchess of Cornwall to the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
The announcement that Camilla has been made a Dame Grand Cross comes on the day of her seventh wedding anniversary with Prince Charles, the Queen's son.
Monday, April 9, 2012
10 most economical cars to own in 2012
10 most economical cars to own in 2012
- Jessica L. Anderson, Y! Autos
With these 10 cars, yes, you'll probably have to pay extra for an automatic transmission, air conditioning, and radio. But they'll save you in the long run--especially on gas. These are the 10 most economical cars to own in 2012.
The price you negotiate for a car and the interest you pay on the car loan are only part of the cost equation. Insurance, depreciation, taxes and fees, what you pay over the years for fuel, service and repairs are all important ingredients in the cost of ownership. Even the opportunity cost of your out-of-pocket costs (what you'd make if you invested the money elsewhere), is part of the overall tally.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Beyoncé Shares Stunning, Makeup-Less Bikini Pic!
Who doesn't love Beyoncé in a bikini? The 30-year-old stunner shared a photo of herself on vacation (she didn't reveal when the hot shot was snapped). Still, no Photoshop, no lighting design, no professional photographer, no makeup artist--no problem! Just another beauty testament to the naturally gorgeous singer.
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Friday, April 6, 2012
How Lululemon brainwashes women into spending $98 on yoga pants
It didn't take long for Lululemon Athletica to grow into a $10 billion yoga apparel empire.
Its business concept —convincing consumers to buy $98 dollar yoga pants — has inspired a number of competitors, including Gap Inc.'s Athleta which is now opening a slew of stores featuring Lululemon-style athletic attire. Its Old Navy brand is also offering its own line of slimming yoga pants.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
‘Kiss of deaf’: A kiss on the ear may permanently impair hearing
An innocent kiss on the cheek may result in hearing loss, says an American doctor. (Credit: Thinkstock)What's intended as a kiss on the cheek could easily end up on the ear with an overzealous turn of the head, but what you probably don't realize is that an innocent ear kiss could result in permanent hearing loss, reports Msnbc.com.
This condition, recently coined "cochlear ear-kiss injury," occurs when an overly strong suction from a kiss pulls on the eardrum and throws off the inner-ear alignment. In addition to hearing loss, this injury can also result in hearing distortion, ringing and sound sensitivity.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Why Pay The High Price For Apple?
Apple has enjoyed the lion's share of the tablet market, for years now; in January to March 2011, alone, over 4.5 million iPads were sold worldwide. Yung Trang, President of TechBargains.com, shares the truth behind who's buying. A recent survey showed that 48% of consumers said they were going to buy Apple's new iPad and of those 74% concede that no tablet compares to an iPad. With a higher-than-average cost to procure one of these iAnythings, however, it may be worth asking "why do people continue to pay more overall for Apple gear?" We look at some of the factors behind why people continue to fork over big bucks for the big brand.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Kate Winslet: Celine Dion’s ‘Titanic’ Song Makes Me Want to Throw Up
There is no love lost between Kate Winslet and Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song to her 1997 blockbuster, "Titanic." The Oscar-winning actress was asked her thoughts on the inescapable track during promotion for the 3-D release of the iconic film — and she didn't mince words. "Like throwing up," she described to MTV matter-of-factly. "No, I shouldn't say that … No, actually, I do feel like throwing up. I wish I could say, 'Oh listen, everybody! It's the Celine Dion song!' But I don't. I just have to sit there, you know, kind of straight-faced with a massive internal eye roll.
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