Unlike a lot of Microsoft products, WLW makes a strong effort to work with a variety of non-Microsoft services and products. So while it gives Microsoft’s own “Live Spaces” service pride of place in the setup dialog, WLW works well with a variety of blogging platforms, from hosted services like Google’s Blogger and WordPress.com to WordPress and other blogging programs hosted on your own servers — it even works with non-mainstream platforms like Drupal, albeit minus a few of the bells and whistles....

Downward Dog Begin on your hands and knees. Your wrists should be underneath your shoulders, and your knees should be underneath your hips. Inhale as you tuck your toes under your heels. Then exhale to lift your hips, coming into an upside-down “V” shape called Downward Facing Dog. Spread your fingers wide, and create a straight line between your middle fingers and elbows. Work on straightening your legs and lowering your heels toward the ground....

Among several Apple’s tablets, if you want to experience a combo of laptop and tablet, then go for the iPad Pro. Apple this time brought a hybrid product for which it denied is its past time. But, it seems that Apple has learned that customers are more inclined towards the gadgets which can meet their multiple needs. And, here it is, the iPad Pro 9.7-inch model with a compact Smart keyboard and Apple Pencil....

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Life isn’t always easy and I guess you don’t always get your way, no matter how hard you try and no matter how hard you believed in it. You really thought you had it all figured out until you realize you hadn’t. So maybe you took a left when you should have taken a right? Big deal, then! So what do you want to do now? Be miserable for a while, that’s okay....

So what does it take to skyrocket to fame as a Rock Star in the workplace? Here are 10 steps that guarantee success. 1. Hone your craft and practice, practice, practice. Overnight sensations are a myth. You don’t advance in your career because you do a half-ass job. You advance because you produce great results. Learn the fundamentals. Learn the basics until you consistently produce solid results. Victories arise because you spend time honing your craft....

Your body has a built in stress response, which helped keep your Paleolithic ancestors alive, and these little glands on top of your kidney’s are known as the adrenal glands. These little guys help regulate you metabolism, help your body respond to stress, regulate blood pressure, and produces none essential hormones such as adrenaline. That’s a lot of responsibility, and as a result these little powerhouses are essential to helping you stay healthy, especially if you have weight loss or wellness goals....

Another important aspect I want to add is communication. Jeffrey mentioned by adding more people to a problem will diminish marginal returns on output. In my opinion, it also increases the number of communication channels between team members, which will complicate the discussion and decrease the problem solving as a team. When the team get larger, the communication time is also getting longer. For example, meetings are longer because there are more members to report and discuss issues....

When our kidneys are injured, waste materials and fluid can accumulate in our body, causing swelling in our ankles, vomiting, helplessness, inadequate sleep, and abruptness of breath. If we don’t treat them, diseased kidneys may eventually stop working altogether. Loss of kidney function is a severe and potentially fatal condition. The link between Vitamin D and Kidney Disease It is common knowledge that drinking too much soda, eating salty foods and holding our bladder could cause kidney troubles....

Apple cider vinegar is probably the most popular food at the moment – with good reasons! Nowadays, people living a busy lifestyle struggle to get in enough micronutrients, vitamins, from their nutrition. Adding just 20-30ml of apple cider vinegar to your salad or trying one of the delicious recipes in this article will provide you with new energy to conquer the day. Say bye to sickness, obesity and even cancer!...

5 Benefits of Apples 1. Apples lower cholesterol The combination of ursolic acid, pectin and D-glucaric acid in apples all help to mop up and excrete cholesterol from the body. This, in turn, helps decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. The soluble fiber produces a gum-like gel that soaks up LDL cholesterol (the bad one) and drags it out of the body. The soluble fiber found in an apple binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you....

1. Support heart health Of all the benefits of sesame oil, the most important of all is its ability to support the heart. As an anti-inflammatory, sesame oil acts to prevent atherosclerotic lesions, a chronic disease of the heart. Sesamol, an active ingredient in sesame oil, is packed with more than two dozen beneficial components for the heart. 2. Maintain soft skin While tea tree oil is best known for supporting skin and hair, sesame oil also provides nutrient-dense fats that can soothe the skin....

In the video, three 8-year-olds were asked: “What’s an important thing you’ve learned?” One girl shared this important insight! “You can’t tell mom a lie,” she said. “Mom always finds out.” Well said, kids. Source: Buzzfeed

You actually talk to yourself all the time. Most of it is subconscious, and a lot of it is negative and cautionary. But what about taking the time to really ask yourself some serious questions? The Interview It’s our very nature to think of ourselves first. Often, we do for others, but it’s important to look out for our own dreams and goals. Good interviewers ask basic questions. Great interviewers ask poignant questions, those that get to the real soul of the person....

In my coaching practice, I consistently give the different companies I work with reality checks on if their values spoken are their values practiced. We take a clear look at their operations and work processes to see if they pass muster according to how they interpret the values they claim to have. One of my favorite targets? The employee opinion survey. Leaders will tell me they have an open door policy, that everyone is encouraged to give honest feedback, and that they do everything possible to create a safe environment in which people will do so, communicating freely and without any fear of repercussion....

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We’re all works in progress. I’ve seen “behind the scenes” of a lot of the people who many of us think of as mega-successful, and things aren’t always how they seem. A well-known wealth coach I know spends most of his time talking about the power of mindset, but I know that he struggles with exactly the same issues everyone else does: doubt, uncertainty, insecurity. We’re all works in progress. Every single one of us....

This has happened to all of us at one point or another. But for some it starts occurring more frequently, sneaking up prematurely on your typical pee schedule. When is it too much? It’s difficult to identify an exact number for how many times is deemed excessive since everyone possesses unique compositions and thus unique peeing schedules; certain factors like caffeine and alcohol intake, sensitivity and size of your bladder, and hydration levels all play a role....

Henry Jay Heimlich developed his emergency maneuver at the age of 54. At the same age Anthony Hopkins received his first Oscar. George Burns received his when he was 80. Daniel Defoe wrote “Robinson Crusoe” at the age of 59. John Glenn went into space again when he was 77 years old. The Average Nobel prize winner is 63 years old. Theodor Mommsen received it at the age of 85....

1. Dark Bands on Nail Tips: Possibly Diabetes or Another Ailment If the tips of your nails display dark bands on each one, it might simply be a sign of getting older. However, according to the above photo and information from the Mayo Clinic, it could also be “Terry’s nails,” liver disease, congestive heart failure or diabetes. If it is a diagnosis of diabetes, experts say you should have a podiatrist cut your toenails as well as teach you how to do so yourself to prevent harm....