The Science Behind Baking the Most Delicious Cookie Ever August 30, 2014 at 10:35PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1qrAsbP Some like it crispy. Some like it chewy. Learn a little science behind the flour, and you'll be able to bake every kind of cookie.

Are You Blind? The Embarrassing Truth About Malaysians August 30, 2014 at 12:14AM

What a shame

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1n7xaHs This Film depicts the life on how the blind in Malaysia are ignored and how certain individuals unnecessarily react to the blind and how the system disallows guide dogs in public places.

Are You Blind? The Embarrassing Truth About Malaysians August 30, 2014 at 12:00AM

What a shame

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1n7xaHs This Film depicts the life on how the blind in Malaysia are ignored and how certain individuals unnecessarily react to the blind and how the system disallows guide dogs in public places.

When Earthquakes Strike in California, Don't Stand in a Doorway August 29, 2014 at 11:41PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1u8zLEW I don't like earthquakes, yet I live in quake country. It's a paradox. To mitigate my worry, I err on the side of preparedness. But this post is not to lecture you about creating an earthquake kit ( although it's not hard to do), it's to let you know what to do the moment the shaking starts.

How to Find Fulfilling Work August 28, 2014 at 04:15PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/15VFDc9 On the art-science of "allowing the various petals of our identity to fully unfold." "If one wanted to crush and destroy a man entirely,

If Male Superheroes Were Drawn the Way Females Are, Here's How Absurd It Would Look August 28, 2014 at 10:21AM

Quddus Chong :p

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1qF8WbU Marvel's mightiest heroes get the pin-up treatment.

Emmys 2014: Weird Al Yankovic Performs Show Themes August 27, 2014 at 11:03PM

This is hilarious!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/XNIHWq Weird Al Yankovic and Andy Samberg put a literal twist on the theme songs of the year's biggest nominees at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.

The world's best breakfast: which country's morning meal is tops? August 27, 2014 at 05:15PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1jh876I The best breakfast in the world isn't where you think it is.

10 Fun Ways To Eat Chia Seeds! August 27, 2014 at 12:41PM

Ahereen Lee

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1pgyQDI Chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They're loaded with protein, Omega 3s, and fiber. Plus they're packed with calcium, magnesium and manganese. They are also gluten-free!

John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Love, Animated August 25, 2014 at 05:59PM

This is seriously sweet, dedicated to everyone in a serious and long-term relationship.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1pweEOI "You've got to work on it. It is a precious gift, and it's a plant, and you've got to look after it and water it."

Baby Groot Reborn! August 25, 2014 at 05:24PM

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10 Facts You Didn't Know About Music August 24, 2014 at 12:51PM

"One of the most interesting music facts in that your favorite song is probably your favorite because you associate it with an emotional event in your life. Both social influences and quality affect which songs you like. You don’t like the original version of a song because it’s better, you like it because it’s the one you heard first."

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1oCsbU9 Music Facts You Didn’t Know: Background music does not improve your ability to concentrate but will help you when you’re at the gym. It can…

The Science of How Music Enchants the Brain, Animated August 24, 2014 at 11:42AM

"In the same way that a drug-induced dopamine surge leaves you craving more, music becomes addictive — the dopamine tells your body it was rewarded and creates a desire to seek out more."

via Facebook http://ift.tt/OLQJbk How harmony, melody, and rhythm trigger the same reward systems that drive our desires for food and sex. The profound connection between

6.0 Quake Rolls Through Bay Area; Heavy Damage Reported in Napa, North Bay August 24, 2014 at 07:52AM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1qaOakb Early morning 6.0 earthquake causes widespread damage in Napa and surrounding communities.

7 Things Remarkably Happy People Do Often August 23, 2014 at 11:28PM

via Facebook http://bit.ly/VI9GAZ Happiness can be a choice -- especially when you take the right actions.

Top Fashion Museums - Articles - Departures August 23, 2014 at 08:48PM

On my to-visit list.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1q9HoeF Style—both historical and modern—goes on display within these chic collections.

6 Easy and Amazing Ways to Use Avocados August 22, 2014 at 07:09PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1po5d2B Everyone’s favorite fatty fruit can be used for more than just guacamole.

How Instant Noodles Hurt The Heart August 22, 2014 at 04:55PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1oSsFFH In the proverbial pantry of cheap, convenient eats, nothing beats ramen. You no longer even have to be a college student to indulge: the processed…

All 28 Recipes from the Hot 10 Best New Restaurants 2014 - Bon Appétit August 22, 2014 at 12:28AM

Yup, the Americans have come to appreciate fried chicken wings in shrimp (crab) paste (very popular in Singapore)!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1qvPk6d All of the recipes from Bon Appétit's 10 Best New Restaurants of 2014, from hanger steak to butter cookies, fried rice to roast chicken

Some guy dumped this poor dog on the street. He's been waiting until now for more than 2 months. August 21, 2014 at 11:39PM

:~

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5 Secrets to Improve Learning and Memory August 21, 2014 at 11:37PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1rVY5bP "...lots of little tips that can help as well: When trying to learn something gesturing can help. Grisly photos and anything emotionally evocative cement things in your head. Talk to yourself. Pause after learning. Before being tested be social and think about smart people. Go for a walk in nature..…

Twins Royal Cuisine on Yelp August 21, 2014 at 06:18PM

Good value for money, though I won't highly recommend as THE place for good dim sum. Egg tarts, spare ribs and glutinous rice were decent, but anything with shrimps just tasted stale. They were not fresh at all. We also did not like the way that they kept hard selling more foods to us.

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C.S. Lewis’s Ideal Daily Routine August 19, 2014 at 11:02PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1l5psSO "It is essential of the happy life that a man would have almost no mail." I've had a longtime fascination with the daily routines of nota

The mixed-race advantage in online dating August 19, 2014 at 09:55PM

Does it reflect the reality?

via Facebook http://bit.ly/1pHsZWE Three multiracial groups were favored more than anyone else.

7 Things People Pretend To Like But Actually Hate August 17, 2014 at 11:18PM

What do you think?

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1o4ifwM Quora recently discussed the question: What are some things many people pretend to like but don't actually enjoy?

5 Types of Friends Everyone Should Have August 14, 2014 at 08:56AM

Yes, we all need these friends.

via Facebook http://ti.me/1sYBME4 Jerry had George, Kramer, and Elaine. Carrie had Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. They knew, as you do, that one person can’t fulfill every friendship function.

These are the international airlines that still don’t have in-flight Wi-Fi August 13, 2014 at 10:19PM

MAS is on the list.

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The Most Common Language Spoken in Your State, Besides English and Spanish August 13, 2014 at 09:39PM

Time to pick up Spanish soon.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1vH46PL America is far more diverse than you thought.

Julio's Fresh Mex on Yelp August 13, 2014 at 11:39AM

You can do some food sampling before you place your order.

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7 Essential Books on the Art and Science of Happiness August 12, 2014 at 03:52PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/k5qHJi From Plato to Buddha, or what imperfection has to do with the neuroscience of the good life. If you, like me, are fascinated by the human

How to Make a Perfect Medium-Boiled Egg - Bon Appétit August 07, 2014 at 05:14PM

Finally found the secret!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1zYFqB1 Instructions for boiling the perfect egg—with the white just set and an almost runny yolk—to put in ramen or just eat straight

This Land Is Mine: Nina Paley’s Animated History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict August 06, 2014 at 11:42PM

Keep an open minded. This video is not for the religious bigots.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1zT4kSz "A brief history of the land called Israel / Palestine / Canaan / the Levant."

6 Foods That Make You Look Older August 06, 2014 at 11:25PM

Goodbye, bacon, ham and sausages!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/URRa8W The strange connection between skin and diet

Two British students killed in Borneo August 06, 2014 at 12:14PM

Malaysia on the headlines again...

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1sc3BuT Two British medical students from Newcastle University - named as Neil Dalton and Aidan Brunger - are stabbed to death in Borneo, police say.

20 best summer salad recipes: part 1 August 04, 2014 at 11:37AM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1ue6dWZ From crab and avocado to Sichuan cucumber, seasonal dishes from top chefs chosen by Observer Food Monthly

Here Are 12 Books That Every Investor Should Read August 03, 2014 at 09:11PM

On my reading list now.

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1uZMdvl The classics of finance.

Doctor Welcomes Babies Into the World With the Sweetest Gift August 03, 2014 at 06:15PM

He is so cool!

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1dB57R2 Once the baby's been born and the APGAR has been administered, many doctors congratulate the new parents and head over to the next delivery room. But Dr. Robert Sansonetti sticks around to give his newest patient a special gift. For the last four years,

The 5 Middle Eastern Ingredients to Keep in Your Pantry July 31, 2014 at 05:01PM

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The 5 Middle Eastern Ingredients to Keep in Your Pantry July 31, 2014 at 05:01PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1pK7zEO From pomegranate molasses to ras-el-hanout, the 5 most common (and important) Middle Eastern ingredients to keep in your pantry

15 Takeout Recipes You Should Know How to Make at Home - Bon Appétit July 31, 2014 at 04:35PM

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15 Takeout Recipes You Should Know How to Make at Home - Bon Appétit July 31, 2014 at 04:34PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/WQkfDu From shrimp fried rice to spicy tuna rolls, 16 classic take-out dishes you can make at home

Summer Produce Guide: Can, Freeze, Store? - Bon Appétit July 31, 2014 at 04:30PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1rOiKPi The farmers' markets are overflowing with fruits and vegetables; our summer produce guide lets you know which to can, store, dry, freeze, or eat right now

3 Keys to Finding Your Purpose July 31, 2014 at 03:30PM

via Facebook http://ift.tt/1ujdjx6 You have a calling. Time to answer it.