Sunday, November 30, 2014

How To Compete With Apple In The iPhone And iPad Market - Forbes









How To Compete With Apple In The iPhone And iPad Market

Forbes

When the screen on AJ Forsythe's beloved iPhone cracked for the fifth time, the California Polytechnic State University student learned how fix it himself. Word spread and Forsythe was soon such a busy fixer that he co-founded iCracked iCracked with ...








Chevron - How To Buy Into This Falling Stock - Forbes









Chevron - How To Buy Into This Falling Stock

Forbes

Some of the best stock market decisions come from breaking the rules. It looks like this is one of those times to ignore the advice, “Don't try to catch a falling knife” (i.e., buying a rapidly declining stock). Certainly, the advice is wise if there ...








How to Lose to the Islamic State: Obama Administration Considers Deploying ... - Huffington Post









How to Lose to the Islamic State: Obama Administration Considers Deploying ...

Huffington Post

In 2009 President Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize before doing much of anything. Since then he has initiated two wars, first in Libya and now in Iraq and Syria, and escalated another, in Afghanistan. Alas, he has demonstrated that it is bad ...








Memo To The CEO: How To Break The Status Quo - Forbes









Memo To The CEO: How To Break The Status Quo

Forbes

It's quite clear that we are getting stuck. Looking at the last set of strategic plans we saw, you would have to be quite generous to call them “strategic.” It was just more of the same, even when it is obvious from the numbers that what we have been ...








Private schools know how to game elite universities – state-educated kids don ... - The Guardian








The Guardian



Private schools know how to game elite universities – state-educated kids don ...

The Guardian

Private schools know how to game elite universities – state-educated kids don't have this privilege. Paul Mason. The system fails bright pupils from ordinary backgrounds. And here's how we all lose ... Eton schoolboys. 'There is, in short, massive ...








How to use Twitter with keyboard shortcuts - VentureBeat








VentureBeat



How to use Twitter with keyboard shortcuts

VentureBeat

Many Twitter users access the service on their mobile devices and frankly don't like the Twitter website, but sometimes it's all you've got. We've found that the best way to make navigating and tweeting easier is to learn a few keyboard shortcuts. Over ...








How to Wear a Fascinator

A fascinator is a hair accessory often worn at British formal events. It is a style of millinery that can be small or large and is often made with feathers, wool or straw. If you are thinking of testing this style at an event, follow fascinator etiquette and try on several styles ahead of time. The day of the event, backcomb your hair and secure it firmly in place before you step out the door.


How To Ace Your First Week At A New Job - Forbes









How To Ace Your First Week At A New Job

Forbes

Whether you're switching roles as a mid-career professional or starting your inaugural office job out of college, the first day of work can feel a lot like the first day of school (minus your parents dropping you off, Millennials). You're surrounded by ...








How to watch Syracuse men's soccer play Georgetown in NCAA Sweet 16 (live ... - Syracuse.com








Syracuse.com



How to watch Syracuse men's soccer play Georgetown in NCAA Sweet 16 (live ...

Syracuse.com

Syracuse University Men's Soccer wins 2-1 against Penn State in the NCAA tournament match Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. SU's Oyvind Alseth, left, and a teammate celebrate. Michelle Gabel | mgabel@syracuse.com. Michelle Gabel | mgabel@syracuse.com.








10 cocktails every man should know how to make - Telegraph.co.uk








Telegraph.co.uk



10 cocktails every man should know how to make

Telegraph.co.uk

A retired British military officer accosted me at the self-service bar and, using somewhat fruity language, instructed me on how to make a correct gin and tonic. He said it was unacceptable to make a G&T where the proportions were not approximately one ...








Danger in the cold and flu aisle: How to stay safe - USA TODAY








USA TODAY



Danger in the cold and flu aisle: How to stay safe

USA TODAY

Behold the cold and flu aisle, stocked with dozens of products that promise to ease stuffy noses, coughs, fevers and sore throats. It's a popular place this time of year. Seven out of 10 Americans turn to such non-prescription remedies when they have ...








How to Make a Sandwich

A sandwich is a quick and tasty way to make a meal. It can make a great lunch or breakfast, and can either be served either hot or cold. Below you'll find a general primer on how sandwiches work, as well as recipes and ideas for assembling your own. Just get started with Step 1 below!


How to rein in runaway transportation budget: Our View - Wausau Daily Herald








Wausau Daily Herald



How to rein in runaway transportation budget: Our View

Wausau Daily Herald

The state Department of Transportation's proposed budget would address a long-term transportation deficit with $751 million in increased taxes and fees. (Photo: Gannett Wisconsin Media file photo). CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE.








Eye On Weather: How To Trust Online Forecasts - CBS Local








CBS Local



Eye On Weather: How To Trust Online Forecasts

CBS Local

BOSTON (CBS) – Headlines are bold in the world of the internet. But there isn't much quality control. “We were very concerned last winter when we saw some really big snow amounts put out on social media, said Gary Szatkowski, the Meteorologist-In ...








How to Navigate the Gift-Season Minefield - Wall Street Journal








Wall Street Journal



How to Navigate the Gift-Season Minefield

Wall Street Journal

It's the time of year when the urge to spend kicks into high gear. Noble thoughts of saving more for retirement, paying down debt or preparing for a child's college tuition are overrun by a no-expense-spared drive to find the perfect gift for everyone ...








Saturday, November 29, 2014

How to create a company culture with only 3 people - VentureBeat








VentureBeat



How to create a company culture with only 3 people

VentureBeat

We all know that culture is vital to any business. As you grow, culture becomes part of your DNA. “Culture deeply influences the people you attract and retain,” writes Adam Berrey at Startup Blender. “At the same time it shapes how people work together ...








How to Retire Early: The Simple Yet Rarely Taken Route - Motley Fool









How to Retire Early: The Simple Yet Rarely Taken Route

Motley Fool

At the age of 30, after teaching in inner-city Washington, D.C. for half a decade, my wife and I were burned out. We quit our jobs, sold most of what we owned, and moved to Costa Rica. Along the way, many people asked a fair question: How were we able ...








How to Deal with Child Protective Services

Child Protective Services (CPS) is an American government department that responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. When they stop by your house it is likely that you will be overwhelmed with many conflicting emotions: Anger, fear, worry even guilt are among the feelings racing through your mind. You may feel like you need to do everything and nothing all at the same time. When you’re faced with an unexpected challenge like the intervention of Child Protective Services, here's how to cope with the ordeal from start to finish.


How To Include End-of-Life Conversations In Your Holiday Plans - Forbes









How To Include End-of-Life Conversations In Your Holiday Plans

Forbes

The only question is how to die. When the time comes there will be countless issues that must be resolved, usually by family who in the best of situations know the wishes of the patient. But when these end-of-life questions have not been previously ...








Did you forget how to drive in the snow? - Beaver Dam Daily Citizen









Did you forget how to drive in the snow?

Beaver Dam Daily Citizen

Stalder, whose expertise is in social psychology, said bad winter driving might be about something other than forgetting how to drive or stubbornly ignoring an icy road. For example, maybe the “bad” driver just moved here from the South, just recently ...








How to Fight Civil Forfeiture - Reason (blog)









How to Fight Civil Forfeiture

Reason (blog)

Institute for JusticeAttorney Scott Bullock heads up the Institute for Justice (IJ) initiative against civil forfeiture. In September, he told reason about IJ's plans to push back against the overuse of laws that allow unfair confiscation of property ...








Art And Death Are Two Things At Once In 'How To Be Both' - NPR









Art And Death Are Two Things At Once In 'How To Be Both'

NPR

It's hard to say where Ali Smith's new novel begins and ends; it depends on which copy you hold in your hands. She tells NPR's Scott Simon why she made two versions of How to be Both. Copyright © 2014 NPR. For personal, noncommercial use only.








How to Build an Empire, the Netflix Way - New York Times








New York Times



How to Build an Empire, the Netflix Way

New York Times

They noted details, such as how men would bow before the emperor and how to hold shields when riding horses. Filming wrapped up in Malaysia in August after a five-month shoot that started in the canals of Venice. “We just tried to make the most ...








How to wrap a present without any tape, and other helpful tips. - Vox









How to wrap a present without any tape, and other helpful tips.

Vox

In most cases, Vox recommends you scroll down to the "how to stuff a gift bag" video. But sometimes, bags are elusive, or there is no tissue paper. If wrapping your nephew's soccer ball in Santa paper is your only option, the above video is here to help.








How to download audio from any streaming video - PCWorld









How to download audio from any streaming video

PCWorld

News · Reviews · How-To · Video · Business · Laptops · Tablets · Phones · Hardware · Security · Software · Gadgets · Subscribe · Resources · Desktops · Phones · Printers · Ultrabooks · Blogs · Antivirus software · Cameras · Components · Computer ...








How to Speak in a British Accent

Accents that are particular to England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are each different and with practice you can begin to talk with one that sounds genuine. Along with the accents are mannerisms that you will need to assume to affect the part. The following directions may describe Queen's English or "Received Pronunciation" (RP) spoken in south England and Wales, rarely ever used in the modern-day United Kingdom, but the foreigners' stereotypical view of how the British talk. This study of RP is concerned largely with pronunciation, while study of the standard language is also concerned with matters such as correct grammar, more formal vocabulary and style.


How to Fight Corruption With Game Theory - Daily Beast








Daily Beast



How to Fight Corruption With Game Theory

Daily Beast

How to Fight Corruption With Game Theory. A brilliant Silicon Valley entrepreneur may have found a way to get dark money out of politics without changing any laws. Asking Congress to reform money in politics is like asking professional athletes to ...








Texas Officials Debating How to Spend Prop 1 Money - Texas Tribune








Texas Tribune



Texas Officials Debating How to Spend Prop 1 Money

Texas Tribune

Eighty percent of Texas voters approved a measure this month to increase transportation funding without raising taxes or fees. Proposition 1 is expected to add billions to the state highway fund by dedicating some of the tax revenue being collected ...

Texas officials debating how to spend Prop One money








The Judo Move - How To Out-Google Google - Forbes









The Judo Move - How To Out-Google Google

Forbes

As the European Parliament approves the break-up of Google, and Europe across the board targets US internet firms with regulation, we are failing to think deeply about how Europe (and the rest of the world) can win, not just lose less quickly and not ...








How to Ride an Aging Bull - Barron's









How to Ride an Aging Bull

Barron's

The quandary for many of these investors, who are now rethinking their portfolios, is that they believe stocks are poised to rally higher in 2015. This creates problems for investors uncertain about how to take advantage of a continued rally without ...








How to Grow a Cactus

Whether you're planning to eat them or just look at them, cacti can make great additions to your home or garden. While most people associate the word "cactus" with images of lone, spiny saguaros sitting in dry desert wastes, in fact, the Cactaceae family also contains tropical varieties that can thrive in humid environments. Caring for either type of cactus means paying close attention to the amount of sun, water, and soil it has access to and making minor adjustments to each so that the plant can thrive. See Step 1 below to get started.


Psychology of a VC and how to take advantage of it - VentureBeat








VentureBeat



Psychology of a VC and how to take advantage of it

VentureBeat

In the startup community, we often hear and read a lot about the entrepreneurial struggle — the daily difficulties and challenges facing those building companies. Rarely, however, do we hear about the other side of the equation — the investor struggle.








Teaching Children How to Cook Can Encourage Healthy Choices - WDTV









Teaching Children How to Cook Can Encourage Healthy Choices

WDTV

It's hard to think about cooking anything other than Thanksgiving leftovers, but there could be many benefits of kids getting involved in the kitchen. Experts say getting kids involved in the kitchen, especially teaching them how to cook, will be ...








Does anyone know how to fix network comedies? - New York Post








New York Post



Does anyone know how to fix network comedies?

New York Post

Karen Gillan, left of ABC"s "Selfie" and John Mulaney of Fox's "Mulaney" both struck out in the comedy department this season. Photo: Via ABC, Fox. Everybody knows that the television comedy series is in a sad state. But no one seems to know how to fix it.








Friday, November 28, 2014

From Humble Salt To Fancy Freezing: How To Up Your Cocktail Game - NPR (blog)








NPR (blog)



From Humble Salt To Fancy Freezing: How To Up Your Cocktail Game

NPR (blog)

Dave Arnold can work some serious magic with a cocktail shaker. But he's no alchemist — Arnold, who runs the Manhattan bar Booker and Dax, takes a very scientific approach to his craft. Liquid Intelligence. The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail.








How to stop NSA from snooping on you - The Hill








The Hill



How to stop NSA from snooping on you

The Hill

The first thing to know about securing your phone is that you can't secure your phone. “If [National Security Agency officials want] to get into your phone, they're going to get into your phone,” said Chris Soghoian, the principal technologist for the ...








How to Help Charities While Playing Videogames - Re/code








Re/code



How to Help Charities While Playing Videogames

Re/code

Thanksgiving weekend — and the holidays in general — inspires lots of people to volunteer or otherwise give to those in need. Now it's possible to do just that without stopping the game on your phone. The idea is simple: Since people are spending ...








How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread

A step-by-step guide to making banana blueberry bread with a hint of honey. This recipe is a great way to transform overly ripe bananas and blueberries into a delicious, moist and flavorful bread. Makes 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) or 3 small loaves


Ali Smith has double vision in 'How to Be Both' - Los Angeles Times









Ali Smith has double vision in 'How to Be Both'

Los Angeles Times

Ali Smith's sixth novel, "How to Be Both," is a book of doubles, featuring twin narratives paired back to back and published in separate editions. In one, the first part evokes the 15th century Italian painter Francesco del Cossa and the second the ...