Sunday, January 12, 2014

The Skills You'll Need For 2014

Sure, math is important, but can somebody show me how to cut this onion without stabbing myself?

19 Basic Life Skills They Should Teach In School

Algebra can only take you so far. Why didn't we learn useful skills like these instead?

While we're at it, can somebody teach me how to do my taxes?

WIN

It's 2014, which means time to throw out your dish sponge. While you're at it, get rid of this stuff, too.

CUTE

You can't always tell what a cat is thinking. But you can guess.

WIN

Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but do you really need them? These expensive things aren't worth the money.

CUTE

This baby saw her father's twin brother for the first time. She was understandably confused.

LOL

You know that guy/girl you're dating? Bad news: They're hiding some things from you.

WIN

This "Pride and Prejudice"-themed engagement is every book lover's dream. Nicely played, real life Mr. Darcy!

NOM

And finally: Is "eating less meat" one of your New Year's resolutions? These 21 meals might serve you well.

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BuzzReads: My $500 Detroit Home

Why would one man buy an abandoned home in Detroit? Drew Philp explains.

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The author’s dog, Gratiot, inside the home.

Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500

After college, as Drew Philp's friends left Michigan for better opportunities, he was determined to help fix a broken, chaotic city by building his own home in the middle of it.

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ScienceDaily: Markets and Finance News

ScienceDaily: Markets and Finance News


One 'villain' of the housing crisis played only a small role

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 06:41 AM PST

One of the major factors blamed for the subprime mortgage crisis may have actually played only a minor role in the housing meltdown, new research reveals.

ScienceDaily: Top Science News

ScienceDaily: Top Science News


SHY hypothesis explains that sleep is the price we pay for learning

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 09:38 PM PST

Why do animals ranging from fruit flies to humans all need to sleep? After all, sleep disconnects them from their environment, puts them at risk and keeps them from seeking food or mates for large parts of the day.

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News


Children's brain image bank could become 'Google' tool for doctors

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 09:49 AM PST

Researchers are building a digital library of children's MRI brain scans. The goal is to give physicians a Google-like search system that will enhance the way they diagnose and treat young patients with brain disorders.

Scientists make your stomach turn bright green if you have an ulcer

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:26 AM PST

Doctors may soon be able to diagnose stomach ulcers without taking tissue samples from the stomach. Researchers now report to have developed a new, safer and noninvasive diagnostic technique for ulcers. The trick is to make the ulcer-causing bacteria in the gut light up in fluorescent green.

Safer vehicles brake, steer out of harm's way

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:26 AM PST

Scientists are working with a team at car manufacturer Volvo to develop a vehicle control system that can take over steering and breaking when it detects an imminent collision. The computer algorithm on which the team is working that can make split-second decisions on behalf of the driver and so reduce the risk of serious road accidents.