Since the International Standards Organization (ISO) promoted the standard in 1953, most music you hear is tuned to 440 Hz – the frequency of its vibrating energy. Now we are being told that 440 Hz is out of sync with the natural order of things and our own bodies, and 432 Hz would align music with our own natural rhythm. Just how did 440 Hz become the standard? Apparently it was first promoted by Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, after scientific research showed it to be the frequency that most induces fear and aggression....

Enjoying a weekend lazily Standing in the rain under the same umbrella Hugging after a long day Pillow fights before sleep Comforting each other during hard times Enjoying sunshine together Just lying on the sofa Playing around the city Cooking fun Falling asleep together Having the first meal of the day together Enjoying the same music Sudden kisses throughout the day Feeding each other Trying new things Having fun at home when it’s raining outside Being yourself comfortably Reunion after some days of waiting Dining out can be great happiness too Having your kids Growing old with each other

But, good looks are not all that an iphone has to offer. It comes with cutting edge technology and loaded with features that really put the smart in the smartphone. There are more features buried in the settings that are extremely useful but often go undiscovered. We unearth these features that’ll make your iphone experience even more awesome. Watch this video by Buzzfeed to up your i-quotient. Featured photo credit: Buzzfeed via goo....

What Design Thinking Looks Like The New York Times recently broke design thinking down into five simplified steps: Let’s take a look at how these principles can be applied to your everyday life and work. Conquer Procrastination: Just Try It With Prototypes Many people assume that designers are creative. While this is certainly true, in reality, it’s not the driving force behind great designers. Design thinking involves overcoming the fear of failure....

Unlike any other headphones in the market! Manufactured by Inspero Inc., Vinci 2.0 is a standalone computing device featuring a Quad-Core ARM Cortex A-7 processor, 3G cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Vinci 2.0 is not just any kind of smart wireless headphones, as it has the capability of doing virtually everything your mobile device can do. Vinci 2.0 comes with a brilliant design and extremely lightweight. Whether you are looking to make calls, send text messages, get directions etc....

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The Captured Economy, by Brink Lindsey and Steven M. Teles is an amazing book showing that for years, the US has been plagued by way of sluggish monetary growth and growing inequality. But economic analysts have lengthly taught there is a tradeoff between collateral and efficiency. That is, between making a bigger pie and dividing it more fairly. This is why our modern-day predicament is so confusing: nowadays, we’re confronted with each a stagnating economic system and sky-excessive inequality....

Here’s what happens when you travel alone. 1. You learn to be open-minded. Traveling in general allows you to experience the unknown. It invites you to open your mind and appreciate what the world has to offer. When you travel alone, you are like a free ion. You are not contained within group mentality or restrained by group think. You are free to explore and debunk false assumptions of places and many other imagined barriers and judgments by evaluating them for yourself....

Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work; Pleasure without conscience; Science without humanity; Knowledge without character; Politics without principle; Commerce without morality; Worship without sacrifice. As a passionate advocate of growth, I’m continuously looking for ways to self-improve. I’ve compiled 42 of my best tips which might be helpful in your personal growth journey. Some of them are simple steps which you can engage in immediately. Some are bigger steps which takes conscious effort to act on....

Unclear communication What you’re doing: This is easily the most common problem that comes up in teamwork, outsourcing, and delegating. Everyone is guilty of it from time to time–including myself! It’s incredibly easy to forget that not everyone else lives in your head and knows what you know. When you get frustrated because something isn’t done right, go back to the original communication (in your head, if you have to) and ask yourself how clear it was what they needed to do....

1. Better Your Career Go and look at your resume. Then go and look at the resume of someone who was in your shoes give years ago. It is usually an alum from your school or someone similar in age. Compare the most highlighted aspects in their resume and figure out one thing that makes them shine. Do this for top ten people who graduated five years ago. This will give you some idea on where you can see yourself in five years and what you need to do to get their in only two years....

So, we’ve decided to unveil what we believe to be the top 20 TED talks that can improve your life. And while there is some crossover on both lists, we feel that there are some that just deserve a little bit more of your attention. Enjoy! (Please note: some of these talks are NSFW.) 1. Jonathan Fields: Turning Fear into Fuel 2. Jason Fried: Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work 3....

The Fake Call – this app allows you automate a fake prank call that can either frighten or excite your friends. Is the FBI really calling? Is that Brad Pitt? Think of something creative and put one over on April Fool’s Day Original source: 5 Funny Prank Apps for April Fool’s Day [Fueled.com]

Vitamin E is found in a variety of food sources, including whole grains, seeds, nuts, coconut oil, olive oil, avocados and leafy greens. As it is a fat-soluble micro-nutrient, it is best absorbed by the body when consumed with healthy fats, such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocados. As well as eating these foods and consuming a healthy balanced diet, if your goal is to maintain healthy skin and hair as you age, you may also consider taking a Vitamin E supplement or applying Vitamin E oil....

It’s not new that sleep is important to a productive life Poor sleep quality and insomnia don’t just leave you feeling tired and grouchy[1] – they can have serious effects on your health. A lack of sleep makes you more vulnerable to accidents, it puts you at risk of chronic ailments including heart disease, and it makes you more likely to gain weight[2]. If you suffer from depression, you should pay particular attention to your sleeping patterns, as improving the quality of your sleep will improve your mood[3]....

The traditional outlet is due for an upgrade. At the moment, there’s a gap between your gadget and your power source. Because of this, you need to carry around a bulky charger everywhere you go, even when you’re just sitting at home. With the thingCharger, you leave your charger in the car or at the office. In a nutshell, the device hooks up to your outlet and allows you to charge your gadgets directly, without wires....

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This infographic at WhoIsHostingThis? illustrates the lesser known tips to using Google to get the most accurate results and shortest possible time. Featured photo credit: Carlos Luna | Flickr via goo.gl

“I can make it to work in 20 minutes!” People who constantly show up late for work most often have the problem of precisely estimating how much time they need for getting ready and getting to work. They allow themselves to stay in bed only 5 minutes longer, which turns into 10, which turns into 15. And they just think, “What’s 15 more minutes in bed, I have more than plenty of time!...

Everybody wants an assistant. Not only is a mark of status and rank, but it’s essential for any working professional who has any management responsibilities whatsoever. But what the economy being what it is, the number of people who can afford assistants are few and far between. Increasingly, professionals and entrepreneurs are turning towards virtual assistants to help them manage their workloads. Depending on the service you select, most virtual assistants are able to assist you with tasks as varied as tracking your expenses, ordering your lunch, or assisting with your PR needs…and almost all charge rates that are a mere fraction of what you would pay an on-site assistant....