I’m a music-lover and I’ve been listening to reggae since I was about 12 years old (I’m now 27). And I mean really listening to it. In fact, at certain periods of my life, I’ve gone months listening to nothing but reggae. Which is strange since I’m white. In the middle-class area of New Jersey […]
Archive for November, 2005
Reggae for Newbies: The Best Artists Ever
Published November 14th, 2005 in Personal Stuff and Reggae. 63 CommentsMultitasking Sucks
Published November 12th, 2005 in Business & Marketing and Getting Things Done. 2 CommentsHere’s a great illustration regarding multitasking:
via: 43folders.com
More: Your brain on multitasking
The 3 Most Important Skills for Students
Published November 12th, 2005 in Learning and Useful Stuff. 14 CommentsI’m trying to compile a list of the most important “student skills” for my little brother. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:
1. Speed Reading: Learn more, faster.
2. Mind-Mapping: The best way to break up any project into manageable tasks and finish it in must less time.
3. Overcoming Procrastination: Maybe the most important […]
Finding Good Gifts for Strange People
Published November 10th, 2005 in Personal Stuff and Useful Stuff. 0 CommentsLately I’ve had to buy several gifts for various friends and associates. And, I have to admit, I HATE buying gifts. Actually, I hate shopping for gifts. It’s a huge pain in the butt for me. I never have any idea what makes a good gift nor what the specific givee would like. So I […]
How Protein Curbs Hunger: Science Finally Figures It Out!
Published November 9th, 2005 in Health. 0 CommentsEating lots of protein is a good idea, if you want to lose weight. Now we know why:
From Yahoo! News:
[Protein] appears to increase glucose production in the small intestine — the rise of which is monitored by the liver and then registered by the brain. In turn, the brain sends out an “all full” message, […]
