Monthly Archives: April, 2013

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river Nikita Khrushchev

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river

Nikita Khrushchev

The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren’t any space aliens.

The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren’t any space aliens. We can’t be the best that creation has to offer. I pray we’re not all there is. If so, we’re in big trouble

Ellen DeGeneres

6 Easy Ways To Remember Someone’s Name – Forbes

Jacquelyn Smith, Forbes Staff

In addition to laying the groundwork with commitment, attitude and practice, there are six techniques to apply in the moment when you’re meeting someone, which help ensure you learn, remember, and use their name effectively, Price says.

1. Focus on the person. The instant you meet someone, give him or her your undivided attention. “Square your shoulders toward them, look them in the eye, shake hands, smile with your eyes, and listen—listen intently,” she says.

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Plan your digital afterlife with Inactive Account Manager

By Andreas Tuerk

Not many of us like thinking about death — especially our own. But making plans for what happens after you’re gone is really important for the people you leave behind. So today, we’re launching a new feature that makes it easy to tell Google what you want done with your digital assets when you die or can no longer use your account.

The feature is called Inactive Account Manager — not a great name, we know — and you’ll find it on your Google Account settings page. You can tell us what to do with your Gmail messages and data from several other Google services if your account becomes inactive for any reason.

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I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming – Mitch Hedberg

I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming – Mitch Hedberg