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Keeping this in consideration, Foobler, a Kicstarted puzzle feeder for dogs, was developed to take care of your dog. A dog’s natural instinct is to hunt and forage for food. It keeps their brain and body active and engaged. Puzzle feeders are designed for that purpose but they must be refilled after every single use. The Foobler is an automatic self-reloading puzzle feeder with 6 timer activated pods. Its like having 6 puzzle toys in one, that deliver a full day’s worth of regular kibble or treats for them to enjoy....

Ebola is considered to be the world’s scariest virus. With the chances of survival tabbed at 20-30%, the WHO (World Health Organization) has cautioned travelers to avoid West Africa as they try to contain the epidemic. At the moment, there is no cure for the disease. One lucky individual received an experimental treatment that helped stabilize the secondary conditions associated with the virus. If you aren’t sure what the big deal is about Ebola, check out the infographic above....

Pokémon Red was the start of the Pokémon universe. The second-best selling game franchise of all time, the products that have spawned from this classic game have lasted two decades. With 21.5 billion trading cards out there and 260 million games sold, Pokémon is not showing signs of slowing down. The brand itself is has made $37.76 billion worldwide and earned $2 billion in the year 2014 alone. Thus, Pokémania remains as intensely popular today as it was two decades ago....

I will interview couple of people this week – I have connected with Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, and I am preparing some questions to get his productivity tips how he could achieve the holy-grail, the 4-hour workweek. Penelope Trunk is also on my interview list this week. Penelope and I know each other a while back through number of posts she has done. She is a columnist of Boston Globe and the author of a new book – Brazen Careerist: New Rules for Success....

Many U.S. adults cannot read at the level required to earn a living wage. As a result of this, many earn an income that is considered to be below the poverty level. Furthermore, illiteracy and crime are quite often intertwined. In fact, the Department of Justice has stated that there is a link between crime and the failure to read. The vast majority of inmates in America’s prisons are unable to read past the fourth grade level....

Has Facebook become the new playground for digital socialites? Not everybody would agree to the notion, but the platform can definitely provide a nice venue to promote meaningful social interactions. This social network is especially nifty when keeping yourself updated with the happenings of friends and relatives living abroad. I have cultivated friendships through FB many times over. On the downside, Facebook has spawned a pipeline where everyone who has the urge to spy, track, or stalk someone or a group of people can do so without so much effort, and, yes, you can say they can unleash their plans hassle-free....

Before diving into an explanation on what’s the fuss about airborne bacteria, let me talk about this first: you might think that the bathroom is a relatively safe and an unintimidating place especially when it’s clean and properly maintained. However, A new study just came out with new discoveries pertaining to the safest method in drying hands to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. Is it using paper towels, warm-air dryers, or jet dryers?...

I admit it is disgusting. My allergies keep me up all night and my already distinguishable dark circles are hard to cover up. My eyes are a literal bloodshot red, swollen from the tears and rubbing. My sneezes come in a rapid count of 20 and allergy medication makes me look like a regular druggie. But after years of suffering, I have compiled a list of tips that ease the symptoms until my next blissful moment of forgetfulness sets in....

The minute your precious bundle is laid in your arms, your heart explodes exponentially. You didn’t know you could love someone so much. Your whole focus now is on this little human being for which you are responsible in every single way. So naturally, you’ll change. Your routine will change. Your home will change. Heck, maybe even the vehicle you drive has changed. Many of these changes are welcome, some are funny....

The recently unemployed, college seniors, and those looking for a career change are lining up. A high test score may be the only difference between your acceptance into graduate school and a place in the unemployment line. A major criticism of these exams is that, to perform well, you need to enroll in an expensive test prep course. Thankfully, there are some relatively free steps you can take to rock these entrance exams....

1. Engage About Expectations Whether online or face-to-face, it is important to devote some time to discussing expectations before getting started. Be upfront with your audience so that they known what to expect from your presentation. 2. Keep It Compact And Be Clear Neuroscientists say that the human mind can only absorb three to seven points in short-term memory. The inspirational visionary Steve Jobs knew this. His product descriptions were all short, to the point, and described the product in one sentence....

Do you feel like you lack mental strength? I know I could use some more! However, this infographic, published by James Altucher, showed me that I’m at least on the right track. I bet you are too! Even though you think you don’t know how to be mentally strong, I’m sure you’re doing at least a few of the 10 things James mentions right already. One of them is relationships....

I came to love Twitter years after I started using it. In December 2007, I started off as a curious, early adopter and nerd—who, me?—but also as a consumer, a person who only observes what’s happening while checking on my favorite app publishers, bloggers and companies. Don’t get me wrong—that’s fine if that is what you want. General remarks about using Twitter and staying sane at the same time What?...

The infographic below is based on the speech “Why Happiness is the New Productivity,” by Vishen Lakhiani in Calgary. With it you’ll learn how to build an awesome life, but first you must achieve a state of “Flow.” If you’re unfamiliar with the Flow state, you can learn just what this enjoyable mental state is all about in the infographic as well. As you’ll see, it’s important to balance your present and future....

The Charge Card is also incredibly thin and affordable as well, which makes it an excellent alternative to many of the old smart phone charging devices. Charge Card Website

If you find yourself losing productivity because you are too distracted with information overload, this infographic can help. It has interesting statistics on the problem which would only add to the issue were it not for the number of tips the infographic provides to help you cut through the distractions so you can better prioritize and focus on what you need to do during the day. As a blogger, I can’t take advantage of most of these tips because my job largely depends on staying up-to-date on news and social media, but I can still see how useful these tips would be if I was doing practically any other job....

Eliminate all distractions It’s hard to decide what a distraction is to you and how to eliminate it. When attempting to identify your distractions, try coming work with a lengthy personal agenda, and don’t show it to anyone else. See how far you get by lunch, and then reevaluate the agenda to keep pace with your productivity levels. Take notes on how long each activity takes you to complete. Also, take note of it when something stops you from doing that task....

The beginning of this article focuses on what foods do what and scouring the supermarket for cheaper alternatives [duh] so I’ll skip you right ahead to the serving suggestions in the link below. Jean deals us a nice week-long plan, each day with three serves plus snacks. Meanwhile here are her suggestions for some frugal health-food investments: Eating Healthy and Organic on $7 a Day – [MSN]

Roughly two minutes. In his latest blog post, Leo Babauta highlights how two minutes of meditation can affect a busy lifestyle. More importantly, the tips found in the article are simple and can be applied immediately. No weird chants. No mantras. No backbreaking position to hold. Just simple breathing techniques and the power of a controlled mindset. When you think about it, two minutes isn’t much time. Even the busiest people can devote two minutes out of their schedule to put everything down and meditate....