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8 Vegan Snacks to Help You Survive This Semester
Welcome to a brand new school year! In the rush of this new semester, it’s always wise to take some snacks with you to recharge in-between classes. Below are some of my favorite vegan snacks that work perfectly for these occasions. All of these spicy, sweet, and savory snacks come pre-packaged, ready to be carried with you wherever you may go.
By The Bronx Vegan7 years ago in Feast
10 Reasons Why Your Photoshoots Don't Look Good
Have there been days that you've seamlessly snapped one good selfie after another, after another, after another, and thought, "Damn! I should be a model!" Surely a good lot of you have been curious about the world of modeling. How could you not be, too? Getting paid to be really, really, really ridiculously good looking and going to lavish parties or exotic places just for the views sounds like a life I'd try out if I had eight-pack abs. For the common folk though, myself included, there's a lot of intricacies to being a successful model that we don't understand. I can barely look natural for the annual Christmas card, and these people are doing it for a living? There would be plenty of reasons why my photoshoots don't look good, and I'm sure if you scheduled one with a professional photographer or your hobbyist friend, you'd find that it's not as easy as it looks. Not everyone knows how to do a photo shoot from start to finish, but with these tips, at least you'll have a fighting chance.
By Ryan Whitaker7 years ago in Photography
Six Stories My Mother Gave Me
I have always loved books, and I give my wonderful mother full credit for encouraging and indulging that love when I was growing up. She started by reading to me, and when I was older we'd stand in front of our copious library and she'd pull her favourites from the shelf and pile them up in my arms for me to read in my own time. She never patronised me by fobbing me off with teen lit (I could find that for myself at school), and I really love her for that. We still talk and discuss and disagree about books today! These are some of the stories she either read to me or gave to me thinking that I might find them interesting.
By Harriet Christabel7 years ago in Geeks
Aliens More Likely Small Than Big
The most visual way to depict the first alien contact is a ship with blinding light descending from the sky or crashing to Earth, followed by sizable beings making an appearance. Usually, these aliens are somewhat comparable in size to humans. The way I see it, the first alien contact is likely to be with much smaller extraterrestrials, whether it's by chance or on purpose.
By Brian Bandell7 years ago in Futurism
How to Invest in Fine Art as Shares
Most of us don't think of buying art as long term investment options and strategies. More often than not, any paintings or sculptures that decorate our walls and rooms were purchased at a big box retailer like Target. These mass-produced pieces of art are inexpensive and will pretty much never increase in value.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Trader
9 Keys for Password Protection
Cyber crimes and threats to online public information are on the rise. With hackers all around the world finding new ways of getting inside your personal online zone, the need for safer mechanisms and novel ways of protecting information is on an all new high. Apart from safety programs that one can pay for enrolling in, there are some basic steps which each of us can take to ensure that our information is a little more secure. The first and most important step in this regard is protecting our passwords.
By Sukriti Taneja7 years ago in 01
How to Be Happy After a Breakup
A heartbreak is an experience that no one can describe the same way but most people go through it in their life. There's at least a million books, songs, and movies based around it. We as a planet know a thing or two about losing love. Now, I want to try to help you through your time of need when all you want to do is spent your days crying and eating chocolate.
By Waverleigh Rose Garlington7 years ago in Humans
How To Properly Hold Every Type of Drink
Some people have their go-to drink of choice, always ordering a glass of cabernet or a pint of Guinness no matter where they go. Others prefer to see the happy hour specials, just in case they can get a particular red wine for a bargain. At a large, catered party, it may not be your decision if the festivities are meant to include a cocktail hour or a champagne toast. Whether you find the notion daunting or exciting, encountering new and unfamiliar drinks and drink ware is something just about everyone experiences from time to time. If you want to make sure you don't commit any social blunders and follow good bar etiquette, it's important to understand how to properly hold every type of drink. This guide will help you get your hands on everything from beer and wine to fancy cocktails and spirits.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
7 Makeup Products that Broke the Internet
The first thing I think of when I think viral makeup is the infamous Kylie Lip Kit. Kylie Jenner launched her beauty brand on November 30, 2015, with the $29 lip kits (pairs of matte liquid lipsticks matched with a lip liner in nude, pink and brown) selling out immediately at Kylie Cosmetics. The internet couldn't get enough, with the lip kits quickly becoming the must-have lip product of the year. Since then, Kylie has expanded her brand to a whole range of products and collections, launching collaborations with Khloe and Kris as well as birthday, Christmas, Valentine's, and holiday collections. Whilst these have also sold at record rates, it can't be denied that the lip kit was the viral trend that started it all.
By Izzy Cater7 years ago in Blush
Why Female Empowerment Pop Songs by Men Miss the Point
I love pop music. But every now and then, I find a song that I can totally bump to… until I stop and listen to the lyrics. That’s when I get irrationally angry. And those are not rap songs. Rap has made its money demeaning women and promoting violence ever since I was born. No. I'm looking at you, Shawn Mendes and James Arthur.
By Noelle Clarke7 years ago in Beat
Skip the Wedding
Every time I sign into my social media accounts, it seems as though everyone I know is getting married. From friends to celebrities, it seems that in the last few years so many people have run to the altar. And people keep saying that millennials (people born between 1980 and 1999 just to clarify), don't believe in marriage anymore. I beg to differ.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Marriage
10 Car Problems You Should Never Ignore
There's no telling what can go wrong on a road trip, but if you're starting off with weird noises or a wobbly vehicle, that's a telltale sign for the future. If something is wrong with your car, you may have certain warning signs such as a warning light, leaking fluids, rough shifting, or other bad omens. There are some car problems you should never ignore, while others may be safer for you to wait on. Depending on the issue, you may be in a dangerous situation if you continue to drive your car even a mile longer. It’s important to know the signs to avoid expensive repairs and keep yourself and your passengers safe. Here are the signs you should never ignore and what they might mean.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Wheel
10 Best Female Political Writers You Should Follow
Politics, for the most part, seems to be a "guys' only" club. Our senators and representatives are mostly male. Politics reporters, too, also seem to be mostly male. Even the talking heads on television are majority-male.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in The Swamp
10 Tips for Negotiating Salary
One of the stickiest parts of any interview with a potential employer is when the time comes to talk numbers. Maybe the salary discussion begins at the first interview, maybe it happens at the second, or maybe it's on the phone after your prospective employer has told you how much they're excited to have you on board.
By Rhonda Taylor7 years ago in Journal
Why Women Need to Stop Tearing Down Other Women
We are in a scary and exciting time right now for women. With all the movements and people coming out to tell their story, it feels as if women are taking steps in the right direction. It is not like we are asking for anything crazy, either. We merely want to be looked at as equal, to be able to wear what we want, and to not have a fear of being molested or sexually harassed everywhere we turn. The only problem I have with all of this is that, while we are asking for others to treat us better, we are still tearing down other women.
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Viva
Ways to Spend Bitcoin with Ease
The cryptocurrency phenomenon has been—and continues to be—a site to behold. In particular, Bitcoin's high value remains astounding. The volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been a major obstacle in turning digital currencies into a viable payment method for major retailers, but the tides have begun to turn and there are increasing signs that Bitcoin will stay around for decades, if not permanently. In particular, Bitcoin's ubiquity places it ahead of the cryptocurrency pack when it comes to wider acceptance. You can now use Bitcoin to pay for anything from a slice of pizza to a resort stay in Dubai. Here are some of the best ways to spend Bitcoin today.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in The Chain
