Keep Your Car In Top Shape It cannot be stressed enough how good car care leads to better gas mileage. Tune it up, changing out the spark plugs. Replace the air filter with a clean one. Change the oil for smoother engine operation and more efficient burning. Maintain a top-notch A/C unit to avoid dragging on the miles during hot weather. Use the right oil weight for the weather. All of this can jack up your miles per by high percentages....
For those who dare to dream small, there’s plenty of ways to make the most of your scant expanse with 19 design hacks for minimalist homes. Patterns & Glass Adding patterned furniture or busy accessories helps give a room depth since it implies a foreground and a background. To our minds depth is equivalent to space, making this an easy optical illusion to accomplish. Similarly, by using more glass accessories – translucent lamps or a see-through coffee table for instance – those patterns pop out further, creating even more layers, which feels like even greater dimensions....
It’s not the suspension that has us spellbound, it’s the smooth curves and flawless metal finish which make this car more of a “relic” than a “classic”. It is part of an era in design where vehicle styling was inspired in part by art deco architecture. The 1937 BMW R7 motorcycle and the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic are two prime examples, where the curvy features and slatted vents reflected the character of the art deco movement....
Do you feel satisfaction or regret? Regret is a motivating word. Think about it: How do you feel when you’re regretful? Tense. Sad. Mad. Disappointed with yourself. Basically, it’s about as pleasant as coarse toilet paper. So to avoid the feeling, some people adopt a no-regrets approach to life and buoy their resolve using never regret quotes. Let’s look at how to use quotes about no regrets to keep you on track with 25 of our favorite sayings on the topic....
It is in this intimate relationship (or marriage) that we have the opportunity to grow and evolve into the person we want to be. This is especially so when you and your partner treat one another with tenderness, respect, and admiration. Within this relationship, you can heal past wounds, comfortably be your true self, and stretch yourself without fear of failure or judgment. However, if you and your partner are more self-focused than you are attentive to the relationship and one another, your closeness and joy will begin to wither....
For some, it doesn’t even exist. However, in one way, freedom is being considered a success by many others. In every field, there are proven steps to become successful in achieving such freedom in life. (Especially financial freedom) If you have goals, ambitions, and determination to follow your passion. You need to prepare yourself and be ready for short-term sacrifices for the good cause of long-term vision and achievements. Furthermore, there are also many ways to become successful....
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But hardly anyone is articulating just what unity is exactly. It was never meant to be a divisive concept. The unity quotes in this post give a clearer idea of what real unity is. It’s not stifling opposing voices. It’s not about uniformity for its own sake or about maintaining privilege. These inspirational quotes about unity reveal what it’s all about and why it should be a priority. Why It’s Valuable to Read Inspirational Quotes about Unity We all need a dab of inspiration every now and again....
When talking about houses, we can categorize them in two separate ways. The first way would be by the architectural style that focuses on the design of the house. Some popular architectural styles include Cape Cod, colonial, and ranch styles, amongst others. Secondly, we could categorize them by their type, referring to their purpose, structure, and occasionally, their history. We will split this article into two, first looking into the types of houses, then followed by home styles....
If not, it’s well worth your time to pick up a cool hobby and commit regular time to it. You may think you’re too busy for a leisure activity or that it’s indulgent to spend your time in a way that isn’t considered productive. However, having a hobby isn’t just for fun and enjoyment. There are many benefits to trying unique hobbies that can improve your life and career. Good hobbies can help you:...
Do you think you will find it when you make a certain amount of money, or achieve something big, or maybe find the perfect relationship? Happiness is at hand right now. It’s right in front of you, but sometimes we miss it because we are so busy looking for it. If you have attained some of those big things in life that you felt would bring you happiness, you might have found it — temporarily....
Using nighttime affirmations before you head to bed can provide peace of mind while allowing you to drift off to sleep with a positive outlook ahead. Are they worth a try for you, and will they make a difference in your sleep quality? Read on to find out. What Are Affirmations for Sleep? Bedtime affirmations are positive thoughts and phrases reaffirming a healthy and happy outlook. They are useful to reduce anxiety before bed while allowing you to clear your mind before starting a new day....
Whether you’re biking in the countryside or strolling downtown, a leather jacket is one versatile piece of outerwear you’ll be especially glad to have as the weather turns colder. Overall, a real leather jacket is a lifetime investment. But how do you find the one that fits you best among the many styles and brands in the market today? If you’re not careful, information overload could quickly lead to analysis paralysis, leaving the question of “what are the best leather jackets?...
Humanoid Robot Pepper is a Robotic Counselor Aldebaran, a French robotics company, has dedicated itself to creating helpful humanoid robots. Pepper is amongst the company’s latest, billed as the first humanoid robot exclusively designed to live with humans. It’s programmed to communicate with its human hosts through touch, voice, and emotion. What that means is that if someone nearby is sad, the robot will pick up on that, and attempt to cheer you up....
Is it something you work hard to prevent? Or do you see it as something we all face and simply refuse to be bothered by it? After all, why waste energy trying to prevent something inevitable? Whatever your personal philosophy, the disrespect quotes in this post show various perceptions of and responses to disrespectful behavior. Some will resonate more than others. 87 Disrespectful People Quotes We’ve gathered up 87 sayings on disrespectful behavior—from you disrespected me quotes to quotes about the best way to respond....
Most people are familiar with the concepts of Alpha and Beta males and their characteristics. These established and studied traits define a man’s personality and many of his behaviors. However, in recent years, other trait categories have emerged. And while they are not backed by hard science, they give us insight into different male personality types – offering clarity on the sometimes unexplainable male. While the sigma personality designation is not a proper psychological trait, there is growing anecdotal evidence that the grouping has some validity....
Whatever your partner’s personality, it helps to know the psychology of men in love. What does love feel like for a man, anyway? All you’ve noticed is he doesn’t act the same way you do. You’re not weird if you’re wondering whether the man in your life truly loves you. But if he shows love in any of the nine ways described here, there’s hope. And if you didn’t have that, you probably wouldn’t be here....
Self-love affirmations are all about cultivating self-love and making it a priority in your daily life. By loving yourself, you increase your capacity for loving others. As you build a habit of self-compassion, you become more compassionate toward others. And by repeating positive affirmations for self-love, you begin a new adventure in healing. What Are Self-Loving Affirmations and How Do You Use Them? You may have heard of the Louise Hay self-love affirmations that launched an affirmation movement....
Our long-standing obsession with abandoned places was piqued when we saw this series, an artful look at the abandoned military bunkers of the second world war. Photographer Jonathan Andrew has traveled across Europe to document the decay of WW2-era military bunkers, standing strong and stoic against time. These bunkers in The Netherlands, France and Belgium have been marked by graffiti, by wear and discoloration, but their concrete shapes remain firm against invisible invaders from a fading history....
The Airbnb Portland office is a design collaboration by Aaron Taylor Harvey and Rachael Yu. It serves about 200 employees who handle inbound calls from Airbnb hosts and guests, a support framework for the entire Airbnb network. The design duo of Harvey and Yu spent a month getting to know the Airbnb Portland employees to create a space that met their needs. The result is youthful but refined, open yet varied, creating an inspiring place to work, meet and break....
