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By Brett Kelly

Why I Love Barack and Michelle: Their Relationship is Real

Couples around the world–regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, background, or creed–should take notes from Barack and Michelle Obama. A Soul Tie

The Need for Recognition

Nearly all of us work hard for a living. We go to work, throw at least some of our heart, soul, and energy into the task at hand, and go home depleted of some of our energy, but with a paycheck in hand. Some people enjoy this routine and others do not.

Moving In Is Hard to Do: Welcoming Your Partner into Your Space

When Kevin first moved into my condo, I turned into a troll. Not one of those little smiling ones with florescent hair, either–more like a snarling beast.

5 Elaborate Tips To Make Your Blog Social Media Friendly

Regardless of the niche your blog operates in, there is no doubt that social media plays a crucial role in its success. Social media sites like Digg, Stumbleupon, Reddit and more recently microblogging sites like Twitter have emerged as excellent sources of free traffic for blog owners.

How to Get Over Breakups

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10 Reasons Eating Raw is Healthier For You and the Planet

Article by Zen Habits contributor Jonathan Mead; follow him on twitter.

How to Heal Your Bruised Ego…Without Going Overboard

Ouch. That had to hurt. Someone just took a personal swipe at you that you didn’t see coming and it left you with a nice sized bruise on your ego. You’re not good at cooking. You never really could sing. Truthfully, I’m leaving you because you smell like my Grandmother’s basement.

GarageBand rocks more with less

I still remember my first electric guitar. I’d plug that shiny black Strat knockoff into my little red single-channel amp, crank that sucker to eleven, and let her rip. Jamming along with songs on the radio or my favorite tapes and CDs was fun, but it wasn’t long before I was disappointed with the sounds I got out of that amp.

Spotlight: Bags on the Behance Network

Creative types have all sorts of things to carry - colored pencil sets, coffee table books about architecture, spare berets... so it's very important to select the right bag. We at Behance believe the container matters just as much as what's inside, and form should always meet function.

Career Renegade Interview on CBS Radio/Video

So, Career Renegade was released on January 13th and I’ve done more than 30 radio interviews that have aired in over 2,000 markets in the last 15 days. What an incredible, fun journey and it’s just getting rolling.

Do Arranged Marriages Work?

“How does this whole arranged marriage thing work in your country?” Whether I am getting a haircut or sitting on a plane, that’s the question I get all the time. “Did you have a say in choosing your husband?” “Is it true that it’s completely arranged?” “Wow! What if you don’t like who your parents choose for you?” Do Arranged Marriages Work?

Ten Surprising Things I Like to Buy in Bulk

I’ve always been a fan of warehouse stores. On many, many items, you can get a great deal there if you’re willing to buy a large quantity of items at once. For a person with a lot of storage space and a family (like me), storage isn’t a problem, nor is using it up.

How to Make Your Own Luck

The current issue of Newsweek (cover-dated 02 February 2009) has a fantastic article from Ben Sherwood entitled “What It Takes to Survive”. Ostensibly, this piece is about how people handle crises. Why do some people panic, some people lead — and most people stand around in a daze?

Folding kitchen island

Do you have a small kitchen, but want extra counter space to prepare your meals? Unfortunately, a small kitchen has limited options for improvement. Either you make more room by taking advantage of a table in another room, or you move to a place that has a larger kitchen for your meal preparation. The Folding Kitchen Island is a much more convenient option.

Bedtime for Titina

Paola hacks a snooze corner for her very fat cat. It looks absolutely cushy in the Duktig doll bed.She says, "My cat Titina is very fat, it is 9 kg and she used me like a bed. Now it is very hot so I was looking for a nice and comfortable place where it can sleep. Looking at the Italian Ikea store, I have found the Bastis Krona at €59 ($69.99) which I thought was very expensive.