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14th February in history

February 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is St. Valentine’s Day, the feast day of two Christian martyrs named Valentine: one a priest and physician, the other the Bishop of Terni. Both are purported to have been beheaded on this day. The custom of sending handmade ‘valentines’ to one’s beloved became popular during the 17th century and was first commercialized in the United States in the 1840s. 1349 2,000 Jews are burned at the stake in Strasbourg, Germany. 1400 The deposed Richard II is murdered in Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire. 1549 Maximilian II, brother of the Emperor Charles V, is recognized as the future king of Bohemia. 1779 American Loyalists are defeated by Patriots at Kettle Creek, Ga. 1797 The Spanish fleet is destroyed by the British under Admiral Jervis (with Nelson in support) at the battle of Cape St. Vincent, off Portugal. 1848 James Polk becomes the first U.S. President to be photographed in office by Matthew Brady. 1859 Oregon is admitted as the thi

Reasons to Drink more Water

But water lovers got a jolt recently when we heard that a new report had found that the benefits of drinking water may have been oversold. Apparently, the old suggestion to drink eight glasses a day was nothing more than a guideline, not based on scientific evidence Reasons to make sure you're drinking enough water or other fluids every day: Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids . Your body is composed of about % water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva , transportation of nutrients , and maintenance of body temperature . "Through the posterior pituitary gland, your brain communicates with your kidneys and tells it how much water to excrete as urine or hold onto for reserves," says Guest, who is also an adjunct professor of medicine at Stanford University. When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism. And unless you are taking med

3 Job Interview Tactics Phony Candidates Can't Handle

Three key techniques separate the fakers from the makers. 1. Ask uncomfortable questions These seven serious questions help reveal the character of the candidate. Note they aren’t cute or tricky (“If you were a tree …”). Only real-world questions uncover the data you need to make an accurate decision. Give me an example of a time when you had to do the hard thing or have a difficult conversation. Give me an example of a time when you weren’t getting along with a co-worker. How did you resolve that situation? What’s the last thing on which you and your boss disagreed? How did you settle it? Tell me about a time you dealt with an angry or frustrated customer. What are your top five professional accomplishments? (Then drill down to get specifics on each. Did the candidate drive the accomplishment or did they ride the coattails of a coworker?) What do you consider the single most important idea you contributed in your current job? At your previous job? Part of emo

Why Good Ideas Die

Good ideas don’t come by every day. While there are certainly ways to generate more ideas , most people will only have three-to-four truly groundbreaking ideas in their lifetime, so it’s vital that you capitalize on them and take advantage of any potential opportunities that your ideas may present. These are the reasons why good ideas die Poor timing You think your idea is ready for the world? Have you considered that the world might just not be quite ready for your idea? Timing is pivotal to seeing your idea flourish to its full potential. Sometimes, great businesses experience setbacks, because they came in too early or too late to their desired market. Analyzing your competition so that you can stay ahead of the curve is certainly important in ensuring that your idea can be as successful as possible. But so is being patient and biding your time until you are certain that the market will respond positively to your idea. Lack of commitment you’ve got a good idea an

Facts about a Woman's Brain

"There is no such thing as a unisex brain," says neuropsychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine of the University of California in San Francisco and author of "The Female Brain." Despite the trumpets of women's lib, science suggests sex differences are innate . Women, apparently, are not curvy versions of men sporting high-heeled shoes. Here are the facts about women's brain... She hates conflict (but lack of response even more) Women may also have evolved extra-sensitivity to interpersonal cues as a way to avoid conflict, a state that can feel intolerable to women, according to Brizendine. The flood of chemicals that takes over the female brain during a conflict -- especially within an intimate relationship — is almost on the same order as a seizure, she explains. Possibly because of their overachievement in "mind reading," women often find blank expressions, or a lack of response, completely unbearable. A young girl will go to great

Why Do a person Think Better after he/she Exercise?

A n associate professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Justin Rhodes , responds: After being cooped up inside all day, your afternoon stroll may leave you feeling clearheaded. This sensation is not just in your mind. A growing body of evidence suggests we think and learn better when we walk or do another form of exercise. The reason for this phenomenon, however, is not completely understood. Part of the reason exercise enhances cognition has to do with blood flow. Research shows that when we exercise, blood pressure and blood flow increase everywhere in the body, including the brain. More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better. Another explanation for why working up a sweat enhances our mental capacity is that the hippocampus, a part of the brain critical for learning and memory, is highly active during exercise. When the neurons in this structure rev up, research shows that our cognitive function improv

Things that you have to know about Ginger.

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China.It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric , cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics. It is a very common ingredient in recipes. The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol . Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger, responsible for much of its medicinal properties. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and an