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Charles Umphred is a man who has lead an amazing life. From being a “blue collar” guy to almost getting killed in a head-on collision to owning his own incredibly successful company, Charlie — as he likes to be called — has seen and probably done it all.

In Poland, Christmas Eve dinner is the most important celebration of the year. Although this meal is reserved for the closest family, it is customary to set an extra plate and seat for an unexpected guest or even a vagrant. Most of the dishes served are cooked specifically on this special day – and only once a year!

You’ve likely wondered if the internet is having a negative effect on your brain. Perhaps you’ve thought this after realizing the world wide web now serves as a trusty resource when gaps in your knowledge appear, and over time it, you’ve thought, maybe it might be making you less knowledgeable overall because you habitually head to Google if you don’t know the answers to something, search, click, read a few lines, and then promptly forget the factoid until the next time you need it.

Some handy math tricks can help you figure out each of these situations quickly — and without having to resort to pulling out the calculator on your phone. We've assembled seven such tricks and talk a little about how they all work.

American philosopher William James (1842–1910) yearned to find a practical spirituality, one that produced concrete improvements in happiness. The Harvard physician grew encouraged, especially in his final years, by his personal experiments with New Thought, which he called “the religion of healthy-mindedness.” I challenge today’s seekers to continue James’s search for a testable, workable spiritual system. Will you join me in a 30-day experiment that puts positive-mind metaphysics to the test?

The universe, man… THE UNIVERSE.

I live in a nice part of Silicon Valley, and I do whatever I want for less than $5,000 per month. There are more metrics to consider. More important, I’m “happy” by all conventional measurements. But I’ll be the first to admit… it hasn’t been this way for long. Only in the last three years have I really come to understand the concepts of time as currency and positional economics.

While the benefits of learning a new skill are clear, the main problem we have is finding the time in our schedule to learn something new in the first place.

In an ideal scenario, founders already have experience in what it takes to build a company. They might have worked different jobs in the past or have a fancy college degree which will, at the very least, point them in the right direction. But startups are tricky; be prepared to dig deep and get your hands dirty. Fortunately there's a wealth of advice out there from people who've achieved brilliant things and want to give their knowledge to others like them. In no particular order, here are four books every aspiring tech founder should read.

The best movie about obnoxious geniuses ever made shows us that being smart is good, but having fun is gooder.  Here are some of the 10 best quotes and scenes from the Val Kilmer classic Real Genius

Brainstorming is the starting place of all good ideas. From “What should we do today?” to “What’s our next company logo going to be?” brainstorming is what gets you going. And although it’s so important, sometimes it can be seemingly impossible to think up new ideas. That’s where this list comes in. These are our favorite brainstorming techniques. Give them a try next time you have a meeting at work — your coworkers might just be impressed with your creative approach.

Why has Captain Kirk remained an icon when Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon have faded?

It might sound counterintuitive, but using four-syllable textbook words to demonstrate your smarts will actually make you appear less capable.

How common it is, how it happens... and how to banish it, as well as you can.

For skiers that feel that every year is just more of the same old slopes, take a cue from the 1% and infuse a bit of glamour in your ski season. From where to stay to what to wear while there, this is a beginner's guide to skiing like the elite.

Why the mental health of astronauts is one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to successful space missions.

Space, dystopian futures, robots, technology, aliens . . . what is there not to love about science fiction, a genre that stretches the imagination and offers a glimpse into what lies in a galaxy and time far, far away? Now that you've indulged on the most compelling, classic epic fantasy series, it's time to switch gears. Onward, futurists!

Build on these personal traits to become a more effective leader.

Can children be made more psychologically ‘resilient’ to traumas like 9/11 – as well as the stress of everyday life? Emma Young meets a former school principal who believes they can.

Turns out you can still whip up a damned good sauce with only three ingredients. Yep, that's right: three ingredients, not including salt. The magic trio? Tomatoes. Butter. Onions. And that's it.

It was this recent reevaluation that led me to try an experiment to increase my productivity. So I made the goal to really improve my morning routine and be up and working by 6:30 a.m. and stop at noon every day, giving me five and a half hours to get work done before calling it quits.

How a young woman with the uncommon talent of applying poetic imagination to science envisioned the Symbolic Medea that would become the modern computer, sparking the birth of the digital age.

If you're looking for a mathematical way to impress your friends and beguile your enemies, here's a good place to start.

Learning new information and skills across your entire lifespan helps to keep your brain strong even in the later years of life. Activities that have the highest value for brain health are those that are novel and complex to each particular person. What is easy for one person may be challenging for another, so the things that challenge you the most have the most value for your brain.

These color images reveal the interior of not just any old 1930s airship but the Hindenburg itself, looking as genteel and well-appointed as you might expect, with accommodations up to and including, somewhere below its hydrogen-filled balloon, a smoking room.

Microcopy is more than just verbs on buttons. It’s the words that show someone how to sign up for your newsletter. Or the instructions that guide buyers through your website.

Let me share with you 8 Mind Hacks that Give You Instant Results.

Apply these 5 research-backed ways to improve your memory, and you’ll be memorizing faster in no time.

Founded in 1897, Betteridge is one of the premier high-end watch and jewelry boutiques in the United States. So, when the RobbReport.com editorial team decided to compile a roundup of watches every well-dressed man should own, we knew just who to contact. Win Betteridge, director of business development at the prestigious Greenwich, Conn., emporium, shares five of his favorite timepieces (available at Betteridge) for the well-heeled gentleman.

Salted. Unsalted. Whipped. Cultured. "European." What if you just want to make some pie crust?

In the mood for a little outer space photo session?  Hunker down with this intoxicating video of Saturn and its many moons from the Wall Street Journal that stitches together all 341,805 images taken by NASA’s Cassini probe during the period of Feb. 6, 2004 through Sept. 15, 2015.  All combined, this awesome dump of data encompasses three hours and 48 minutes of enlightening video footage.

Why do I feel like I already have a hangover the same night that I've been drinking? All I had was two glasses of red wine. With dinner.

That’s why I was interested in Derek Doepker’s take on a “formula” that can help you come up with a book title that fulfills its main purpose: to appeal to the readers for whom the book was intended,  catching their attention and compelling them to want to know more.

You’ve been freelancing for a few years now. Perhaps business is booming and you’re considering hiring help. Or you’re tired of working “for others” and see yourself as more than a lone gun for hire. You may not have much capital or a 10-year business plan, but the evolution from freelancing to small business feels like the natural progression.

It is through learning from our imperfections and mistakes that we discover our inner Divine worth and open ourselves to others. But that requires letting go, not an easy road for someone with trust issues.

Today’s post is mostly for fun, but there are some things that can be gained from exploring the vocalism of Disney animated princesses throughout the years (especially now that the company has such a huge presence on Broadway).  It is interesting to see how the singing in these films has changed to reflect shifting musical and cultural trends in our society.  So, without further ado, let’s meet our five princesses…

If you are one of the 92 percent of the population who regularly experience earworms—snippets of music that pop uninvited into your head and won't go away—you might wish there was a way to make them stop. Earworms are a generally benign form of rumination, the repetitive, intrusive thoughts associated with anxiety and depression.

So plan ahead: Get resealable containers ready, and set timers to remind you to put the bird safely away in the fridge. Having everything close at hand means stashing turkey safely and quickly will be a snap.

ALL I could see from where I stood
Was three long mountains and a wood;
I turned and looked the other way,
And saw three islands in a bay.

These two expressions for good luck are well-known throughout Italy, but clearly they don’t make any sense. Maybe they came into use because a simple “good luck” (buona fortuna) was too plain and boring.

You tell your friend you can't meet for drinks tonight because you're too busy. You cancel your morning meeting because you're already running late on completing your project.

Whether you’re searching homes for sale in Athens, GA, or Sioux Falls, SD, here are nine commonly used code phrases. Knowing the deeper meanings of these real estate terms could help you avoid wasting your time on a home that isn’t right for you.

One of the best ways to initiate a conversation with someone you admire — whether they're in your industry or someone with an interesting career — is through a cold email.

Yes, mass-market brands emphasize customer service, but retailers of the world’s most prestigious marques practice refinements that mainstream dealerships can’t manage. High-end retailers anticipate your perceptions of the ultra-luxury car-buying experience, and they’re prepared to go extra lengths.

We used to believe our brains couldn’t be changed. Now we believe they can – if we want it enough. But is that true?

Here’s a story about something that happened to me, and the 5 steps involved in going from innocuous comment to an “outrage narrative” providing us all with content for days to come.

Instead of avoiding sarcasm completely in the office, the research suggests sarcasm, used with care and in moderation, can be effectively used and trigger some creative sparks.