murfreesborojustlistedcom: Sharpen Your Mind, Part 2
- 02/16/13 02:10 AM
Last month we shared five tips that will help you sharpen your mind, and also increase both your intelligence and your success. Getting more sleep and more exercise were two (pun intended) no-brainer tips we mentioned, along with reading and writing more often and playing games like Sudoku, which help with attention, memory, and pattern recognition. But that's not all you can do to boost your brainpower. Here are five more tips designed to sharpen your mind...no matter what age you are. Improve Your Diet Just like exercise, a good diet is critical to both physical health and intelligence. For babies, brain development is … (2 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: 30 Minute Workouts / When One Hour Is Too Much to Ask
- 02/16/13 12:36 AM
Okay, a show of hands please. How many of you made a New Year's resolution to get in shape? Now be honest. Are you finding it easy to stick to the resolutions you made? Many people tend to do well during the month of January; but by February many of us are already reverting back to our old ways. So, if you're one of those people whose resolution is to get in shape, what are you going to do differently than before? Here's a suggestion. How about a shorter workout? It's a common sense approach since most people don't have several … (3 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Block Parties Aren't Just for Summer -Connect With Neighbors Any Time
- 02/16/13 12:33 AM
With today's fast and hurried pace, we need a greater sense of community not only within our families, but in our neighborhoods as well. That can be easy to achieve during the summer, when people are sitting on their porches or the kids are playing in the yard. But how do you maintain that sense of community during the winter, when people are hunkered inside by their fireplace, avoiding the cold? One great idea is to throw an indoors neighborhood block party, which can be a blast for all involved, planners and partiers alike. You're sure to make new friends among … (0 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Sharpen Your Mind, 5 Tips for Increasing Intelligence (PART 1)
- 02/16/13 12:29 AM
Webster's Dictionary defines intelligence as the ability to learn and understand, or to deal with new or trying situations. Simply put, it's the degree of one's mental sharpness. It's easy to believe that your intelligence is set, meaning there's no way to "boost" your brainpower. However, many scientific studies have proven the exact opposite. A combination of lifestyle adjustments and mental exercises has been shown to not only increase intelligence, but also to improve general brain health and help prevent disorders associated with aging, such as Alzheimer's disease. According to most neurologists, the key is to stay mentally active, despite your … (3 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Homeowners Still Not Getting Money From $25-Billion Mortgage Settlement
- 02/09/13 01:36 AM
Do you remember the robo-signing scandal of 2010? What started with a single lawyer interviewing a GMAC employee turned into a national outrage that effectively halted foreclosures by the nation's biggest banks. Bank of America, Citi, Ally/GMAC, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo were accused of making big mistakes like rapidly signing documents without real knowledge of what they were signing. In February 2012, the above named banks agreed to a $25-billion settlement. Seventeen billion dollars was earmarked for direct principal reduction and other forms of modification designed to help homeowners whose homes were worth less than their tota mortgage liability. It … (0 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: THE NEW YEAR BEGINS WITH 18 PERCENT INCREASE FOR NASHVILLE HOME SALES
- 02/07/13 12:03 AM
There were 1,634 home closings reported for the month of January, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS. This figure is up 18.7 percent from the 1,377 closings reported for the same period last year. “This is a very positive start to the year for Middle Tennessee home sales,” said GNAR President Price Lechleiter. “It is especially good news to see an increase of this number over January of 2012, which was up about 25 percent compared to 2011. The positive home sales trend into this year is very encouraging. In fact, we have … (1 comments)
In its December 1999 issue, Popular Science previewed an unusual new product. In addition to standard call functions, the “thin and rich” Ericsson R380 cellphone boasted a black-and-white touchscreen, built-in modem for web browsing, and a whopping 2 megabytes of RAM. The smartphone was born. Fast-forward to 2013 and the smartphone may well be the most important productivity tool in--and out of--the office. This year an estimated 200 million workers will tap into mobile business apps to … (0 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Fannie, Freddie to let some underwater homeowners walk away
- 02/03/13 01:07 AM
At least 10 million homeowners aren't feeling the love of the housing market's recovery -- that is, they still have underwater mortgages where they owe more than their homes are worth. But some borrowers were thrown a life raft this week. Mortgage heavyweights Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a bailout program for struggling homeowners who are current on their payments. If there's a pressing need to leave their property, they can just walk away. To explain how it will work, we turned to Julia Gordon, director of Housing Finance and Policy at the Center for American Progress. What are … (0 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Dow Closes Above 14,000 For 1st Time Since Financial Crisis
- 02/02/13 02:42 AM
The Dow stock market index closed above 14,000 for the first time since before the financial crisis rocked the world economy. Propelled by strong auto sales and optimism about U.S. jobs, the Dow Jones industrial average crossed the line early Friday and continued flirting with the mark all day. The other major stock indexes also rose. The Dow was up 149 points to 14,010. It's gained 6.9 percent this year. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 15 to 1,513. The Nasdaq composite index added 37 to 3,179. The government jobs report that pushed stocks forward was mixed. The U.S. said … (1 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: 10 things that will torpedo the value of your home
- 02/02/13 02:00 AM
I recently read an acrticle on Yahoo! Homes that I felt was worth sharing. Buyers have the upper hand when purchasing a home in a down market. Sellers need to make the best possible impression to appeal to these picky buyers. When possible, sellers should avoid making changes that will devalue their home or cause buyers to pass on purchasing it. Before you decide to list your home for sale look at these 10 ways homeowners devalue their homes and consider how to fix these if necessary:
Curb appeal. (Photo: Freshome) 1. Lack of Curb Appeal The first thing any … (0 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: Etch A Sketch inventor dies at 86
- 02/01/13 08:39 AM
The inventor of the beloved Etch A Sketch toy, Andre Cassagnes, has died at age 86, the toy’s manufacturer confirms to NBC News. Cassagnes died Jan. 16 in France. “Etch A Sketch has brought much success to the Ohio Art Company, and we will be eternally grateful to Andre for that,” said Larry Killgallon, president of The Ohio Art Company. “His invention brought joy to so many over such a long period of time.” Cassagnes, a French electrician, created the product in the late 1950s when he “stumbled upon the idea of creating a drawing toy with a joystick, glass and … (2 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: The Best Apps for Real Estate Foreclosures
- 02/01/13 05:06 AM
I wanted to share this article that I recently read in Realty Biz News and I felt was invaluable for ActiveRain readers/subscribers. "With the current state of the economy, it’s not big secret many properties are going into foreclosure. While for many this is a devastating thing, for others its a business opportunity to purchase real estate at a cheaper cost. If you’re a go-getter and looking to buy a first home at a steal, there are also some great apps that you can use to help you start the process. Foreclosure Search by USHUD.com @ iTunes Foreclosure Search If you search for … (1 comments)
murfreesborojustlistedcom: The Sick Sense: Tips for Remaining Flu-Free During the Winter Months
- 01/25/13 04:52 AM
With so much of our attention focused on the New Year, it's easy to lose sight of the "other" winter equinox. Specifically the period between November and March, or what the Centers for Disease Control refer to as flu season. During this time, Americans' chances of contracting the illness will increase by as much as 80%. Upon learning this, the staff here at YOU Magazine felt compelled to help even the playing field. But, before we give out our advice for foiling the flu, it's important to realize the nature of the illness, as well as how it spreads. The flu … (3 comments)
Last month we shared five tips that will help you sharpen your mind, and also increase both your intelligence and your success. Getting more sleep and more exercise were two (pun intended) no-brainer tips we mentioned, along with reading and writing more often and playing games like Sudoku, which help with attention, memory, and pattern recognition.
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