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Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine
Sewing seems to be a skill that not many people do nowadays. I grew up with a mother who sewed as a hobby but also for work. All my clothes were hand made however it’s a skill that I never learned myself because it looked too hard with all the needles and bobbles and power cords and noise….but it need not be hard. Sewing is a great skill to know because it helps you mend your clothes but also make new ones that no one else wears! Here’s how to start!
Learn How to Cut Your Fringe (Bangs) During Isolation
Well today, I looked in the mirror and thought that my fringe needs to be cut as the hair was going into my eyes. Truth be told, I also need to dye my hair however, I have no idea when the hairdressers will be open again so I had to make do by checking YouTube and seeing how I could cut my hair myself. Here’s a short video I found on how to cut your fringe.
Find out about Ancient Rome
According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself. This story of the founding of Rome is the best known but it is not the only one.
Read or listen to the article or listen on Ancient Rome at the Ancient History Encyclopaedia
5 minute meditation you can do anywhere
In just 5 minutes you can reset your day in a positive way. Special thanks to John Davisi for lending us his incredibly soothing voice.
Learn to play bridge
Learn to bridge at The Bridge World where there are lessons for first-time players, as well as for those at the elementary and intermediate levels. You can find the appropriate section, and proceed through the lessons.
Here’s the link to Lesson 1: The Mechanics of Bridge:
We are often asked, “Why is contract bridge so avidly enjoyed by so many people?” This question is usually raised by someone who has never learned the game, but whose interest has been piqued by friends who have been bitten by the “bridge bug.”
It is not surprising that the game is highly appealing, because it combines so many fascinating features. Some of these are:
Find out how to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Real
Even though we can’t be physically together during the pandemic, is it possible to communicate more effectively through the gridlike haze of video chats and virtual meetings? We talked to body language and presence expert Rachel Cossar about the value of virtual presence and how it dramatically improves every conversation.
Most of us know the basics of setting up the webcam, looking presentable, and using video-chat software. But what can we do to connect more authentically? Cossar explains that there’s more to virtual communication than just talking and seeing each other’s faces. Virtual presence is about bringing intention, focus, and your whole self to the conversation.
Simple ways you can improve your virtual presence:
1. Turn off your selfie cam during video calls to eliminate the biggest distraction.
2. Make sure your camera is at eye level and you’re sitting 30”-36” from the lens for the most natural effect.
3. Practice physical anchoring exercises (grounding, breathing, and stretching) before a meeting to reset and refresh your mind and body.
Join a WordPress webinar
From blogs to eCommerce websites, small businesses to freelancers, no matter who you are or what you’re building our live video webinar series is designed to help you get started or learn how to use advanced features. Our experts will also take your questions at the end.
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Watch an Animated history of Transportation
Ever since the first hominids left Africa, human beings have been on the move. The canoe was invented in 8,000 B.C. and the first form of public transportation was a stagecoach operated in Paris in 1662. Fast forward to today’s self-driving car prototype, and it’s clear just how far we’ve come.
