Have you ever wondered why certain colors affect you in different ways? For example the color green might instill a feeling of peace or tranquility whereas red makes you feel energized and ready to take on the world. Believe it or not, there is actually a lot of research behind the art of “power colors” and each person has their own color that evokes power from within. Colors can stimulate productivity, increase confidence, intimidate competitors, and so much more. Color meanings vary from culture to culture and have changed over the decades however recent research has found these power … [Read more...]
Get Your Dream Job: Ace your Next Job Interview
The economy is in recovery mode and the job market is tough for everyone from new graduates to seasoned experts. Tons of qualified people are all out interviewing for the same desirable positions. The U.S. unemployment rate for 2012 was at an average 7.8 percent with 12.2 million people out of work. That average has gone down to about 5.82 in 2014 but is still relatively high compared to before the recession. A great interview is an essential asset to rope in your ideal career. Here are some quick and easy tips that will make you an appealing job candidate. Dress like a … [Read more...]
The Next Steve Jobs
Does the name Paloma Noyola Bueno sound familiar to you? No? Well, me neither. But according to an article by Wired Magazine, this 12-year-old could be the Next Steve Jobs. Paloma attends José Urbina López Primary School that sits just across the US border in Matamoros, Mexico, a city smack down in the middle of the war on drugs. There are regular shoot-outs and bodies are often left in the streets. There is only one small cinder-block barrier that separates the school from this war. Although this school is often called un lugar de castigo — “a place of punishment” — it was Paloma’s solace, … [Read more...]