Ciencia ficción - LeerGratis.com Presenta una vez más el destino de los humanos como una incertidumbre en la que Gea, la madre tierra, ha liberado a sus crueles y sanguinarios monstruos. Como no podía ser de otra manera, sólo los siete personajes principales Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo y Annabeth se pueden hacer cargo de la situación, cerrándoles las puertas. Este grupo de personajes responde a los semidioses griegos que viven en campamentos de entrenamiento a la espera de conflictos que resolver y que, según la profecía, son los elegidos para salvar la suerte de los mortales, la Gran Profecía de los siete dice así: “La hija de la Sabiduría camina sola, La Marca de Atenea arde a través de Roma, Los gemelos sofocan el aliento del ángel, Aquel que sujeta la muerte infinita, La perdición de los gigantes se mantiene dorada y …
5 Ways to Give Yourself an Education That Kicks the Crap Out of the One You Got in School 5 Ways to Give Yourself an Education That Kicks the Crap Out of the One You Got in School One of the biggest reasons that people are denied the privilege of education is because they can’t afford it. However, today we live in a world where knowledge and information are at our finger tips like never before. Technology has leveled the playing field so that anybody with an interest and an internet connection can receive a world class education. Self Motivation is Not Optional Taking this kind of approach to educating yourself requires an extremely high degree of self motivation. 1. There are a handful of traditional education institutions that have started to embrace this trend. 2. In a recent feature, the CBS Sunday morning show said that there were approximately 50 million active blogs online. Want to learn how to get in shape? 3. 4. Do a quick search through the iTunes directory and you’ll find podcasts on a wide variety of subjects ranging from learning a language to online marketing.
TRANSMODERNIDAD The 10 Best Questions to Ask at a Job Interview Karen Burns You’re interviewing for a job. After 20 or 30 minutes, you’re asked: “Do you have any questions?” The worst thing you can do is ask, “What is it your company does?” [See 21 secrets to getting a job offer.] You need to ask some questions! Bottom line: Don’t make the interviewer do all the heavy lifting. [See 50 tips for surviving your worst work day.] So what should you ask? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. [See more career advice at the U.S.News Careers site.] 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. P.S.
How to Get a Job Without Experience - Larry Stybel - HBR Now by Larry Stybel | 2:15 PM August 12, 2009 You know the Catch-22: “You can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job.” Young job seekers have always faced this dilemma. In today’s shrinking job market, people with years of experience also struggle with it. Whether they face the reality of a layoff, or merely the threat of one, many older workers are trying to reinvent themselves in order to become marketable in a changed economy. Whether you’re launching your career or trying to change its direction, you can get around this Catch-22 with some creativity and humility. Here’s how I did it: I was a clinical psychologist in a community mental health center. Imagine my surprise to learn that I could not find a single company eager to hire me. I couldn’t get business experience without getting hired. At a party, I met Dr. I said to Dr. For the next two months, two days a week, I did my best to help Dr. Neither of those led to new business. What?
Raising Redheads Parenting Magazine How To Create A Simple Brown Smoky Eye Makeup Tutorial Since you guys wanted to see more step-by-step tutorials, I will be doing a series of makeup tutorials starting with one of my favorite looks, smoky eyes. One thing I LOVE about the smoky look is how versatile it is. You can use pretty much any color and you can go from a soft smoky to a really dramatic one. Step 1. What I Used: NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base Step 2. What I Used: MAC Chilled On Ice Paint Pot Step 3. What I Used: NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Cordura Step 4. What I Used: NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Cordura Step 5. Step 6. What I Used: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack Step 7. What I Used: MAC Eyeshadow in Pollen Step 8. What I Used: Rimmel London Lash Accelerator in Extreme Black; Makeup For Life Lashes in #Hugs ‘n Kisses Step 9. What I Used: Rimmel London Lash Accelerator in Extreme Black Extra Beauty Tips * Do your eye makeup first if you are going to be using dark colors. * Always pair dark eye makeup with a clean face and nude lips for a fool-proof look. Like this tutorial?
Resources | Season of Peace | Freedom from fear, depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I remember so clearly being in college and wondering, Am I all alone in this? It was very discouraging, very disheartening. When things were getting really bad for me, I decided to speak with a psychiatrist. He looked at me and handed me this big, black book. That day, I realized I wasn’t alone. Today, I am free from a life-long battle with panic attacks and fear. That is why I have this resources page, to better equip you for this battle. I’m sure of it.
5 Ways To Hack Your Brain Into Awesomeness Much of the brain is still mysterious to modern science, possibly because modern science itself is using brains to analyze it. There are probably secrets the brain simply doesn't want us to know. But by no means should that stop us from tinkering around in there, using somewhat questionable and possibly dangerous techniques to make our brains do what we want. We can't vouch for any of these, either their effectiveness or safety. #5. So you just picked up the night shift at your local McDonald's, you have class every morning at 8am and you have no idea how you're going to make it through the day without looking like a guy straight out of Dawn of the Dead, minus the blood... hopefully. "SLEEEEEEEEEP... uh... What if we told you there was a way to sleep for little more than two hours a day, and still feel more refreshed than taking a 12-hour siesta on a bed made entirely out of baby kitten fur? Holy Shit! We're pretty sure Kramer did this once on Seinfeld. How Does It Work? #4. #3. 1. 2. 3.
10 ways to fix a slow PC - Page 7 - Hardware - Insight (Dusty Computer 7 image by Fons Reijsbergen, royalty free) Clear out the dust Dust build up over time can impede airflow, and airflow is vital for keeping system temperatures down. If your system overheats, it'll likely throttle its performance down to cope. Cleaning out the dust is easier if you've got a desktop rather than a laptop — you can still clear the dust away from vents in the laptop, but be wary about opening it up to do a thorough clean, as depending on the vendor this may invalidate your warranty. The first step is to remove general dust from around the system. ...you might be tempted to stick a vacuum-cleaner hose inside and suck out the dust. Next, you'll want to get your fans and heatsinks clean. Start by powering down your PC, removing the case lid and locating the various fans. If a fan continues grinding or ticking after you've cleaned it, there's a chance that you can always add extra lubrication.