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Google Glass App for Firefighters Could Save Lives

A new Google Glass app in the works is anything but smoke and mirrors. Patrick Jackson, a firefighter and self-taught programmer in Rocky Mount, N.C., is working on a Google Glass app that may very well change the way firefighters do their jobs. Initial versions of the app already help with minor tasks, such as receiving messages from dispatch or identifying nearby hydrants. But these features are small potatoes compared to what Jackson's app may ultimately accomplish. download Jackson envisions that the app may someday be able to provide maps and...

Dandruff: Why you should not apply hair oil

Hair oil may soothe an itchy scalp and reduce dandruff flakes, but Dr. Vijay explains, "Hair oil has been used in our country as a continuance of our age-old traditional way of moisturising our hair. However, the truth is that the hair oil forms a layer on the scalp that prevents moisture from entering the skin naturally. This leads to the formation of flakes and dandruff because of the choked pores. So, I do not recommend applying hair oil." hair-460 (1)
Applying hair oil on a scalp, which is already infected with dandruff intensifies...

How to brew the best coffee

With the winter on in full swing, if there's one thing that everyone unanimously agrees on, it's the need to start their day with a hot, steaming cup of coffee. We tell you how to brew that perfect cup of coffee at home. girl-drinking-coffee-23432The water you use in your coffee makes a difference in its quality. If you are using tap water, consider running it through a filter first (pitcher or faucet-mounted). The temperature also matters. Ideally, it should never be boiling when it touches the grounds. So after ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gifts housekeeper new car

hot-300Dwayne Johnson has bought his housekeeper Esperanza a new Ford Edge. The former WWE wrestler turned actor took to Twitter saying that for 10 years, she has cared after their home with the love of a mama and an eagle's eye.
He wrote on the micro blogging site that he just surprised her with a new ride, with a hashtag saying "we love you". Johnson's autobiography The Rock Says... (co-written with Joe Layden) was published in 2000. It debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks.Johns...

Tips to make high heels wearable

Walking comfortably in high heels is not everyone's cup of tea. Try to roughen up the sole, give your shoes a test drive before you walk out wearing them or spray your feet with deodorant to ease out the experience, says an expert. heel-640 Make the sole rough Every time you buy a new pair, take a pair of scissors to the bottoms to roughen them up. Spitting on the soles of shoes also helps. Some use hairspray to give them a bit more grip. Wear your shoes once you get home
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Fat loss superfoods that deserve hype

Fat loss superfoods that deserve hype : Everyday we come across people discussing the health benefits of colorful vegetables and fruits, but not all are backed by strong research. Green tea, raspberries and coconut milk are some of time-tested and research proven food items that can be trusted. fat-loss-640 Coconut milk and oil The healthy saturated fat in coconut comes from medium-chain triglycerides, a fatty acid your body prefers to burn for energy rather than store. One stu...
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