Nicola P. Young
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Lover of Books, Saxophone, Blogs, and Dogs. Not necessarily in that order. Book blogger at heartofinkandpaper.com.
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How To Protect Your Skin From the Sun Naturally
Sunburns, rashes, wrinkles, and, of course, skin cancer are all potential dangers of getting too much sun with too little protection. One important thing to do to avoid all this and more is applying sunscreen. You may know how to reduce sun damage after a sunburn, but there are many things you can do to protect your skin from the sun naturally and stave off any harmful effects of UV rays. Because while you want to avoid these dangers, you don't want to avoid the sun: it provides necessary things like vitamin D, as well as the warmth and light to have fun outdoors. Up your skincare routine, and take good care of your skin year-round so you don't have to hide. A diet rich in antioxidants, as well as other topically applied substances, can drastically reduce your risk of side effects from sun exposure.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Blush
How Blockchain Is Disrupting the Digital Marketing Space
Everyone in finance already knows all about blockchain, and while there is much debate on the extent to which this new technology will change the game long-term, there's no doubt that it's an important innovation to keep your eye on. But it's not just finance and currency that blockchain has the power to change: in addition, blockchain is disrupting the digital marketing space. And since digital marketing is where advertisers and companies now make the overwhelming majority of their money, this can have major repercussions for everyone involved: marketers and advertisers, companies, consumers—everyone. So it's not just something for small groups of finance workers, techies, and maybe some government sectors to care about—blockchain has the power to potentially revolutionize our technological world, affecting everyone in it.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in The Chain
- Top Story - July 2018
Best True Crime YouTube ChannelsTop Story - July 2018
Popular interest in true crime has risen exponentially over the last few years. Between intriguing documentaries like Making a Murderer, and incredible investigative podcasts like Serial, it's no surprise that the genre is one of today's most talked about topics.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Criminal
Best Cookbooks for Low Calorie Dieters
The term "diet" might make many of us shudder... but so might the expanding waistline and general malaise of an unhealthy diet. The truth of the matter is, whether you're trying to lose or maintain weight, or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, it's important to watch what you eat. Healthy eating means something different for everyone, but a big part of it for most of us is watching our calorie intake.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Feast
Tips For Real Estate Investing Success In 2018
Successful real estate investors come from many different angles—there's no one, secret formula to succeeding in this market. But there are definite guidelines to follow and many things to consider, for new and experienced investors alike when aiming for real estate investing success.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Trader
Top 11 Japanese Crime Fiction Novels (Translated into English)
Riddled with reflections on mankind and the dark corners of our psyches, crime novels have a unique ability to give us much more than the simple story it directly portrays. They burrow into the things that motivate us, the things that drive us, and the horrible things that people are capable of under the right circumstances.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Criminal
Best Soccer Movies on Amazon Prime in 2018
From inspiring tales of adversity and triumph to close-up biographic films of your favorite professional players and teams, and even comedies and dramas, there are a lot of ways to get some soccer in your veins—even when there isn't a game on. And luckily, a lot of these great movies are available on Amazon Prime, so you can watch easily for free or for a low rental or purchase price.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Cleats
NBA Players Who Would Be Great in the NFL
Michael Jordan's brief foray into the world of professional baseball might not have been a smashing success, but he certainly proved himself a skilled athlete across multiple sports. Which brings up an interesting point: while some professional athletes are probably one-trick ponies, many of them likely possess the athleticism, work ethic, and skill to succeed outside of their area of expertise.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Unbalanced
How To Invest in Your Favorite Sports Team
You could hand over your money to a professional, and let him or her build you an investment portfolio to forget about. Or you could invest in some businesses and chains that you're familiar with, or that someone advised you to invest in—but frankly, that's not particularly interesting to most people. Not knowing the financial market can put many people off of investing, but this shouldn't be the case. If you want a more direct role in your finances, a real connection to the objects of your investments, you'll probably want to invest in things you know, love, and understand—and frankly, it's not very likely that even your favorite chain restaurant instills strong emotions in you. Investing in fine wine is fun, but not everyone is into that. So what fits that criteria? Well, for a significant proportion of the world's population, professional sports. Think about your relationship to your favorite sports teams—likely, you can talk about their season, predict successes, understand what particular wins, losses, trades and injuries mean for them overall. And that's just the kind of knowledge that helps make a good investor. So for the sports fans and soon-to-be investors out there, here's how to invest in your favorite sports teams—and no, before you ask, it's not by placing risky and addictive bets.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Trader
- Top Story - July 2018
How Are Monster Trucks Made?Top Story - July 2018
Bob Chandler, the putative inventor of the monster truck, had no idea where the project would take him when he began. But as he added larger and larger tires to his Ford truck, and made many adjustments to the structure in order to accommodate new demands, a legacy was born. This original monster truck, Bigfoot, one of the most popular monster trucks of all time, paved the way for a whole new, exciting style of entertainment.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Wheel
Top True Crime Podcasts of 2018
Our fascination with true crime in unmatched. Cold cases, serial killers, unjust sentences—the world of true crime is no longer limited to daytime TV. And podcasts lend themselves perfectly to the telling of true crime tales—over the course of a season, they can get in-depth about intense, confusing, and shocking cases, or give you the highlights in a one-case-per-episode manner. However you prefer, podcasts are changing the game when it comes to true crime. And it's not just a matter of telling the stories: in many of these podcasts, the team does their own investigation, presents their own findings, and gives you the opportunity to interpret the evidence right along with them, just as the police, detective, even FBI have done already. Here are the best true crime podcasts of 2018.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Criminal
Best 4K TVs You Can Buy in 2018
You know that feeling you get when you visit your parents' (or grandparents') house, and see that little grey-ish box, usually sitting on some kind of dresser or stand, too far away from any furniture to possibly actually watch anything on it? Well, it you don't, it's a weird feeling—a mix of nostalgia for the programs you used to watch on the monstrosity, and a sense of disbelief that you used to think of that as the absolutely coolest technology in the world.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in 01