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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Lifehacks to Help You Clean Your Car
Cleaning your car can be one of the most daunting tasks on a to-do list, and the longer you put it off, the more daunting it gets, the longer you want to put it off... and on and on. Instead of letting the grim pile up inside and outside of your car though, using lifehacks to help you clean your car and to keep it clean will save you a ton of time in the long run. Let's be honest, too, cutting down the time and effort you have to expend to get your vehicle in tip-top shape will go a long way in motivating you to finishing up what can be a truly horrendous chore.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Lifehack
The 10 Best Blockchain Programming Courses on Udemy
From the basics of blockchain to the highest level blockchain applications, Udemy offers courses online that will help you achieve your goals, whether that goal is simply understanding blockchain as it pertains to you or to build blockchain technologies of your own. Whether you want to take one course to boost your knowledge or dive into the full range of course offerings, Udemy's blockchain programming courses will get you the information you need.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in The Chain
17 Cute and Affordable Bags on Amazon You Can Buy
A love of handbags can be an expensive affair, but cute bags don't have to come at a costly price, nor do you have to spend hours combing discounts and thrift stores to find the right bag for your look. You can get a huge variety of cute and affordable bags on Amazon, with options to suit any kind of outing, outfit, size need, and style. From cute and quirky to elegant and classic to all-purpose tote bags, low prices and quick delivery can get you just what you need (or want) in a new handbag. Or two. Or three...
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Styled
How to Choose Soccer Shin Guards
Depending on your position, shin guards may seem like an absolute necessity or a simple nuisance. Nevertheless, many leagues and positions require players to wear this crucial piece of soccer gear, and for good reason. Shin guards are not just important for protecting the shin from serious bruising and damage, but also for absorbing some of the impact from the ball, which can cause injury to every part of the body—not just the shin. That said, there is a wide variety of shin guards out there, and knowing how to choose soccer shin guards that are right for you can be tricky. To that end, there are some especially vital considerations you should keep in mind when you’re setting out to protect your shins from the dangers of the game.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Cleats
How Pure Growth Is Changing the Way Marketing Is Done, and What You Can Learn from It
The success of a product or company should never be limited by their ability to pay for expensive ads. This is the philosophy behind the guerilla marketing movement of the 90s, in which lead thinkers in advertising and marketing realized that some of the best ways to sell a brand are by providing quality, surprising, people-oriented advertisements that engage the consumer—but not at great cost.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Journal
10 Signs Someone Is Hiding a Mental Illness
Especially in teenagers and young adults, it can be hard to recognize what behaviors are a normal part of growing up, and what behaviors may be signs someone is hiding a mental illness. There are many different mental illnesses out there that people can suffer from. These illnesses will also manifest themselves in different ways in each individual. But understanding these common symptoms and different ways that mental health issues may appear can put you in a position to change, or even save, a friend or family member's life.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Psyche
- Top Story - December 2018
10 Christmas Gifts That Support Planned ParenthoodTop Story - December 2018
Support Planned Parenthood this holiday season by giving gifts that give back. These companies and designers now allow you to give high quality Christmas presents to the people in your life, while simultaneously supporting Planned Parenthood. Rather than donating to Planned Parenthood (or forgetting to do so) and buying random gifts, make use of Christmas gifts that support Planned Parenthood so that you not only amaze the recipient of your gift with an amazing quality present, you commit yourself to a good deed this holiday season.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Viva
Worst Video Game Mascots of All Time
Some of the most classic video game mascots will always have a dear place in our hearts. Silly and cartoonish though they may be, Sonic the Hedgehog, who debuted with the Sega Genesis system, and the Mario Bros. appeal to the child in all of us—and the child that was all of us when we were first introduced to the great mascots of video game history. Unfortunately, not all characters are created equal, and the success of Sonic and Mario gave way to a series of truly horrible, excessively cartoonish, cringe-worthy characters. So much so, they all compete for the title of the worst video game mascots to have ever hit our consoles.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Gamers
Reasons Why Your Cat Won't Use the Litter Box
As any cat owner knows, there are few things more frustrating than finding a pile or puddle of cat waste on the floor. Not only is it messy, smelly, and potentially difficult to clean up, but it can also be concerning. Some of the reasons your cat might experience litter problems may be health related, so you should always keep an eye on any such changes and behaviors to make sure your little fur ball is doing alright.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Petlife
- Top Story - November 2018
Things Your Military Recruiter Won't Tell YouTop Story - November 2018
Military recruiters, like any profession, are a mixed bag. Some, most even, will do their best to answer your questions honestly and give you the most accurate picture of the military that they can provide. Others, however, are ill equipped to answer all of your questions, and you may not know what questions to ask. Furthermore, some recruiters are apt to bend the truth, and are more inclined to feed you lies to fill their quotas. To that end, there are strictly some things your military recruiter won't tell you, or can't tell you, that you should keep in mind as you decide whether or not to enlist.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Serve
Best Steampunk Bands
Steampunk music is tough to characterize. It combines aspects of historicism with aspects of futurism, overlapping with recent musical genres such as dark wave, new age, and synth-pop music, but it also combines elements of haunting historicism, using orchestral instruments, Oriental practices, Gothicism, and other elements uncommonly seen in any other musical genre today. Due to the nature of the genre, the best steampunk bands don't all sound alike, and in fact can be hard to classify at all.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Beat
The Best Hockey Sticks for Defensemen
No two hockey players are the same; and indeed, no two positions or skills require the same strengths. Were this the case, all hockey players would use the same stick. Rather, finding the best stick for the player is a matter of personal preference and skill. Some major aspects of their equipment the best NHL defensemen of all time probably considered are stick handling, kick point, and an open or closed face heel curve, among others. With these kinds of considerations in mind, the best hockey sticks for defensemen has a range of prices and particularities that each player should consider before skating out onto the ice.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in Unbalanced