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What is it? Lake Vostok is one of 140 subglacial lakes found under the surface of Antarctica. The overlying layer of ice could be somewhere around 400,000 years old. But the lake water below could be somewhere around 20 million years old. A team of Russian researches have been drilling since January to reach the lake. But attempts to drill down have been made since the lake was discovered in 1996. - Alexander13

If you've been putting off having the money talk with your spouse, you could be putting your relationship in jeopardy. Financial psychologist Brad Klontz offers pro tips to keep your finances - and your marriage - in check. - Alexander13

The difference is that the original trilogy appealed directly to the simplistic moral perspective of an America above reproach and always on the side of right in global geopolitics, whereas the much more subversive prequel trilogy stands in defiant counterpoint to the much more dangerously simplistic moral absolutism of the Age of Bush. - Alexander13

Here’s a litmus test: If you pulled your image from Flickr or a popular stock photo website, you probably have the wrong image. Yes, you might feel it grabs attention, but unless the picture is directly related to what you’re talking about, your readers probably ignore it. - Alexander13

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To put this in perspective, the average American has to work from January 1 until April 9 WITHOUT PAY to foot their share of the federal, state, and local taxes. That's more time employed for Uncle Sam than time spent working to provide food and shelter . . . combined! - Alexander13

When she reviewed the reasons why people distrusted a website, 94% cited DESIGN problems. Yes, you read that right. Your design can TRIGGER immediate DISTRUST. - Alexander13

Take advantage of early bird pricing. Get the Business plan for $97, and save $68. (You essentially get the Business plan for the price of Basic) Have some questions? We have some answers 1. Are the Webinar Bridge Plans one-time fees or recurring charges? The Webinar Bridge personal membership is a one-time fee. There are no recurring charges. - Alexander13

When you hear that a close friend is divorcing, you want to be nothing but supportive. But when you combine the delicate subject matter with your own mixed feelings (Is she making the right choice? Is my marriage in trouble, too?), it's easy to end up blurting out the wrong thing. You may mean to say, "I'm worried for you," but you end up saying, "How will you take care of your family now?" - Alexander13

Planning to ask Mom and Dad to contribute financially to your wedding? We checked in with financial pro Pam Krueger, author of The Moneytrack Method, to lay out the wedding etiquette of asking for money. Here's how to tactfully broach this touchy topic. - Alexander13

What Makes Online Content Go Viral? There’s an assistant professor of marketing at the Wharton School of Business who specializes in discovering what makes ideas and products go viral. His name is Jonah Berger. - Alexander13

The Department of Homeland Security and police forces label anyone who they disagree with – or who disagrees with government policies – as “terrorists”. - Alexander13

Case in point– last week, FinCEN announced that a California banker had been slapped with a $25,000 penalty for notifying a customer who had become the subject of a federal “Suspicious Activity Report” or SAR. - Alexander13

This is the third in a series of articles highlighting dividend companies that have large and durable economic advantages, or “moats”, that protect their business operations and allow years or decades of strong profitability. - Alexander13

These positions don't always come with the biggest paychecks, but if you're looking for a profession with solid job prospects, these 10 are your best bet. - Alexander13

1. Develop a short list of target employers. It's always easier to begin by identifying just a few organizations and then taking steps to find people who are affiliated with those places. How can you pick the right companies? - Alexander13

"I am unequivocally the most unflaggingly hard worker I know, and I love self-improvement. I have always felt that my time should be spent wisely, so I continuously challenge myself ... I decided to redouble my effort by placing out of two classes, taking two honors classes, and holding two part-time jobs. That semester I achieved a 3.93, and in the same time I managed to bench double my bodyweight and do 35 pull-ups." - Alexander13

1. Most interviewers aren't very good at interviewing. You might be going into interviews assuming that your interviewers know what they're doing, - Alexander13

1. Being late. Arriving late to a job interview is often an instant deal-breaker. Hiring managers assume that you're on your best behavior while interviewing, so if you're late, they'll assume you'll be unreliable once on the job. Always allow more time than you'll need to get to your interview, so that you have a buffer in case something goes wrong. - Alexander13

Launch Formula in 3 Steps You see, when I give away sure-fire formulas that get you results, that means you know my material works. That way, when I release my premium training product, you won’t wonder “does it work?” Instead, you’ll think “is this right for me?” That’s the psychology behind why it’s smart to give away some of your best material. - Alexander13

But what makes Task Rabbit and the growing number of others like it such as Coffee & Power and Zaarly different is that their jobs vary widely and often involve face-to-face interactions in the real world. Skillshare, for instance, is a site based in New York City - Alexander13

Getaround turns car ownership into a profitable sideline, while addressing urban congestion. Average car sharers make $300 to $400 a month, and top car sharers make can make more than $1,000, depending on the car. - Alexander13

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company says the Greater Boston area is the region with the highest number of LinkedIn users in the U.S., with 11.6 million users registered. New York City is next with 5.1 million, and Los Angeles is third, with 2.7 million. - Alexander13

To combat this, I suggest you use this little trick I developed. Remember, if you want people to read your content, you only need to get them to read the first few sentences. So, the trick is, make the beginning part of your article a shorter line length than the rest of your article. How do you limit the line length towards the beginning of your article? Use an half-width image below your headline like this: - Alexander13

Why Would a Small Business Want an App? First off, these apps are meant to be free for the consumer. They aren’t meant to make the business owner money via direct app sales. They are a lead gen and a customer retention tool. Some businesses like to be perceived as ahead-of-the curve. They want their customers to see them as technologically savvy, as on-trend. - Alexander13

ReTargeter is the simplest and most effective self-serve display retargeting platform. Your ads will stay in front of your audience to market your brand and increase your conversions. - Alexander13

As a bonus, How to Pay Zero Taxes includes answers to practical questions to lower your tax rate, like how much you can invest in or withdraw from your IRA, what can and can’t be written off, how to avoid an IRS audit, the best way to donate to your favorite charity, and a lot more. - Alexander13

Each of these four words are seemingly logical and devoid of emotion. In fact, all four words are employed in the context of persuading you to believe you are making a logical decision, when all they actually do is get you to act emotionally. Click "next" above to see each of the four words that can be used to rob you blind. - Alexander13

There are basically three ways to generate income from your retirement savings: Invest your savings, and spend just the interest and dividends. I've written previously about this strategy using a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. Invest your savings, but draw down principal cautiously, so that you don't outlive your assets. Buy an immediate annuity from an insurance company. - Alexander13

iList is a micro-classifieds service built on top of Twitter. It’s an easy way for you to tell people you have something, or you want something. Participating in iList Micro is as easy as adding an #iwant or #ihave to the end of you status update. This gives everyone an open, real-time marketplace to search through at any time. - Alexander13