Dump Your Luggage On Your Bed To Prevent Unpacking Procrastination

The last thing you want to do when you get home from holidays is unpack. Give yourself motivation by putting your stuff between you and sleep.


This Is Why America Is The Fattest Nation On Earth…

According to BMC Public Health data, an average adult in the USA weighs over 80 kilograms. We think this “small” McDonald’s cheeseburger meal might have something to do with it…


Has Pixar Still Got It?

This week, we were invited to an advanced screening of Monsters University by Pixar Animation Studios, the follow-up to the Academy Award-winning Monsters Inc. The film is an enjoyable romp for all ages… but does “enjoyable” really cut it when you’re paying through the nose? These days, a family trip to the cinema costs around $50 — and that’s if you forgo 3D and the snack bar. So the question is: does Pixar still have what it takes to put your bum in a seat?


App Deals Of The Day: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone

Hootie Twitter app for free on Android, ProTuber now free on iOS, iNotes reduced to 99c on iPad, DivvyUp for free on Windows Phone, plus lots more. Deals end without warning, so be quick or miss out!


Why Consistency Matters With Exercise

It’s common wisdom that missing a workout session makes it harder to get back to it the next day, but the New York Times points out that it’s not as cut-and-dry as simple motivation. A number of other factors show how important consistency is when sticking to a workout.


How To Decode ‘Menuspeak’ And Navigate Any Restaurant Menu

Eating healthy is particularly tricky at restaurants, since even healthy-sounding dishes can harbour ingredients that add hundreds more calories. This effect is known as the health halo. Of course, if you want to splurge every now and then, I more than encourage it. The trick is making sure you know when you are or aren’t making healthy choices and doing so intentionally.


Make JPEG Droplet Is The Fastest Way To Convert Files To JPEGs

Mac: If you want to share a photo with a friend, but it’s in a large file size format, it makes sense to convert it to a JPEG before sending it along. If you don’t want to take the time to open up an image editor to convert it though, Make JPEG Droplet can do the job instantly.


New Car Buying Site Makes Dealers Do The Haggling

New Australian startup Autogenie is attempting to take the time and haggling out of getting the best price on a new car. The online car buying service brings car dealers to one place, where they propose their best price to buyers. It’s then a simple matter of going with the best offer.


Which Australian Airline Has The Worst Safety Record?

Airlineratings.com is a new Australian website that ranks the globe’s airlines in terms of passenger safety; right down to individual aircraft models. Those planning a cut-priced international holiday might want to check how each airline scored before booking any tickets…


Maintain An Easy ‘Holiday Beard’ With Three Quick Steps

Nobody wants to take the time to shave every single morning when they’re on holiday. The easiest way to solve this problem is with light maintenance, and the stylists over at Birchbox put together the above video guide for keeping your beard from getting out of hand without too much work.


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