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The McGuffin Problem
We’ve all heard of it before, the plot device, the McGuffin, or the Deux Ex Machina. It’s that one story element that the protagonists are searching for, trying to activate, kill for, or even destroy. But in the end, it ultimately serves one purpose, to move the story forward.
By Jose Gabriel7 years ago in Geeks
Newborn Mom: Common Emotional Problems
Having a baby is one of the most life-changing events any woman will go through in her life. Even with multiple children, each newborn brought home forces the family dynamic and routine to vastly change. The key to getting through the first few months with a newborn at home is to enlist the help of friends and family that can help to carry on normal household duties and care for other children while you focus on tending to your new baby. It’s even harder for single mothers, who not only have to adjust to the new life but also, have to worry about establishing child support orders. Make sure you prepare well before giving birth, such as writing down a baby registry checklist if it’s your first child. In this way, you only have to think about your child’s well-being and your well-being.
By Sophia Moore7 years ago in Families
Why the OhMiBod Club Vibe Should Be in Every Bedside Drawer
Anyone who has met me, even for five minutes, can tell you that I love nightlife. In fact, I don't just love it. I eat, sleep, rave, repeat it. It's a true-to-God lifestyle for me, and to a point, yes, clubbing does turn me on quite a bit.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Filthy
How the 3dRudder Foot Motion Controller Is Changing VR Gaming
Every year, Virtual Reality tech and games edge closer and closer to widespread appeal. 2019 will bring about many new advancements in the space, like built in eye tracking, wireless headsets, and maybe even a killer app. There are still challenges yet to be solved on another front, though.
By Brayden Simmons7 years ago in Gamers
Turn Your iPhone Into a 360 Degree Camera with the Insta360 Nano
The standard camera on an iPhone is good, but it's probably not good enough to really talk about in a circle of serious photographers. Even my friends who have their own small businesses legitimately grimace at me when I tell them that I'm still using my phone for the majority of my social pictures.
By Eddie Wong7 years ago in Photography
11 Unique and Creative Ways to Use a PopSocket (That's Not on Your Phone)
When I first saw a display for PopSocket grips at the mall, I'll admit I was a little skeptical. I just wasn't sure what purpose they would really serve. Today, I'm not ashamed to admit I couldn't have been more wrong. Not only do I use my PopSocket every single day with my iPhone, I have discovered tons of creative ways to use a PopSocket that have nothing to do with its usefulness on my phone. If, like me, you were once a skeptic, I invite you to read through these many unique PopSocket ideas.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Lifehack
Explore Neuroscience with the Backyard Brains SpikerBox
I'm a 62-year-old man, yet I still struggle to fully understand what exactly neuroscience is. This could be attributed to the fact that I'm, well, not a neurosurgeon. I'm a shift supervisor at Bob's Discount Furniture for a reason.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Futurism
10 Reasons Every New Parent Needs an Owlet Smart Sock 2 Baby Monitor
It's every parent's worst nightmare. You worked hard to make sure your nursery was safe. You fed your child all the right food. You even bought a baby monitor that kept a good eye on your little one's movements. But then, one night, your child's heart stopped beating.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Families
Go Minimalist, Turn Three Devices into One with Onelink's Carbon Monoxide Detecting Alexa Speaker
If there's one thing we've all learned to love, it's the invention of the smart home. Smart home AI devices like Alexa let us set the mood in our houses, let us save money on energy expenditures, and even help us make sure we arrive home to a hot meal.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in 01
What to Know About Pygmy Hedgehogs
Pygmy Hedgehogs are so cute, right? I think everyone can agree on that. But how difficult are they to have as a pet? Well, from personal experience, I can answer with an affirmative "extremely difficult"! Correct information on them can also be very hard to find as they're such an exotic pet; however, here I will outline the main things to consider when owning one of these little cuties.
By Chloe Francis7 years ago in Petlife
Ariana Grande - Fourth Woman to Headline for Coachella 2019
Ariana Grande has made headlines with her single "Thank u, next" streamed by millions since it was released in November and now she will be the fourth female to ever headline Coachella 2019. And this number itself is somewhat of a systematic issue on Coachella's part, along with other major music festivals all around the world that spotlight more female artists that are worthy of having a headlining spot.
By Mikyah Henderson7 years ago in Beat
Don't Be Afraid
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues plague our society today. I have not been untouched by them. I live, and have lived, with anxiety for years, perhaps even as early as kindergarten. I never questioned it, but in the past few years, I have come to notice it, and it's getting much worse. I experienced bouts of depression, episodes during high school, and again recently. I will be 22 at the end of the month. I have a lot of life left to be sad and afraid of, but I don't want to be anymore. And I don't want anyone else to be.
By Grace Campbell7 years ago in Psyche
I Won't Go to Work Without the Cauldryn Heated Coffee Mug. Here's Why...
Buying a fancy coffee mug may have never occurred to you before, but that was before you knew about the Cauldryn Heated Coffee Mug. Whether you drink coffee or tea, blended protein shakes, or some other beverage, you won’t be able to live without this travel mug once you get your hands on one. The many features and different styles of this mug will give you everything you needed and then some, becoming a treasured item for your everyday use.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Feast
5 Horror Movies About Real Demons
Demons are a favorite creature for the horror genre. Ancient and eternal, they come in an infinite variety of forms, and most of the time they don't even need an explanation. Their very existence is all the threat you need to drive the story and create the proper amount of fear.
By Neal Litherland7 years ago in Horror
I Tried Shed to Store All My Stuff—Here’s What Happened
When you’re married to a DJ, you tend to get used to certain things. You get used to hearing beats coursing through your apartment on a daily basis. You get used to going to parties on a Tuesday, after working a full shift at work. You also get used to seeing DJ equipment—a lot of it.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Lifehack
