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How to create the creepy mirror effect using a panorama. By lililwanjun10

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This is so frickin cool

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Have you wonder if you’re in a healthy relationship? A healthy relationship is determined by mutual respect, trust, honesty, support, fairness, equality, good communication and much more. Do you have areas in your relationships that you struggle with? 

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Our DM’s Guide to D&D Classes

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This may be the greatest writing on D&D of our lifetimes. I know it looks like a lot, but please read it, you will be so happy and you will either begin to understand D&D or else recognize this rightness in your SOUL.

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this is so deeply correct i may never stop nodding

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Eri112’s money saving tips.

So, did you reblog this money saving challenge last January?

I did.

I remember thinking that it would never work. I remember thinking it would be too hard.  I remember thinking HOW CAN I HAVE CASH IN MY ROOM AND NOT SPEND IT??

I just counted and it turns out I saved more than this person calculated.

I saved $1500 in cash. In one year.  In a Mason jar.

If you had told me last year that I could do this, I never would have believed you.  I have never been a financially secure person.  This activity taught me so much about myself as a spender. 

Here’s how I did it.

For those who have never seen this, the basic concept is that you print out this (or google 52 week money challenge…You can find many variations on this)…So the first week, you put in $1, second week is $2, third week is $3, etc.  The final week of the year, you’ll put in $52.  There are 52 weeks in a year.  See how that works?

As I said, though.  I somehow ended up with more.  I’m not sure how that happened.  Let me tell you how I managed to save money period.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL.  FOLLOW THESE TIPS WITH CAUTION.  I CANNOT GUARANTEE THEY WILL WORK FOR EVERYONE.

1. Create your own payday. I have 2 jobs.  One is my full time job that pays every two weeks on Thursday.  The other is a part time job that pays every week on Wednesday.  So, usually by Thursday, I have all the money I’m going to make that week.  So, I made Thursday my pay day.  Every Thursday, I made sure to put in the amount I was supposed to for that week.

2. Use small bills.  This was CRITICAL to saving money for me.  If I didn’t have the cash I needed, I would swing through the ATM and then ask a family member to trade a $20 bill for $1 bills.  I put in the required money and then hid all of the other ones under the jar.  That way, in future weeks I would have the ones I needed to make a payment.

3.  Hide the jar in plain sight.  I kept the jar in my room, but it was hidden.  This way, I wasn’t tempted to spend it.  I have 3 jars in my room.  One is my “happy memories” jar where I right down all the good things that happen to me.  Then I have my savings jar.  I also have a jar for paying myself to work out.  (Any time I work out, I pay myself a dollar.  I use this money for fun stuff like going to the movies)  In order to remember my savings jar and hide it at the same time, I put it directly behind my happy memories jar.  That way, I could see the jars, but I couldn’t see the money inside.

4.  Pack the money tight! It took my father a good five minutes to help me figure out how to get all of those bills out of that jar.  This was quite fun to watch (“HEY DAD!  I’m giving you $1400 in a jar!  Help me get it out!”) and quite difficult to do.  This is because I packed every inch of that jar.  Having the money packed in tightly made it really difficult to take money out.  The harder it was to take money out, the less I wanted to.  I’m quite lazy.

5.  Don’t be afraid to borrow, but write it down and pay yourself back in two days.  I’ll admit, there were a few occasions where I needed to borrow some money from the jar.  I never took more than $20.  I also forced myself to pay it back in two days.  Now that I think about it, I remember there was one time I borrowed and charged myself interest because I didn’t follow this rule…

Now, as I mentioned, my father is the recipient of this large stack of cash.  He was incredibly proud of me, but this lead to a conversation of how I could put away money that could earn some money.  He also suggested ways to get out of debt.  So here is what he suggested.

1.  Open a mutual fund with a high/mildly aggressive interest rate.  A mutual fund is an account that you deposit a set amount every month.  I’ll be opening one later this week.  We found one that earns 13% interest.  We agreed that I will put away $50 a month for 5 years.  Please note that these accounts will charge a fee if you withdrawal from them.  We did the math.  If I put away $50 a month for 5 years, I will have deposited $3000.  With a 13% interest rate, I will have $4394 by the end of those 5 years.  That’s correct.  The bank will pay me $1394 just for using their mutual fund.

2.  Snowball your debt. I also have acquired a lot of debt over the years.  I won’t lie.  I love to shop.  I have credit cards for every store, including amazon and LLBean (in NH, that’s a big deal).  When I receive my bills this month, he and I are going to sit down and compare them all.  We’ll be looking at total amounts due as well as the interest rate.  Then, I will pay in full anything that I can.  That way, I won’t continue to be charged interest on small amounts.  Then figure out how much money I can send to the bigger bills.  Once you know who has the highest interest rate, you can figure out how to divide that money.  You pay the most money to the highest interest rate.  On the others, you pay the minimum balance.  This way, you can put more money towards the bill that you lose the most money on.

Some advice from my rich sister:

Find a way to earn money when you shop or waste time online.

My sister and I use many different apps for saving money on groceries or shopping.  Message me if you’re interested and I can send you my sign up links.

I also use many different websites for earning money online.  Check them out:

Bing: Without using it for every search I do, I’ve managed to earn $10 in Starbucks gifts card through Bing.  I’m 54% away from my $5 gift card.  All you have to do is search for 30 things through Bing.  It can be random (I’ve searched my name a hundred times) and they suggest different stories for you to search.  You don’t have to click on any of the search results.  Just search.  There are other ways to earn with Bing, but searching is the easiest.  Check it out at Bing Rewards and start earning your gift cards now.

Treasure Trooper: I’ve also been on Treasure Trooper which I originally discovered through another Tumblr user (Thanks Diana!.)  I’ve been using it for a little under a year and have already earned $30.  You can answer surveys, listen to music, complete tasks…It’s pretty easy.  You should check it out.

Inbox Dollars might just be my favorite, though.  I’ve been signed up for a little over 5 months and have already earned $46.77.  They also have surveys and videos to watch.  They also send you e-mails and every time you click “view e-mail” you get 0.02.  That adds up.

Swagbucks is an awesome website where you can watch videos (in the background while you sit on Tumblr) and answer surveys, etc. to earn points.  Then you redeem those points for gift cards.  I have earned $45 Amazon gift cards.  It’s so easy.  I love it.

So, this is all I have to give for money advice.  I can certainly answer questions.  Don’t hesitate to message me.  Here’s to having a little more cash to play with!

Good luck everyone!

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I need to start

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Going to do this!

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Being Italian - An Insight into Italian Stereotypes

Spaghetti, mafia, musical accent, gestures, romantic, loud, fashion, chaos - these are all words often used to describe Italians. How much truth is there in the stereotype? By Nicoletta Di Bartolomeo on justlanded.com

This article is being written by one Italian, me. If you ask 10 more Italians to try and explain who they are, you will get 10 different answers; but then again we do like a good argument over some even better food! I will try and give you some insight into the Italian soul and clarify some common misunderstandings that foreigners have about us. So what’s true in the stereotype? Stereotypes always tend to have some truth mixed in with a few generalisations and a bit of exaggeration. Let’s see what’s true in the Italian stereotype.

1. Spaghetti and pasta in general are sacred. You cannot take pasta away from an Italian meal otherwise it won’t be complete. A typical Italian meal usually includes:

Starter (primo): pasta

Main course (secondo): fish or meat with salad

Fruit or dessert (dolce)

Coffee

Here we start running into the first problems, there are some big regional differences, so you might find risotto replacing pasta in some places! A good meal should always be shared with someone else. It is a way to share conversation and jokes, forget about work for a couple of hours and enjoy life. Be assured, an Italian will always find the time to eat properly.

2. The Mafia is real: we are not proud of it but it does exists, especially in the South and the island of Sicily. Obviously, not every Italian is a Mafioso and most will feel offended and insulted if you use the term, even when if you mean it as a joke.

3. Yes, the way we speak is completely original. The most important element of communication are the gestures: the way we move our hands, hold our heads, move our shoulders, our facial expressions, as well as the way we use our eyes and mouths to make ourselves understood. We simply cannot talk without our hands. If they are busy doing something else, we start moving shoulders or other parts of the body for emphasis. Italians speak very loudly in public whether on the bus, in the street or on the phone. Don’t worry, we are not all deaf. A lot of foreigners think we are fighting when we talk that way but it’s just the way we are.

4. We like to travel a lot, but do not speak many foreign languages - maybe because we trust body language more than words.

5. Yes, we do enjoy romance (just like everyone else - more or less) and maybe the stereotype of the Italian romantic lover is not completely dead. An Italian guy will never let a girl go home unescorted. Also, the macho ideal is still alive and well in Italian culture.

6. We are also fashion victims: you can recognise Italians by the way they dress from the head to feet (strictly black Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses; Calvin Klein boxers; Levi’s jeans; Gucci handbags; tanned skin all year long; perfect make up). We will dress stylishly for every possible occasion. You won’t ever see an Italian wearing sporting short pants combined with long socks: it’s simply against our fashion rules (let alone our sense of style)!

7. We are chaotic. Nothing in Italy is well organized or easy-to-use. You have to fight to get the smallest scrap of information. Don’t be surprised to see Italians fighting to get into the buses or jumping the queue to be served first at the coffee bar. Italy’s slow-moving and stressful bureaucracy has made us more pushy and resourceful.

So, what’s wrong with the stereotypes?

Italians tend to feel that they are unfairly stereotyped and get offended by how they are perceived by foreigners. The stereotype is actually true but being Italian takes a lot more than that - we are not really pasta and pizza chomping mafiosi. We are a generous, sunny and communicative people. We like to smile; we love to talk - preferably over a one or two hour meal followed by a good cup of coffee. This doesn’t imply that we don’t take work seriously or that we work less than in other countries. A typical working day in Italy lasts for about 8 hours, from 8/9 a.m. to 5/6 p.m., sometimes until 7 p.m., depending on how many breaks have been taken during the day. We feel that work is not everything in life, that’s why we spend so much time on coffee or cigarette breaks. 

Concerning work, what distinguishes Italians the most from other nationalities is that they tend to take on their first jobs later in life – usually after graduation from university (typically at 23 to 25 years old). Italians stay at their parents’ home until they have saved up enough money to pay for a flat. This can take a while, which is why many Italians leave their homes when they’re already 30 years old. This, by the way, has earned Italians a reputation of being mummy’s boys – yet another stereotype caused by misunderstanding between cultures. Family is the most important thing in our lives and male as well as female roles are based on it. Men should be strong and protective, whereas women should be gentle and feminine. Nevertheless, this does by no means imply that women should stay home taking care of household and children while men are supposed to be the main breadwinners. Lots of Italian women have jobs and are independent as well!

The country of Italy is made up by many different regions and provinces - each one with its own distinctive dialect, culture and history. Inter-regional relations can be quite tense during election times or even just during local football matches. But we are all totally committed to our national football team (the Squadra Azzurra). When the World Cup is being played, we forget about the differences between the North and the South, Milan and Rome. We are a strange and wonderful country that is well worth a visit - you may like it or not, but you will definitely be surprised! 

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Easy Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe from Scratch

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“Buongiorno ragazzi. Pronti per cominciare questa nuova avventura?” Domandò l'insegnante di filosofia appena varcata la porta della terza C. Gli studenti sembrarono entustiasti di accogliere quella presenza in classe, dai loro occhi si scorgeva chiaramente curiosità mista a smarrimento: nuova disciplina, nuovo professore, insomma novità in arrivo. Quando l'uomo poggiò la sua valigetta per terra e si accomodò, intento ad iniziare con le presentazioni, diede uno sguardo panoramico a tutti, ed ecco che due occhi che brillavano in mezzo al resto della classe catturarono la sua attenzione. Il ragazzo, sentendosi osservato, ne approfittò per lanciare al professore un'occhiata che emanava una fastidiosa aria di sufficienza. “Di’ un po’ ragazzo, nottataccia?” L'insegnante interruppe quel silenzio che stava diventando sempre più imbarazzante. “No, professore, sempre bei sogni io, visto che non mi faccio inutili seghe mentali.” “Ho capito. Tu mi stavi guardando in quel modo perché volevi la parola, ebbene, io te l'ho data: adesso parla. Le seghe mentali della filosofia ti sembrano inutili?” “Oh, decisamente!” “E l'inutilità è una cosa brutta?” “Tutto ciò che non può assicurarti risposte certe è inutile, le risposte incerte sono brutte, i dubbi sono brutti.” Il professore non sembrò minimamente turbato da quelle frasucole impertinenti. Dopo averle ascoltate con attenzione, estrasse una caramella dal taschino della giacca, la strinse in una mano, poi mise le mani dietro la schiena, in modo da non mostrarle al resto della classe. “Avvicinati…” fece al ragazzo. Il giovane si alzò in piedi un po’ titubante, e obbedì al comando. Il professore tolse le mani dalla schiena e gliele mostrò in forma di due pugni chiusi. “Adesso dimmi dove ho nascosto la caramella.” “Ma perché dovrei?” “Fallo e basta.” Il ragazzo si fermò un attimo a pensare. “Qui?” Domandò, indicando il pugno destro. Il professore aprì la mano: non c'era niente. “Vuoi riprovare?” “Sì.” Il professore mescolò nuovamente la caramella dietro la schiena, e gli porse i pugni. “Qui?” Chiese, indicando ancora una volta il pugno destro. Il professore aprì la mano: niente. “Professore, lei sta imbrogliando! Apra anche l'altra mano!” L'insegnante la aprì e, con grande sorpresa dell'intera classe, si scoprì che il giovane aveva ragione! La caramella non si trovava neanche nell'altro palmo! Il ragazzo, soddisfatto, tornò al suo posto. “Sei soddisfatto, vero?” Chiese il professore. “Molto.” “Beh, figliolo, si vede, si vede! Eppure non hai trovato niente, non hai indovinato dov'era la caramella.” “Sì, ma ho indovinato l'imbroglio.” “E come avresti potuto indovinare l'imbroglio se non ci fosse stato un imbroglione?” “Cosa sta cercando di dirmi? Il ragazzo parve disorientato. "Ascoltami bene” continuò l'uomo “tu hai appena capito il senso della vita.” “Ah sì? E dove risiederebbe? Nel palmo della sua mano?” Rise, mentre nella classe i borbottii generali si facevano sempre più insistenti. “No, mio caro, il senso della vita risiede nell'atto dell'interpretazione, e non nel risultato certo dell'interpretazione. Le poesie, per esempio, credi che siano parafrasate tutte alla perfezione dai letterati successivi? Certamente no! Eppure sfido chiunque a dire che non si è divertito provando a parafrasarle! La vita, la vita… Capisci? La vita è un mistero, ciò che sta oltre la vita è un mistero, ma la struttura del mondo è nata con questo mistero intrinseco perché qualcuno provasse ad interpretarlo! Le risposte certe non esistono perché possa esistere la filosofia! E la filosofia esiste perché non possano esistere risposte certe!” Il ragazzo si guardò intorno, al limite dello stordimento. Fissò il professore ed esclamò in tono adirato: “professore, lei è un fottutissimo megalomane!” Il professore sferzò un pugno sulla cattedra, corse verso l'alunno, e gli afferrò un braccio con violenza.  “Complimenti ragazzo” disse, mostrandogli il palmo di una mano “hai appena trovato la caramella!” Sorrise.

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Tweets that all have endings that you didn’t quite expect.

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omg the autopsy one!

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Crimson Peak: In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and remembers.

The Visit: Two siblings become increasingly frightened by their grandparents’ disturbing behavior while visiting them on vacation.

The Witch: A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.

It Follows: A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.

Housebound: A young woman is forced to return to her childhood home after being placed under house arrest where she suspects that something evil may be lurking in the house.

Creep: When a videographer answers a Craigslist ad for a one-day job in a remote mountain town, he finds his client is not at all what he initially seems.

The Babadook: A troubled widow (Essie Davis) discovers that her son is telling the truth about a monster that entered their home through the pages of a children’s book.

The Conjuring: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

Sinister: Washed-up true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt finds a box of super 8 home movies that suggest the murder he is currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose work dates back to the 1960s.

Goodnight Mommy: Twin boys move to a new home with their mother after she has face changing cosmetic surgery, but under her bandages is someone the children don’t recognize.

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Top 10 Healthy Chili Recipes You Must Try This Fall

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B^U

What is this emoticon supposed to express

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this

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all i want in life is

fast wifi

fast metabolism

fast food

fast shipping

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A collection of Ways to Tie a Necktie

Our other collections:

How to fold a shirt

Choosing a suit that fits

6 ways to tie a Scarf

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Oh hey it’s back on my dash perfect!  I was just thinking of this the other day!

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OHOHOHO wow the Korean alphabet is awesome. The people who designed it were geniuses and were obviously incredibly schooled in the morphology and phonology of their language. HNNGGG

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wow

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여러분 모두 한국어 쓰세요 한국어 좋음  

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한국어, 한글은 보면 맨날쓰는거지만 볼수록,쓸수록 예뻐요..참으로 곱구나’3’♥

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ㅇ어머 (감동

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짱 이쁜 한국어 쓰세요 여러분

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굳

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신기하게 가르치는군요 보고 신기했다 

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FUN FACT!

IT WASN’T JUST ANY OLD DUDE WHO DECIDED, “HEY I WANT TO CREATE A KOREAN ALPHABET.”

IT WAS KING SEJONG, WHO ORDERED HIS ROYAL SCHOLARS TO CREATE THIS ALPHABET SO READING AND WRITING COULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, EVEN THE PEASANTS. IT WAS PURPOSELY DESIGNED TO BE EASY TO LEARN.

SO SHOUT OUT TO KING SEJONG, WHO REALIZED BEFORE MANY OTHERS THE IMPORTANCE OF UNIVERSAL LITERACY.

YOU GO KING SEJONG, FOUR FOR YOU KING SEJONG