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There have been five great waves of extinction in the planet's history, all caused by a natural disaster or rapid climate change. Scientists are now saying that we have entered the sixth wave of extinction. But this time to problem is not a giant asteroid, but it is people. This time, we are to blame. But you can help! See the list below to do your part. 1. Buy a T-Shirt. Visit read more »

The best advice on applying sunscreen is do it! No excuses. If you plan on going swimming, apply to sunscreen at least 20 minutes before entering the water because the lotion will simply run off otherwise. It needs time to soak in. Do not feel pressured into getting SPF 55 or 60 or anything crazy high like that. All you really need is some protection. Buying 30 or 45 is plenty and you s... read more »

Water polo is a challenging sport, played in the water. It is a combination of soccer and basketball. There are a few basic skills needed before playing in a game of water polo is possible. Treading Water. You need to be comfortable treading water and holding your head above water without touching the side or bottom of the pool. There is a simple technique for this called the eggbeater. The e... read more »

Washing your face well is the main key to reducing acne. Use soapy water and really scrub, behind your ears, on your cheeks, and any other you know acne to be prone to. Wash your face when you wake-up in the morning, when you get home from school or work, and again when your going to bed. If you curently are not doing this, try it out and the results should be drastic. If you are doing th... read more »

Talking on the phone to your crush shouldn't be stressful. In fact, it should be just the opposite. It should relax you and give you a chance to talk about anything that happened during the course of the day. Some common concerns are answered below: What do I say? There is always stuff to talk about. Simple questions can also propel a conversation along until you reach a subject to... read more »

The main thing to understand about colleges is that they do not want to fill their class with 4.0, 2400 SAT scoring applicants. They want well rounded. They want students who are dedicated and have shown it throughout high school. And they look for this same dedication in your application. So do it well! It is really important. Too often people put off their essays until the last minute.... read more »

Dunking is, plain and simple, awesome. If you play competitive basketball, it can change the momentum in a game rapidly. If you just play fool around basketball, this is an amazing way to impress your friends. Dunking, unless you have some innate ability which most people do not have, takes a lot of hard work. You need to be very explosive and in great aerobic shape. First of all, if you are s... read more »

Rainy days can be downers. But, believe me, they can be even more fun than a sunny one. Read on to flip your entire perspective on the rain. A light rain with no wind can be a great opportunity to get outside. Talk a walk with your dog, and just embrace the water. It is very refreshing! The air is fresh and crisp. Go play soccer with friends or go sit under an awning and eat brunch. It feels... read more »

Skiing can be one of the most fun activities out there, but numb toes and fingers can change your entire experience. The weather out will be cold while skiing no doubt, but there are a few ways to avoid that bitter numbness in your extremities. Certain boots keep you warmer than others. When buying or renting your boots, ask! It never hurts to ask, because boots are a big investment. When y... read more »

Showers can be very refreshing and a good place to think. But heating water is expensive and long showers can make you late for work or school in the morning. Read on for some tips on how to shorten showers. Get in a routine. A shower routine can be very efficient and save a lot of time. What I mean by this is wash each part of your body in the same order every shower. A good idea to save tim... read more »