May 31st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

North Carolina considers outlawing accurate predictions of sea level rise 
http://bit.ly/LaRPIf  iO9
WTF?
10 Creepy Details Glossed Over By Modern Versions Of Fairy Tales 
http://bit.ly/JQ5bxS iO9
No Disney ending here OMG


Bond Villain Yard Sale: Secret Mountainside Submarine Base Only $17.5 Million http://bit.ly/LP0Dpz iO9
Want


The extraordinarily surreal World War II editorial cartoons of Dr. Seuss 
http://bit.ly/LjvcRG iO9
Very Cool


Bake Bread Faster in a Crock Pot 
http://bit.ly/K0w4Zv LifeHacker
Humm have to think about this


Where Can I Find Free or Cheap Things to Do This Summer? 
http://bit.ly/KNyVZ4 LifeHacker
Some good tips on a inexpensive summer

May 31 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Proposed changes to wine law back on table in Ottawa 
http://bit.ly/L0AeSr Globe and Mail
I hope this passes soon


Cottage succession: Plan now (your heirs will be grateful) 
http://bit.ly/L0ALnD Globe and Mail
If you do not have a plan get one


Spicy, smoked or tropical? Find the perfect cheese for your burger 
http://bit.ly/KYWs5H Globe and Mail
Yummy, now I want a cheeseburger NOW


Why cake and beer look so tempting at night 
http://bit.ly/KfSqvD Globe and Mail
This helps explain a lot


"If You Wouldn’t Wake Up Early to Do Something, You Probably Shouldn’t Stay Up Late For It Either."  
http://bit.ly/KWLUIA LifeHacker
Very true


How to Put Your Money to Work for You, Beyond the Basics 
http://bit.ly/JYP9Ls LifeHacker
Some good ideas

May 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Make Your Own Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Tin Foil and a Mug 
http://bit.ly/LKfEZO LifeHacker
Simple and easy


Tonx Delivers Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans to Your Door Every Other Week 
http://bit.ly/KJuT3p LifeHacker
For my coffee loving friends


How to Get Over the "I Suck" Barrier When Learning a New Skill 
http://bit.ly/LgR93H LifeHacker
Learning a new skill has a hurdle 

May 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Police find second body part after Tories receive bloody foot
http://bit.ly/L1YS9w Globe and Mail
Some one needs a lot of help

10 most famed chateaux in the world
http://bit.ly/KrxFM4 Globe and Mail
Some very nice scenery and some very nice places. I have see 2 of the 10

May 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Most Popular Tablet Drawing App: Sketchbook Express/Mobile/Pro 
http://bit.ly/KYlFiv LifeHacker
For my friends with tablets


Chrome OS Now Available on Desktop "Chromeboxes", Complete with Its New Desktop Interface http://bit.ly/L2sOyR LifeHacker
Do I want a Chrome OS machine?


Words to Avoid Online If You Don’t Want to Join the Government’s Watch List 
http://bit.ly/MWia0K LifeHacker
Watch what you type


The Priority Pyramid Tells You Which Financial Goals to Tackle Now 
http://bit.ly/L0NIBS Lifehacker
Some good ideas


Turn a Soda Bottle into a Worry-Free Self-Watering Planter 
http://bit.ly/KqvQ21 LifeHacker
Very cool hack


Use a Garlic Press to Juice Key Limes 
http://bit.ly/KFu77T Lifehacker
I need a bigger garlic press

May 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

B.C. parents with WiFi health fears vote to limit school networks 
http://bit.ly/M1dhnK Globe and Mail
What about their cell phones? Radio and TV signals?


Telecom wars heat up in far North 
http://bit.ly/K8UNBd Globe and Mail
Good News for the Far North


Canadians' top domestic hot spots 
http://bit.ly/JL5vsZ Toronto Sun
Lots to see and do in Canada


We’re in a real fix with busted technology 
http://bit.ly/K8XlPQ Toronto Sun
Very true


Outline Your "Definition Of Done" to Avoid the Perfection Bug 
http://bit.ly/JKm2SL LifeHacker
Good advice 


Use A Popcorn Bag’s Vent to Filter Out Kernels 
bit.ly/N40jlX LifeHacker
Humm, will have to try this

May 28 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Cortex Camera Takes Great Low Light iPhone Photos 
http://bit.ly/KzB61M LifeHacker
Going to try it


Use Super Glue to Quickly Seal Cuts and Blisters 
http://bit.ly/JqcbeF LifeHacker
It works 


I Want to Make Something on My Day Off 
http://bit.ly/JJkSXx LifeHacker
Lot of choice for a project


I Want to Relax and Recharge on My Day Off 
http://bit.ly/KRlO5J LifeHacker
Lots of choice for how to get back on track


Prehistoric humans co-existed with giant wallabies 
http://bit.ly/JJK23F iO9
Very Cool and Interesting if true

May 28 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How much does it cost to be an unbeatable evil overlord? 
http://bit.ly/LL2ElX iO9
Start working on your budget now


These vintage photos of early car wrecks will make you grateful for crumple zones 
http://bit.ly/JoVTCR iO9
WOW scary stuff


The earliest known panda-like fossils have been found – in Spain!? 
http://bit.ly/KJ9GaG iO9
Who knew?


50 years later, the coal fire beneath Pennsylvania still burns 
http://bit.ly/KyRtMi iO9
Oh my that is not a good thing


What is the shiniest thing in the solar system? 
http://bit.ly/KmICyq iO9
Learn something new every day

May 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye

DIY Hidden Storage Cooler Sneaks Booze Into Your Event 
http://bit.ly/KVceEh LifeHacker
Wrong Very Wrong to do


Five Best Tablet Drawing Apps 
http://bit.ly/K4Oxu6 LifeHacker
Depends on your needs and skill too


Use a Bundt Pan as a Vertical Roaster 
http://bit.ly/KwY7mn LifeHacker
Ok now I have a reason to have a Bundt Pan

May 27 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Keep Celery Fresh by Wrapping in Aluminum Foil 
http://bit.ly/JNbn34 Lifehacker
Anyone want to try this?


Use Baby Powder as Dry Shampoo 
http://bit.ly/JFHXun LifeHacker
Ok, any one using this trick? 


Make Easy Photo Transfers Onto Wood 
http://bit.ly/Lqx5hW LifeHacker
This could be a very useful technique for some projects


Abandoned Ships Stranded in the Desert 
http://bit.ly/KFw3Om iO9
WOW who would have though of this


Rare and eerie photos from an early atomic bomb test 
http://bit.ly/JuyNPW iO9
Wow some very interesting results  


Matt Smith carries the Olympic Torch, but not as the Doctor 
http://bit.ly/JYILcZ iO9
The Doctor carrying the torch would have been cool

May 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Top 10 Ways to Beat the Heat 
http://bit.ly/LQMElh LifeHacker
Good Tips that should help you beat the heat 


One-Step Frozen Yogurt Pops 
http://bit.ly/KqZMcP LifeHacker
Simple and easy. Why did I not think of this?


The Best Ice Cube Tray of All Time 
http://bit.ly/KaqesU Gizmodo
A great thing Ice Cubes in your drinks


Citizenship insane 
http://bit.ly/KPJHwp Toronto Sun
There is a problem with the system


How to make the tastiest margarita for your next fiesta 
http://bit.ly/KiyUND Globe and Mail
Yum Yum


A brief history of four letter words 
http://bit.ly/KTcRy9 iO9
Very interesting   

May 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

CRTC studying telecom technology for people with disabilities 
http://bit.ly/LlZHbY Globe and Mail
It is an area where improvement is needed


Kindle Touch reader comes close to erasing e-ink’s limits 
http://bit.ly/KOFGIG Globe and Mail
e-ink still as some advantages 


RCMP to close half of forensic labs across Canada 
http://bit.ly/KSsxBS Toronto Sun
It does not sound good to me.


These are the oldest musical instruments ever discovered 
http://bit.ly/JBpz0P iO9
Very cool


10 Real-Life Public Figures, and The Fictional Sidekicks They Deserve 
http://bit.ly/LPXok7 iO9
Interesting 


NASA’s Opportunity rover snaps a rare self-portrait 
http://bit.ly/KrQA8j iO9
WOW


Montreal Museum Day (MMD) on Sunday, May 27, 2012 
http://bit.ly/K17Ww4 Montreal Museum
Lots to see and do. Come on out and see and learn

May 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Become the Memorial Day Grill Master
http://bit.ly/K6QCDY LifeHacker
Enjoy the Weekend


Phantom Cellphone Vibration Is a Sign You Need a Tech Break 
http://bit.ly/KIKtJv LifeHacker
Yikes Who knew?


Reduce the Caffeine in Coffee by Changing How You Brew It 
http://bit.ly/MO5Sau LifeHacker
Why? 


Make Your Own Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping At Home and Dress Up Your Desserts http://bit.ly/JZZL2W LifeHacker
Will have to try this

May 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Focus Your Ambitions with the Lifehacker Hierarchy of Goals 
http://bit.ly/KKeBpW LifeHacker
This might help you with your some of your goals in life


Does it benefit your company to go green? 
http://bit.ly/KlLFFN Globe and Mail 
Some interesting thoughts and ideas 


10 Surprising Things That Bacteria Like to Eat  
http://bit.ly/MzvbKY iO9
WOW Learn something new


In 1916, a circus in Tennessee sentenced an elephant to death by hanging http://bit.ly/LgNqWt iO9
Why? What were they thinking?


The first quintuplets were put in a human zoo 
http://bit.ly/MMyO2y iO9
A very sad tale of exploitation and greed 


Best and Worst Movie Threequels of All Time 
http://bit.ly/JxmwH5 iO9
Good List 


Cordlets Shorten Cables and Attach Them to Your Desk for Seamless Organization http://bit.ly/KnNMJo LifeHacker
If you are a neat cable person

May 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Create a New Email Address Just for Warranty Registrations to Keep Spam at Bay 
http://bit.ly/JvHkyI LifeHacker
Great Idea


CheatSheet Instantly Displays All the Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Apps 
http://bit.ly/KeF9lI LifeHacker
Cool

May 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Clean Out Your Inbox to Become a Better Decision-Maker 
http://lifehac.kr/JFlcQo LifeHacker
Humm this may work for some


Are the days of the paper cheque over? 
http://bit.ly/JUce8m Globe and Mail
I only write 1 cheque a month, everything else is electronic payment


Show your love of spring and local produce with this tasty menu 
http://bit.ly/LbGPfH Globe and Mail
Yummmy 


Alligator found in Brampton backyard 
http://bit.ly/KS8Xlf Toronto Sun
These are not pets, so do not keep them at home


Passport office denies Orillia man is Canadian 
http://bit.ly/JKRorf Toronto Sun
Catch 22 

May 23rd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Keep Cords and Gadgets Organized in a Hanging Toiletries Bag 
http://lifehac.kr/KbJ0Qf LifeHacker
Great way 2 keep all those spare cables out of the way


FBI quietly forms secretive Net-surveillance unit 
http://cnet.co/MIjWCq Cnet
Hummm


Stake Is a Grilling Tool that Combines Tongs, a Spatula, and a Fork in One http://lifehac.kr/KhFToO LifeHacker
Want one now


How to Find and Get Involved with A Hackerspace In Your Community 
http://lifehac.kr/JEj3oc LifeHacker
A great idea


A Five-Minute Routine to Keep Your Bathroom Clean 
http://lifehac.kr/Je2AaL LifeHacker
Will have to try this


Use Old Paper Towel Rolls In the Garden to Protect Seedlings from Pests http://lifehac.kr/JT2ISW LifeHacker
It is planting time

May 23th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

If You Want to Actually Finish the Tasks on Your To-Do List, Include Why You Should Do Them http://lifehac.kr/Jp8Bm9 LifeHacker
Great Idea


When Being Too Private on Facebook Can Actually Be a Bad Thing 
http://lifehac.kr/JwShEK LifeHacker
Did not think about this way


How to Get the Most Juice from a Citrus Fruit 
http://lifehac.kr/JC0pgI LifeHacker
Get your moneys worth from your Citrus


Easily Capture and Dispose of Bugs and Other Small Pests with a Lint Roller http://lifehac.kr/JQFqNy LifeHacker
Great Idea


It’s Not What You Read; It’s What You Ignore 
http://lifehac.kr/L6nJI2 LifeHacker
This could free up a lot of time


Find the Postal Address of Any Location with Google Maps 
http://lifehac.kr/KcwSwM LifeHacker
Very Cool


Google Chrome Overtakes Internet Explorer as the Number One Browser http://lifehac.kr/LCkjiv LifeHacker
Wow about time


How to Change Your Spending Habits 
http://bit.ly/MGnC7F Get Rich Slowly
Going to try it

May 20th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Video: The three best steaks and how to BBQ them  
http://bit.ly/JHAx7H Globe and Mail
MMMMM Steak


Video: The 5 tools every BBQ chef needs 
http://bit.ly/JpfOr6 Globe and Mail


Video: 4 tips to get your BBQ ready for grilling season 
http://bit.ly/KD443r Globe and Mail
Getting your grill ready is important

May 19th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Pour Vinegar Down Your Drain Every Three Months to Keep Clogs Away
http://lifehac.kr/JfhgLB LifeHacker
Good Idea

Top 10 Pervasive Tech Myths That Are Only Wasting Your Time
http://lifehac.kr/L4J8k3 LifeHacker
Very good list

Use a Banana Peel to Relieve Itching from Poison Ivy, Mosquito Bites, and More
http://lifehac.kr/JsU7zV LifeHacker
Will have to remember this one, not sure if it works. But if your itchy it may help

How to Stop Birds from Flying into Your Windows
http://lifehac.kr/L4MnZ0 LifeHacker
Hope this help you if you have this problem

Think You Might Get Laid Off? Know What You Can Negotiate in Your Severance Deal http://lifehac.kr/K1T1y7 LifeHacker
Very Good To Know!

The Best Programming Text Editor for Linux
http://lifehac.kr/KPjhgv LifeHacker
Lots to chose from

May 18th 2012 Stuff that caught My Eye this morning

Victoria Day party menu: tacos and salted caramel bars 
http://bit.ly/Mr4477  Globe and Mail
Yummy


Build Your Own Vest Lined with Hidden Pockets with Bargain Thrift Store Finds http://lifehac.kr/KkPaZP LifeHacker
Good idea if you have a sewing machine


Is your B.O. a natural defense mechanism against predators? 
http://on.io9.com/J2pSAm iO9
I like it!


One of the best tributes to Nikola Tesla we’ve ever read 
http://on.io9.com/JcgI9g iO9
Nikola Rocks 

May 17th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Nail the "Tell Me About Yourself" Job Interview Question
http://lifehac.kr/JjQByl LifeHacker
For my Job Hunting friends hope this helps


Learn Proper Breathing Techniques for Different Exercises to Last Longer with Less Effort http://lifehac.kr/JObYVD LifeHacker
Breathing it is good


Make Your Own Wood Butter to Keep Your Wooden Utensils and Furniture Looking Lovely http://lifehac.kr/L3Tzll LifeHacker
Hummmm 


A New Way Of Looking at Your To-Do List 
http://lifehac.kr/JWrKOS LifeHacker
Nice Tip


Most Mind-Blowing Surprise Endings from Science Fiction and Fantasy Books http://on.io9.com/LhsjFz iO9
How many of these have you read?

May 17th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Top 10 cycling destinations 
http://bit.ly/JhmkiE Toronto Sun
One of the Montreal paths is 1 block from my front door 


Gmail Adds Contacts to Its Search Bar, Makes Emailing, Calling, and IMing a Snap http://lifehac.kr/J03mrN LifeHacker
Good to know


Boost Your Creativity by Improving Your Working Memory 
http://lifehac.kr/Jlqtg6 LifeHacker
For my friends who have kid's looking for work


Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Summer Semester 2012 http://lifehac.kr/Mnf8Cf LifeHacker
Learn something new this summer


What Employers Look for in Entry-Level Job Candidates
lifehac.kr/KvmAe6 LifeHacker
For my first time jobs seeker friends


The Best Ways to De-Stink Your Stuff 
http://lifehac.kr/KhHac8 LifeHacker
Cleaning time

May 16th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Children at risk as 'button' battery use grows: study
http://bit.ly/K8sbTZ Montreal Gazette
Be careful with your batteries they can be very dangerous  


Would you try one of these outrageous burgers 
http://bit.ly/JfjGtU Globe and Mail
Some of the sound and look great


10 Science Concepts that Could Spawn Awesome Supervillains 
http://on.io9.com/LTDX6d iO9
Oh my run for the hills scary bad folk


The practice of beheading is alive and well in modern times 
http://on.io9.com/Kzt4Y8 iO9
Wow Real Scary


Icelandic politician moves 30-ton boulder onto his property so he can hang out with elves http://on.io9.com/L1lNNu iO9
Oh My Stars 


How to Combat the Most Common Symptoms of Being Overworked 
http://lifehac.kr/KcksU7 LifeHacker
Burnout is bad  

May 16th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Hot enough for you? Canadians brace for heat, wind and drought 
http://bit.ly/JKP2pH Globe and Mail
Looks like a hot summer ahead


Why am I so much warmer than everyone else? 
http://bit.ly/Kw9ZWD Globe and Mail
Good to know


Canadians to get opt-out tool for web behavioural advertising 
http://bit.ly/LRaaLn Ottawa Citizen 
Very good news for many


If you’re seeing ads on Wikipedia, your computer is probably infected with malware http://bit.ly/LakpO5 Wikipedia Blog
Double check you system


The Research tool makes it easy to add information from the web to your documents http://bit.ly/JIjtfS Google Support
Great addition to Google Doc's

May 15th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Get Starting a Business With Venture Capital for iOS for Free in Today’s App Deals http://lifehac.kr/K3F95a LifeHacker
Worth a look at that price


Make Your Resume and Other Word Documents More Presentable by Making Them Read-Only http://lifehac.kr/JDvOTr LifeHacker
Now why did I not think of this


How to Get Reduced Prices and Save Money When Shopping on Amazon http://lifehac.kr/L8ktOm LifeHacker
Love Amazon


For the Most Flavorful Steaks, Check for Marbling (and Other Steak Grilling Tips) http://lifehac.kr/K2gvRO LifeHacker
muum steaks


Cut Cherry Tomatoes in Half the Time by Slicing Through Two Lids 
http://lifehac.kr/KrbhDE LifeHacker
So simple, very cool


10 Best Time Travel Movies of All Timelines 
http://on.io9.com/K3V2bO iO9
Good List


The curious case of the vulgar C-3PO trading card 
http://on.io9.com/KkEiNA iO9
Oh My C-3PO 

May 15th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Beating the roaming charges blues 
http://bit.ly/IVuxUz Globe and Mail
Sounds like a great service if you are  going to the US from Canada


What keeps online retail in Canada from clicking? 
http://bit.ly/J83g6y Globe and Mail
Going to have to look in to this 


New species of ‘loon-like' prehistoric birds found in southwest Saskatchewan 
http://bit.ly/JWVBn9 Globe and Mail
Cool


Dealing with pesky raccoons  
http://bit.ly/K10IU6 Toronto Sun
Raccoons are a pain in the butt


World's top 10 camping destinations 
http://bit.ly/Kc9igO Toronto Sun
Where is my tent?