Sunday 30 September 2012

September 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

DIY LED Holiday “Greeting Cards” 
http://bit.ly/RsTP3A LifeHacker 
A cool project 

Stack Teacups and Saucers Together to Avoid Toppling 
http://bit.ly/OxKxoz LifeHacker 
Makes getting a set out easier too

Five Best Budget Pens 
http://bit.ly/UBa0dA LifeHacker 
Your thoughts 

Muffin Pan Omelets Let You Make Breakfast for the Week in One Batch 
http://bit.ly/PDUXib LifeHacker 
Looks Yummy

Get More Juice Out of Citrus Fruit with Kitchen Tongs 
http://bit.ly/W4yJJZ LifeHacker 
Looks like it would work 

September 30th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Would you eat this? Strange food from around the world
http://bit.ly/V1vHIh Toronto Sun
Your thoughts?

Food myths
http://bit.ly/UAOWnj  Toronto Sun
Good to know

Mashed potato time
http://bit.ly/Sq4PvI Canada.Com
Muum mashed potatoes

Perfect pear-ings: recipes for a galette, chutney and soup
http://bit.ly/VeqsDN Canada.com
Mmmm pears

Ingredient of the week: plums
http://bit.ly/SszpbI Canada.com
Love plums

Saturday 29 September 2012

September 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

10 Most Depressing Departures of Doctor Who’s Companions
http://bit.ly/QCirXK iO9
I remember many of these

Goodbye to Michael O’Hare, Babylon 5’s Commander Sinclair
http://bit.ly/OwgsG3 iO9
Good Bye Michael, Valen has left this plane of existence

What the Sydney Opera House almost looked like, and other alternative monuments http://bit.ly/Vc91Uh iO9
Oh my!

This is what a gun firing underwater looks like
http://bit.ly/UZuh0N iO9
Wow Cool

The Real Reason Why You Won’t Eat Green Eggs (and Ham)
http://bit.ly/PNXTdc iO9
Learn something new every day

September 29th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Top 10 ways to Ditch Your Clutter and Digitally Organize Your Life
http://bit.ly/UzNQYY LifeHacker
Some good Ideas

Camera DIY Solar Filter
http://bit.ly/TSa0Li LifeHacker
Humm, I do have an old Point & Shoot....

Color-Code Cables on the Ultra-Cheap with Perler Beads
http://bit.ly/Qcb2N1 LifeHacker
Cool, Simple and Cheap I like it

Build Your Own Arduino Powered Automatic Blinds
http://bit.ly/QcbDhG LifeHacker
Hummm interesting project

Curl Your Bacon Before Baking for Crispy Bacon Tubes
http://bit.ly/QzNG68 LifeHacker
You had me at Bacon

Friday 28 September 2012

September 28th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Break Your Bad Habits by Paying $1 for Each Offence 
http://bit.ly/SoZPLp LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Put This Infographic in Your Wallet to Know What to Do When Bad Things Happen http://bit.ly/QK3ccH LifeHacker 
Some good to know stuff 

ChefSteps Offers Free Online Culinary Lessons from Modernist Cuisine Alumni 
http://bit.ly/URzUye LifeHacker 
Cool 

Five Realizations that Helped Me Write Regularly 
http://bit.ly/QK3XSW LifeHacker 
Some very good tips 


Superior Replacements to the Boring Stock iPhone Apps 
bit.ly/Q75yTJ LifeHacker 
Hummm

Thursday 27 September 2012

September 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

OpenDyslexic is a new open sourced font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. 
http://bit.ly/Pb4c8e OpenDyslexic
For anyone who knows anyone with Dyslexia.

Camera+ Brings Its Superior Photo Taking to the iPad, Syncs Photos Via iCloud 
http://bit.ly/PJiSOh LifeHacker 
Great news 

Grab a Bundle of DRM-Free Ebooks On the Cheap 
http://bit.ly/Pb6nbG LifeHacker 
For my friends we e-readers 

How Can I Kid-Proof My PC and Gadgets?  
http://bit.ly/UxlHC4 LifeHacker 
Hope this helps 

It’s Not Just Samsung Phones: How to Check If Your Android Device Is Vulnerable to The Remote Wipe Hack 
http://bit.ly/UPSI0K LifeHacker  
Please Check

Take a Few Minutes to Relax and Destress with Some Simple Breathing Exercises 
http://bit.ly/OszzR3 LifeHacker 
Breathing it's good for you 

September 27th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Most Thrilling Star Wars Art We’ve Seen in Ages 
http://bit.ly/Q2RYRn iO9 
Some very cool pic's 

The solar system is doomed and so are you 
http://bit.ly/Sb6Njd iO9 
Yes we are 

How Shoddy Medical Research Can Harm Us All 
http://bit.ly/Q2US8y iO9 
Please read 

Make your own lightning alarm! 
Could be kind of cool to make

Why do we experience physical pain? 
Humm An interesting read  

Multiple-exposure photographs of international landmarks are delightfully trippy 
Cool trick 

Wednesday 26 September 2012

September 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Get Android Apps for 25¢ (and Tons of Other Deals) in Google Play This Week
http://bit.ly/VKocU6 LifeHacker
For my Android friends

Get in on Pre-Sales at the Department Store (and Other Tips from Department Store Clerks) http://bit.ly/VKpwGw LifeHacker
Hummmm

Force an Android Device to Check for a System Update
http://bit.ly/UvimDy LifeHacker
Good To Know

How to Get Reliable Medical Information on the Internet Without Turning Into a Hypochondriac http://bit.ly/PGKcwx LifeHacker
Very Good To Know

Easily Reveal Hidden Passwords In Any Browser
http://bit.ly/PpuzbV LifeHacker
Great tip/trick

September 26th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Most Popular Alarm Clock: Your Smartphone
bit.ly/PFfgwQ LifeHacker
Your thoughts?

How to Get Unstuck: The Big Paper Experiment 
http://bit.ly/SkY6m3 LifeHacker 
Hummm this could help many

All That Gross Bacteria on Your Toothbrush and Pillowcase Isn’t a Big Deal 
http://bit.ly/NQm0td LIfeHacker 
Hummm about what I thought 

Get Bacon in Every Bite of Your BLT with the Basket Weaving Technique 
http://bit.ly/UHdyzt LifeHacker 
Ummmm Bacon 

Emphasize Your Potential Rather Than Your Accomplishments When Selling Yourself http://bit.ly/Pn75UG LifeHacker 
Hope this help my friends still looking

Learn Everything You Need to Know About the iPhone and iOS 6 with Apple’s User Guide eBook http://bit.ly/UUgNBX LifeHacker 
It's free in the iBook Store


Tuesday 25 September 2012

September 25th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

World’s oldest message in a bottle discovered
http://bit.ly/PCOTaL iO9
Very cool

Milky Way Galaxy is dwarfed by its massive hot gas “halo”
http://bit.ly/QgX7HA iO9
Wow, huge and cool looking

Chicago comes up with a plan to get rid of pedestrian deaths within a decade
http://bit.ly/ORnfdc iO9
Go Chicago Go

Brand new “SARS-like” virus has emerged in the Middle East. Time to panic?
http://bit.ly/SisT2V iO9
Not good

How Humans Lost Our Chance at a Third Eye
http://bit.ly/StZY1o iO9
Interesting theory

What the Hell is happening to the Arctic Sea Ice?
http://bit.ly/PCQAF1 iO9
Not Good At All

8 Great Philosophical Questions That We’ll Never Solve
http://bit.ly/ORp0qL iO9
Your thoughts?


Monday 24 September 2012

September 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

How to Host a Dinner for Strangers
http://bit.ly/Phdjpg LifeHacker
Would you host a Stranger Dinner?

Make Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Every Time by Watching Butter
bit.ly/TsdDaM LifeHacker
Mmmmm Grilled Cheese

How Can I Get Wi-Fi at a Location that Doesn’t Offer It? 
http://bit.ly/UrZiG5 LifeHacker 
Between my iPad and Airport Express I have it covered

Your Job Interview Starts the Second You Walk in the Door 
http://bit.ly/UrZzJ6 LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my Friends looking for work 

Repel Houseflies with Cloves and Clove Oil 
http://bit.ly/SiU2a8 LifeHacker 
Hummm it would smell nice  


















September 24th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Who destroyed the moon best?
http://bit.ly/SfYYZa iO9
Hummm, KaBoom

Stack Film Negatives (or Photoshop Layers) for Beautifully Surreal Photos
http://bit.ly/Uxbrhy LifeHacker
Very interesting technique

Boil Hazelnuts in Water with Baking Soda to Easily Remove Skins
http://bit.ly/NMd9Zy LifeHacker
Good to know

Five Best Alarm Clocks
http://bit.ly/Qcx2sY LifeHacker
Maybe one of these can help you get up on time?

How to Sharpen Nail Clippers
http://bit.ly/OVurzb LifeHacker
Keep stuff out of the land fill. 

DIY Planter’s Yardstick Helps Properly Space Seeds and Seedlings 
http://bit.ly/RPDqIS LifeHacker 
This would help the planting 

Sunday 23 September 2012

September 23 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Geocaching an adventure that's catching on 
http://bit.ly/Vsejdr Midland Freepress 
Looks like fun, and I have a friend (Chris) who goes Geocaching all over the place.

Turning water into whiskey is easier than you might think 
http://bit.ly/OjJsQY Toronto Sun 
Nice trick, but I  am not risk my Whiskey for practice.... 

Build a Basic Chair with Two Planks 
http://bit.ly/PbNp68 LifeHacker 
It is an old design but if you need to have a lot of extra chairs it works 

DIY Nutella 
http://bit.ly/QMHEwk LifeHacker 
yummm Nutella  

Hacked Portable xBox 360 “Laptop” Enclosure 
http://bit.ly/QsuhDQ LifeHacker 
Nice Hack/Mod 

Add a Cat Scratching Post to Your Table or Desk 
http://bit.ly/RRIHdg LifeHacker 
For my friends with cats  

Make Your Own Rubber Stamps 
http://bit.ly/RM8o4C Lifehacker 
Fun for kids and adults 



Saturday 22 September 2012

September 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Canadian researchers induce superconductivity with Scotch Tape 
http://bit.ly/PLiKNP Canadian Manufacturing
Duct Tape would have been cooler 

How biohackers and DIY cyborgs are setting a new course for technology 
http://bit.ly/PLjvXp iO9 
Your thoughts on this?

New documents show that Titanic captain failed a key navigation test 
http://bit.ly/SM7D5Y iO9 
Oh My, that is not a good thing 

How to Turn Your Scented Candles Into an Immense Fireball 
http://bit.ly/RPzYs2 iO9 
This could be very dangerous so do not try it at home, go over to a friends house... Just kidding  

28 Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows That Started Off as Movies 
http://bit.ly/UpaNOI LifeHacker 
Watched 24 of them not sure if that is good or not 

Weirdest (and Most Poisonous) Food Colorings from Antiquity 
http://bit.ly/Upb8ks iO9 
Wow 

September 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Roast Coffee Beans with an Iron Skillet, a Whisk, and a Colander
http://bit.ly/Px6NeV LifeHacker
Interesting idea

Top 10 Secret Features of iOS 6
http://bit.ly/OLCQLj LifeHacker
Hope you find a good one for you in here

The Oddest Ways People Died in Victorian Times
http://bit.ly/P9eAhX iO9
Oh my what bad ways to die

Electron microscope photographs of Pop-Tarts and Oreos resemble tasty alien landscapes http://bit.ly/OLDEQa iO9
Way COOL


I want this horrifying pair of 1940s Daffy Duck shoes
http://bit.ly/RONEDv iO9
Far too cool



September 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Fix Food That’s Too Salty 
http://bit.ly/Q4YCs5 LifeHacker 
Some good ideas in the comments 

DIY Wooden Bottle Opener 
http://bit.ly/Q4Zehs LifeHacker 
Old School 

The Best Way to Set Up and Organize Your Desk 
http://bit.ly/RIEttY LifeHacker 
This may help some 

DIY Keypad Unlocks Your Apartment from the Outside 
http://bit.ly/Q4ZYTL LifeHacker 
Not sure I would use this on my front door 

The Science Behind What Motivates Us to Get Up For Work Every Day 
http://bit.ly/R77nl3 LifeHacker 
This may help you wake up 

Build Your Own Sunrise Alarm Clock for a Peaceful Morning Wake Up Call 
http://bit.ly/UBqEfV LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Why We Procrastinate, and How to Stop It 
http://bit.ly/PSTWlA LifeHacker 
Hope this helps 





Friday 21 September 2012

September 21 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Create Resume Templates to Save Time, Avoid Sending Out the Same Resume
http://bit.ly/Umuvui LifeHacker
For my friends looking for work

Manage Your Time Like a Budget
http://bit.ly/POCazX LifeHacker
Some good ideas

The Time to Buy Your Thanksgiving Tickets Is Now
http://bit.ly/QpGmd1 LifeHacker
Getting late for Canadians but a good time to start for Americans

Be a Better Shopper: How to Save Money, Make Quick Decisions, and Write Good Reviews http://bit.ly/TcgW5P LifeHacker
Humm

How to Make a Party Box to Share with Friends and Neighbors
http://bit.ly/S8RVBv LifeHacker
Great Idea

Thursday 20 September 2012

September 20 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Kick Your Caffeine Addiction and Actually Enjoy Your Coffee Again 
http://bit.ly/NE3XGF LifeHacker 
Hummm?

Evernote’s Skitch Comes to iPhone with Easy Image Annotation, Notes, and Maps 
http://bit.ly/Qo2pOl LifeHacker 
Good News Love it

Haul Your Luggage Out Weeks Before a Long Trip to Toss in Random Items 
http://bit.ly/PCNhgP LifeHacker 
Been doing this for a while now, it helps  

6 Nerdy Parties Throughout History We Would’ve Loved To Attend 
http://bit.ly/VfTCkK iO9 
Wonder how many kids effected by the Sesame Street party 

Is the notorious drug Thalidomide making a comeback? 
http://bit.ly/P2kwJy iO9 
Let's be careful with this 

The New Science of Drug Testing: The Sewers Never Lie 
http://bit.ly/UkMWzI iO9 
Great Idea 

This insane footage of a volcano is like staring into the jaws of Hell 
http://bit.ly/QnX7Fi iO9 
WOW 

Wednesday 19 September 2012

September 19th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Meet Lady Cop, the most underrated comic book hero of all 
http://bit.ly/ODTgzw iO9 
Oh My a good idea gone wrong 

Take a good, long look at the Moon’s ash hole 
http://bit.ly/PpNNiD iO9 
Wow Cool 

Kenya uses a science fiction book to teach children ethnic tolerance 
http://bit.ly/PpO4lo iO9 
Great Idea 

Virgin Mobile fails web security 101, leaves six million subscriber accounts wide open http://bit.ly/ObZY5y Kevin Burke 
Oh My Thats Not Good 

How Many Vacation Days Do You Get Each Year? 
http://bit.ly/QZbbEO LifeHacker  
Wow, wonder if Netflix is hiring? 

How Can I Make My Commute Suck Less? 
http://bit.ly/PGpCdW LifeHacker 
Good Advice 

Things I’ve Quit Doing at My Desk 
http://bit.ly/QZbShE LifeHacker 
Hummm havet to think about this 


Tuesday 18 September 2012

September 18th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Make Your Dryer Safer and More Efficient by Deep-Cleaning It 
http://bit.ly/S1PnFa LifeHacker
A good idea 

Remove a Splinter with an Eggshell 
http://bit.ly/S517uX LifeHacker 
And more tips on splinter removal 

Functional, Productive Meetings Require Constraints 
http://bit.ly/UiL655 LifeHacker 
Well run productive meetings are few and far between 

Buy the Best AA Batteries for Your Money 
http://bit.ly/RohgHF LifeHacker 
Humm, may have to rethink my battery buying 

What to Do When You Work With Someone You Don’t Like 
http://bit.ly/NzkT14 LifeHacker 
Hope this helps 

Futureproof Your Pantry with Easily Reviveable and Repurposable Foods 
http://bit.ly/S1Rdpm LifeHacker 
Very good to know 

Use Empty Tic Tac Boxes as Travel Spice Containers 
http://bit.ly/OVTsf7 LifeHacker 
Great idea for a cottage, trailer, boat, or camping 

Monday 17 September 2012

September 17th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Save Time on Family Tech Support by Sending Them YouTube Videos Instead 
http://bit.ly/PrhGP1 LifeHacker 
Great Idea

What Is Markdown, and Why Is It Better for My To-Do Lists and Notes? 
http://bit.ly/RhCzdU LifeHacker 
This works for some 

Make Fluffier, Souffle-Like Pancakes 
http://bit.ly/SsXH16 LifeHacker 
Muummm Pancakes 

Sleeping in on the Weekend Will Not Help You Catch Up 
http://bit.ly/PkUsKP LifeHacker 
Not good news 

Build a PVC Bike Rack 
http://bit.ly/PrjYO9 LifeHacker 
More for kid's bikes but looks like a good build 

How to Properly Freeze Raw Cookie Dough 
http://bit.ly/QvPM3Z LifeHacker 
Good to know 

DIY Seed Tape 
http://bit.ly/OzB8N0 LifeHacker 
For my gardening friends 

Sunday 16 September 2012

September 16th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Make a Cigar Box Guitar
http://bit.ly/QQB9uj LifeHacker
Cool project once you find a supply of Cigar Box's

How to Sideload Android Apps
http://bit.ly/UdIwKP LifeHacker
For my Android using friends, very good to know

Make Your Own Sugar Cubes
http://bit.ly/OQSO2f LifeHacker
Flavoured Sugar Cubes could be lots of fun

Keep Track of Prescription Refills by Storing Them in the Current Pill Bottle
http://bit.ly/SqwfkI LifeHacker
This could work

Top 10 Ways to Modernize Your Old, Retro Gadgets
http://bit.ly/UdJ970 LifeHacker
Some very cool projects

Build a Passive 3-D Projection System
bit.ly/OxTldH LifeHacker
If you have the expensive parts this could be a fun experiment

The Secret to Being Self-Taught: Curiosity 
http://bit.ly/U9XFiW LifeHacker 
Humm this explains a lot


Saturday 15 September 2012

September 15th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

This huge anglerfish sculpture is wicked nightmare fuel
http://bit.ly/SNNxie iO9
Cool but would not want to wake up to seeing it

Bill Nye, David Attenborough, Richard Alley and Isaac Asimov sing about climate change, “our biggest challenge”
http://bit.ly/UW5zfq iO9
Cool

This is what happens when a seagull steals your videocamera while you’re trying to film a sunset http://bit.ly/TWawqH iO9
Cool and funny

How a Simple Glass Case Terraformed the Entire World
http://bit.ly/RRYcqL iO9
Wow learn something new

How to Make Dry Ice from Scratch
http://bit.ly/RTOmyZ iO9
Humm, a lot of work to make a little Dry Ice

9 Global Disasters That Never Came to Pass
http://bit.ly/OqRUYN iO9
I remember most of these

The Scientist Who Almost Died While Debunking “The Hottest Day on Earth”
http://bit.ly/QNYVqD iO9
Wow interesting

Friday 14 September 2012

September 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Keep Your Charger Cables from Fraying with an Old Pen 
http://bit.ly/RW5GYz LifeHacker 
If you have this problem, this may be the fix for you

Hang Your Headphones Anywhere with Two Binder Clips 
http://bit.ly/QfqNUX LifeHacker 
Quick, cheap, portable and non destructive 

What Is NFC and How Can I Use It? 
http://bit.ly/OLUsCc LifeHacker 
A quick over view of NFC

DIY Custom Camera Carrier Insert 
http://bit.ly/TRLIA3 LifeHacker 
This could be a very useful item for a big Camera buff

Find Out if Your Suit Fits with Seven Simple Tricks 
http://bit.ly/OuguOd LifeHacker 
Check you current suits and when you next need to buy

CaptureNotes Offers Audio Recording and Flagged Notes, Syncs with Dropbox and Evernote http://bit.ly/O3dOao LifeHacker
Humm, would have to try it against Evernote

How to Argue on the Internet Without Becoming a Troll 
http://bit.ly/O3ejkS LifeHacker 
Some very good tips

Thursday 13 September 2012

September 13th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Fix Perpetually Curling Shirt Collars with Iron-On Patches 
http://bit.ly/Pdw0Lh LifeHacker 
This will fix a number of my golf shirts

Privacy Manager Puts Every Privacy Setting at Your Fingertips in Google Chrome http://bit.ly/NpH21u LifeHacker 
For the Chrome users 

Escape an Unwanted Conversation Faster by Actively Listening 
http://bit.ly/OIY5sP LifeHacker 
Hummm

Get a Bigger Hotel Room without Paying More (and Other Hotel Secrets) 
http://bit.ly/Pv2m5Y LifeHacker 
Some good tips and one bad one

Find Hundreds of Free eBooks, Audio Books, and Textbooks at Open Culture 
http://bit.ly/TNCZ1H LifeHacker 
They may have books you want 

Moving On When A Service You Love Shuts Down: How to Find A Replacement and Migrate Your Data 
http://bit.ly/OJ0cNh LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Use Peach and Nectarine Pits for Infused Syrups and Vinegars 
http://bit.ly/RTF9Lk LifeHacker 
Yummy

Wednesday 12 September 2012

September 12th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Make Your Own Ice Packs from Cheap Sponges 
http://bit.ly/RL3sqk Lifehacker 
Cool Idea

Defrag Your Brain With a Spark File 
http://bit.ly/OFV4cw LifeHacker 
This may help you

How to Ride Public Transportation Without Losing Your Mind 
http://bit.ly/PqpLWc LifeHacker 
Very Good advice/tips 

Hack a Kindle Into a Minimal Computer with a Raspberry Pi 
http://bit.ly/U7ksJw LifeHacker 
Very Cool Hack 

Have mathematicians finally discovered the hidden relationship between prime numbers? http://bit.ly/OFWwfc iO9
Cool I think, the math is over my head

South Korea will keep evolution in its high school textbooks! 
Very Good News 

Tuesday 11 September 2012

September 11th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Curl (and Uncurl) Your Toes to Help You Relax and Fall Asleep Faster
http://bit.ly/UI9We3 LifeHacker
I will try this the next time I can not fall sleep

The Proper Way to Lock Your Bicycle
http://bit.ly/Nn0v34 LifeHacker
Some very good advice

Make Grab-and-Go Oatmeal in Your Fridge
http://bit.ly/Oooalc LifeHacker
Looks cool

How Can I Ensure Software Updates Don’t Screw Up My Computer?
http://bit.ly/PaAzGa LifeHacker
This can be a major problem

Unlock the Secret “Pro” Features of Your Canon Point-and-Shoot with CHDK
http://bit.ly/QbB3h8 LifeHacker
Humm could be very interesting

September 11 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Google Drive for iOS and Android Get Editing, Presentation Support, and More 
http://bit.ly/ObjLfA LifeHacker 
Time to update 

What Does Organic Really Mean, and Is It Worth My Money? 
http://bit.ly/QHXDu3 LifeHacker 
For me yes how about you

10 (More) Google Shortcuts to Hone Your Google-Fu 
http://bit.ly/NXg56Q LifeHacker 
Good to know

Use a Pinch of Salt to Keep Veggies Bright and Green (and Other Creative Uses for Salt) http://bit.ly/QazkIN LifeHacker  
Yumm 

Uncover Mountain Lion’s 43 Hidden Secret Wallpapers 
http://bit.ly/TFfIz3 LifeHacker 
Nice photo's 

Film Smoother Video with a Tripod and a Rubber Band 
http://bit.ly/SzYIuN LifeHacker 
Very good trick

Monday 10 September 2012

September 10th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Create a Pizza Contact for Several Pizza Place Phone Numbers 
http://bit.ly/Sx0pc8 Lifehacker 
Would would work for most fast food places

Arduino-based Moving Truck Alarm System 
http://bit.ly/THYfUQ Lifehacker 
Interesting project lots of uses

Repurpose a Coat Hanger as a Flip-Flop Hanger 
http://bit.ly/QwjU3h LifeHacker 
If you have a lot of flip-flops

Harmless gadgets to keep your co-workers on their toes 
http://bit.ly/Qwmk1T Toronto Sun  
Huummmm 

What’s the best way to store wine, upright or laid down? 
http://bit.ly/RCMUAT Globe and Mail 
Real Cork lay it down



Sunday 9 September 2012

September 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Star Trek: The Original Series 
http://bit.ly/TztdQM iO9
Love it 

Under an electron microscope, spider skin is cooler than you might have imagined http://bit.ly/NUDRR5 iO9
Wow very cool 

Why is a cockroach harder to kill than a zombie? 
http://bit.ly/P8LdeR iO9 
Learn something new every day 

Why are mushrooms more like humans than they are like plants? 
http://bit.ly/TzuWFN iO9 
huum so what does this mean for vegetarians? 

This book is the perfect gift for the weird kid in your life 
http://bit.ly/U3BdVO iO9 
Huum I could give out 3 or 4 of this book 

September 9th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Peach Butter
Sounds Good
http://bit.ly/Rzn0ha Nourished Kitchen
Thank you Joan W for sharing

Slow Down Your Beer Drinking with the Right Kind of Glass
http://bit.ly/Q7dtlC LifeHacker
Humm sounds like testing time

Use Frequent Flier Miles or Buy a Ticket? Here’s How to Figure It Out
http://bit.ly/UBTYlx LifeHacker
Worth doing the math

Make a No Fuss Caramel Dip with a Can of Condensed Milk and a Crock Po
tbit.ly/Qs0RXX LifeHacker 
Yummy
Replace a Fake Kitchen Drawer with a Paper Towel Cubby
http://bit.ly/RLQcpM LifeHacker
Great Idea

Top 10 Simple Things Every Computer User Should Know How to Do 
http://bit.ly/Qws7Cq LifeHacker 
How many do you know how to do?

Saturday 8 September 2012

August 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

This DIY Mini Photo Studio Is Perfect for Amateur and Pro Photographers 
http://bit.ly/TzEsak LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Order Your Pizza Uncut to Avoid Fallen Toppings 
http://bit.ly/OvjDJb LifeHacker 
Great Idea

How to Coil Rope So It Doesn’t Get Tangled 
http://bit.ly/RK71kQ LifeHacker 
Great Cottage Tip because there is always rope at the cottage

Reduce Camera Shake with a Bag of Lentils 
http://bit.ly/Rw6f6K LifeHacker 
A great addition to most photo bags

Create a Landing Area to Consolidate Clutter and Simplify Your Morning Routine 
http://bit.ly/QtOo3P LifeHacker 
Makes mornings easier

Farm Fresh Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Storing Fruits and Vegetables 
http://bit.ly/TzHlb5 LifeHacker 
Very good to know

9 Kits You Should Have in Your Home to Prepare You for Anything 
http://bit.ly/RnjWuj LifeHacker 
You should have most of these

Friday 7 September 2012

September 7th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

What if a glass of water was, all of a sudden, literally half empty? 
http://bit.ly/P6Zc8p XKCD
Duck, too funny 

What Can I Say That’s Actually Helpful in Times of Grief? 
http://bit.ly/Spiucc LifeHacker 
Your thought on this?

Beautify Your Bookcases with Custom Color Changing Lights 
http://bit.ly/P1ec5Z LifeHacker 
Cool Project 

Pay Off Small Balances First for Better Odds of Eliminating All Your Debt 
http://bit.ly/NXVQ3b LifeHacker 
This might work for you

5 Ways to Talk Your Boss into Letting You Work from Home 
http://bit.ly/Tq9Dq4 LifeHacker 
For those looking to work from home

No Email 
http://bit.ly/P0g4do LifeHacker 
Interesting Idea, not sure it is for all jobs 

Sunrise Starts Your Day with an Email Digest of Your Appointments, Events, and Birthdays http://bit.ly/Ri6Azw LifeHacker 
Cool if you use google 

Thursday 6 September 2012

September 6th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Keep the Ants Away with Spices and Extracts You Already Have 
http://bit.ly/RG679b LifeHacker 
Humm will have to try this at the cottage 

Get Started Coding The Raspberry Pi with Cambridge University Tutorials 
http://bit.ly/Uu073c LifeHacker 
Cool 

Haiku Deck Is The Easiest Way to Create Gorgeous Presentations with an iPad 
http://bit.ly/ORJ9cu LifeHacker 
Might be worth a look 

Why You Should Start Using a VPN (and How to Choose the Best One for Your Needs) http://bit.ly/P2B5rr LifeHacker 
Very go to know and use

Why Remote Workers Are More (Yes, More) Engaged 
http://bit.ly/Uu2gvP LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Catch a Liar with the This/That Trap 
http://bit.ly/ORL4O6 LifeHacker 
I like it 

Wednesday 5 September 2012

September 5th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Best Things to Buy in September 
http://bit.ly/Tlwwcv LifeHacker 
Hummm

Placing the Signature on Top of a Form Promotes Honesty 
http://bit.ly/R6ZDky LifeHacker 
Interesting 

Modify an Old Camera to Give an Awesome Infrared Effect to Your Photos 
http://bit.ly/RKbiAQ LifeHacker 
Very Cool Hack Idea

Why Creativity Blocks Happen (and How to Overcome Them) 
http://bit.ly/Q05N4t LifeHacker 
Hope this helps

Tuesday 4 September 2012

September 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out If Hackers Leaked Your Apple Device ID 
http://bit.ly/OVSlwF Gizmodo 
Good to know

15 Science Fiction and Fantasy Characters Who Found Success After Dropping Out of School http://bit.ly/OVSKPQ iO9
Cool 

Just how obsessed was Stanley Kubrick with one-point perspective? Watch this video to find out 
http://bit.ly/PZv4vL iO9 
Interesting 

The Apollo 11 astronauts couldn’t obtain life insurance. Here’s what they did instead. http://bit.ly/R51oyB iO9 
Very Smart and Cool 

The Eight Super-Adaptable Life Forms That Rule Our Planet 
http://bit.ly/Qk9xxd iO9 
Our new overlords 

MPs fighting for waterway


MPs fighting for waterway

http://bit.ly/Q24TGn Midland Free Press

MPs Bruce Stanton, Rick Norlock, Dean Del Mastro and Barry Devolin delivered a recommendation Friday to federal environment minister Peter Kent, suggesting the government not go through with the proposed reductions.

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I hope they can get the government to change it's mind

September 4th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Cast Custom Chocolates Using Brown Sugar Molds 
http://bit.ly/O8okNb LifeHacker 
Great Idea very cool

Make a Gardening Seed Spacer on a 3D Printer 
http://bit.ly/Q2ps1l LifeHacker 
For my gardening friends

Repurpose Canned Cinnamon Rolls Into a Pie Crust 
http://bit.ly/Up3LLK LifeHacker 
This would be great with the right filling

Wall Mount Baskets to Store Bathroom Linens 
http://bit.ly/Q0j4vu LifeHacker 
I like it a cool idea

Make a Rocket Grill from a Small Charcoal Grill and a Charcoal Chimney Starter 
http://bit.ly/TdxQQm LifeHacker 
Rocket Grill 

Ancient flood myths may have a basis in geological history 
http://bit.ly/Nag4ej io9 
Cool 

Monday 3 September 2012

Last Minuet Summer Things

Summer Sips: Pimm’s Cup 
http://bit.ly/Q1qHxF Canada.Com 
Yummm 

Top ten Labour Day long weekend wines 
http://bit.ly/Tf5Aek Canada.Com
Lot's of nice choices

September 3rd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

New Villa Savoye Set Is a Beautiful Addition to the LEGO Architecture Line 
http://bit.ly/TcUbvO Gizmodo 
Cool

24 Projects to Liven Up Your Labor Day 

http://bit.ly/QfnnB4 LifeHacker 
Hummm, some fun projects for today

Glue Together Business Cards For A Tear ‘Em Off Stack 

http://bit.ly/QfoiBx LifeHacker 
Great Idea

Enable AirDrop Over Ethernet, Even on Unsupported Macs and Hackintoshes 

http://bit.ly/T9NqMQ LifeHacker 
Hummmm

Five Best Audio Editing Applications
bit.ly/TQHvIl LifeHacker
Some good choices

Tweet Keeper Archives Your Old Tweets 
http://bit.ly/RAQjo6 LifeHacker 
If you want to track your Tweets

Top 10 end-of-summer songs you need to hear 
http://bit.ly/NLKT4v Toronto Sun 
A nice selection to play over the next few days 


Sunday 2 September 2012

September 2 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this Morning

Dismiss Mountain Lion Notifications with a Quick Swipe 
http://bit.ly/PPfWTh LifeHacker
Good Tip

Turn Any Laptop Into a Money-Saving Wi-Fi Hotspot For Your Hotel Room 

http://bit.ly/PPgEzN LifeHacker 
Very cool trick

Top 10 Tricks for Turning Your Junk Into Money 

http://bit.ly/RzmS5G LifeHacker 
We all need a few more $

Make Your Computer More Self-Sufficient This Weekend 

http://bit.ly/QRHzL3 LifeHacker 
Great advice, free up your time

A Better Way to Practice 

http://bit.ly/O4E7fW LifeHacker 
Correct Practice is the way to improve

CareerBliss Measures How Happy You Are in Your Job, Finds You a Happier One http://bit.ly/NJPg05 LifeHacker 

Huummm  

7 Deadly Weapons You Should Never Ever Make Out of Harmless Household Items http://bit.ly/T9GZHP LifeHacker 
Do not make these at home