July 29th 2013 Stuff that caught my eye this morning

Monitor The Office Coffee Maker with A Stack of Cups 
http://bit.ly/13oIIf1 LifeHacker 
A great idea for offices where there are not a lot of coffee drinkers 

Should I call back debt collectors who had the wrong number? 
http://bit.ly/13SXzBT LifeHacker 
Your thoughts?

Find Out if Sunglasses Are Polarized By Looking Through Two Pairs 
http://bit.ly/15qEMOd LifeHacker 
Good To Know 

Eat Tomatoes To Guard Against Sun Damage 
http://bit.ly/11ptfOp LifeHacker 
Interesting 

How Can I Reduce the Risk of Data Corruption and Loss on a USB Drive? 
http://bit.ly/14sd9Ad LifeHacker 
Well worth the read 

Censor Barcodes When Sharing Pictures of Your Mail 
http://bit.ly/1aSdvGy LifeHacker 
Humm not sure why you would post a photo of your mail but if you have/want to, this would be a good idea 

Subtitles Automatically Downloads Subtitles for Movies on Your Mac 
http://bit.ly/11xGLSG LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Five Best Coffee Makers 
http://bit.ly/1259ARg LifeHacker 
Mmmm Coffee 

Make Tons of Ice with a Muffin Tin 
http://bit.ly/11xHQd4 LifeHacker 
Great Hack 

Remove Weeds from the Root Perfectly Every Time 
http://bit.ly/19hSt1e LifeHacker 
It is the start of gardening time 

Top 10 Computer Tricks Every Geek Should Know 
http://bit.ly/13dlYhA LifeHacker 
Some good tricks 

Measure Perfect Spaghetti Portions with a Soda Bottle 
http://bit.ly/18Fcy4f LifeHacker 
Cool Hack

Your Desk Job Isn't Making You Fat, But Other Unhealthy Choices Are 
http://bit.ly/10029Ng LifeHacker 
Good to know 

April 1st 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Brew Control Turns Your iPhone into a Mobile Barista 
http://bit.ly/XzN2Km LifeHacker 
If you want to take your coffee up a notch 

The $25 Raspberry Pi Model A is Now On Sale in the US 
http://bit.ly/XlJ2xU LifeHacker 
Good News 

Five Best Sleep Tracking Gadgets or Apps 
http://bit.ly/11aMBWL LifeHacker 
Humm may have to give one of these a try 

Don’t Tap Your Emergency Fund Unless You Have No Other Choice 
http://bit.ly/16dTdmw LifeHacker 
Good Advice 

Top 10 Ways to Breeze Through Laundry Like a Boss 
http://bit.ly/178zMPl LifeHacker 
Some good tips 

Don't freak out, but our galaxy might be surrounded by 2,000 rogue black holes 
http://bit.ly/YXWysG iO9
Wow 

Matt Smith confirms he'll still be starring in Doctor Who in 2014 
http://bit.ly/178ApbG iO9 
Great News 

March 9th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Red Cross Has Updated its First Aid Guidelines for Choking Victims 
http://bit.ly/Z8AXZI LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

What is the Proper Way to Dispose of a Kitchen Knife? 
http://bit.ly/Y1ND32 LifeHacker 
Very Good Question, never gave it any thought before 

Lost Photos Finds Old Pictures You’ve Misplaced, Is Free This Weekend 
http://bit.ly/15DWwFl LifeHacker 
Mac and Windows   

Turn a Cardboard Box into a Photo Light Box 
http://bit.ly/Zzxxig LifeHacker 
Take your Photography up a notch 

Add Pages to Your Facebook “Interest Lists” Instead of Liking Them 
http://bit.ly/Y4amNZ LifeHacker 
Hummm 

A Realistic View of What Data Brokers Actually Know About You 
http://bit.ly/15DXnpB LifeHacker 
Interesting 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 5: Additional Resources 
http://bit.ly/XZYwFs LifeHacker 
Coffee, love great coffee 

March 8th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Google Field Trip Comes to iOS, Shows the Most Interesting Things in The World Around You http://bit.ly/XuJEPY LifeHacker 
Looks interesting 

CableDrops Hold Your Cables Anywhere, Gravity Be Damned 
http://bit.ly/Ygs8ui LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Battery Doctor Encourages Good Charging Habits on Android 
http://bit.ly/W9L55m LifeHacker 
For my Android Friends 

The Three Money-Saving Home Improvements You Should Tackle Right Now 
http://bit.ly/X1C7tR LifeHacker 
Time to save some money 

When It’s Okay to Write for Free 
http://bit.ly/14BfxWy LifeHacker 
For my writer friends. I think each case is unique, you need to weigh the pro's and con's of a free article vs getting paid for it.   

Make Better Coffee in Your Hotel Room by Brewing It Like Tea 
http://bit.ly/15BB3g1 LifeHacker 
For my traveling friends who love coffee 

The Complete Guide to Turning Your Video Game Console Into a Living Room Media Center http://bit.ly/Z4K2Ta LifeHacker  
Looks like a great project 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 4: How to Choose Your Weapons 
http://bit.ly/ZwdilL LifeHacker 
Coffee Good Coffee 

May 7th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The 11 Greatest Computer Supervillains in Film 
http://bit.ly/ZhXnpK Gizmodo 
I know about half of them 

11 Insanely Specific Kitchen Gadgets 
http://bit.ly/13H5p2g Gizmodo 
I could see using a couple of these 

How Camels Evolved Their Humps — In Northern Canada 
http://bit.ly/13Iovp2 iO9 
Who knew? 

The 10 Greatest (Fictional) Female Scientists We Want to Be When We Grow Up 
http://bit.ly/14wSFr4 iO9 
Good List 

Imagine Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking and Arthur C. Clarke together in conversation. It happened. http://bit.ly/ZhYvcQ iO9 
Very Cool 

Clean Earbuds With Restaurant Wipes 
http://bit.ly/13H6GX9 LifeHacker 
A good idea 

What Is Java, Is It Insecure, and Should I Use It? 
http://bit.ly/XXRz4F LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Grab Parallels Desktop for $30 Off, Plus 9 Other Mac Apps for Free 
http://bit.ly/10aGqQk LifeHacker 
Hummmm 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 3: The Basics of Brewing 
http://bit.ly/13H7I5u LifeHacker 
Mmmmmm Coffee 

March 6th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

How to Customize the Windows 8 Task Manager 
http://bit.ly/XpFBV5 iO9 
For my friends with Win 8 

Why You Should Revisit Your Five Year Plan 
http://bit.ly/WujwWS iO9 
Humm, maybe I need a 5 year plan 

Microwave Brown Sugar with Water to De-clump It On Demand 
http://bit.ly/YwXtfk iO9 
For my friends who bake 

Chrome Beta for Android Adds Password Sync and Autofill 
http://bit.ly/XOqtPH iO9 
For my Android friends 

Do Less and Focus Hard: If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong 
http://bit.ly/13G5941 iO9 
Or at a real job...  The idea is good but if you have too many responsibilities it becomes very hard to pull off 

How Do I Prepare for the Death of a Family Member? 
http://bit.ly/WQozkW iO9 
Some very good advice 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 1: The Case for Better Coffee 
http://bit.ly/YMVikP iO9 
MMMMM Coffee 

Brew the Perfect Cup, Lesson 2: How to Select Your Beans 
http://bit.ly/ZaBDj3 iO9 
MMMMM Coffee 

Learn to Manage Up to Keep Your Boss Happy and Off Your Back 
http://bit.ly/Zp48rb iO9 
Hummm 

February 28th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Impossible Cookbook: How to Cook for the World’s Most Difficult Dietary Restrictions http://bit.ly/XyRxTL LifeHacker 
Look's interesting 

The Science Behind Coffee and Why it’s Actually Good for Your Health 
http://bit.ly/XD1j45 LifeHacker 
Good News! 

Multi-Boot a Raspberry Pi with Berryboot 
http://bit.ly/13jYqw5 LifeHacker 
Cool 

Decide If It’s Time for a Raise with This Chart 
http://bit.ly/Yyx2qo LifeHacker 
It's always time for a raise..

The ioSafe N2 Is a Near Disaster-Proof NAS that’s Packed with Features 
http://bit.ly/ZFTscb LifeHacker 
Very Cool, Want One 

Scientists discover that eating Mediterranean food can prevent heart disease 
http://bit.ly/XyT8sW iO9 
Great News 

The Most Futuristic Electrified Devices of the 1920s and 30s 
http://bit.ly/XWVQXT iO9 
Wow so cool and weird stuff 

February 9th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Fix Your Broken Crap This Weekend 
http://bit.ly/TY3Pou LifeHacker 
IF you are looking for something to do this weekend 

What’s the Right Way to Season a Cast Iron Skillet?  
http://bit.ly/14Jqebl  LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know

“De-Flame” Onions with Boiling Water 
http://bit.ly/WVGaFe LifeHacker 
A great hack 

Unity Tweak Tool Customizes Every Inch of Your Ubuntu Desktop  
http://bit.ly/12c1rtz LifeHacker 
For my Ubuntu friends

When Should I Replace Old Cookware? 
http://bit.ly/TY6ZbP LifeHacker 
Time to look at the cookware 

Find Fresh, Quality Coffee by Looking for the Roast Date 
http://bit.ly/XurU2n LifeHacker 
MMMMUM Fresh Coffee 

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

June 5th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Mix Egg Shells In Your Coffee Grounds for a Less Bitter Brew 
http://bit.ly/Me8Raz LifeHacker
It is an old trick but it does work


Not Sure Which Writing App to Use on Your iPhone or iPad? This Chart Compares Them All http://bit.ly/KdZaoq LifeHacker
So many to chose from 


Make Your Resume Stand Out by Focusing Your Job Title on the Job You’re Applying For http://bit.ly/L8XttG LifeHacker
Hope this helps


Keep Your Tie Perfectly Straight with a Paper Clip 
http://bit.ly/LxR1x7 LifeHacker
Why did I not think of this trick, so simple 

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 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Daily App Deals: Get MacX DVD Ripper for Mac for Free in Today’s App Deals http://lifehac.kr/IW9pnb LifeHacker
Nice 


Want to Eat Healthier? Pick Up Some Fast Food and Skip the Restaurant 
http://lifehac.kr/Jc3ASh LifeHacker
Nice theory 


Soothe Sore Throats by Eating a Few Marshmallows 
http://lifehac.kr/Jcqp54 LifeHacker
Have to remember this for my next sore throat


Take a Warm Shower Before Bed to Get to Sleep Faster 
http://lifehac.kr/KMB5VB LifeHacker
Worth a try the next time you have a problem going to sleep


Learn to Survive the Most Common Deadly Bites 
http://lifehac.kr/IJmLlC LifeHacker 
Very good to know 


Why You Should Still Apply to a Job Even If You Don’t Meet the Exact Job Requirements http://lifehac.kr/LHXw3E LifeHacker
For my friends who are looking


How to Get the Best Cup from an Auto-Drip Coffee Maker 
http://lifehac.kr/K9nVXE LifeHacker
Very Very Good To Know


Keep Your Knives Out of the Utensil Drawer to Keep Them Sharp and Happy http://lifehac.kr/ISPeoU LifeHacker
Take care of your knives 

April 18 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Verde for iPad Suggests Simple Changes You Can Make to Save Money and Energy http://lifehac.kr/JePDgu LifeHacker
Got it


How to Minimize On-Screen Distractions and Train Yourself to Focus on Your Work http://lifehac.kr/ImDOXi LifeHacker
Squirrel 


Being Great at Your Job Can Be a Dangerous Thing—But Keep Doing It http://lifehac.kr/HQQmsP LifeHacker
Do the best you can always


Make Your Own Coffee Jelly for Dessert Toppings and Meat Marinades http://lifehac.kr/HTeJa3 LifeHacker
This sounds wonderful 

March 11 2012 Morning Stuff

In the expanding TV universe, webisodes look for a foothold 
http://bit.ly/wWXVym Globe and Mail
How will this play out over the next few years?


Twitter sells your feed to Big Data 
http://bit.ly/xs1avN Globe and Mail
Will this influence your posts?


In Vancouver, a storied troupe’s final curtain call 
http://bit.ly/xAgqx3 Globe and Mail
It is sad when a treasured thing closes down 



Cup a day keeps doctor away 
Research shows coffee has grande health benefits 
http://bit.ly/xHAK8z Toronto Sun
Good News 



An Easy Way to Peel an Orange 
http://lifehac.kr/xswwtM LifeHacker
Looks like it works 


Poach an Egg with the Sous Vide Method 
http://lifehac.kr/z14baH LifeHacker
Ok it is not really Sous Vide but if it works use it 

February 22 2012 Morning Stuff

In the Market for a Free Personal Assistant? 
http://lifehac.kr/wCvy26 LifeHacker
Cool Idea


What Can I Do with a Dead or Broken Laptop? 
http://lifehac.kr/wcSAqD LifeHacker

‎10 Things Baristas Won't Tell You
http://sm.wsj.com/zwwZw0 WSJ


The Best Times to Purchase Cruise Tickets, Train Fare, and All Other Travel for the Best Deals 
http://lifehac.kr/xfD77b LifeHacker
Good to know


Enable the Debug Feature in iCal for Bonus Features and Tweaks 
http://lifehac.kr/wqSMO9 Humm LifeHacker
Do I need these features?


GPS trackers and your car 
http://bit.ly/yX5dtM CBC
Good To Know


12 Things Highly Productive People Do Differently 
http://bit.ly/yyI8Bn Marc and Angel
A different way of looking at it

February 12 2012 Day Stuff

Cozy, warm and welcoming
Heritage house ideal getaway for winter wimps
http://bit.ly/yvT7VT Toronto Sun
Looks like a great place to go


Use Sugru to Fix a Leaky Hose 
http://lifehac.kr/znxYm6 LifeHacker


Store Spaghetti in Pringles Cans 
http://lifehac.kr/A7mHlF LifeHacker
Never thought of this, but great idea


Listen to the strange singing of the frozen Black Sea 
http://on.io9.com/w7b6fe IO9
Cool


Robot dogsitter plays with your pooch while you’re at work 
http://on.io9.com/xu5Rss IO9
Great Idea


The bouncy science of toy super balls 
http://on.io9.com/zyPytO IO9
Bouncy Fun 


In the 1930s, robots were killing the music industry 
http://on.io9.com/yWEWEH IO9
The same old story from the music industry 


What If All the Cats in the World Suddenly Died 
http://yhoo.it/yGQrk3 Live Science 
Cats are very important


World's Largest Coffee Cup 
http://bit.ly/zPEt0T ThinkGeek
Great Exercise Device too 

February 12 2012 Morning Stuff

Make a Cup of Ginger Tea to Help with Nausea, Sore Throat, and Motion Sickness http://lifehac.kr/yMZKf4 LifeHacker


Freeze Raw Bacon to Avoid Spoilage 
http://lifehac.kr/wzY0MT LifeHacker
Bacon....


Save Money and Get a Better Drink with the Secret Short Cappuccino at Starbucks http://lifehac.kr/A0jOk2 LifeHacker
Coffee


Top 10 Downloads That Enhance Windows’ Built-In Tools 
http://lifehac.kr/wQFwqv LifeHacker
Good list


Woolly Mammoth alive and caught on tape (maybe) 
http://on.io9.com/yVk8NB IO9
I am going with the Bear with a fish for now


European protesters fear online censorship from copyright treaty ACTA 
http://bit.ly/AgbEBb Globe and Mail


The explainer: Wireless spectrum 
http://bit.ly/ybkV8i Globe and Mail


Canada's newly competitive cellphone market at risk 
http://bit.ly/yQoBfJ Globe and Mai


High times in Etobicoke 
http://bit.ly/w2W4dU Toronto Sun
Times are a changing in Toronto!

January 17 2012 Morning Stuff

Hush, little baby: Daycares begin to offer night care 
http://bit.ly/zPANER Globe and Mail
Great Idea because not every one works 9 to 5 


Wikipedia plans 24-hour blackout to protest anti-piracy act 
http://bit.ly/w9vb6z Globe and Mail


FindList Adds a History List to Firefox’s Ctrl+F Dialog 
http://lifehac.kr/xnRDfW LifeHacker
For the Firefox fans 


The Best Video Streaming and Live Conversion App for Mac OS X 
http://lifehac.kr/xZFBFu LifeHacker
For the video folk. 


Make Your Cubicle a Better Place to Work 
http://bit.ly/wCZSl3 Harvard Business Review 
Or ask for an office


Use a Wooden Spoon to Stop Pots from Boiling Over 
http://lifehac.kr/x6eUmU LifeHacker
A simple hack 


Please, please be careful when mixing liquid nitrogen and plastic bottles 
http://on.io9.com/zN6See IO9
Stupid Stupid Man


Account Hacked? These Password Managers Keep Your Everything Safe 
http://gizmo.do/A4EmWw Gizmodo
Safety Safety 


Bodum’s Automatic Coffee Machine Isn’t Just Prettier Than Yours—It’s Better http://gizmo.do/AquczM Gizmodo
Cool Looking 

January 16 2012

Why I Won’t Hire You 
http://lifehac.kr/xX1NIK LifeHacker
Some good tips on what not to do 


Zappos Passwords Hacked: What You Need To Do Right Now 
http://lifehac.kr/A40FjY LifeHacker


Learn the Motives Behind Job Interview Questions and Better Tailor Your Responses http://lifehac.kr/xuMkJF LifeHacker


Clean My Desktop Sorts Files Into Content Specific Folders 
http://lifehac.kr/xz4pH6 LifeHacker
Cool program, if your desktop is overloaded


Timmies offers big brew 
http://bit.ly/ycNgod Toronto Sun
If only they would make a better coffee


Real Jerk faces eviction 
http://bit.ly/yv5v9m Toronto Sun
30 Days is not much notice to move a restaurant...


Sign Into Your Google Account on Public Computers Without Typing Anything http://lifehac.kr/wdwCS5 LifeHacker
Cool 


Use This Infographic to Pick a Good, Strong Password 
http://lifehac.kr/wGmZ3c LifeHacker
Cool Infographic


Use Dryer Sheets to Clean Out Dusty Computer Case Fans 
http://lifehac.kr/we7lWO LifeHacker
Ok that works... 


10 Scientific and Technological Visionaries Who Experimented With Drugs http://on.io9.com/ya6zkU LifeHacker
Who knew?