March 24 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

3 Beer-Based Recipes For the Boozy Chef 
http://bit.ly/X18Z4I Gizmodo 
They look yummy 

Write Your Email’s Conclusion First to Get More Responses 
http://bit.ly/Y8OQt6 LifeHacker 
Good Idea v

Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into a Spotify Server 
http://bit.ly/WPhnmD LifeHacker 
Cool Project 

Store Perfume and Cologne in the Dark to Keep it Fresh 
http://bit.ly/XAad2N LifeHacker 
Good Idea 

Have a Friend Help You Weed Out Bad References on Your Resume 
http://bit.ly/X5UY6Q LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Sprout It Guides You Through the Best Time to Plant Vegetables 
http://bit.ly/16b8BCd LifeHacker 
It is getting to be time for planting 

Growler/Keg Combo Keeps Beer Cold and Carbonated, Thinks Of Everything 
http://bit.ly/13oN4bz LifeHacker 
Want One or Two of these 

December 12th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Most Popular Linux Downloads and Posts of 2012 

http://bit.ly/XaiKsh LifeHacker
For my Linux using friends

Come Up with Great Ideas More Consistently by Looking at Your Unexpected Successes http://bit.ly/UAEs6D LifeHacker 

I like it 

Keep Bananas Fresh Longer by Separating Them and Wrapping the Stems in Plastic Wrap http://bit.ly/RoEGmV LifeHacker 

Love Bananas 

Most Popular Mac Downloads and Posts of 2012 

http://bit.ly/UAFz6h LifeHacker 

For my Mac friends 

The Most Common Grammar Gaffes Writers Make (and How To Avoid Them) 

http://bit.ly/VzLnOy LifeHacker 

Let all try to improve our writing 

Hacker Challenge Winner: Wear Zippered Pockets to Get Through Security in a Flash http://bit.ly/QV0gOt LifeHacker 

and more travel tips 

Sometimes Food Just Looks Healthy (but Actually Isn’t) 

http://bit.ly/W5iRq0 LifeHacker 

Something to remember 

October 21st 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Social media advertising’s big risk 
http://bit.ly/XFymGo Globe & Mail
Something to think about

Jamie Oliver brings his healthy food message to Toronto 
http://bit.ly/SaV6Lc Toronto Sun 
Sorry I was not in Toronto to see him 

Railcars may finally be on the move 
http://bit.ly/OTkJlH Midland Freepress 
The Ossawippi Express may finally be on the move to Port McNicoll and the SS Keewatin. 

A massive and illegal geoengineering project has been detected off Canada’s west coast http://bit.ly/TICL7c iO9 
Not a good thing, who know what the long term effects will be

10 of the Grossest and Most Grotesque Vampires from Folklore 
http://bit.ly/QIM0na iO9 
Oh My 

How many characters can you identify in this massive original Star Trek poster? 
http://bit.ly/Sb2N3Y iO9 
Very Cool Poster 

October 20th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The First Thing You Should Do When Your Flight Gets Cancelled 
http://bit.ly/WyyPMp LifeHacker 
For my friends who fly 

How to Cheat at Online Video Games 
http://bit.ly/RK9Q37 LifeHacker 
Learn how to cheat so you can spot a cheat 

This Study Shows How to Lose a Lot of Weight—and Keep It Off 
http://bit.ly/PI6Zvw LifeHacker 
Hummm have to look in to this...

iSyncr Syncs Android with iTunes Over USB and Wi-Fi, Is 50% Off Right Now 
http://bit.ly/WPpuOT LifeHacker 
For my Mac friends who use Android 

Three of The Easiest Ways to Manipulate People into Doing What You Want 
http://bit.ly/RKb6Dc LifeHacker 
Now to work out some defences 

How the Food You Eat Makes You More (or Less) Productive 
http://bit.ly/OQWm8f LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Use a Raspberry Pi as a Tor Relay and Help Others Browser Anonymously 
http://bit.ly/VmTV14 LifeHacker 
Cool Project 

Turn PVC Pipe Into a Fit-Anywhere Wine Rack 
http://bit.ly/VmUGY0 LifeHacker 
For that odd shaped niche you have 

August 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye tis morning

Learn to Code a Basic iPhone App 
http://bit.ly/PWJxt6 LifeHacker
Cool

Turn a Dresser into a Compact, Laptop-Hiding Desk 
http://bit.ly/O0NoC8 LifeHacker
Good Idea if you are challenged for space  

The Best Foods for Your Money: The Guide 
http://bit.ly/TTTQgI LifeHacker 
Yummy and save money

Want to Be a Great Leader? Start Reading 
http://bit.ly/O539K9 LifeHacker 
So start reading

The To D’oh! List: Limiting and Learning from Your Mistakes 
http://bit.ly/ReEjIM LifeHacker
We all make them but do we learn from them?

How to Read the Sticker Codes on Grocery Store Produce 
http://bit.ly/SRY4TL LifeHacker 
And now you know

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 

April 11 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Food-safety workers among hardest-hit by Harper budget cuts 
http://bit.ly/IxJFM4 Globe and Mail 
Bad move in my opinion 


Meet the seventh-generation tightrope walker who's taking on Niagara Falls 
http://bit.ly/HzRxNQ Globe and Mail
Wow


Indian Ocean tsunami watch issued after huge quake off Indonesia 
http://bit.ly/Hzkdqz Globe and Mail
Not a good thing


A is for Anna 
http://bit.ly/IO3Tfg Toronto Sun
Glad Anna is back with a new show on TV, I love the how to cook shows


All the Awesome Spotlight Shortcuts You Didn’t Know Existed 
http://lifehac.kr/HKiMzf LifeHacker
Good to know


Carriers Band to Fight Cellphone Theft 
http://on.wsj.com/IrYxdE WSJ
Cellphone theft is a problem this should help


Windows Vista Mainstream Support Ends Today 
http://bit.ly/IEX4jH ghacks
Security Updates will continue for a while yet

March 28 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Twitter and Google in censorship standoff with Brits 
http://bit.ly/HcqCqN Globe and Mail
Bad Bad Idea. Context is important not just the words


Foil Electronic Pickpockets with Aluminum Foil or Multiple Credit Cards 
http://lifehac.kr/Hkb3ry LifeHacker
Or buy a new wallet 


Know When to Back Out of a Project 
http://lifehac.kr/GXFvge LifeHacker 


Use a Sheet of Paper to Make Sure Your Knife Is as Sharp as It Should Be http://lifehac.kr/HeN91K LifeHacker
Good To Know


Follow the 2:4 Rule to Store and Enjoy Leftovers Safely 
http://lifehac.kr/GW03EQ LifeHacker
Play it safe, no one want to be sick


Vidéotron puts stock in set-top box 
http://bit.ly/GUWKKq Globe and Mail
Fiber vs a better cable box....



How to manage and disclose data breaches
Bill C-12  
http://bit.ly/GT7SIK Montreal Gazette

March 20 2012 Evening Stuff

Daydreaming Can Be Good for Your Brain 
http://lifehac.kr/GBCiPZ LifeHacker
Some time you need to stop thinking to think of a solution to a problem


What To Do When You Think You’re Underpaid 
http://lifehac.kr/GBmAI5 LifeHacker
Remember to look at the total package, pay, benefits, perks, location


15 international food etiquette rules that might surprise you 
http://on.msnbc.com/GBUBZw MSNBC 
Wow learn all kinds of stuff



Avoid Hotel Cancellation Fees by Changing Your Stay Dates Before Canceling the Reservation
http://lifehac.kr/GFYurq LifeHacker
I like it 



Update All of Your Social Network Settings from One Page with Bliss Control http://lifehac.kr/GBzaSW LifeHacker


How Can I Tell If I’m Being Monitored at Work and What Can I Do About It? http://lifehac.kr/GFPW5E LifeHacker


The 9 Habits of Highly Effective Complainers 
http://bit.ly/GEr8O7 Psychology Today
Some good tips, hope you do not need them


Cloak Automatically Secures Your Browsing on Open Wi-Fi Networks, Is About as Hassle-Free as It Gets 
http://lifehac.kr/GBqDnJ LifeHacker

March 15 2012 Evening Stuff

Feds toughen sentences for elderly abuse 
http://bit.ly/xqRB0k Toronto Sun
About time


Canadian women say they were sexually molested by female U.S. border guards 
http://bit.ly/xBAFQ7 Globe and Mail
Very bad if these charges are true 


9 Irish dishes for a St. Patrick's Day party 
http://bit.ly/zbJeLi Globe and Mail
Yummm Yummm 


Lost your smartphone? Finders-snoopers will breach your privacy: study 
http://bit.ly/xYnKmK Globe and Mail
Do not lose your phone


Know a Company’s Narrative Before Applying for a Job 
http://lifehac.kr/zsI7IG LifeHacker
Good to Know if you are in a job hunt


Where to Look for a GPS Bug on Your Car If You Think You’re Being Tracked http://lifehac.kr/yBiiku LifeHacker
Good To Know


Make Better Hard-Boiled Eggs By Baking Them in The Oven, Not Boiling Them http://lifehac.kr/yd0SDQ LifeHacker
Wow would not have thought of that 


Using Common Phrases Makes Your Passphrase Password Useless: Here’s How to Pick a Better Phrase 
http://lifehac.kr/y53oTX LifeHacker


Anonymous Releases Their Own Operating System, Complete with Hacking Tools, and You Should Not Download It 
http://lifehac.kr/wQAKTu LifeHacker 

February 24 2012 Evening Stuff

Samsung Three-Proof Brushed Metal Memory Cards Can Survive the Worst Conditions
http://lifehac.kr/yKznXt LifeHacker
Very Very Cool


Plug in a USB Cable The Right Way (The First Time, Every Time) by Looking at The Seam http://lifehac.kr/yIRgD7 LifeHacker


How Can I Start Getting in Shape in 20 Minutes a Day? 
http://lifehac.kr/w0q74L LifeHacker


Understand and Correct Your Common Cooking Mistakes 
http://lifehac.kr/zkWzUw LifeHacker


Use Sugar to Clean Greasy Hands 
http://lifehac.kr/xTKxiN LifeHacker
I did not know that 


Make “Spice Kits” for Faster, More Flavorful Cooking 
http://lifehac.kr/zkrY6H LifeHacker
Good Idea


Alien Mating Strategies That Would Probably Result in Extinction 
http://on.io9.com/w6gdU9 IO9
Never thought about it, but it makes sense 


What really destroyed the Maya civilization? 
http://on.io9.com/zAoEhy IO9
Interesting view

February 5 2012 Day Stuff

Game-day grilling 
Get your barbecue blazing for favourite tailgating treats 
http://bit.ly/ydW8fB Toronto Sun
yumm yumm yumm


Throw Together a Last-Minute Super Bowl Party 
http://lifehac.kr/xGtfVG LifeHacker
yumm yumm yumm you had me at food


Jim Bakker’s Christian amusement park is now a post-apocalyptic ghost town http://on.io9.com/AiLxth IO9
No Comment On This One


The experiment to determine whether an astronaut could fall like a cat http://on.io9.com/yF7uAz IO9 


Second Mona Lisa may have been painted at the same time as the original http://on.io9.com/xi27qs  IO9


Try as he might, there are some things T-Rex just can’t do 
http://on.io9.com/wuk1xl IO9
Poor T-Rex.... too funny 

February 4 2012 Evening Stuff

Aviary Online Image Editor Releases Android Plugin
http://lifehac.kr/zf4bcb LifeHacker
Cool


This self-guided bullet can chase you down from over a mile away
http://on.io9.com/xMDaCO IO9
Wow


Super Bowl super foods and facts
http://bit.ly/xBzTtm Toronto Sun
WOW That's a load of calories


Use the 70/30 Rule to Keep Fish From Sticking to Your Grill
http://lifehac.kr/w81Rlc LifeHacker
Yum Grilled fish


Honour killings ‘un-Islamic,’ fatwa declares in wake of Shafia trial
http://bit.ly/AcUH5s Globe and Mail
A good start but more is needed. More is needed around the world to combat this.


Review: Orb Mini-T amps up your office sound
http://bit.ly/z36RHf Globe and Mail
Sweet would love a set for my home office


The Toronto Sportsmen's Show is back on March 14 - 18, 2012 
In my mind a sure sign that summer is coming 
http://bit.ly/zdiOaF Toronto Sportsmen's Show


Give Each Day a Dinner Theme to Help Plan Family Menus 
http://lifehac.kr/A3rfNr LifeHacker

January 27 2012 Morning Stuff

Hydro scare tactics shocking
http://bit.ly/wFOe9W Toronto Sun
Not sure who is correct on the state of the system, but it sounds like some trimming should be done a the top

Feeling depressed? Maybe you’re working too much
http://bit.ly/zfnUfP Globe and Mail
Hummm

Twitter to censor tweets in individual countries
http://bit.ly/zEw3Bo Globe and Mail
Not good

Tiles Keeps Your Open Windows and Shortcuts Organized to Reduce Screen Clutter http://lifehac.kr/xHXXAK LifeHacker
This may work for you depending on your working style

Fix a Worn Out Video Game Controller with Aluminum Foil
http://lifehac.kr/wcH3R1 LifeHacker
Cool fix that could save you some $

Eat Your World spotlights regional foods and drinks around the world. Local grub, typical fare, indigenous eats
http://bit.ly/ybk7Zs Eat Your World
Cool Idea, going to play with the site

Prevent Car Doors From Freezing Shut with Cooking Spray
http://lifehac.kr/zuUy0q LifeHacker
Humm If it really work cool

January 20 2012 Morning Stuff

Create a Fridge Triage Box to Save a Ton of Wasted Food Every Month 
http://lifehac.kr/AyT3Rh LifeHacker
I am going to try this idea


Science Confirms: Don’t Go to Sleep Angry 
http://lifehac.kr/z0ZdS0 LifeHacker


Use Water and a Jar to Start a Fire 
http://lifehac.kr/wQ10Oa LifeHacker
Cool



Francophones have shorter life expectancy: study 
Québécois lifestyle of smoking, drinking mostly to blame, 
http://bit.ly/yxz4hl Montreal Gazette
Wow...  


The first footage of a comet smashing into the sun 
http://on.io9.com/yjlc0P IO9
Wow Wow Wow


10 Ways Big Data is Creating the Science Fiction Future 
http://on.io9.com/wUAinR IO9
1984

December 31 2011 Morning Stuff

New Airmiles expiry date irks customers in Canada 
http://bit.ly/sGUXrP Toronto Sun
If you are saving up for a big trip it could be a problem



TV Saturday: Bye Bye and other New Year's Eve specials abound
http://bit.ly/tLLBOg Montreal Gazette


Everything you need to know about partying in Montreal on New Year’s Eve 
http://bit.ly/tNWhPO Montreal Gazette


Happy New Year: Canadians set to digitally bring in 2012
http://bit.ly/tpr1LB Montreal Gazette
Where do you end up in the digital era?


Telecom firms under pressure to keep up with smartphone obsession 
http://bit.ly/v4usEm Globe and Mail
I want faster connectivity on my iPad


Kindergarten in a retirement home proves a hit with young and old 
http://bit.ly/ufIBA4 Globe and Mail
A great idea for both the young and old


12 hors d'oeuvre for your 2012 countdown party 
http://bit.ly/tN5fuG Globe and Mail
Making me hungry


A dozen drinks to welcome 2012 
http://bit.ly/tluqX7 Globe and Mail
If you are looking for new drink


Today's free download is music from LMFAO 
http://bit.ly/rqQ5Sd Montreal Gazette
iTunes Canada

December 20 2011 Night Stuff

Comedian's cookbook features recipes by dead celebrities 
http://bit.ly/ssbSMd Toronto Sun
Cool Idea


Basic car knowledge goes a long way 
http://bit.ly/suNdVG Toronto Sun


The IQ Test Gift Box 
http://bit.ly/rCnjVk Think Geek
a gift for that smart a$$ ....


Titanic centenary puts Belfast on tourist map 
http://bit.ly/ruyqCv Montreal Gazette
A Cool Reason to visit Belfast next year

December 18 Evening Stuff

Travels with Tintin 
http://bit.ly/u3ZJe4 Toronto Sun
Looks like a great place to visit


The Dickens, you say 
http://bit.ly/rWpNbu Toronto Sun
His Great Great Grandson, cool


Remove Excess Fat from Soups and Casseroles with an Ice Cube
 http://lifehac.kr/sYYmG4 LifeHacker


Add a Magnetic Strip to Your Bathroom Medicine Cabinet to Organize Small Metal Grooming Aids http://lifehac.kr/uBcmUi LifeHacker

You Do Need Know How To Cook The Basics

10+ Dishes and Drinks Everyone Should Know How to Make At Home (Including You) http://lifehac.kr/mXSwFK  from LifeHacker

Some of these look great

Learn the basics, and build from there.

It's Watermelon Season

Watermelon Wonderland http://bit.ly/qsHxiE

It's Watermelon Season again, mmmm yum

These look and sound good, but I still love getting a couple of slices of watermelon and sitting on the dock spitting the seeds in to the water. To me that is summer fun.