Some hints for your Job Hunt

Watch Out for Hidden Expenses with a New Job 
http://bit.ly/1sjA0Al LifeHacker
Something to think about 

Use Different References When Applying to Different Positions 
http://bit.ly/1iCkWnU LifeHacker 
Humm, interesting idea

Look Out for a Hidden Test at Your Next Job Interview
http://bit.ly/1uyV4hY LifeHacker
Never thought of that

Oct 30 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Haunting Aerial Photographs of Drowned Villages in Canada
http://bit.ly/17HBk0p Gizmodo
Very cool

Amazon's Kindle Matchbook Offers Cheap Ebook Versions of Books You Own
http://bit.ly/HpmS7b LifeHacker
Cool

Pay Attention While Waiting to Interview to Get a Feel for the Company 

http://bit.ly/1hsJEsw LifeHacker 

Some good tips

July 16th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Why You Didn't Get the Interview (Part Two) 
http://bit.ly/13fP7MK LifeHacker 
Some good advice for my friends who are looking 

Reader Story: 6 things I did because I was poor that made me poorer 
http://bit.ly/148eLFd Get Rich Slowly 
They make sense. 

Lifehacker Pack for Mac 2013: Our List of the Best Mac Apps 
http://bit.ly/13pccbw LifeHacker 
Lots of get programs 

Walk Into a Salary Negotiation with the Right List of Accomplishments 
http://bit.ly/1bEZ0Hs LifeHacker 
For my friends who are negotiating 

Bring Three Key Stories with You to Your Next Job Interview 
http://bit.ly/15JDluW LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are still looking  

This Emergency Hook Folds Up and Fits In Your Wallet 
http://bit.ly/14VNYK0 Gawker 
What a great idea, hope they get funded 

April 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Send Links to Friends In Three Taps with Launch Center Pro 
http://bit.ly/10KxqCv LifeHacker 
Is there a big demand for this? 

Highlight Intangibles in Your Job Interview Based on the Position’s Listed Duties 
http://bit.ly/XyIUem LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking for work

Toss Frozen Grapes in Your Wine to Cool It Down 
http://bit.ly/Zhxkic LifeHacker 
Sound good for those hot sunny days 

Screenstagram Livens Up Your Screensaver with Instagram Photos 
http://bit.ly/10GZGEE LifeHacker 
Could be cool if you have a good feed 

US Court Rules That Checking Maps on Your Phone While Driving Is a Bad Thing http://bit.ly/YFXD61 Gizmodo  
Be warned 

NASA plans to send humans to an asteroid by 2021 
http://bit.ly/ZcuHyZ Gizmodo 
Cool 

April 4th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

This Calculator Shows How Much Your Old Busted Fridge Costs You 
http://bit.ly/16yhEgD LifeHacker 
The results may surprise you 

How to Permanently Solve Bad Reception with a Cell Phone Signal Booster 
http://bit.ly/Za1fc4 LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Employees Who Use Multiple Social Networks May Be Better Workers 
http://bit.ly/YxxXsj LifeHacker 
I hope they do a more in depth study on this 

Stand Out from Other Job Applicants by Bringing More Than Just Your Resume to the Interview http://bit.ly/16yiWZ0 LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking 

5 Cooking Mistakes We All Make, and How to Fix Them 
http://bit.ly/XfdhnU LifeHacker 
Humm this could come in handy 

How Far Do You Run Playing Different Sports? 
http://bit.ly/ZbUKMS Gizmodo 
About what I thought 

March 27th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The Best Antivirus App for Windows [UPDATED] 
http://bit.ly/ZXwjit LifeHacker 
For my Windows friends 

Regrow Fresh Heads of Romaine Lettuce from Chopped Down Lettuce Hearts 
http://bit.ly/ZuWk8U LifeHacker 
Any tried this?

The Best Ways to Be Sure You’re Legally Using Online Photos
http://bit.ly/Xbz41Z LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Ask This Question at Your Next Interview to Find Out if the Job Is Worth Your While http://bit.ly/10hGgpT LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking 

Use This Chart to Make Sense of College Aid Packages 
http://bit.ly/YC5Zxy LifeHacker 
For those who need it 

Log Into Ubuntu with Your Fingerprint 
http://bit.ly/15ToUS1 LifeHacker 
Cool 

Dropproxy Hides Your Dropbox Username from Public Files 
http://bit.ly/108oLsp LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

March 17th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Automate Your Vegetable Garden with these Self-Watering Planters 
http://bit.ly/102K6Fl LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

PAUL Automatically Downloads Videos To Your Android Device 
http://bit.ly/YzXdtk LifeHacker 
For my Android using friends 

Master the Command Line This Weekend 
http://bit.ly/Z78Doa LifeHacker 
Some times the command line is the best or fastest 

Use Your Job-Packed Resume as a Weapon in Interviews to Showcase Your Versatility http://bit.ly/YhzcLx LifeHacker 
For my friends who are still looking 

On Keeping a Notebook in the Digital Age 
http://bit.ly/YjPj81 LifeHacker 
I tend to remember what I write vs what I type 

BetterBatteryStats Tells You Exactly Which Apps Are Draining Your Android’s Battery http://bit.ly/114LAle LifeHacker 
Very good to know 

Get the Best Price on Your Next Car by Never Setting Foot on the Lot Until You’re Ready to Buy http://bit.ly/102Nu30 LifeHacker 
This may help 

February 14 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Pay Attention to Your Job Interviewer’s Demeanor to Stand Out 
http://bit.ly/12jwpEJ LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking 

How to Use Introversion for Career and Personal Success 
http://bit.ly/X6TwhR LifeHacker 
Humm 

Mailstrom Helps You Clear Out Thousands of Messages from Your Inbox in About an Hour http://bit.ly/XDZMxE LifeHacker 
I like the idea....

Workflowy for iPhone and iPad Works Offline, Syncs Your Changes When You Reconnect http://bit.ly/Yag9yh LifeHacker 
Working off line is a good thing 

How to Work an On Call Job and Keep Your Sanity 
http://bit.ly/VedXvg LifeHacker 
Some good tips and Ideas 

Fix Auto-Brightness Issues On the iPhone and iPad by Recalibrating the Sensors 
http://bit.ly/14U1Tjn LifeHacker 
Going to have to try this 

February 4th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

DIY Aluminum Foil Painting Tray Liners 
http://bit.ly/14zyYRg LifeHacker 
A great idea for your next paining project 

Attach a Flashlight to Your Fuse Box to Light the Way When Fuses Blow 
http://bit.ly/Umfu1Z LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Store Dryer Sheets in Your Car to Keep You and Your Car Smelling Fresh 
http://bit.ly/TylpPO LifeHacker 
Your thoughts? 

Stalk Your Interviewer Online to Prepare for a Job Interview 
http://bit.ly/12mqZbC LifeHacker 
For my friends prepping for an interview 

Clean a Dry Erase Board with Baby Wipes 
http://bit.ly/WJhS1a LifeHacker 
Good to know 

January 22nd 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Get Rid of Tape Residue with Duct Tape 
http://bit.ly/TeCEqw LifeHacker 
It might be worth a try 

Knowing a Little of Everything Is Often Better Than Having One Expert Skill 
http://bit.ly/SuTpfg LifeHacker 
On the whole I agree but there are jobs where 1 skill is critical 

What Do I Do When One of My Favorite Apps Gets Pulled from the App Store? 
http://bit.ly/XweMtq LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Research An Interviewer to Better Gauge How to Interact with Them 
http://bit.ly/SuUYtS LifeHacker 
For my friends who are still looking 

How I Cleaned 1,328 Emails Out of My Inbox in an Hour 
http://bit.ly/10mxSEA LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Negative reaction prompts change to proposed TSW fees 
http://bit.ly/Yke2xW Orillia Packet and Times
The cut in hours is not good 

January 15th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Deodorize Practically Anything with Kitty Litter 
http://bit.ly/13ymGt5 LifeHacker 
Hummm might be worth a try 

Learn Beginner and Advanced HTML/CSS Skills for Free 
http://bit.ly/11wscwD LifeHacker 
So much to learn, so little time 

The Best Calendar App for iPhone 
http://bit.ly/10w1e9a LifeHacker 
If you do not like the default calendar 

How Can I Keep a Personal, Private Journal Online? 
http://bit.ly/V6FvCg LifeHacker 
I use Day One 

Nail the “Why Should I Hire You?” Question in Interviews by Listing Your Potential Contributions http://bit.ly/UnlPGu LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking for work 

How to Choose the Fastest, Cheapest, and Most Reliable Mobile Hotspot to Stay Connected Everywhere You Go 
http://bit.ly/105oHgi LifeHacker 
Humm 

How to Fix Every Common Zipper Problem 
http://bit.ly/10w2kBU LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

Write Down Three Positive Things About Each Day, Every Day 
http://bit.ly/13ypNRA LifeHacker  
This might work for you 

January 13th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Top 10 Tips for Acing Your Next Job Interview 
http://bit.ly/VYIet7 LifeHacker 
Good Ideas/Tip hope this helps my friends who are looking 

Verizon’s “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Measures Unveiled 
http://bit.ly/UWtz2i TorentFreak  For my friends on Verizon 

Turn Rain Gutters into Bookshelves 
http://bit.ly/13qKXB9 LifeHacker 
Get way to display your books or for a child's room 

Improve Your Learning with Practice Tests (and Skip Less Effective Techniques Like Highlighting) http://bit.ly/W20MYT LifeHacker 
For my friends who are learning 

How to Get Started with DIY Electronics Projects 
http://bit.ly/W21Snt LifeHacker 
Have some fun and learn a skill 

Research Shows How Much a Three Second Distraction Can Derail Your Work 
http://bit.ly/W22oSl LifeHacker 
Yep, a quick distraction can cost a lot of time. When I am programming or trouble shooting a program interruptions can cost me 20 or 30 minutes just to figure out where I was what I was doing. 

Cultural Fit in An Interview May Matter More than Qualifications or Skills 
http://bit.ly/SsNRDf LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking 

January 10th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Quickly De-Stink Your House by Cooking Vanilla Extract or Any Essential Oil 
http://bit.ly/UYewWG LifeHacker 
This could be very useful every now an then 

Research Shows the Best Diets Offer Fewer Restrictions and Gradual Changes 
http://bit.ly/VKsGcB LifeHacker 
Hummm  

Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Spring Semester 2013 
http://bit.ly/SlQ0kd LifeHacker 
I have to make the time to do a couple of these 

Nail a “Challenge-Based” Pre-Interview By Preparing to Show Off Your Skills 
http://bit.ly/13j1d7a LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking 

How to Prevent Time-Caused Conflict at Home and at Work 
http://bit.ly/XmsnG4 LifeHacker 
Hope this helps 

Get Your Garden Started Now with This Indoor DIY Seed Starting Setup 
http://bit.ly/UCnuq4 LifeHacker 
I want to garden now! 

The Best Way to Follow Up After a Job Interview 
http://bit.ly/WuYlxa LifeHacker 
For my friends who are still looking 

January 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Sit Down When Trying on Dress Shirts for a Better Fit 
http://bit.ly/UF2t3f LifeHacker 
Hummm 

New Exploit Affecting Yahoo Mail Users, Don’t Click Anything Suspicious 
http://bit.ly/VI2NMK LifeHacker 
Oh Crap.... 

How I Went Completely Paperless in Two Days 
http://bit.ly/UxQyz3 LifeHacker 
I try to reduce my paper usage but sometimes paper is the best  

Make Sure Your Online and Offline Stories Are Consistent Before a Job Interview http://bit.ly/10bjDYG LifeHacker 
A very good idea 

Use a Little Sugar for Beautifully Browned, Perfectly Cooked Fish 
http://bit.ly/UFOl67 LifeHacker 
I will have to give this a try 

The Ultimate Guide to 2013’s Science Fiction and Fantasy TV 
http://bit.ly/Wszzxf iO9 
A lot to look forward too 

December 28th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Most Popular Firefox Extensions and Posts of 2012 
http://bit.ly/VGjmUY LifeHacker 
For my Firefox friends 

Create a Budget for Hobbies Based on Accomplishing Other Goals 
http://bit.ly/10rhtmM LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

How to Tackle Three of the Toughest Interview Questions 
http://bit.ly/UxBVPs LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking for work 

Use the “Layoff Test” to Build Your Professional Network 
http://bit.ly/TtYDGk LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Bake Better Chocolate Chip Cookies by Using Chocolate Bars Instead of Chips 
http://bit.ly/YoDKfv LifeHacker 
Yummmy Idea 

The Greatest Science Fiction Porn Movies of All Time: 1961-1991 [NSFW]
http://bit.ly/12TqMuh iO9
Way more that I would have thought. I knew of Barbarella and Flesh Gordon but that was about it
The father of modern computing was also a poetry critic 
http://bit.ly/VlD7Fv iO9 
Cool 

December 18 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Do You Really Need to Say Thank You?  
http://bit.ly/12xp9Cy LifeHacker 
Worth the read 

Ask Siri for Directions “via Transit” to Use Google Maps Instead of Apple Maps 
http://bit.ly/Zfij6I  LifeHacker 
For my friends who love Google Maps 

Camera+ Improves Quality Settings, Front Flash, and Photo Importing 
http://bit.ly/SKzEBt LifeHacker 
A great app 

What Should I Do When a Company Makes a Mistake in My Favor? 
http://bit.ly/ZI5xwF LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

The Pi Store Is a One-Stop Shop for Raspberry Pi Software 
http://bit.ly/YfAFTH LifeHacker 
For my friends with a Raspberry Pi 

How to Edit Your Own Writing 
http://bit.ly/VO4PXR LifeHacker 
I realy need this one  

How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview 
http://bit.ly/TujR6F LIfeHacker 
For my friends who are looking, hope this helps 

Why Dull Knives are More Dangerous in the Kitchen 
http://bit.ly/ZI9FwH LifeHacker 
Every one needs to know this 

December 14th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

LifeHacker Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2012
http://bit.ly/TRVfTV LifeHacker
There are some great tips in this list

Apple Quickly Updates Malware Definitions to Detect New SMS Scam Trojan
http://bit.ly/Tglncg Mac Rumours
Great News

Got a Phone Interview? Make it Awesome, Not Awkward
http://bit.ly/SVGW21 LifeHacker
Hope this helps my Friends looking for work 

Take a Screenshot of Your Mobile Boarding Pass When Traveling 

http://bit.ly/SYy4Kd LifeHacker 

For my friends who are traveling this season 

The Dumbest Apocalypses That Hollywood Has Dreamed Up 

http://bit.ly/Snu8Vn iO9 

I agree with most of the list 

U.S. had plans for a ‘full nuclear response’ should the President disappear or be killed during an attack http://bit.ly/TgojG3 iO9

Bad Plan 

Archaeologists at ‘Pompeii of Japan’ site find a 1,400 year-old warrior still wearing his armour http://bit.ly/W4nEMa iO9 

Very Interesting 

December 5th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

LifeHacker Most Popular Top 10s of 2012 
http://bit.ly/VvJnMP LifeHacker 
Some very cool Top 10's this year 

The Best Things to Buy In December 
http://bit.ly/TEZxBg LifeHacker 
Good to know 

How to Generate More Interviews with Your Resume 
http://bit.ly/SMbqDb LifeHacker 
Some great time for my friends who are looking for work 

Gmail for iOS Gets a Completely New Look, Finally Supports Multiple Accounts 
http://bit.ly/SFGc22 LifeHacker 
Time to update 

Refer to Your Annual Review Throughout the Year to Make the Next One Easier http://bit.ly/11SBPUf LifeHacker 
Great Idea 

Quickly Send Gmail Messages to Evernote, Tagged with Your Chosen Labels 
http://bit.ly/VvLikG LifeHacker 
For my Evernote using friends 

The Best Replacements for Privacy-Invading Services 
http://bit.ly/SMdjQl LifeHacker 
Something to think about at least 

Park Lingering To-Do Tasks on a Someday-List Each Morning to Kill Off Unnecessary Stress http://bit.ly/Yzekld LifeHacker 
GTD in action 

Ramp Up Your Job Hunting Over the Holidays to Get Your Resume in Front of People Easier http://bit.ly/TP11VS LifeHacker 
Hope this helps my friends who are looking for work

November 13th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

The Most Common Hiding Places for Workplace Passwords 
http://lifehac.kr/rNlCwS LifeHacker 
Yep, these would work for about 60% of the folk I work with 

How Do I Get Companies to Stop Gouging Me for Money I Don’t Owe? 
http://bit.ly/UByMzo LifeHacker 
Very Good To Know 

How to Start Your Own Hackerspace 
http://bit.ly/ZFdKiv LifeHacker 
If you A great idea 

How CIA Director David Petraeus’s Emails Were Traced (and How to Protect Yourself) http://bit.ly/T2rym8 LifeHacker 
Security Lessons to be learned 

Work In Some Stretching Exercises On the Go to Stave Off Carpal Tunnel, Soreness, and the Effects of Stress 
http://bit.ly/UnpQYp LifeHacker 
Good to know 

Use The STAR Technique to Ace Your Interviews 
http://bit.ly/RSw4Tb LifeHacker 
For my friends who are looking for work 

November 7th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

Three Ways to Save an Unproductive Week
http://bit.ly/TKeFN7 LifeHacker
These may help you

The Best Things to Buy In November 

bit.ly/VCbNnI LifeHacker 

Starting my shopping list now

FLUX Backpack Lights You Up When You’re Biking at Night 

http://bit.ly/VSE3hk LifeHacker 

A great Idea for those who are now biking in the dark 

Take Amazing Nighttime Photos by Paying Attention to Atmospheric Conditions and the Moon’s Phase 

http://bit.ly/SsYnVD LifeHacker 

Humm, will have to give this a try

How to Stop Your Smartphone from Secretly Wasting Data in the Background 

http://bit.ly/WzjLj4 LifeHacker 

Good to know 

Forget Brining. Plain Old Salting Gives Turkey Better Flavor and Texture 

http://bit.ly/U8Doqy LifeHacker 

Any one going to try this? 

Pay Attention to the Workplace Environment When You Walk Into a Job Interview http://bit.ly/YXtpJE LifeHacker 

For my friends who are looking for work