April 7th 2013 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Five Best Document Scanners for Going Paperless 
http://bit.ly/143nIAg LifeHacker 
Your thought on going paperless? 

Why Mounting Your TV Above the Fireplace Is Never a Good Idea 
http://bit.ly/10Iq6Xd LifeHacker  
Looks good but a bad idea 

Start a Parenting Co-Op to Save Money on Babysitting 
http://bit.ly/10FH0p5 LifeHacker 
You thoughts Parents?

Sequence Your DNA In An Hour On This Tiny Chip 
http://bit.ly/ZguA4J Gizmodo 
Cool 

This Pretty, Portable Fireplace Looks Fit to Burn Rocket Fuel 
http://bit.ly/17lituv Gizmodo 
I like that you have a choice of fuel 

Eight tips to get a referral 
http://bit.ly/Zgvhej Gizmodo 
For my friends who are 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 8th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this afternoon

Are we at the start of a new golden age of superhero TV shows? 
http://bit.ly/YONEwM iO9 
I hope so 

Harvard team makes Legos out of DNA 
http://bit.ly/TSslmW iO9 
Very Cool, Very Interesting 

Why US Air Corps servicemen were allowed to wear such badass bomber jackets in WWII http://bit.ly/VVsdEY iO9 
Never thought about it 

The War on Superman’s Underpants 
http://bit.ly/VqlGQu iO9 
I like the old school look.... Your thoughts? 

Why cigarette butts are good for birds 
http://bit.ly/RKzHgd iO9 
Smart Birds or Lucky Birds? 

So you’ve decided to run away and join the French Foreign Legion? Here’s how. 
http://bit.ly/12eclkc iO9 
For those who have wondered about it 

Golden Spike Company announces trips to the Moon will launch in 2020. Guess how much tickets cost. 
http://bit.ly/12eebBQ iO9 
Ouch that a lot of $'s, but I would go if I had the money 

October 22nd 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this evening

Relieve Minor Burns with a Potato 
http://bit.ly/OXjF0g LifeHacker 
I do not think I have ever heard of this... 

How Being Unreachable Makes Me More Productive 
http://bit.ly/SevkHM LifeHacker 
Very good advice for many situations 

Why You Believe Most Everything You Read or Watch on TV 
http://bit.ly/XLWwiF LifeHacker 
Oh My not good at all. Need to think more now...

What Exactly Is Freedom of Speech and How Does It Apply to the Internet? 
http://bit.ly/PN5Brm LifeHacker 
A good informative read. 

SafeGmail Is a Simple Way to Encrypt Messages in Gmail 
http://bit.ly/PN5WKQ LifeHacker 
For my Chrome using friends 

Use the Least Amount of Technology Needed to Get Things Done Quickly 
http://bit.ly/T7lR1m LifeHacker 
Very True 

How to Reduce Your Energy Bill with No Cost or Sacrifice 
http://bit.ly/T7mbNr LifeHacker 
Great tips and tricks 

October 19th 2012 Stuff that caught My eye this morning

The 10 Most Defining Performances in the History of Genre Television 
http://bit.ly/RGQr2W iO9 
Great list 

The Most Pro-Science Presidents In American History 
http://bit.ly/RGR64r iO9 
Interesting List 

If You’re Too Busy to Meditate, Read This 
http://bit.ly/Udf1gS LifeHacker 
Hummm 

Turn Your Vacuum into a Computer Cleaner with a Ketchup Squeeze Bottle Top 
http://bit.ly/R7PEKZ LifeHacker 
Great idea, your vacuum has much more power than those little keyboard cleaners 

What’s New In Ubuntu Linux 12.10 “Quantal Quetzal” 
http://bit.ly/WIfiYp LifeHacker 
Looks Good, will have to give it a test spin latter 

How Can I Earn Some Pocket Money Online? 
http://bit.ly/TAXIRz LifeHacker 
Hummm 

PwnedList Offers Free Monitoring to Alert You If Your Online Accounts Get Breached http://bit.ly/Peu20S LifeHacker 
This is a good idea 

The Best Productivity Tricks Used By Evil Dictators 
http://bit.ly/Tiqtb4 LifeHacker 
Keep your eye open for them 

The Right Way to Deep Fry a Turkey 
http://bit.ly/TiqP1F LifeHacker 
Good but Alton Brown did it better 

March 23 2012 Morning Stuff

Who cracks six figures - or more - among Ontario’s civil servants? 
http://bit.ly/GVBKlC Globe and Mail
Wish Quebec and the Fed's did this kind of thing


Get ready for cottage country 
http://bit.ly/GNA0iB Toronto Sun
Love the Cottage Life Show


Book now to take a walk on the wild side 
http://bit.ly/GNBjOG Toronto Sun
Looks like fun but on the pricy side


Tips to ease airport connections 
http://bit.ly/GMhxj2 Toronto Sun
For my friends who fly


Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows That Were Ahead of Their Time http://on.io9.com/GMiF6k IO9
I liked about 1/2 of the list


The electricity demonstration that got someone executed. Again. 
http://on.io9.com/GL8Urg IO9
Wow 

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 14 2012 Evening Stuff

Use a Comb to Keep a Nail Steady for Hammering 
http://lifehac.kr/yK8l4U LifeHacker
I have used this trick, saves your fingers 


What’s the Difference Between Different Television Screen Types (and Why Should I Care)? http://lifehac.kr/zfxXup LifeHacker
Who is looking for a tv?


Figure Out Which Oils to Use for Your Cooking Needs with The Cooking Oil Comparison Chart http://lifehac.kr/zAS7Gl LifeHacker
Very Cool


Automate Your Most Annoying Errands with These Tools 
http://lifehac.kr/wj4Mlu LifeHacker
Some cool ideas to help you save time and effort


Skip the Optional Extras at the Mechanic to Save Money on Regular Car Maintenance http://lifehac.kr/yOy2rf LifeHacker


10 Worst Mistakes That Authors of Alternate History Make 
http://on.io9.com/zo5TVk LifeHacker
Some very good points


Give your valentine one of the biggest roses in the Universe 
http://on.io9.com/yfd8Lm LifeHacker
Happy Valentine's Day

February 7 2012 Evening Stuff

How Paranoid Should I Be About Trusting Companies With My Personal Data? http://lifehac.kr/ADQSFd LifeHacker
It is not as simple as you might want it to be. 


Train Yourself to Become a Morning Person and Test If You’re a Real Lark or Night Owl http://lifehac.kr/zKgeQP LifeHacker
This may help you


Cancer is just as deadly as it was 50 years ago. Here’s why that’s about to change. http://on.io9.com/yp4pG1 IO9
Very much worth the read


10 Movies and TV Shows Where Everybody Probably Died 5 Minutes After the End http://on.io9.com/z2TNLF IO9
Never Thought about it...


Risks of using your phone or iPad at work 
http://bit.ly/xy0vgo Globe and Mail


Why a Late Reply Can Be a Compliment 
http://lifehac.kr/zRyUZk LifeHacker


LARK Silent Alarm Clock Will Wake You Up Without Disturbing Your Partner and Help You Sleep Better 
http://lifehac.kr/yfup0f LifeHacker
Cool Idea


Make Perfect, Restaurant-Style Shredded Chicken in Your Mixer 
http://lifehac.kr/ywk1PE LifeHacker
Yummm


Conquer Common Stains with the Stain First Aid Chart 
http://lifehac.kr/xCCDo4 LifeHacker

February 5 2012 Evening Stuff

Add a Fleece Lining to Bandannas to Prevent Frostbite While Enjoying Snow Sports http://lifehac.kr/zPmJRD LifeHacker
For my active winter friends 


Frozen Garlic and Onion Purees Save Time and Money 
http://lifehac.kr/xxEvLr  LifeHacker
Great Time Saving Idea


Five Best Ways to Stream Live TV 
http://lifehac.kr/xd5bTa LifeHacker
Hum, which one should I chose 


Pin-up calendar ladies survive the sexy apocalypses 
http://on.io9.com/wPiiwr IO9
Almost NSFW but I like it


The world’s largest museum collection of brains is on display in Peru http://on.io9.com/A7Xj2F LifeHacker
So who is up for a trip to the museum?


Are there really more people alive now than have ever lived? 
http://on.io9.com/yWbam5 IO9
Very cool explanation 


Lego Lord of the Rings Sets First Look: They Are Awesome! 
http://gizmo.do/A1UGmD Gizmodo
Want


HuffPo reports Schwartz's sold to Céline Dion's husband/manager & partners http://tinyurl.com/7ddwfp3 HuffPo
Same group that started Nickel's


WanderPlayer Turns Your Smartphone Into a Controller for Flash Games http://lifehac.kr/ytyunO LifeHacker


There’s One Very Important Time You Should Always Lie Online 
http://gizmo.do/z9Ze20 Gizmodo
Not sure I agree, you thoughts on this?